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Central Library

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Central exterior main entrance

201 W Mifflin St
Madison, WI 53703

608-266-6300

Questions about your Library account:

madcirc@madisonpubliclibrary.org

General questions:
reference@madisonpubliclibrary.org

Hours
9am-9pm Mon-Thur (Children's Room closes at 6pm).
9am-6pm Fri
9am-5pm Sat
1-5pm Sun (Labor Day-Memorial Day) - no phone service on Sundays

WebCal ID
1935

Contact

Central Library

General questions: 608-266-6300
Bubbler: 608-266-5975
Circulation: 608-266-6357
Meeting Rooms: 608-266-6363 (M-F 9-4:30)
Reference: 608-266-6350
Tours: 608-266-4953
Youth Services: 608-266-6345
see all admin contacts

Management

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Michael Spelman

Michael Spelman
Supervisor, Central Library Public Services
608-266-6300
mspelman@madisonpubliclibrary.org

Upcoming Central Library Events

Apr
19
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Media Lab
Apr
21
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Study Room 209
Apr
23
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Youth Program Room
Apr
23
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Youth Program Room
Apr
24
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Study Room 211
Apr
24
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Cafe Area
Apr
25
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Cafe Area
Apr
26
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Meeting Rooms 301 and 302 Combined
Apr
26
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Cafe Area

Features

Friends of Madison Public Library Bookstore

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Friends of Madison Public Library Book Store Central Library

The Friends Bookstore, located on the first floor of the Central Library, sells used and donated books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs, generally for $2 or less. The Friends use sale proceeds to support Madison Public Library's programs and services throughout the year. The bookstore is staffed by volunteers and is open during all hours that Central Library is open (see hours listed above). Learn more about the Friends Bookstore or volunteering with the Friends on their website. 

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