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Watch the Best of Video Poetry 2024

Posted by Liz on Mar 6, 2024 - 6:00pm

Watch a curated selection of the the best video poems featured in the first four years of the Midwest Video Poetry Fest at Hawthorne Library on Saturday, April 27. This event is held in partnership with Arts + Literature Laboratory as a celebration of poetry during Poetry Month.

Family Portraits

Posted by Liz on Mar 1, 2024 - 8:00pm

Get a free family portrait from a local photographer at the library! BIPOC families are especially encouraged to sign up. 

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Capturing Moments, Creating Memories

Library Director Finalists

Posted by Liz on Mar 1, 2024 - 2:45pm

Three finalists have been selected in the search for Madison Public Library's next Director! Come hear each finalist's vision during a Community Meet + Greet planned for Saturday, March 9 at Goodman South Madison Library.

We Read Spring Break

Posted by Liz on Feb 29, 2024 - 11:30pm

Spend Spring Break at Madison Public Library with We Read activities, interactive programs and more!

Spring into Wellness

Posted by Liz on Feb 26, 2024 - 11:30pm

Multiple self-care workshops offered at Madison Public Library to usher in Spring in March 2024

Let's Blow Off Some STEAM

Posted by Liz on Feb 13, 2024 - 10:30pm

Let's Blow Off Some STEAM is a program hosted at Goodman South Madison Library where participants explore different aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through hands-on projects. 

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Let's Blow Off Some STEAM at Madison Public Library

Free ACT Diagnostic Test

Posted by Liz on Feb 2, 2024 - 7:30pm

Sophomores are invited to take a free ACT diagnostic test at four library locations on Tuesday, March 12 2024

Cooking with Chef Laura

Posted by Liz on Jan 23, 2024 - 10:45pm

Join Chef Laura of Thyme Savour Cuisine for a series of cooking demonstrations held at Alicia Ashman Library. 

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Cooking with Chef Laura at Alicia Ashman Library

Legacy Box Workshops for Older Adults

Posted by Liz on Jan 23, 2024 - 10:30pm

Commemorate a special family member or event with a hand-made legacy box created during a 2-day workshop at Meadowridge Library

Learn to Build with LEGO

Posted by Liz on Jan 22, 2024 - 9:30pm

Madison Public Libraries are home to multiple LEGO clubs! Find a club that fits your interests

Mental Wellness Workshop Series

Posted by Avery B on Jan 18, 2024 - 10:15pm

Mental Wellness Workshop Series with Nikyra McCann at Goodman South Madison Library

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Mental Wellness Workshop Series with Nikyra McCann at Goodman South Madison Library

4-Week Art Workshop for Seniors

Posted by Liz on Jan 14, 2024 - 11:15pm

Learn to paint using acrylic paints with artist Christina Theobold on Mondays in February at Alicia Ashman Library

Bubbler Seeks Artists for 2024

Posted by Liz on Jan 12, 2024 - 10:45pm

The Bubbler at Madison Public Library has opened applications for several paid positions for artists to work or exhibit at the library throughout the year.

Pick Up Native Wisconsin Seeds

Posted by Liz on Jan 3, 2024 - 8:00pm

Six Madison Public Library locations are now offering Native Wisconsin Seed packets for visitors to take and use.

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Native Wisconsin Seeds Now Available from six Madison Public Library locations

Penguin Party | Fiesta De Pingüinos

Posted by Liz on Jan 2, 2024 - 9:45pm

Join a Penguin Party at Goodman South Madison Library in January to try the FieldDay Virtual Reality game Waddle about Antarctic penguins while enjoying fun crafts for the whole family

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Penguin Party at Goodman South Madison Library showcases the FieldDay Virtual Reality Game Waddle

Photo Class for Kids

Posted by Liz on Jan 2, 2024 - 9:15pm

Kids of all ages can learn to use a camera and get tips on photography from a professional at Goodman South Madison Library this winter and spring.