Find us out and about at these community events around Madison. Get a library card, enjoy art and making activities, browse books, pick up WE READ materials or just stop by to say, "Hi"!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Parks Alive
Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city from June-August 2024. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Park locations include Allied Park, Aldo Leopold Park, Elver Park, Hammersley Park, Meadowood Park, Owl Creek Park, Penn Park and Worthington Park. SEE ALL EVENTS
Madison Public Library is excited to be sending staff from nearby libraries to participate in Parks Alive activities this summer! Meet your local library staff, sign up for a library card, pick up WE READ materials, enjoy a fun art or making activity, and browse books on the Dream Bus.
Mobile Madison
Join the Dream Bus and other Mobile Madison partners for an evening of fun. Enjoy free snacks, books, art activities, fishing games, fitness, and more. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for the movie in the park! There are two Mobile Madison events for Summer 2024, and both take place in June as a kick-off for summer. Mobile Madison is a partner collaboration bringing free, fun activities to Madison neighborhoods.
See the full list of participating organizations and check out the events below!
Madison Night Market
Stop by Madison Public Library's table (Top of State St.) at Madison Night Market this summer. The Market is located along State Street and Gilman Street in the heart of downtown Madison, where library staff will join vendors showcasing handmade products, local art, artisan gifts, prepackaged foods and fresh produce. Sign up for a library card, find out about upcoming events or programs, or just say hello! The event includes live music, artists, special visiting food carts and pop-up restaurant experiences.
The Madison Night Market is presented by Madison's Central Business Improvement District (BID). For more info, go to MadisonNightMarket.com
Dream Bus
Madison Public Library's Dream Bus visits a dozen stops five days a week during the summer. The goal is to bring books, DVDs and more to communities that experience transportation barriers to accessing library services. Visitors to the Dream Bus can apply for a library card, browse books outdoors and check out or return books, place holds or pick up holds at the Dream Bus. Each summer, the Dream Bus also visits community events throughout Madison and Sun Prairie. See the full schedule online.