Gaming at the Library | Madison Public Library

Posted by Liz on Mar 26, 2025 - 3:15pm

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!

Dungeons & Dragons

Lakeview Library

Tweens and teens 12 and up are invited to join Dungeons & Dragons at Lakeview Library. Be a part of an adventuring party where you'll use your imagination and creativity to explore a fantasy world in an epic quest. Our Dungeon Master Derrick will provide support and help you learn to play along with assistance from our Youth Librarian.

Sessions will be held twice a month and will be for beginners, although participants with some D&D experience are encouraged to join as well. Registration is requested and opens two weeks prior to each program date.

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.