Events Calendar

On Sat., September 28, come explore mindfulness through health, wellness, art and food during a full-day experience at Central Library planned by team members Nita Ambedkar, Kiran Nautiyal,  and Vidya Matreas as part of the Library Takeover program! Mindfulness the Indian Way is designed for those who want to learn how the rich traditions of Indian culture can help them feel more present and aware in their daily lives.

Beginning at 9am and continuing throughout the day, you can drop in to try your hand at different mindful practices, including yoga, art, traditional dance, and more - all led by local artists and organizations! Plus, a mini-bazar of local vendors selling jewelry, art, food and more will be available for attendees to peruse for the duration of the event outside the community room on the 3rd floor.

Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your understanding, this event will provide a rich, immersive experience that blends cultural traditions with the principles of mindful living. Join us in rooms 301 and 302 at Central Library and discover the art of mindfulness the Indian way!

Please sign up below. Registration is not required but encouraged. 

This event is part of the Library Takeover program. For more information, including a full timeline of the event, go to madpl.org/indianmindfulness.

Library Takeover is funded by Madison Public Library Foundation and TruStage.

Find great bargains and support the library.  Low prices from 9am-4pm: 

• Adult Hardcover $2
• Adult Paperback $1
• Audiobooks, CD’s, DVD’s $1
• Children/Young Adult Books, Hardcovers: $1, Paperbacks: .50cents
• plus specialty books and sets priced as marked

Bag Sale 2:30-4PM $5/Bag

Note: We will close the sale room briefly from 2:15-2:30pm to prepare for the bag sale. Attendees must get pre-approval from book sale coordinator to use their own bags.

Cash or checks accepted only (sorry, no credit cards or bills over $20)

In this program, you will learn how to visibly mend clothing with holes using patches and embroidery floss. Visible mending is an ornamental approach to repairing an item. Rather than trying to mask the area where the item was damaged, the goal is to highlight these imperfections in a creative, eye-catching way. Local artist and illustrator Rita Salm will go through their process on visible mending using stick and stitch guides. Bring your own items to repair, or drop-by to try out these techniques. 

This program is intended for older teens and adults. No registration is required for this event. 

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: Rita Salm is a non-binary and queer illustrator and artist currently based in Madison, WI. They like to focus on making illustrations that are meant for everyone! Rita often uses a colored pencil texture and hand-rendered typography in their work. Their favorite things to draw are plants, animals, and people. Rita also enjoys fiber crafts like knitting, visible mending, and sewing. Visit their website to learn more: https://ritasillustrations.com/about-me

Learn simple hardwood chair repair! In this class Sylvie will walk through the basics of chair structure, talk about why different parts fail, and demonstrate how to make simple repairs for common issues like loose spindles or wiggly legs. Repairs will be demonstrated with a drill, screws, glue, dowels, hammer, nails, and creative problem solving. Extend the life of solid wood chairs and learn how to fix things!

This class is recommended for adults.

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. Visit her website to learn more: https://www.lowerastronomystudios.com/

Intermediate Students: Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing English with the Literacy Network.

Fall 2024 classes are September 21 - December 14, Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm (no class November 30), in-person at Goodman South, Madison Public Library. This class is free for students 18 years old and up living permanently in Dane County. A class for beginner students will be held at Literacy Network at the same time.

For more information and to sign up, please call Bex Fabrizio at Literacy Network at (608) 268-6425 or email her at bex@litnetwork.org(link sends e-mail).

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Practica hablar, escuchar, leer, y escribir en inglés con Literacy Network. ¡Los estudiantes de nivel intermedio son bienvenidos! Las clases para el semestre de ontono son del 21 de septiembre al 14 de diciembre (no hay clase el 30 de noviembre) en persona en la Biblioteca Goodman South, 2222 Park St Dane Street, Madison WI 53715. Estas clases son gratuitas para adultos (18 años y mayores) que vivan en Dane County. ¡Los estudiantes de nivel principiante son bienvenidos en la otra clase en Literacy Network (en el frente de la biblioteca) en el horario mismo!

Beginner Students: Practice speaking, reading, and writing English with the Literacy Network.

Fall 2024 classes are September 21 - December 14, Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm (no class November 30), in-person at the Literacy Network (701 Dane St, Madison, WI 53713). This class is free for students 18 years old and up living in Dane County. A class for intermediate students will be held at the Goodman South Public Library at the same time.

For more information and to sign up, please call Bex Fabrizio at Literacy Network at (608) 268-6425 or email her at bex@litnetwork.org.

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Practica hablar, leer, y escribir en inglés con Literacy Network. ¡Los estudiantes de nivel principiante son bienvenidos! Las clases para el semestre de verano son del 1 de junio al 17 de agosto ADD: (no class November 30) en persona en Literacy Network, 701 Dane Street, Madison WI 53715. Estas clases son gratuitas para adultos (18 años y mayores) que vivan en Dane County. ¡Los estudiantes de nivel intermedio son bienvenidos en la otra clase en Biblioteca Goodman South Madison (en el frente de Literacy Network) en el horario mismo!

The Munch Mobile Lunch Van will make a stop at Lakeview Library on Saturdays this fall.  All people in and around the library can get a free lunch between 12:00 and 12:20pm.

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts - come and build with us at the library!

Join us each month (June 8, July 13, August 10) to flex your engineering muscles and to meet other kids.  We've got lots of LEGOS, all you need to bring is your creativity and imagination. Please note the time for this event has shifted from 1:00-2:30 to accomodate our facilitator. 

For children ages 5-12.

Join The Kids Chef, Lily Kilfoy, for a series of cooking classes for school-age kids, tweens, and their families. Participants will learn about different foods, where they come from, how to follow recipes, and how to use a variety of tools.  Registration is not required, but participation will be limited to the first 25 attendees. 

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

What is compost and how can I use it in my yard? Why should I compost? What are the benefits of composting? Can I make my own compost? A certified Master Gardener Volunteer will answer these questions and many more during this talk. You will learn the role that oxygen, food and water play in the composting process. You will also learn what materials should never go in a compost pile.

About the presenter

Speakers for this program are Dane County Extension Horticulture Volunteers who serve their community through activities and educational presentations on a broad range of horticultural subjects.