Madison Morning Brief, Nov. 2: Library offers woodland creature bookmark craft kit

From Madison News

• Library podcast profiles Willow & Birch founder Scranton Memorial Library's Madison Memories podcast released an episode featuring Nancy Karas, founder of the Wall Street shop Willow & Birch and its new sister store, Little Willow.Madison News
• Weekly update recaps election, parking, energy aid rules First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons' weekly community update covers the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election, a new 48-hour marriage license waiting period, winter parking restrictions starting Nov. 1, and the opening of energy assistance applications.Madison News

Happening Mon, Nov 2

• 9:30 a.m.: Library offers woodland creature bookmark craft kit Scranton Memorial Library has a take-home Woodland Creature Bookmark craft kit for ages 3 and up, available for pickup Monday through Friday starting Nov. 2; registration is required and kits are limited.Scranton Memorial Library
• 10:00 a.m.: Walkers and Wigglers storytime hits library Monday Scranton Memorial Library hosts Walkers & Wigglers, a music and movement storytime for toddlers who are walking or at least 1 year old, Monday, Nov. 2, from 10 to 10:30 a.m.Scranton Memorial Library
• 10:30 a.m.: Itty Bitty Meetup follows library storytime Monday A drop-in Itty Bitty Meetup for parents, caregivers and young children follows storytime at Scranton Memorial Library on Monday, Nov. 2, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with toys and activities available.Scranton Memorial Library
• 7:00 p.m.: Inland Wetlands agency meets Monday evening The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency holds its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 2, from 7 to 9 p.m.Town of Madison

Coming up

• Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 a.m.: School HVAC project committee meets Tuesday morning The School Building HVAC Project Committee for Polson and Hand schools meets Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 8 to 9 a.m.Town of Madison
• Tue, Nov 3: Board of education facilities panel meets Tuesday The Madison Board of Education's Facilities Committee meets Tuesday, Nov. 3.Madison Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3: Polls open across Madison Tuesday Madison voters go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the statewide election, including the governor's race.Town of Madison
• Tue, Nov 3, 1:00 p.m.: Volunteers clean Surf Club beach Tuesday afternoon Volunteers clean the beach at Surf Club Road from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, as part of a town-organized cleanup; Madison Patch also flagged the event in its weekly roundup.Town of Madison
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: Bicycle and pedestrian committee meets Tuesday evening The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meets Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 801 Boston Post Road.Town of Madison
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:15 p.m.: Beach and recreation commission holds special meeting The Beach and Recreation Commission holds a special meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at Surf Club Road.Town of Madison
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Planning and zoning commission meets Thursday The Planning and Zoning Commission holds its regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 8 Campus Drive.Town of Madison
• Fri, Nov 6: Madison Farmer's Market returns Friday The Madison Farmer's Market sets up again Friday, Nov. 6.Town of Madison
• Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 a.m.: Allis-Bushnell House Museum holds open house Saturday The Allis-Bushnell House Museum holds an open house Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 853 Boston Post Road.Town of Madison
• Sat, Nov 7, 5:00 p.m.: Madison Historical Society hosts lantern tours Saturday The Madison Historical Society hosts Lantern Tours Saturday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 14 Meeting House Lane.Town of Madison
• Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 p.m.: Board of education meets Nov. 17 The Madison Board of Education meets Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Central Office and via Zoom.Madison Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 17, 7:30 p.m.: Library hosts final Trivia Tuesday of 2026 Scranton Memorial Library hosts its last Trivia Tuesday of the year on Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.Scranton Memorial Library
• Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 p.m.: Library's Card Angels make holiday cards Nov. 21 Scranton Memorial Library invites residents to a Card Angels pop-up on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. to make holiday cards for the Connecticut Cancer Foundation ahead of World Kindness Day.Scranton Memorial Library
• Wed, Nov 25: Schools close Nov. 25-27 for Thanksgiving break Madison Public Schools will be closed Nov. 25 through Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving recess.Madison Public Schools

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