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All day
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9:00am
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Tots in Motion
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 9:15am to 10:00am
You and your child will dance, Dance, DANCE! Bubbles, shakers and more! The last part of each class involves free play with library toys and a chance for caregivers to chat. Geared for children ages 5 & under, but older kids are always welcome to join in, too!
Babies too young to toddle can clap and bounce to the rhythm. Preschoolers are leaders in following cues. Children participate in their own way, in their own time. The only expectation is to have fun!
Community Room B
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9:30am
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Baby & Toddler Play Date
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 9:30am to 10:30am
This informal program is an opportunities for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to gather, play, and spend time together. We'll supply books, toys, and a welcoming inviting space for you and your little one to spend time with other kids and families of a similar age at the library. Intended for children under 3 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome!
Youth Program Room
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10:00am
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Scrabble at the Library
Community Room - Table Side
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Attention word lovers: exercise your brain by playing Scrabble with other adults!
Community Room - Table Side
Tots in Motion
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 10:15am to 11:00am
You and your child will dance, Dance, DANCE! Bubbles, shakers and more! The last part of each class involves free play with library toys and a chance for caregivers to chat. Geared for children ages 5 & under, but older kids are always welcome to join in, too!
Babies too young to toddle can clap and bounce to the rhythm. Preschoolers are leaders in following cues. Children participate in their own way, in their own time. The only expectation is to have fun!
Community Room B
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10:30am
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Storytime
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 10:30am to 11:30am
READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under! Stories, songs, and rhymes for about 20 minutes, followed by playtime and an art project.
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.
No registration, free of cost, and older siblings are welcome!
Community Room
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11:00am
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Go By Metro: Introducing Metro Fast Fare!
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 11:00am to 2:00pm
This Go By Metro event is dedicated to everything Fast Fare! Metro Transit and City employees will be distributing the new reloadable cards. Staff will also be available to answer questions, and help riders set up online accounts, add any half-price entitlements and trade in unused passes/ cards. Get the latest updates on BRT to prepare for the Rapid Route A launch.
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
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12:00pm
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Go By Metro: Introducing Metro Transit Fast Fare!
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 12:00pm to 3:00pm
This Go By Metro series is dedicated to everything Fast Fare! Metro Transit and City employees will be distributing the new reloadable cards. Staff will also be available to answer questions, and help rider’s set up online accounts, add any half-price entitlements and trade in unused passes/ cards. Get the latest updates on BRT to prepare for the Rapid Route A launch. No reservations required.
Community Room
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12:30pm
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1:30pm
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2:30pm
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Dream Bus at Harmony Apartments
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 2:30pm to 3:00pm
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.
116 Milky Way
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3:00pm
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Chess for All Ages
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Please join us to play chess at our weekly, drop-in program! All ages and experience levels welcome.
Study Room A
All-Ages Knitting Circle
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Drop-in knitting. All experience levels welcome! Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult for duration of program. Yarn and Needles provided for in-library use.
Please contact Meadowridge Library at 608-288-6160 for more details and information!
*In Meadowridge Library
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4:00pm
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It Takes A Village After school enrichment: Let's Game Day
*In Goodman South Madison Library
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 4:00pm to 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
*In Goodman South Madison Library
One-On-One Computer Assistance
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Get assistance with opening an email account, writing a Word document, navigating the internet, keeping your files safe, and more.
Call 608-266-6350 to make a 30-minute appointment.
Computer Assistance is sponsored by the Digital Equity Project.
Study Room 211
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4:30pm
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Kids' Open Dungeons and Dragons
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 4:30pm to 6:30pm
School-age children (elementary and middle school) are invited to join us for this kid-led Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Be a part of an 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 weekly session is for beginners.
About D&D: Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game that allows each player to create their own character to play. These characters embark upon imaginary adventures within a fantasy setting. A Dungeon Master (DM) serves as the game's referee and storyteller, while maintaining the setting in which the adventures occur.
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
We Make - Beaded Creations
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Join other young people and caregivers for a relaxing art workshop. Take what you make with you when you leave. No registration required and free of cost.
Make a necklace or bracelet using a variety of beads; pony, seed, charm, polymer, letter & more.
We Make Summer Session meets weekly on Wednesdays, June 26th - August 28th.
Youth 8 years and younger must bring an older caregiver with them.
Community Room
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6:00pm
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Madison International Travel Meetup Group
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Engaging in activities such as history, politics, art, music, the environment, language, economics, and more are all possibilities for this group. Let's embrace the many things this world has to offer us here in Madison!
Community Room
Knitting at the Library
Community Room - Fireplace Side
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Drop in knitting: Learn a new craft or work on that unfinished project with other neighborhood knitters.
Community Room - Fireplace Side
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