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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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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Time Items
All day
 
9:30am
9:30am to 10:30am
Growing Voices Music Class

Growing Voices Music Class

Youth Program Room
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 9:30am to 10:30am

Growing Voices Music Class is an interactive class for caregivers and their children, birth-5, to play, learn, and bond with music. In our classes we sing, play instruments, dance, and have fun together! 

Enjoy music from 9:30-10:30, stay to play and spend time with other families immediately following. 

Youth Program Room
 
10:00am
10:00am to 10:30am
Multi-age Storytime (ages 5 and under)

Multi-age Storytime (ages 5 and under)

Youth Program Room
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 10:00am to 10:30am

READ and PLAY together with children under age 5! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills​ and helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome

Youth Program Room
 
10:00am to 11:00am
NewBridge Book Discussion of "Harry's Trees" by Jon Cohen

NewBridge Book Discussion of "Harry's Trees" by Jon Cohen

*Offsite
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 10:00am to 11:00am

Join us for a book discussion of "Harry's Trees" by Jon Cohen. New members always welcome!  Please check with library staff for location or Zoom link.

"Thirty-four-year-old Harry Crane works as an analyst for the US Forest Service. When his wife dies suddenly, Harry, despairing, retreats north to lose himself in the remote woods of the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania. But fate intervenes in the form of a fiercely determined young girl named Oriana. She and her mother, Amanda, are struggling to pick up the pieces from their own tragic loss of Oriana’s father. Discovering Harry while roaming the forest, Oriana believes that he holds the key to righting her world.



Harry reluctantly agrees to help Oriana carry out an astonishing scheme inspired by a book given to her by the town librarian, Olive Perkins. Together, Harry and Oriana embark on a golden adventure that will fulfill Oriana’s wild dream—and ultimately open Harry’s heart to new life." -- Amazon.com

*Offsite
 
10:00am to 12:00pm
Scrabble at the Library

Scrabble at the Library

Community Room - Table Side
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Attention word lovers: exercise your brain by playing Scrabble with other adults!

Community Room - Table Side
 
10:30am
10:30am to 11:30am
Storytime

Storytime

Community Room
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 10:30am to 11:30am

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under! Stories, songs, and rhymes for about 20 minutes, followed by playtime and an art project. 

Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills​ - and helps to build a lifelong love of reading.

No registration, free of cost, and older siblings are welcome!

Community Room
 
10:30am to 11:15am
Read & Breathe: A Mindful Storytime for all ages

Read & Breathe: A Mindful Storytime for all ages

Community Room
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 10:30am to 11:15am

A special storytime series woven together with playful mindfulness practices for children and their caregivers to do together. Comfy clothing encouraged!

Books, songs and mindful practices all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills​ as well as a lifelong love of reading. After about 20-30 minutes of stories, songs, and a few mindfulness games we'll end with a time for child-led play together in our children's area. You are welcome to stay as long as you like!

Library programs are always free. Siblings and friends are welcome.

Community Room
 
11:00am
11:00am to 11:30am
Baby Storytime (ages birth to 17 mo)

Baby Storytime (ages birth to 17 mo)

Youth Program Room
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 11:00am to 11:30am

READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! Reading, singing, talking, and playing with your baby from the beginning is important because the roots of language are developing in a baby’s brain even before they can talk! Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome.

Youth Program Room
 
12:00pm
12:00pm to 2:00pm
[CANCELED] Open Studio with Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence: Jennifer Bastian

[CANCELED] Open Studio with Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence: Jennifer Bastian

*Offsite
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 12:00pm to 2:00pm

All are welcome to stop by Thurber Park (3325 Thurber Ave) for weekly, drop-in Open Studios Sessions for Hold & Release with Artist-in-Residence, Jennifer Bastian.

Hold & Release is a two-year artist residency at Thurber Park Artist Studio, an indoor public park space currently occupied by artist Jennifer Bastian.
Jennie's residency is focused on the grief in our world right now. Jennifer shares, "for some it is delayed processing of loss due to the ongoing Covid pandemic and ramp-up back to 'normal,' for others it is due to income inequality or racial inequity in a segregated city, others are impacted by the reality of multiple concurrent genocides around the world. I believe we need space to slow down and process our grief. Art can help us access the emotions our daily lives do not leave room for."

During Open Studios Sessions you can stop in and create amongst other community members. Drawing, collage and fibers materials will be available for mixed media making. Jennie will be available to talk about ongoing projects. This residency is geared towards adults, young people are welcome with adult supervision.

Please note: One or more individuals in this small space are immunocompromised. For that reason, we are requesting all attendees kindly mask before entering. Masks are provided on-site if needed.

*Offsite
 
2:30pm
2:45pm to 3:15pm
Dream Bus at East Madison Community Center
8 Straubel Ct
 
3:00pm
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Chess for All Ages

Chess for All Ages

Study Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Please join us to play chess at our weekly, drop-in program! All ages and experience levels welcome.

Study Room A
 
3:00pm to 4:30pm
All-Ages Knitting Circle

All-Ages Knitting Circle

*In Meadowridge Library
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Drop-in knitting.  All experience levels welcome!  Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult for duration of program. Yarn and Needles provided for in-library use.

 

Please contact Meadowridge Library at 608-288-6160 for more details and information!

*In Meadowridge Library
 
3:30pm
3:45pm to 4:15pm
Dream Bus at Mendota Elementary
4002 School Rd
 
4:00pm
4:00pm to 6:00pm
One-On-One Computer Assistance

One-On-One Computer Assistance

Study Room 211
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Get assistance with opening an email account, writing a Word document, navigating the internet, keeping your files safe, and more.

