Wisconsin Historical Society Programs for Kids
Bring your kids for interactive programs at Central Library to learn more about Wisconsin History and do some fun, hands-on projects hosted in partnership with the Wisconsin Historical Society
Events
Featured events at Madison Public Library
Free Mending at the Library
Sewers from the Sewing Machine Project are offering free mending at two Madison Public Library locations
Baby Play Date
Join us for a casual playdate for babies ages birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
Hora de cuentos bilingües | Bilingual Storytime
Meadowridge Library is hosting four bilingual storytimes during Summer 2024 | La biblioteca Meadowridge está organizando cuatro sesiones de cuentacuentos bilingues durante el verano de 2024.
Watch the Best of Video Poetry 2024
Watch a curated selection of the the best video poems featured in the first four years of the Midwest Video Poetry Fest at Hawthorne Library on Saturday, April 27. This event is held in partnership with Arts + Literature Laboratory as a celebration of poetry during Poetry Month.
Family Portraits
Get a free family portrait from a local photographer at the library! BIPOC families are especially encouraged to sign up.
Library Director Finalists
Three finalists have been selected in the search for Madison Public Library's next Director! Come hear each finalist's vision during a Community Meet + Greet planned for Saturday, March 9 at Goodman South Madison Library.
We Read Spring Break
Spend Spring Break at Madison Public Library with We Read activities, interactive programs and more!
Spring into Wellness
Multiple self-care workshops offered at Madison Public Library to usher in Spring in March 2024
Homebuyer and Credit Awareness Workshop
Learn the basics of homebuying, credit and financing for FREE at Lakeview Library this February