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Fun for Families
Help for Caregivers
Want to create your own storytimes at home? Check out our storytime starters.
Have a potty-training toddler? Discover great books to spark potty training discussions.
Want to read aloud as a family? We've got reading tips and some great family read aloud recommendations.
Looking for books to talk about race and equity with kids? Check out these titles that focus on diverse representation and overcoming bias.
Searching for great apps? Librarian Carissa Christner has some app recommendations for all ages as well as Tablet Tips for Parents.
Need help with homework? Check out our recommended homework resources and online databases.
More for Families
Upcoming Events
Recent Features
Madison Public Library Operating Budget 2025
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Learn more about the City of Madison and Madison Public Library operating budget.
Vote at Madison Public Library
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Madison Public Library is honored to partner with the City of Madison Clerk's Office once again to provide a location for voter registration, in-person absentee voting, and election day voting.
Blooming Butterflies Tickets
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Madison Public Library is giving away free tickets to Olbrich Botanical Gardens Blooming Butterflies exhibit for kids ages 6-12.