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Events Calendar

Please note that this calendar only contains library programs. For room availability, please contact the appropriate library directly.

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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Time Items
All day
 
9am
9:00am to 5:00pm
Trick or Treat on Monroe Street
*In Monroe Street Library
 
10am
10:00am to 12:00pm
Community English - Intermediate

Community English - Intermediate

*Offsite
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, 10:00am to 12:00pm

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!

*Offsite
 
10:00am to 11:30am
Community English - Beginner

Community English - Beginner

*Offsite
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, 10:00am to 11:30am

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!

*Offsite
 
10:00am to 1:00pm
Care & Repair: ReWear-It (Adult) Clothing Swap

Care & Repair: ReWear-It (Adult) Clothing Swap

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, 10:00am to 1:00pm

Bring what you can in terms of (adult) clothing that no longer serves you but could find a new life with someone else; and take whatever catches your eye! No need to bring something to take something, and no need to take something if you bring something to donate. This program presented in partnership with ReWear-It UW Madison as part of the Care & Repair series.


 

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
 
12pm
12:00pm to 12:20pm
Munch Mobile Lunch Van

Munch Mobile Lunch Van

*In Lakeview Library
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, 12:00pm to 12:20pm

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.

*In Lakeview Library
 
1pm
1:00pm to 2:30pm
LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Youth Program Room
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:30pm

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

Join us each month (Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23) 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.

Youth Program Room
 
1pm
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Blue Room 128
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, 1:30pm to 2:30pm

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.

Blue Room 128
 
2pm
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Paws and Memories: Honoring Pets on the Day of the Dead

Paws and Memories: Honoring Pets on the Day of the Dead

Community Room A
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

In Mexican culture, there's a beautiful tradition that teaches us healthy ways to grieve. In Mexico, they celebrate this day... We'll explore the customs of Día de los Muertos and invite you to create a personal offering for your beloved pet who has passed away. Feel free to bring photos or small mementos to include in your offering.

Presenters:
Karen Perez-Wilson
Linda Colletti

Community Room A
 
2pm
2:30pm to 3:30pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Blue Room 128
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, 2:30pm to 3:30pm

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.

Blue Room 128
 
3pm
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Blue Room 128
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, 3:30pm to 4:30pm

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.

Blue Room 128