Anime Club
Gather, watch, and talk about Japanese animation. Each meeting includes screenings of everything from classic titles to new releases, primarily aimed at teens and adults. Films are shown in Japanese with English subtitles.
Special Series
Art with Amy
Create art using easy-to-find art materials from home! Local artist Amy Mietzel will share a new art activity each time. Projects are fun for families and all ages!
Black History and Juneteenth
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements by African Americans and a time to honor the central role of black Americans throughout history and in the present day. Find Black History Month events at Madison libraries or online.
Blood Drives
Madison Public Library works with the American Red Cross to host blood drives in our libraries throughout the year.
Book Sales
Upcoming book sales from Madison Public Library Friends groups...
Bubbler Junior
Bubbler programming for young children...
Community Events with Madison Public Library
Find us out and about at these community events around Madison. Get a library card, enjoy art and making activities with Bubbler in the Neighborhood artists, browse books, pick up We Read materials or just stop by to say, "Hi"!
Cooking with Chef Lily
Local cooking instructor, Chef Lily, has created a series of online cooking videos so people can make her recipes at home. Kids and families will learn about different foods, where they come from, how to follow recipes and how to use a variety of tools over the course of the 12-video series.
Family Music Time
Interactive music classes give babies and toddlers a chance to learn new songs, sing, dance, and enjoy music with their families.
Gardening, Plants and Seeds
Find out about gardening- and plant-related events, classes, and workshops at the library.
Go Big Read 2023-2024
Each year Madison Public Library partners with UW-Madison to extend the perennially popular Go Big Read program into the broader community with book discussion groups and programs at our libraries.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
In recognition of Latinx Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, Madison Public Library will host a series of events highlighting the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans and celebrating Hispanic and Latino American culture.
Knitting at the Library
Lists of upcoming knitting events at each of the library locations.
Library Chess Clubs
Lists of upcoming chess events at each of the library locations.
Library LEGO Clubs
Lego clubs are a great way to build spatial and problem solving skills, practice math, and work as a team! Stop by one of our lego clubs!
Naturalist-in-Residence
A local naturalist leads a series of workshops, guided walks, and programs in libraries and city green spaces across the city.
Upcoming Book Discussions and Author Events
Upcoming book discussions and author events at Madison Public Library...