Fall Events at Madison Public Library

September Highlights

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Madison Public Library wants to make sure that Madisonians have the smartest card of all - a free library card.

A library card gives you access to the library's many materials and resources, including computer access, research databases, job and business resources, free movies and music, and much more.

During the month of September, Madison Public Library will be giving a small gift to everyone who signs up for a new library card, adults and children alike.

Madisonians are encouraged to take advantage of the many free resources offered at their public library, and will receive a fun reminder thanking them for using the smartest card around. For more information on signing up for a library card, visit one of Madison's nine public libraries or visit us online. Read more.

 

Discuss a New Central Library with Library Board Members

Would you like a chance to discuss plans for a new Central Library with members of the Madison Public Library Board? Bring your questions to a series of meetings at multiple branch locations beginning on Monday, September 21.

• Monday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m.: speak with MPL Board members Dave Wallner and Allen Arntsen at the Hawthorne Library
• Tuesday, September 22 at 6:45 p.m.: speak with MPL Board members Barb Karlen and Allen Arntsen at the Lakeview Library
• Wednesday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m.: speak with MPL Board President Tripp Widder at the Alicia Ashman Library
• Friday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m.: speak with MPL Board members Dave Wallner, Ann Falconer and Greg Markle at the Pinney Library
• Monday, September 28 at 5:30 p.m.: speak with MPL Board President Tripp Widder at the Sequoya Library
• Tuesday, September 29 at 6:00 p.m.: speak with MPL Board members Allen Arntsen and Tracy Kuczenski at the Meadowridge Library

Unable to attend? Want to be notified about upcoming meetings? Sign up for email updates.

 

October Highlights

Join us for the second annual Conversation & Cocktails, featuring guest speaker Michael Feldman, held on Saturday, October 24 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Sundance Cinema Bar Bistro (403 N. Midvale Blvd.).

Michael Feldman, Madison’s own premiere conversationalist and interviewer as host of NPR’s radio show, “Whad’ya Know,” will share his wry observations on life at this intimate event. There will also be time for “turning the tables” on him and getting in a few questions of our own. Our evening of good talk and laughter will begin in the Sundance Cinema Bar Bistro with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by Feldman’s talk in the theater.

Conversation & Cocktails benefits the operations of the Madison Public Library Foundation, which in turn supports many important services of the Madison Public Library. This event is your opportunity to have a great time and contribute to the many needed resources and programs the Madison Public Library provides our community.

Tickets to Conversation & Cocktails are $75 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Space is limited. Download the reservation form in PDF format. For more information, contact Terrie Goren, Foundation Director, at 266-6318 or by e-mail at mplfoundation@cityofmadison.com.

 

All Programs and Events

See all programs by month: September | October | November

by location: All Locations || Central Library | Alicia Ashman | Hawthorne | Lakeview | Meadowridge | Monroe Street | Pinney | Sequoya | South Madison || Dane County Bookmobile

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