Events Calendar

Join Chef Lily Kilfoy for this hands-on cooking experience for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Participants will learn about food through storytime and by helping to prepare a simple recipe. Children will need adult assistance. Recipes will be nut free and vegetarian. 

Tuesdays, June 18 - July 9, 10:30-11:30am

Food generously provided by Willy St. Co-op North.

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. 

Connect with Madison Public Library at Parks Alive. Stop by to get a library card, learn about library resources, and pick up a WE READ Library bag and a card game that inspires youth to read over the summer!  Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you!  Learn more at Parks Alive https://www.cityofmadison.com/parksalive.

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Tuesday evenings!

Reservations required. Register online, in person, or call Lakeview Library at 608-246-4547.

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Tuesday evenings!

Reservations required. Register online, in person, or call Lakeview Library at 608-246-4547.

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Tuesday evenings!

Reservations required. Register online, in person, or call Lakeview Library at 608-246-4547.

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Tuesday evenings!

Reservations required. Register online, in person, or call Lakeview Library at 608-246-4547.

Join Lakeview's summer artist-in-residence, Elias Mittelstadt, in creating concrete garden stones. Materials will be provided, and participants are invited to bring their own objects to create a uniquely decorated work.

Space is limited for this event; registration is required. This program is currently full. Please call (608) 246-4547 or email lakeview@madisonpubliclibrary.org to be added to the wait list.

This event is intended for adults ages 18+.

About the presenter

Elias Mittelstadt is a designer and artist based in Madison, WI. His practice is inspired by technology, nature, history, and cartography and utilizes 3D printing, digital design, and found objects. In addition to his practice, he assists local artists and specializes in CAD and technical drawings for products. Elias has created courses, workshops, and programming for people of all ages and enjoys teaching new skills and seeing the diversity of creative expression when people are given the same prompts and materials.