All day
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9am
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Dream Bus at Lussier Family Heritage Center feat. Drop-In Maker Activities
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 9:00am to 10:00am
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card. Learn more at dreambus.org.
Join Making & Learning Intern Yaritza at Dream Bus and Parks Alive stops this summer for a fun, maker activity! While you're there, explore Madison Public Library's summer reading program WE READ:
- Pick up your WE READ Card Game
- Fill your WE READ tote bag with books from the library collection
- Answer the Share Your Voice question of the week to earn a prize
Yaritza is bilingual in English and Spanish and will offer art and making programs throughout the summer. Learn more about Yaritza.
3101 Lake Farm Rd
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10am
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Read to a Dog
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 10:00am to 11:30am
Read aloud to Libby, a certified therapy dog from Alliance Therapy Dogs. Reading to an attentive, non-judgmental audience is a great way for young people to build fluency, and being with a pet has many other proven health benefits.
This program is first-come, first-serve, so drop in at any time. Bring books from home, or pick them out from the library.
This program is recommended for ages 5 and up.
Youth Program Room
Storytime for the Very Young
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 10:00am to 10:30am
READ and PLAY with your favorite baby or toddler! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills and helps to build a lifelong love of reading.
Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome.
Storytime for the Very Young is intended for children ages 0 to 3 years old.
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
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10am
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Dream Bus at 7 Oaks Apartments feat. Drop-In Maker Activities
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 10:30am to 11:15am
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card. Learn more at dreambus.org.
Join Making & Learning Intern Yaritza at Dream Bus and Parks Alive stops this summer for a fun, maker activity! While you're there, explore Madison Public Library's summer reading program WE READ:
- Pick up your WE READ Card Game
- Fill your WE READ tote bag with books from the library collection
- Answer the Share Your Voice question of the week to earn a prize
Yaritza is bilingual in English and Spanish and will offer art and making programs throughout the summer. Learn more about Yaritza.
1108 Moorland Rd
Storytime (ages 5 & under)
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 10:30am to 11:15am
READ and PLAY together with children ages 5 and under! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills. It also helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome.
Meeting Room
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 10:30am to 11:30am
The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.
Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.
MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners.
Blue Room 128
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11am
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Munch Mobile Meals
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 11:00am to 11:45am
The River Food Pantry's Munch Truck will be stopping outside Goodman South on Tuesday from 11:00AM - 11:45AM.
About River Food Pantry & Munch Truck
Launched in 2016, Munch is our mobile meals program that delivers free healthy meals to children and adults in over a dozen low-income neighborhoods throughout Madison. Each meal contains a sandwich or main menu item, a fruit or vegetable, a grain, a treat, and a drink. Everyone is welcome to take home a free meal. No registration or ID is required.
Neighborhoods served by Munch have large populations of children eligible for free school lunch. To bridge the gap that exists when school lunch is not available, Munch operates up to 6 days per week, Monday–Saturday, any time school cafeterias are closed (including breaks and periods of remote learning).
For any questions or comments, please contact the Munch staff at munch@riverfoodpantry.org or (608) 661-1223.
*Offsite
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11am
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Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 11:30am to 12:30pm
The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.
Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.
MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners.
Blue Room 128
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12pm
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Chat with a Cop
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Do you live or work in Central Madison and have ideas for making our city a safer place to live, play, learn, and work?
Meet with Madison Police Department Central District Captain Michael Hanson, his Community Policing Advisory Board, and police officers who serve Central Madison every first Tuesday of the month.
Meet with other community members to learn how community policing is helping to address safety issues in the Central District and ask questions or share ideas.
Sponsored by Madison Police Department and Madison Community Policing Foundation. For more information, call 608-335-2363, email mcpf-cpab@madisoncommunitypolicingfoundation.org, or visit madisoncommunitypolicingfoundation.org/chatwithacop
Conference Room 104
Dream Bus at Theresa Terrace feat. Drop-In Maker Activities
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 12:00pm to 12:45pm
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card. Learn more at dreambus.org.
Join Making & Learning Intern Yaritza at Dream Bus and Parks Alive stops this summer for a fun, maker activity! While you're there, explore Madison Public Library's summer reading program WE READ:
- Pick up your WE READ Card Game
- Fill your WE READ tote bag with books from the library collection
- Answer the Share Your Voice question of the week to earn a prize
Yaritza is bilingual in English and Spanish and will offer art and making programs throughout the summer. Learn more about Yaritza.
1409 Theresa Terrace
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12pm
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Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.
Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.
MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners.
Blue Room 128
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1pm
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Adult Knitting Group
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Come on in and share tips or get advice! Please bring your own supplies. All skill levels welcome.
Meeting Room A
Dream Bus at Elver Park Neighborhood Center feat. Drop-In Maker Activities
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 1:00pm to 1:45pm
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card. Learn more at dreambus.org.
