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Pinney Library Artist-in-Residence Bernie & Zuzu is hosting weekly open studio hours, passive programs and workshops from February - October 2023.

Learn more about Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)'s second north-south line.

If you've ever wondered if yoga is for you, try Chair Yoga at Alicia Ashman Library this December.

For the launch of their annual, themed calendar, the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets has invited 25 poets from the South Central Region of Wisconsin to read poems on the theme of "Margins" at Sequoya Library on Saturday, November 11. 

Do fun after-school art projects led by local artist Amy Mietzel at Lakeview Library in November 2023

The City’s Imagination Center at Reindahl Park is ready for the next step in the construction process, and the City needs your input at its next virtual public information meeting, 6 p.m., Nov. 6, 2023, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.

Explore mending across Madison through a series of events hosting in partnership by Madison Public Library, The Mending Project, the James Watrous Gallery, and Center for Design and Material Culture at UW-Madison's School of Human Ecology.

Create a mini-greenhouse out of a milk jug! Workshops will take place at Pinney and Sequoya Libraries.

Central Library Artist-in-Residence Maria Schirmer Devitt is hosting weekly open studio hours and workshops about wishing from September to December 2023.

Stop into Hawthorne Library every Thursday afternoon at 2PM for a movie matinee! Most films are geared towards adults, with a rating of R or equivalent.

Enjoy family-friendly movie nights at Goodman South Madison Library on the third Friday of each month.

Come make something new afterschool at Meadowridge Library this fall with the weekly Tinkering Tuesday program!

Take your business to the next level by harnessing the power of social media! Brand Strategist Paris Nash helps you grow your business using Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more!

Celebrate the diversity of the African continent through award-winning children’s literature, activities, and food.

There's a new and creative series for teens at Meadowridge Library! On Thursday evenings from 6-7PM, you'll learn about art through the ages with local artist Lexie.

The Dream Bus has new hours and new locations this fall!

Library Friends Groups are hosting a variety of book sales this fall!

All libraries will be CLOSED on Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day. The libraries will be open on Tuesday, September 5 with normal hours.

Come hear the reading of a new play written by local poet, essayist and social artist Charles Payne at Central Library on Saturday, October 14 from 2:30-4PM.

En celebración del mes de la herencia hispana, la Biblioteca pública de Madison presentará una feria de libros en español el sábado, 16 de septiembre a las 9:30 AM hasta las 2PM. El evento está diseñado para destacar la colección en español de la biblioteca para adultos y niños

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Madison Public Library will host a Spanish-Language Book Fair on Saturday, September 16 from 9:30AM-2PM. The event is designed to highlight the Library’s Spanish-language collection for adults and children.