All day
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9:30am
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Growing Voices Music Class
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
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10:00am
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Multi-age Storytime (ages 5 and under)
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
NewBridge Book Discussion of "Harry's Trees" by Jon Cohen
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
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
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10:30am
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Storytime
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
Read & Breathe: A Mindful Storytime for all ages
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
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11:00am
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Baby Storytime (ages birth to 17 mo)
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
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12:00pm
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[CANCELED] Open Studio with Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence: Jennifer Bastian
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
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2:30pm
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3:00pm
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Chess for All Ages
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
All-Ages Knitting Circle
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
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3:30pm
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4:00pm
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One-On-One Computer Assistance
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
Art Club for Families - Hot Glue Wooden Sculptures
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Calling all kids and families! Join us for a very fun art series where we will explore our creativity.
This week, we will be making hot glue wooden sculptures!
Kids of all ages are welcome to join, and there is no registration necessary.
Meeting Room 115
*In Goodman South Madison Library
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4:30pm
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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
We Make: Shrinky Dinks
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
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5:00pm
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Youth Graphic Novel Club discussion of Skull Cat. Book 1, Skull Cat and the curious castle
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
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5:30pm
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One-on-One Computer Assistance
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
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6:00pm
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Podcasting kit tutorial
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
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
[FULL] One-on-One Computer Assistance
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
How the Body Works - Health Education and Health Profession Career Series
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
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6:30pm
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One-on-One Computer Assistance
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
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7:00pm
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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
One-on-One Computer Assistance
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
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