Events Calendar

Attention word lovers: exercise your brain by playing Scrabble with other adults!

We'll provide the art supplies, you provide the kiddos.  Messy play and maybe some art making will happen!  If the weather is pleasant, we'll make art outside, so dress for mess and…

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under! Stories, songs, and rhymes for about 20 minutes, followed by playtime and an art project. 

Engaging with books, songs, and playful…

Do you have clothing or other fabric items that need mending? 

Volunteers from the Sewing Machine Project are offering free mending at Hawthorne Neighborhood Library every other…

Utilize a variety of materials from past workshops to make a truly unique creation. Materials may include; paint markets, cardboard, washi tape, wooden shapes, glass jars, stones, paper, LED…

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance with using a smart phone or downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Wednesdays!…

Drop in knitting: Learn a new craft or work on that unfinished project with other neighborhood knitters.

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance with using a smart phone or downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Wednesdays!…

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance with using a smart phone or downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Wednesdays!…

Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance with using a smart phone or downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Wednesdays!…

Join artist Amy Mietzel for hands-on art activities inspired by picture books! We'll start by doing a read-aloud of the book - then create art using unique materials and fun supplies. Additional…

Join the Alicia Ashman book club for lively, thoughtful discussions every first Thursday of the month (excluding December). Everyone is welcome and books are available at the Checkout Desk week of…

The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Directed by Stephan Elliott.  Performances by Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Bill Hunter, Sarah Chadwick.  Metro-Goldwyn-…

The Munch Mobile Lunch Van will make a stop at Lakeview Library on Thursdays. All people in and around the library can get a free lunch.

This event has been canceled.

The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches…

This event has been canceled.

The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches…

This event has been canceled.

The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches…

Join us for a book group discussion of "The Coworker" by Frieda McFadden. Books are available at the library. New members always welcome!

"Dawn Schiff is strange. At least, everyone at work…

The Hawthorne Anime Club was created to give people a place to gather, watch, and talk about Japanese animation.  The club is intended for adults and older teens. All screenings will be in…

Join us for a film night on the first Friday of each month! Selections include feature-length films, documentaries, and shorts. Snacks and drinks provided. 

This month's feature: …

This event has been canceled.

Join The Kids Chef, Lily Kilfoy, for a series of cooking classes for school-age kids, tweens, and their families. Participants will learn…

Come for a short storytime filled with rhymes, songs and bounces designed especially for little ones. Then stay to play and connect with other caregivers and babies.

Recommended ages…

In partnership with the City of Madison and Madison Public Library, the African Center for Community Development provides in-person assistance* to help offset housing costs by assisting residents…

Chess meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 4-5:45 p.m. Come and learn chess basics in the library with a 30 minute introduction of the game and then play a friendly game of chess with…