If you'd like to check out books, movies, video games, vinyl records, digital materials, or something from our Library of Things, you've come to the right place. Browse below for:
- Curated book lists
- Email newsletters sharing the latest books and materials added to our collection
- Upcoming movie nights
- Wisconsin Book Festival events
- Special collections you'll find in our libraries
eBooks
Wisconsin's Digital Library is your source for eBooks, Audiobooks and Magazines. You can browse, place holds, and read from anywhere you are using the Libby app.
Audiobooks
Find 1000's of titles in Wisconsin's Digital Library with the Libby or Overdrive app or in your browser
Film
Check out a film screening or choose from our large collection of DVDs and Blu-Ray DVDs.
Specialized Collections
The Library has curated a number of special collections with everything from pop culture to seeds.
Magazines
Explore popular magazine titles available in digital or physical format now
Book Lists
Find your next great read with Librarian-selected titles in every genre for all ages
Book Club Kits
Check out 8 or more books at a time for you and your book club besties to read and discuss
Wisconsin Book Festival
Authors visit Central Library year round to be part of Wisconsin's premier literary event
Cinesthesia
Join fellow Madison cinephiles for a monthly movie night at Central Library
Wisconsin Film Festival Titles
Watch film selected for the Wisconsin Film Festival from the past few years
Insider Newsletters
Stay up on the newest books in our collection with recommendations, events, and more directly to your inbox
Is Something Missing?
We welcome suggestions! if you think something is missing from the collection or would like to request a title be added, you can submit the form below and our collections team will review it to see if it should be added to our collection.