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Madison Public Library's Library of Things

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Pitch a Program

Do you have an idea for a library program? Fill out our program application!

Live Well @ Your Library

Use our resources to help you reach your wellness goals.

Library Takeover

YOUR idea. OUR space, time, and resources. Come take over the library.

Go Big Read

UW-Madison's community reads program with book discussion groups and programs at our Libraries.

Book Club Kits

Host a book discussion using one of our kits.

Book Lists

Recommended reads from your favorite genres

Films

Check out a film screening or choose from our large collection of DVDs and Blu-Ray DVDs.

The Bubbler

The Library's community-wide maker program. Check out upcoming workshops and events.

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Learning at the Library

Madison Public Library provides many opportunities for adults to learn a new skill or tool, in group workshops or with one-on-one instruction and assistance.

Request a Speaker, Tour, or Workshop-On-The-Go

Contact us at community@madisonpubliclibrary.org if you want to schedule a visit to the library or have the library come to your organization to give a brief presentation on one of the topics listed below: 

  • Things you can do with your Madison Public Library card
  • Finding Community Information Online
  • Researching Your Business Idea
  • Library services and resources for older adults and ESL patrons

If you are an Educator working with Youth age 0-18, connect with one of our Youth Services or Teen Services Librarians.

If you are interested in hosting a special event at Central Library, connect with our Special Events team to arrange a tour.

 

 

Features

Dyslexia Awareness Month Celebration

2024 Dyslexia Awareness Month Celebration at Sequoya Library

Enjoy a dinner and presentation about dyslexia, the reading brain and ADHD on OCtober 22 at Sequoya Library to honor Dyslexia Awareness Month. Funded by the Friends of Sequoya Library and hosted in partnership with Children's Dyslexia Center -- Madison.

Oct 4, 2024

Library Takeover: Mindfulness the Indian Way

Mindfulness the Indian Way Library Takeover September 28

Enjoy a full-day experience at Central Library centered on health, wellness, art, and food and immersed in rich Indian traditions planned as part of Library Takeover 2024. 

Sep 13, 2024

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