Join Making & Learning Intern Yaritza at Dream Bus and Parks Alive stops this summer for a fun, maker activity! While you're there, explore Madison Public Library's summer reading program WE READ:
- Pick up your WE READ Card Game
- Fill your WE READ tote bag with books from the library collection
- Answer the Share Your Voice question of the week to earn a prize
Yaritza is bilingual in English and Spanish and will offer art and making programs throughout the summer. Learn more about Yaritza.
1201 McKenna Blvd
canceled: One-on-One Computer Assistance With Marcus
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Free hour-long one-on-one computer and tech assistance.
Marcus can help you with:
- Becoming comfortable with your laptop, cellphone or tablet
- computer basics
- Safely browsing the internet
- Creating and using an email address
- Basic understanding of apps and their usage
- help filling out online applications
- help with creating resumes and cover letters
...and many other computer- and technology-related topics.
Family Study Room
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2pm
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Application Assistance
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
In partnership with the City of Madison and Madison Public Library, the African Center for Community Development provides in-person assistance* to help offset housing costs by assisting residents with applications for services, jobs, and other financial benefits.
We provide help for people navigating application processes and filling out forms required for housing, immigration, food, health, and other community support services. For questions about the program, please call African Center at 608-957-5623 or 608-294-0066.
*Neither The African Center for Community Development nor Madison Public Library can provide legal assistance or advice. We are not able to fill out applications on your behalf, or assess program eligibility.
Study Room 1
One-on-One Computer Assistance With Marcus
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Free hour-long one-on-one computer and tech assistance.
Marcus can help you with:
- Becoming comfortable with your laptop, cellphone or tablet
- computer basics
- Safely browsing the internet
- Creating and using an email address
- Basic understanding of apps and their usage
- help filling out online applications
- help with creating resumes and cover letters
...and many other computer- and technology-related topics.
Family Study Room
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2pm
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Dream Bus at Monona Shores Apartments feat. Drop-In Maker Activities
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 2:30pm to 3:15pm
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card. Learn more at dreambus.org.
Join Making & Learning Intern Yaritza at Dream Bus and Parks Alive stops this summer for a fun, maker activity! While you're there, explore Madison Public Library's summer reading program WE READ:
- Pick up your WE READ Card Game
- Fill your WE READ tote bag with books from the library collection
- Answer the Share Your Voice question of the week to earn a prize
Yaritza is bilingual in English and Spanish and will offer art and making programs throughout the summer. Learn more about Yaritza.
2 Waunona Woods Ct
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3pm
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Kids Music Jam
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bring your instrument from home and jam with other kids at the library! Local musician, Julia, will have her violin, guitar, and some unique instruments handy to help guide and encourage the group. We'll also have some egg shakers and other instruments for those without an instrument to use. Kids of all ages welcome. Come jam with us!
Youth Program Room
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4pm
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[CANCELLED THIS WEEK] Open Studio with Artist-in-Residence Phil Hassett
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Join Pinney Library's 2024 Artist-in-Resident, Phil Hassett for weekly Open Studio letterpress printing!
Most Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 pm, May-Nov 2024
Title: Call & Response
"Taking inspiration from jazz and improvisational musical practices, this residency will use letterpress printmaking to explore many levels of interplay and collaboration between text & layout, word & image, letter & ornament, color & form, and artist & community. Over the course of the residency we will work with wood & metal type and ornaments to print at a variety of sizes—from buttons to posters, and we’ll explore layering, iterative collaboration, and ways that the rigid grids of letterpress type can be used as a foundation for both carefully planned and improvisational prints. We’ll explore the use of letters to create images and the use of ornaments to create letterforms, how communities shape words and stories and how words and stories shape communities. Along the way we’ll get a little inky, and have a lot of fun."
About Phil:
He is a letterpress printer living in Madison, WI, where he maintains a small collection of historic printing presses and a growing collection of historic and modern printing type. A lifelong musician, he named his print studio Washboard Press because of the sound one of his presses makes, and because he enjoys doing by hand what is now more usually done in a more automated way.
Visit his website https://www.washboardpress.com/about/
Studio
Sequoya Kids' Chess Club
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 4:30pm to 6:00pm
For school-aged kids who know the basic moves of chess and want to practice their skills. Sessions begin with a 30 minute strategy or tactics lesson, followed by open game time. Come on in to play against other opponents your age!
Sequoya Library chess clubs are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month (except for election days).
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Cooking with Chef Lily
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Join The Kids Chef, Lily Kilfoy, for a series of cooking classes for school-age kids, tweens, and their families. Participants will learn about different foods, where they come from, how to follow recipes, and how to use a variety of tools. Registration is not required, but participation will be limited to the first 25 attendees.
Food generously provided by Willy St. Co-op North.
Community Room Combined
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6pm
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Sequoya All Ages Chess Club
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:45pm
Come on in for a friendly game of chess with your neighbors. All ages welcome!
Sequoya Library chess clubs are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month (except for election days).
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Community Rooms A and B and Kitchen Combined
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