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Saturday, July 20, 2024

Time	Items
All day
10am	10:00am to 12:00pm Free Vision Screening @ Goodman South Free Vision Screening @ Goodman South Goodman South Madison Library Blue Room 128 Saturday, Jul 20, 2024, 10:00am to 12:00pm Come to the Goodman South Library for a free vision screening by the Madison Central Lions! There is no age limit however we do request that minors are accompanied by a guardian. Madison Central Lions have been serving Madison since 1922. Blue Room 128 10:00am to 12:00pm We Read Bubbler Artist in Residence with Poornima We Read Bubbler Artist in Residence with Poornima Monroe Street Library In Monroe Street Library Saturday, Jul 20, 2024, 10:00am to 12:00pm What does your Whimsyland look like? Join Poornima at the Monroe Street library for hands on art workshops for all ages. In each one-to-two-hour workshop you will be creating your own fantastic Whimsyland themed art projects. You will be drawing on different surfaces, creating collages, decoupaging and making some upcycled art pieces. Let your imagination run freely while on this fun Whimsyland adventure. At the end of each workshop you will have a lovely art piece to take home and enjoy. Funding is provided by the Monroe Street Library League. 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 In Monroe Street Library 10:00am to 12:00pm Canceled--STEMFORCE Saturday #2--has been rescheduled for August 24 Canceled--STEMFORCE Saturday #2--has been rescheduled for August 24 Sequoya Library Meeting Rooms A and B Combined Saturday, Jul 20, 2024, 10:00am to 12:00pm Due to the presenters' schedule, this event has been rescheduled for noon-2pm on August 24. If you were already registered for the July 20 event, your registration will be transferred. If no spaces remain, please contact Sequoya Library to inquire about a waiting list. --------------- Kids ages 6-12 and their grownups are invited to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) this summer at Sequoya Library. Join teen facilitators from STEMFORCE to launch rockets, code robots, get introduced to CAD (Computer Aided Design) and more this summer! Please register separately for each Saturday session, registration begins at 9am 4 weeks ahead of each date. (REVISED Saturday sessions are 7/13, 7/20, 8/10) Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
11am	11:00am to 12:00pm Telling Wisconsin Stories - Food from the Badger State Telling Wisconsin Stories - Food from the Badger State Central Library Youth Program Room Saturday, Jul 20, 2024, 11:00am to 12:00pm Join us for a special program series in partnership with the Wisconsin Historical Society! Read books together, learn about Wisconsin history and have some fun with a special related activity. This Saturday's Theme: Food in the Badger State Food is an important part of history and culture. Learn about foods that are native to Wisconsin and others that have become a part of our culture. What better way to explore Wisconsin food than to try some! Create fruit skewers and even taste test a Rutabaga! Ages 5 and up. Siblings welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Our Telling Wisconsin Stories if a program for the whole family! Kids and caregivers alike are invited to stay and engage and learn about Wisconsin History! Thank you for registering for this installment of Telling Wisconsin Stories so we will be able to plan our food quantities appropriately. If registration is full, please select the waitlist and we will let you know if we are able to accomodate you! Youth Program Room
11am	11:50am to 12:10pm Munch Mobile Lunch Van Munch Mobile Lunch Van Lakeview Library In Lakeview Library Saturday, Jul 20, 2024, 11:50am to 12:10pm The Munch Mobile Lunch Van will make a stop at Lakeview Library on Saturdays this summer. All people in and around the library can get a free lunch between 11:50am and 12:10pm. In Lakeview Library
12pm	12:30pm to 1:30pm Wiggles and Words Multi-Age Storytime Wiggles and Words Multi-Age Storytime Goodman South Madison Library In Goodman South Madison Library Saturday, Jul 20, 2024, 12:30pm to 1:30pm Join us to READ and Play together. When children engage with books, songs, and play, they develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills which helps to build a lifelong love of reading. This program is geared toward children under age 5. All older and younger siblings as well as childcare groups are welcome to join. Library programs are always free. In Goodman South Madison Library