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'Tis the season for wellness and rejuvenation! There are three opportunities this month to learn more about self-care and gain some helpful tips on how to better incorporate time for it into your…
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… everyday routine to reduce your stress and increase your well-being. Each session includes seated meditations, a … personal growth along the way! Learn more about how to Live Well @ Your Library by visiting madpl.org/live-well … Multiple self-care workshops offered at Madison …
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… pair foods, and the many health benefits of juicing, as well as how to make more than just juice with your juicer! … element. These classes control the overall appearance, as well as the showing and hiding via CSS transitions. You can … element. These classes control the overall appearance, as well as the showing and hiding via CSS transitions. You can …
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On Sat., September 28, come explore mindfulness through health, wellness, art and food during a full-day experience at Central Library planned by team members Nita Ambedkar, Kiran Nautiyal, Deepti…
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… you to Odissi dance and the language of the body, as well as demonstrate different dances. Find out how nature and …
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Madison Public Library offers multiple opportunities to try out yoga at the library! Different ages can try different types of yoga, and beginners are welcomed and encouraged. See below for upcoming…
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… invites you to move at your own pace, nurture your well-being, and explore the balance between rest and growth. … May 26, 10:30-11:15am This program is part of the Live Well @ Your Library initiative and has been made possible …
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In honor of Black History Month, Madison Public Library's music selector Guy Hankel pulled a list of five albums by notable Black artists that have had an outsized influence on American music.
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… learn more about each album and the artist who made it: Live at the Apollo by James Brown and the Famous Flames … you to say that you were present for one of the greatest live albums ever recorded. Brown had scored a string of hit … swing band brought more exposure to secular audiences as well as national success. Her 1944 single, "Strange Things …
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Learning to Grow into Our Second Act: Preparing to be Older and Wiser is a six-week series taking place at Sequoya Library that examines how older adults can navigate the challenges of mature…
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… of the end of life, and how we can use tools to ensure a well-lived and satisfying “Second Act.” The sessions will be … the senior citizen club. This program is part of the Live Well @ Your Library initiative. Learn more about wellness opportunities at the library at madpl.org/live-well . … Growing into Our Second Act …
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*As of 11:35am on April 5, 2024, all library locations have run out of eclipse glasses. Thanks for coming by to pick yours up - we hope you enjoy them!*
Starting on Wednesday, April 3, all Madison…
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… View the Solar Eclipse from the Monona Public Library! Live Stream of the TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE Hands-on activities …
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The Pinney Library Saturday Music Series welcomes new musicians into the library on the first Saturday of each month from 11am - 12pm to perform! No registration is required - all are welcome. …
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… R&B. Drawing inspiration from her cultural background as well as her experiences, Tzêra's passion for music … “El Taxi”, “Addicted to you”, and “Aretes color Sol,” as well as captivating renditions of songs from artists with … the stage for an infectiously fun and uniquely electric live performance. Expect to hear everything from timeless …
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At Madison Public Library, we host gaming nights of all different kinds! Whether you want to gather around the table top and enjoy some traditional or new board games, go on a weeks long Dungeons and…
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… with some D&D experience are encouraged to join as well. Registration is requested and opens two weeks prior to … Classic Traveller, Pendragon, and Call of Cthulhu, as well as retro-clones like Old School Essentials, Labyrinth … more contemporary RPGs such as Savage Worlds and GURPS, as well as games like Beyond the Wall, Torchbearer, Powered By …
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… the process by which he finds hope and gets sober, as well as the powerful experience of finding something to … a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and the Ignatz, as well as the artist on such titles as THE CROW, HACK/SLASH, …
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Over winter break the Madison Public Library has some fun ways to keep your family entertained and engaged with books and reading! Our We Read: Winter Break edition includes programs, take-…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… to cut out and arrange into a unique composition, as well as a spinner that you can use as an interactive game to … rhymes and songs are a great tool for early literacy, as well as a sweet way to connect with your baby or toddler and …
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Attend a party in the library this May. Our first location opened on May 31, 1875, and we're ringing in 150 years with birthday cake, giveaways, and interactive activities for every age at all nine…
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… you to attend our anchor event at Central Library , as well as neighborhood library celebrations to get the full … a panel featuring Sarah White and guests 12-1pm: Jam to live music thanks to Yid Vicious 11am - 12:30pm: Get your … photo booth Sequoya Library 1-3pm | 4340 Tokay Blvd Hear live music Jazz at Sequoya-style thanks to Austin Cebulske ! …
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Please welcome the newest Pinney Studio Artist-in-Residence Phil Hassett! Phil is a local letterpress printer living in Madison, WI, where he maintains a small collection of historic printing…
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… workshops will be announced throughout his residency, as well. Check back regularly for updates and info! Open Studio …
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A group of loyal donors to Madison Public Library Foundation is offering a $100,000 match throughout December for all gifts made to the foundation's annual fund, which fuels core library resources…
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… programs, including Library Takeover and Seniors Living Well technology – computers, Wi-Fi, and audiovisual upgrades …
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In partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County, Madison Public Library is hosting a series of aging and dementia-awareness classes throughout 2024. Classes are intended…
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… you can modify your lifestyle to promote brain health, as well as decreasing the risk of dementia. Registration is …
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Former Artist-in-Residence at Pinney Library, Angela Johnson, heads to Meadowridge Library to lead a Legacy Box workshop for older adults! Legacy Boxes are a way to commemorate a special family…
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… register, space permitting. This program is part of the Live Well @ Your Library initiative. … Commemorate a special …
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We partner with specialists from the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Dane County to provide free 15-minute, confidential memory screenings several times throughout the year! Multiple…
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… health and local resources during each appointment, as well. Schedule an appointment online with the link below or …
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… and depends on availability. Creating an account as well as completing consent and surveys prior to the event is … about their health, habits, and what it's like where they live. By looking for patterns, researchers will learn more …
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Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and the Madison Public Library Board are pleased to announce the selection of Tana Elias as the new Director of Madison Public Library. Elias currently serves as the Digital…
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… her experience and leadership will serve the community well and are excited to embark on this new chapter together." …
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Do you have clothing or other fabric items that need mending? Sewers from the Sewing Machine Project are offering free mending at both Central and Hawthorne Libraries on a regular…
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… and contribute to their own livelihoods and the well being of their families and communities. Since 2005 we …
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Explore mending across Madison through a series of events on Thursday, November 2 starting at Madison Public Library and continuing to the James Watrous Gallery and UW-Madison's School of…
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… and relationships. Volunteer menders and coordinators, as well as their library partners, will share the history of the …
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Stop into Hawthorne Library every Thursday afternoon at 2PM for a movie matinee! This is a film series for adults that presents critically-acclaimed and award-winning feature films, with…
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… feature films, with documentaries shown occasionally, as well. Most films will be English language, and English …
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