Call 608-266-6350 to make a 30-minute appointment.

Computer Assistance is sponsored by the Digital Equity Project.

Study Room 211
 
4:00pm to 5:30pm
Art Club for Families - Hot Glue Wooden Sculptures
Meeting Room 115
 
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Safe Kids Madison - Car Seat Advice
*In Goodman South Madison Library
 
4:30pm
4:30pm to 6:30pm
Kids' Open Dungeons and Dragons

Kids' Open Dungeons and Dragons

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 4:30pm to 6:30pm

School-age children (elementary and middle school) are invited to join us for this kid-led Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Be a part of an adventuring party where you'll use your imagination and creativity to explore a fantasy world in an epic quest. Our Dungeon Master Jared will provide support and help guide campaigns along with our adult D&D experts and our Youth Librarian Ruth.

This weekly session is for beginners.

About D&D: Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game that allows each player to create their own character to play. These characters embark upon imaginary adventures within a fantasy setting. A Dungeon Master (DM) serves as the game's referee and storyteller, while maintaining the setting in which the adventures occur.

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
 
4:30pm to 5:30pm
We Make: Shrinky Dinks

We Make: Shrinky Dinks

Community Room
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Join other young people and their caregivers for a relaxing art workshop. Draw or trace a design on unique plastic that shrinks and looks like glass after baking. Please be aware that after creating your design it will need to bake. Bake and wait time will be dependent on attendance. There will be the option to take your Shrinky Dink unbaked to finish at home.

All materials are provided, no registration, and free of cost.

Youth 8 years and younger must bring an adult, or responsible older sibling, with.

Community Room
 
4:30pm to 5:00pm
Dream Bus at Vera Court Neighborhood Center
614 Vera Ct
 
5:00pm
5:00pm to 5:45pm
Youth Graphic Novel Club discussion of Skull Cat. Book 1, Skull Cat and the curious castle

Youth Graphic Novel Club discussion of Skull Cat. Book 1, Skull Cat and the curious castle

Studio
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 5:00pm to 5:45pm

Join us at Pinney Library on the first Wednesday of every month to discuss an older kids/tween graphic novel! No reservation needed. Light snacks provided.

We are going to pilot a new start time to try to accommodate school schedules. Keep an eye on future meetings in case things change!

 

Skull Cat. Book 1, Skull Cat  and the curious castle by Normal Shurtliff

"Even though the castle is an eerie place, full of dark secrets, Scully is excited to start his new job and prove himself to be a great gardener. But wait a minute… what happened to all his co-workers? Were they devoured by bloodthirsty vampires? Spooked by a love-struck ghost? Pranked by a comic-reading goblin? Enchanted by a sleepy sorcerer? Will Scully have to become the hero and uncover the truth behind Le Dark Chateau? He never signed up for this!!" (From publisher)


 

 

Studio
 
5:15pm to 5:45pm
Dream Bus at Kennedy Heights Community Center
199 Kennedy Heights
 
5:30pm
5:30pm to 6:00pm
One-on-One Computer Assistance

One-on-One Computer Assistance

Study Room 1
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 5:30pm to 6:00pm

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance with using a smart phone or downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Wednesdays! Call 246-4547 to make an appointment.

Study Room 1
 
6:00pm
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Podcasting kit tutorial

Podcasting kit tutorial

Media Lab
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Curious about podcasting?

Join us for a demo of the Library Podcasting Kit and learn about the basics of recording and sound editing. We will work on a small recording project in teams. The kit is compatible with PC or Apple laptops - you can bring your own or use a library laptop.  Registration required.

Media Lab
 
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Knitting at the Library

Knitting at the Library

Community Room - Fireplace Side
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Drop in knitting: Learn a new craft or work on that unfinished project with other neighborhood knitters.

Community Room - Fireplace Side
 
6:00pm to 6:30pm
[FULL] One-on-One Computer Assistance

[FULL] One-on-One Computer Assistance

Study Room 1
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 6:00pm to 6:30pm

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance with using a smart phone or downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Wednesdays! Call 246-4547 to make an appointment.

Study Room 1
 
6:15pm to 7:00pm
How the Body Works - Health Education and Health Profession Career Series

How the Body Works - Health Education and Health Profession Career Series

Meeting Room 115
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 6:15pm to 7:00pm

Join us for snacks games and an interactive event to learn more about how the body works and careers in the healthcare field. 

This four part series will be led by Dr. Jasmine Zapata- UW School of Medicine and Public Health. 

Dates for this program are 11/6/2024, 12/18/2024, 2/12/2025, 4/16/2025 6:15pm-7pm.

Registration is requested.

Meeting Room 115
 
6:30pm
6:30pm to 7:00pm
One-on-One Computer Assistance

One-on-One Computer Assistance

Study Room 1
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 6:30pm to 7:00pm

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance with using a smart phone or downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Wednesdays! Call 608-246-4547 to make an appointment.

Study Room 1
 
7:00pm
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Mystery Book Discussion: All the Sinners Bleed

Mystery Book Discussion: All the Sinners Bleed

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Join us for a discussion of this month's mystery book, All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby. New members always welcome! Copies may be available at the Ask Desk.

Synopsis: Former FBI agent Titus Crown returns to his hometown and decides to run for sheriff to fight a bigoted police force and must trust his instincts when a serial killer appears to be hiding in plain sight.

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
 
7:00pm to 7:30pm
One-on-One Computer Assistance

One-on-One Computer Assistance

Study Room 1
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 7:00pm to 7:30pm

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance with using a smart phone or downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Wednesdays! Call 608-246-4547 to make an appointment.

Study Room 1