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 at Hawthorne Library
- October 2, 4-5:30pm
- October 16, 4-5:30pm
- October 23, 4-5:30pm
- November 6, 4-5:30pm
- November 20, 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.
Minecraft Club at Lakeview Library
- September 25, 4-5:30pm
- October 2, 4-5:30pm
- October 9, 4-5:30pm
- October 16, 4-5:30pm
- October 23, 4-5:30pm
- October 30, 4-5:30pm
- November 6, 4-5:30pm
- November 13, 4-5:30pm
- November 20, 4-5:30pm
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 from September 11 - November 20, 2023.
Minecraft Club at Pinney Library
- September 21, 4-5:30pm
- September 28, 4-5:30pm
- October 5, 4-5:30pm
- October 12, 4-5:30pm
- November 2, 4-5:30pm
- November 9, 4-5:30pm
- November 16, 4-5:30pm
- November 30, 4-5:30pm
Play Minecraft in both survival and creative worlds! There is a limited number of computers, so participants will take turns as needed.
Adult Board Game Nights
Board Game Cafe at Lakeview Library
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 at Goodman South Madison Library
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 such as Monopoly, Lotería, Mahjong, Yahtzee, Scrabble, puzzles, and more! Beverages and snacks will be provided.
Meets the third Thursday of each month from 6-7:30pm.
Adult Board Game Club at Sequoya Library
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!
Dungeons & Dragons and Beyond
Kids' Open Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
- September 20, 4:30-6:30pm
- September 27, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 4, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 11, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 18, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 25, 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.
Kids' Role Playing Table Top Games with Jared at Sequoya Library
- September 22, 4:30-6:30pm
- September 29, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 6, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 13, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 20, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 27, 4:30-6:30pm
School age children (elementary and middle school) are invited to join us for Role Playing Tabletop Games. Stretch your role playing muscles beyond D&D. Join game expert, Jared Levin, for exploration of the many systems beyond.
This campaign meets every Friday from 4:30-6:30. Drop ins welcome!
Madison Traditional Gaming
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.
Meets every third Saturday at Hawthorne Library.