At Madison Public Library, we host gaming nights of all different kinds! Whether you want to gather around the table top and enjoy some traditional or new board games, go on a weeks long Dungeons and Dragons campaign, or try your hand at Nintendo Switch or play Minecraft, we've got something for everyone. From all-ages groups, Gaming Clubs for kids and teens, and adult board game nights, the library is your spot to explore gaming in Madison in a free, fun environment. See upcoming events below:
Online Gaming & Minecraft
Gaming Club
Hawthorne Library
- January 27, 4-5:30pm
- February 3, 4-5:30pm
- February 10, 4-5:30pm
- February 17, 4-5:30pm
- February 24, 4-5:30pm
- March 3, 4-5:30pm
- March 10, 4-5:30pm
- March 17, 4-5:30pm
- March 24, 4-5:30pm
- March 31, 4-5:30pm
Drop-in and play games on the library's iPads and Nintendo Switch. Minecraft, Roblox, Mario Kart, & more! Board games will also be available.Family and friend groups are encouraged to attend and play together.
Youth 8 years and younger must have a caregiver with them during the program.
It Takes A Village: Let's Game Day
Goodman South Madison Library
- January 23, 4-6:30pm
- January 30, 4-6:30pm
- February 6, 4-6:30pm
- February 13, 4-6:30pm
- February 20, 4-6:30pm
- February 27, 4-6:30pm
- March 6, 4-6:30pm
- March 13, 4-6:30pm
- March 20, 4-6:30pm
- March 27, 4-6:30pm
It Takes A Village After-School Enrichment sessions are created in an effort to promote community, and a safe place for youth patrons between 12 and 18 years old. We will supply various gaming activities board games and electronic games also VR gaming. No registration required.
Minecraft Club
Lakeview Library
- February 3, 4-5pm
- February 10, 4-5pm
- February 17, 4-5pm
- February 24, 4-5pm
- March 3, 4-5pm
- March 10, 4-5pm
- March 17, 4-5pm
- March 24, 4-5pm
- March 31, 4-5pm
- April 7, 4-5pm
Play Minecraft in both survival and creative worlds! There is a limited number of computers, so participants will take turns as needed. This club meets weekly on Mondays.
Minecraft Club
Pinney Library
- January 23, 4-5pm
- January 30, 4-5pm
- February 6, 4-5pm
- February 13. 4-5pm
- February 20, 4-5pm
- February 27, 4-5pm
- March 6, 4-5pm
- March 13, 4-5pm
- March 20, 4-5pm
- March 27, 4-5pm
- April 3, 4-5pm
Play Minecraft in both survival and creative worlds! There is a limited number of computers, so participants will take turns as needed.
Minecraft Club
Goodman South Madison Library
- January 27, 3:30-5pm
- February 3, 3:30-5pm
- February 10, 3:30-5pm
- February 17, 3:30-5pm
- February 24, 3:30-5pm
- March 3, 3:30-5pm
- March 10, 3:30-5pm
- March 17, 3:30-5pm
- March 24, 3:30-5pm
- March 31, 3:30-5pm
- April 7, 3:30-5pm
- April 14, 3:30-5pm
- April 28, 3:30-5pm
- May 5, 3:30-5pm
- May 12, 3:30-5pm
- May 19, 3:30-5pm
Play Minecraft in both creative and survival worlds! Gaming devices will be provided and participants will take turns so that everybody can get their turn to create and explore! Recommended for ages 8 and up. No registration required.
Adult Board Game Nights
Board Game Cafe
Lakeview Library
- January 13, 6-8pm
- February 17, 6-8pm
- March 17, 6-8pm
Join friends and neighbors for a game night! Revisit old favorites or try something brand new from the library's collection of board games and card games. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
Adult Board Game Night
Sequoya Library
- January 16, 6:30-8pm
- February 20, 6:30-8pm
- March 20, 6:30-8pm
- April 17, 6:30-8pm
- May 22, 6:30-8pm
Adults of all ages and abilities are invited to socialize and enjoy a variety of board games at this monthly meeting hosted by Living Our Visions Inclusively (LOV Inc.) in partnership with the Sequoya Library. We'll have a selection of games on hand, but feel free to bring your favorites!
Adult Game Night
Pinney Library
- January 16, 6-8:45pm
- February 6, 6-8:45pm
- February 20, 6-8:45pm
- March 6, 6-8:45pm
- March 20, 6-8:45pm
Bring friends or make new ones every third Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm to play board games! There will be a mix of longer-play games (Settlers of Catan, Betrayal at House on the Hill, etc) and some shorter games (Code Names, Exploding Kittens, Yahtzee, and more!) Snacks are provided; no registration is needed.
Dungeons & Dragons and Beyond
Kids' Open Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
Sequoya Library
- January 15, 4:30-6:30pm
- January 22, 4:30-6:30pm
- January 29, 4:30-6:30pm
- February 5, 4:30-6:30pm
- February 12, 4:30-6:30pm
- February 19, 4:30-6:30pm
- February 26, 4:30-6:30pm
- March 5, 4:30-6:30pm
- March 12, 4:30-6:30pm
- March 19, 4:30-6:30pm
- March 26, 4:30-6:30pm
School age children (elementary and middle school) are invited to join us for Kid-led Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Be a part of our adventuring party where you'll use your imagination and creativity to explore a fantasy world in an epic quest. Our Dungeon Master Jared will provide support and help guide campaigns along with our adult D&D experts and our Youth Librarian Ruth. This Wednesday group is for beginners.
Youth Dungeons & Dragons
Goodman South Madison Library
- February 27, 5-7pm
- March 6, 5-7pm
- March 13, 5-7pm
- March 20, 5-7pm
- March 27, 5-7pm
- April 3, 5-7pm
- April 10, 5-7pm
- April 17, 5-7pm
This is a drop in Dungeons and Dragons program for kids of all ages (kids ages 7 and under will need the assistance of an adult). Pre-developed character sheets, dice, and players manuals will be provided. Stop in for a short adventure and to learn how to play!
Madison Tabletop Roleplaying
Hawthorne Library
- January 18, 9am-4:45pm
- February 15, 9am-4:45pm
- March 15, 9am-4:45pm
- April 19, 9am-4:45pm
- May 17, 9am-4:45pm
- June 21, 9am-4:45pm
For people interested in a wide variety of roleplaying games, including traditional roleplaying games such as Original D&D, 1st Edition AD&D, Classic Traveller, Pendragon, and Call of Cthulhu, as well as retro-clones like Old School Essentials, Labyrinth Lord, Swords & Wizardry, and others.
We also play more contemporary RPGs such as Savage Worlds and GURPS, as well as games like Beyond the Wall, Torchbearer, Powered By The Apocalypse and FATE.
If you played any of these games in the past, or are COMPLETELY NEW to them, we're happy to have you come and play. The group meets on the third Saturday of each month at Hawthorne Library.