Events Calendar

We’re here to mend anything you need for the colder months, including clothing, coats, and any other fabric-related repairs, except for zippers. Sewers from the Sewing Machine Project will be available to mend your things for free every Thursday of the month.

Introducing Metro Transit Fast Fare! 

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.  

Help shape the South Madison Investment Strategy! Staff from the UW Population Health Institute are talking with residents of south Madison about things the City is doing to preserve the look and feel of south Madison while it grows.  We want to hear resident experiences and opinions about changes that are coming to South Madison.  

Is this worth my time? How does it benefit me? By telling SoMa what is working and what is not, you can help shape City-led investments in the area to ensure it stays affordable and feels like home to our Black and Brown communities. Participants will receive money for their participation. 

Who should participate? People that live in the Bram's Addition, Capitol View, or Burr Oaks neighborhoods and the mobile home park. 

Questions? Concerns? Want to be interviewed? Contact SoMaRise@pophealth.wisc.edu, or 347-915-3711

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.

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.

Seriously Red

Directed by Grace Otto.  Performances by Krew Boylan, Daniel Webber, Rose Byrne, Celeste Barber.  Lionsgate Films, Inc.  2022.  98 min.  Rated R.  Comedy / Drama / Music.

Red lost her job as a real estate agent, but there’s something no one can take away from her: her dream of becoming the world's greatest Dolly Parton impersonator!  After her act captures the attention of an amorous Elvis impersonator (Rose Byrne) and a powerful booking agent (Bobby Cannavale) Red is catapulted into the top tier of copycat acts, becoming the onstage and romantic partner of the top Kenny Rogers impersonator.  But when Red's life as an imitator starts to feel false, she discovers true happiness comes when you are being the best version of yourself.

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.

Three local bike organizations are coming together to offer minor bike repairs during this 3-hour clinic. Bring your bike, and drop in for this informative session on bike maintenance. Presenters from Dream Bikes, Wheels for Winners, and Wisconsin Bike Fed will share insights into the role (and roll) bikes play in local transportation, conservation, and recreation. 

This class is recommended for all ages.

This program is part of the Care & Repair program series, which is made possible thanks to support from Beyond the Page, National Endowment for the Humanities and Madison Community Foundation. See all upcoming programs at madpl.org/careandrepair.

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.

So many home repair projects begin and end with one easy-to-use, yet intimidating power tool - the drill. Demystify drills and drivers in this beginner class where you’ll learn the basic functions for both drilling holes and inserting or removing hardware, along with best practices for using both drills and drivers. You’ll walk away being able to easily locate studs, hang picture frames, fix railings, and make any number of countless other simple home repairs that rely on the humble drill!

This class is recommended for adults. Registration is required and opens two weeks prior to the event on August 15, 2024.

This program is part of the Care & Repair program series, which is made possible thanks to support from Beyond the Page, National Endowment for the Humanities and Madison Community Foundation. See all upcoming programs at madpl.org/careandrepair.

About the artist: Sylvie Rosenthal received a BFA from RIT’s School for American Crafts in Woodworking, and received a MFA in sculpture from the UW-Madison. She owns and operates Lower Astronomy Studios, a woodworking, design, and sculpture studio in Madison. Sylvie teaches woodworking and design thinking in many settings, nationally at university, college programs, and craft schools, and in the local community with Madison Public Library.

Join Lakeview's summer artist-in-residence, Elias, in making a decorative light inspired by the Good Night Lamp. Participants will each assemble their own light and materials will be provided to paint and decorate it.

Space is limited for this event; registration is required. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Please click the button below or call (608) 246-4547 to register.

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.