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Locations

Central Library

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 (Youth Services room closes at 6pm).
9am-6pm Fri
9am-5pm Sat
1-5pm Sun (Labor Day-Memorial Day) - no phone service on Sundays

All Madison Public Library locations are closed Thurs, November 28 - Fri, November 29, reopening Sat, November 30 with regular hours. Read more about what's available while our buildings are closed.

Dream Bus

Dream Bus Summer

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.

The Dream Bus will be off the road Wed, November 27-Fri, November 29, resuming regular service on Mon, December 2. Read more about what's available at Madison Public Library while the Dream Bus is off road.

Learn more about the Dream​ Bus, the community response, and the artist. You can also check out our Dream Bus Media Kit, photos, and graphics​.

Hawthorne Library

front of Hawthorne Library

2707 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53704

608-246-4548
hawthorne@madisonpubliclibrary.org

CURRENTLY CLOSED

An HVAC issue occurred late in the day on Friday, November 22 forcing Hawthorne Library to close early. Hawthorne Library will remain closed on Saturday, November 23. Please check this page on Monday, November 25 for reopening information, as parts are expected to arrive and we hope to reopen that day. Holds will be extended for pick-up through Wednesday, November 27. Please click the link below to see what's available while our buildings are closed, and we appreciate your patience. 

Hours

10am-8pm Mon-Fri
9am-5pm Sat

All Madison Public Library locations are closed Thurs, November 28 - Fri, November 29, reopening Sat, November 30 with regular hours. Read more about what's available while our buildings are closed.