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
- August 19, 4-5:30pm
- August 26, 4-5:30pm
- October 7, 4-5:30pm
- October 14, 4-5:30pm
- October 21, 4-5:30pm
- October 28, 4-5:30pm
- November 4, 4-5:30pm
- November 11, 4-5:30pm
- November 18, 4-5:30pm
- November 25, 4-5:30pm
- December 2, 4-5:30pm
- December 9, 4-5:30pm
- December 16, 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
- August 19, 4-6:30pm
- September 19, 4-6:30pm
- September 26, 4-6:30pm
- October 10, 4-6:30pm
- October 24, 4-6:30pm
- October 31, 4-6:30pm
- November 14, 4-6:30pm
- November 19, 4-6:30pm
- December 19, 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
- September 9, 4-5:30pm
- September 16, 4-5:30pm
- September 23, 4-5:30pm
- September 30, 4-5:30pm
- October 7, 4-5:30pm
- October 14, 4-5:30pm
- October 21, 4-5:30pm
- October 28, 4-5:30pm
- November 4, 4-5:30pm
- November 11, 4-5:30pm
- November 18, 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.
Minecraft Club
Pinney Library
- September 19, 4-5:30pm
- September 26, 4-5:30pm
- October 3, 4-5:30pm
- October 10, 4-5:30pm
- October 17, 4-5:30pm
- October 24, 4-5:30pm
- October 31, 4-5:30pm
- November 7, 4-5:30pm
- November 14, 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.
Minecraft Club
Goodman South Madison Library
- October 1, 4-5:30pm
- October 15, 4-5:30pm
- November 5, 4-5:30pm
- November 19, 4-5:30pm
- December 3, 4-5:30pm
- December 17, 4-5:30pm
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
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
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.(link is external)) 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
- August 15, 6:30-8:30pm
- September 19, 6:30-8:30pm
- October 17, 6-8:30pm
- November 21, 6:30-8pm
- December 19, 6:30-8:30pm
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
Dungeons and Dragons: A Ballad of Interesting Events
Meadowridge Library
- August 19, 3:15-5pm
- August 26, 3:15-5pm
- September 9, 3:15-5pm
- September 16, 3:15-5pm
- September 23, 3:15-5pm
- September 30, 3:15-5pm
- October 7, 3:15-5pm
The Queen is in trouble and calls for our aid! Navigate this new world as Season 1 comes to a close and the first threat and the second threat looms over the horizon will our heroes be brave enough to stop what comes? Will they be wise enough to solve the mystery? How many fart jokes can I squeak in?? Find out in A Ballad of Interesting Events. This campaign is geared towards middle and high school age youth and takes place on Monday afternoons at Meadowridge Library.
Kids' Open Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
Sequoya Library
- NO EVENTS IN JULY
- August 7, 4:30-6:30pm
- August 14, 4:30-6:30pm
- August 21, 4:30-6:30pm
- August 28, 4:30-6:30pm
- September 18, 4:30-6:30pm
- September 25, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 2, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 9, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 16, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 23, 4:30-6:30pm
- October 30, 4:30-6:30pm
- November 6, 4:30-6:30pm
- November 13, 4:30-6:30pm
- November 20, 4:30-6:30pm
- December 11, 4:30-6:30pm
- December 18, 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.
Madison Tabletop Roleplaying
Hawthorne Library
- August 17, 9am - 4:45pm
- September 21, 9am - 4:45pm
- October 19, 9am - 4:45pm
- November 16, 9am - 4:45pm
- December 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.