Events Calendar

Central Library Madison and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive.

Come to give blood April 30th and get an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.…

READ and PLAY with your favorite baby or toddler! Reading, singing, talking and playing with your baby from the beginning is important because the roots of language are developing in a baby’s…

READ and PLAY together with children under age 5! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills​ and…

READ and PLAY together with children under age 5! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills​ 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…

READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! Reading, singing, talking, and playing with your baby from the beginning is important because the roots of language are developing in a baby’s brain even…

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…

Middle and high school students can meet other aspiring authors, bounce ideas off one another, share their stories, and feel the creativity flow! Writing club is led by local author Carole Madrzak…

Central Cinema Cinesthesia presents Deep Cover (1992).

Hosted by Jason Fuhrman, Cinesthesia is an adventurous, eclectic series of classic and contemporary films that focuses on the complex…

A sweeping and trenchant exploration of the history of Native American boarding schools in the U.S., and the legacy of abuse wrought by systemic attempts to use education as a tool through which…

We’re here to mend anything you need for the colder months, including clothing, coats, and any other fabric-related repairs, except for zippers. Sewers from the Sewing Machine Project will be…

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-…

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 every 1st and 3rd Thursday, 6-8:45pm to play board games!  No game night on May 15, June 19, and November 6.

There will be a mix of longer-play games (Settlers…

This event has been canceled.

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

A World Beyond: Reconstructing Our Reality

A World Beyond offers opportunities to connect with others, create community and thus change our individual and…

The 2025 undergraduate and graduate creative writing awards ceremony. Presented in partnership with The UW Program in Creative Writing.

Featured author TBA.

Enjoy dance, creative movement, songs and stories that get children thinking creatively and problem solving while having fun. Creative Movement and Dance is brimming with energy,…

Kids and caregivers yoga. Drop-in to this 50 min yoga session strategically timed before lunch and naptime. Each class includes a social emotional awareness and exploration, yoga asana, breathwork…

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…

A 75-minute yoga experience designed for every body and every day. This class gently guides you through a thoughtful flow. We begin with a grounding teaching moment, followed by breathwork,…

The Pinney Saturday Music Series welcomes performers on the first Saturday of the month! (Intended audience is adults, teens, and older children.)

FLYING BY THE SEAT…