Events Calendar

Join We Read Bubbler Artist Kati Fernandez Lambert of Coyote Fire Arts each Thursday morning at Central library to explore, interact and connect with Nature through art. We'll follow the moon cycles of the summer with a variety of open ended projects, different each week, made with foraged materials. 

Ages 5 and up with their grown ups encouraged to join in too! Younger siblings welcome, but will need help from their adult. 

All library programs are free and open to the public. 

During this program, your librarian will be using an exciting new tool called the Observation Deck, funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Services, to better report on learning outcomes for youth. You can learn more about the project on our website: https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/engagement/observation-deck 

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.

Thursdays, June 20 - August 15, 10:30am

Note: No storytime on Thursday, July 4.

Come play in the children's area while local musician, Tina, plays a variety of songs on her violin. This is informal music, meant to be enjoyed while playing, drawing, or reading in the children's area! ​For families/all ages.

Looking for a way to let off some STEAM? Drop in to Meadowridge Library to play, make and learn fun STEAM themed activities. Best suited for ages 5 and up with some support encouraged. 

This week we will build things that fly.

Find help navigating application processes and filling out forms required for housing, immigration, food, health, and other community support services.

In partnership with the City of Madison and Madison Public Library, the African Center for Community Development provides in-person assistance. Examples include: 

• Disability
• Employment
• Housing
• Passport
• Social security
• Unemployment
• WIC

For questions about the program or to schedule an appointment, please call the 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 cannot fill out applications on your behalf or assess program eligibility.
 

Read the book and join the discussion of "The Lamplighters" by Emma Stonex. New members always welcome!

"It's New Year's Eve, 1972, when a boat pulls up to the Maiden Rock lighthouse with relief for the keepers. But no one greets them. When the entrance door, locked from the inside, is battered down, rescuers find an empty tower. A table is laid for a meal not eaten. The Principal Keeper's weather log describes a storm raging round the tower, but the skies have been clear. And the clocks have all stopped at 8:45. 

Two decades later, the keepers' wives are visited by a writer determined to find the truth about the men's disappearance. Moving between the women's stories and the men's last weeks together in the lighthouse, long-held secrets surface and truths twist into lies as we piece together what happened, why, and who to believe.

In her riveting and suspenseful novel, Emma Stonex writes a story of isolation and obsession, of reality and illusion, and of what it takes to keep the light burning when all else is swallowed by dark." -- Amazon.com

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. 

A specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center will provide a free 15-minute, confidential memory screening and will have information about memory, memory clinics, brain health and local resources that are available. Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone at 224-7100, or in person. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.

The Wolf of Snow Hollow

Directed by Jim Cummings.  Performances by Jim Cummings, Riki Lindhome, Robert Forster, Jimmy Tatro, Marshall Allman, Laura Coover.  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. 2021.  83 min. Rated R.  Comedy / Horror / Mystery

A small-town sheriff named John Marshall (Jim Cummings), is trying to solve a mysterious series of murders. John is in recovery from an alcohol dependency, recently divorced, and negotiating a very strained relationship with his 17-year-old daughter. He's currently the acting sheriff, since his father (Robert Forster), the official sheriff, is in poor health. When two women -- one visiting, one local -- are murdered two nights in a row, John is determined to find the killer before they strike again. Both murders took place during a full moon; that and other evidence leads many in the police department to believe the murderer is a werewolf. John and his second in command, Detective Julia Robson (Riki Lindhome), must figure out the killer's identity. Between the stress of his ex-wife's demands, his father's health issues, his relationship with his daughter, and trying to solve the crime, John relapses and starts drinking again. Now it's a race to see whether he can capture the wolf/monster before he's overcome by the monster inside of him.

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. 

A specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center will provide a free 15-minute, confidential memory screening and will have information about memory, memory clinics, brain health and local resources that are available. Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone at 224-7100, or in person. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.

A specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center will provide a free 15-minute, confidential memory screening and will have information about memory, memory clinics, brain health and local resources that are available. Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone at 224-7100, or in person. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.

A specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center will provide a free 15-minute, confidential memory screening and will have information about memory, memory clinics, brain health and local resources that are available. Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone at 224-7100, or in person. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.

A specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center will provide a free 15-minute, confidential memory screening and will have information about memory, memory clinics, brain health and local resources that are available. Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone at 224-7100, or in person. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.

A specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center will provide a free 15-minute, confidential memory screening and will have information about memory, memory clinics, brain health and local resources that are available. Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone at 224-7100, or in person. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.

A specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center will provide a free 15-minute, confidential memory screening and will have information about memory, memory clinics, brain health and local resources that are available. Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone at 224-7100, or in person. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.

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. 

A specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center will provide a free 15-minute, confidential memory screening and will have information about memory, memory clinics, brain health and local resources that are available. Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone at 224-7100, or in person. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.

Play Minecraft in both creative and survival worlds! Ability to fully use both a computer keyboard and a computer mouse required. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

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.

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.

Open office hours for Alder Charles Myadze (District 18). This is an opportunity to introduce yourself to Alder Myadze and discuss questions, ideas, and concerns. No registration necessary.

Gathers most Thursday evenings! Middle and high school students can meet other aspiring authors, bounce ideas off one another, share their stories, and feel the creativity flow! Writing club is led by local author Carole Madrzak.

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.

Participants will learn English communication skills at the beginner or intermediate level.  

Los participantes aprenderán a comunicarse en inglés en los niveles principiantes o intermedio.

For more information, contact Literacy Network (608) 268-6425 bex@litnetwork.org

 Para más información, contactar a Literacy Newtork (608) 268-6425 bex@litnetwork.org

Thursdays 6-7:30pm May 30 - August 15 

 los jueves 6-7:30pm 30 de mayo-15 de agosto

The foundation of sushi is the rice. Join Chef Paul to learn to prepare well-balanced sushi rice. The basic sushi rolls—maki, nigiri, and chirashi—will be introduced and shared. Demonstration only.

Limited space; registration is required. Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. Click the sign-up button below or contact Lakeview Library at (608) 246-4547 to register.

Presented in partnership with Willy Street Co-Op.

About the Presenter

Paul grew up in Taiwan surrounded by fresh hanging foods in the market, but he didn’t have an appreciation for Taiwanese or Chinese ingredients until attending culinary school in Chicago where he developed a love for cooking. After serving in many kitchens over the years, he wanted to share the skills he learned with others which led him to teach. He says about teaching, "Cooking and sharing what I have learned is my passion. Teaching a cooking class gives me a chance to share my knowledge about the differences and uniquenesses of foods that people overlook. I want to show people how to be respectful, creative, and economical about food. To feel delighted when they learn an easy cooking technique using just a couple of simple fresh ingredients. The food is the real star, we are just the facilitators."