Madison Public Library Foundation's 2025 Lunch for Libraries event will feature Abraham Verghese, M.D. He will appear live at Monona Terrace to discuss his latest novel, The Covenant Of Water. Join us for this annual fundraiser on April 29th at 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a book group discussion of "The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East" by Sandy Tolan. Books are available at the library. New members always welcome!
Join us for a discussion of this month's mystery book. New members always welcome! Copies of the book may be available at the Ask Desk.
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 event.
This Month's Read
The Lost Journals of Sacajewea : A Novel by Debra Magpie Earling
Join us for a book discussion of "God's Hotel: a Doctor, a Hospital, and a Pilgrimage to the Heart of Medicine" by Victoria Sweet. New members always welcome! Please check with library staff for location or Zoom link.
A thriving community begins with a shared, meaningful purpose that inspires its residents. By clearly communicating and reinforcing this purpose, we can encourage collaboration toward common goals. District 11 is fortunate to have a long history of residents deeply engaged in their community—whether through neighborhood associations, community sports, or volunteering in parks and greenways.
Join us for a discussion of this month's book. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book may be available at the Ask Desk.
Join us for a discussion of this month's mystery book. New members always welcome! Copies of the book may be available at the Ask Desk.
Join us for a discussion of this month's book, The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book may be available at the Ask Desk.
*This month's discussion will take place on the fourth Thursday, due to the Juneteenth holiday on the third Thursday.
Join us for a discussion of this month's mystery book, Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy Sayers. New members always welcome! Copies of the book may be available at the Ask Desk.
Synopsis: When an ad man dies in an apparent accident, Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover as a copywriter to discover the link between the chic advertising agency and London’s criminal underworld.
