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Make Music Madison
The Madison Public Library is proud to be a part of Make Music Madison, a citywide event celebrating live music at several local venues.  Stop by the following libraries this Friday, June 21 to enjoy some of what this fantastic event has to offer! Central Library The Big Swell - 5:00-6:00pm Sequoya Library becca -  2:30-3:00pm Steve Waugh  - 4:00-5:00pm Biddy & The Martians - 5:00-6:00pm Grandpa Squeezit - 6:00-7:00pm Pinney Library Scott Olson - 4:00-5:00pm Camela Widad ...read more
Posted by Sean - Central on June 19, 2013
Featured Kids Events: June 17 - 22

Featured Kids Events: June 17 - 22
Celebrate summer with these free, fun family events! Digging Up Dinos Learn how scientists find dinosaur fossils and get them out of the ground. There will be real dinosaur fossils to examine, as well as some of the equipment that is used to dig 'em up. Alicia Ashman Library, Tuesday, June 18, 3:00 p.m. No registration required. Pinney Library, Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m. No registration required. Make and Play Your Own Musical Instruments Drop in any time starting at 6:00 p.m. In honor of ...read more
Posted by Krissy on June 15, 2013
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10th Annual Celebration of Writing
All ages are welcome to join us for the 10th Annual Celebration of Writing Open Mic by registering for one of our workshops on Saturday, June 22 at the Goodman South Madison Library. Workshops are scheduled from 1:00-1:55pm, followed by an open mic at 2:00pm. The writing workshops include: Digging for Treasure! Dig It! for Youth in 4th-8th grades Una imagen mas profunda/The Deeper Image: A Poetry Writing Workshop in Spanish Digging Deep to Write Your Best Poetry: A Worshop with Fabu (pictured ...read more
Posted by Sean - Central on June 14, 2013
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Job, Writing, & Computer Assistance
Looking for a job? Need help learning to use the computer or internet? Working on a resume or cover letter? Let your library help you! Madison Writing Assistance is returning for a summer series of writing, job, and computer assistance at Madison Public Library locations. Sign up today for a free one-on-one coaching session.  Sign up by calling or visiting the branch near you or the one that fits into your schedule. Sequoya Library, 266-6385, Mondays from 6:00-9:00 Hawthorne Library, 246- ...read more
Posted by Jaime on June 11, 2013
Featured Kids Events: June 10 - 15

Featured Kids Events: June 10 - 15
School's out this week! Start summer vacation off right with these fun and free family events.Toddlers in Motion Help toddlers up to age 4 stay active with music, dance, ribbons and shakers, interactive free play, an obstacle course and more. Be ready to rock 'n' roll! Goodman South Madison Library, Thursday, June 13, 9:30 a.m. No registration required. Goodman South Madison Library, Thursday, June 13, 10:35 a.m. No registration required. Morris the Magic Man Experience the wonder and fun of ...read more
Posted by Krissy on June 10, 2013
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Community Cinema
Join us Saturday, June 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Sequoya Library for a free screening of the Community Cinema film Love Free or Die by Macky Alston. This story is about a man whose two defining passions are those the world cannot reconcile: his love for God and for his partner Mark. The film is about church and state, love and marriage, faith and identity - and openly gay Bishop Eugene Robinson's struggle to dispel the notion that God's love has limits. Reverend Miranda Hassett, Rector of St. ...read more
Posted by Sean - Central on June 9, 2013
Mondo Readers

Mondo is here!
They're here! Just in time for summer, the Madison Public Library now has a collection of Mondo books available to check out. What is Mondo? Mondo Publishing produces leveled fiction and non-fiction texts to help guide children through the process of learning how to read. This year, the Madison Metropolitan School District introduced these books to their students. Where can I find these books? Currently, the books are available at the Pinney and Sequoya Libraries (thanks to generous gifts from ...read more
Posted by Krissy on June 8, 2013
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Maintaining Brain Health
Learn about how your brain works and receive the latest tips on improving brain health, whether you’re 16, 60 or 96. This program features scientifically-rooted nutritional and lifestyle advice, fun brain teasers, and materials to take home for further exploration. Saturday, June 15, 10:00am - 11:00am at Sequoya LibraryThursday, June 27, 6:30pm - 7:45pm at Alicia Ashman Library Presented by Joy Schmidt, Community Education Specialist, Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. ...read more
Posted by Sean - Central on June 7, 2013
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Social Media Workshops
Eyleen Chou will be leading a workshop, entitled "Social Media for Career Advancement and Change" that can help you learn how to use social media outlets, such as Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook, as professional tools. This workshop will be held at the Alicia Ashman Branch Library on Monday, June 17 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. The workshop that was scheduled for June 22 has been cancelled. If you own a laptop, you are encouraged to bring it to the workshop. Space in these workshops is limited ...read more
Posted by Sean - Central on June 6, 2013
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Drop-in Media Lab
Have you ever watched a cartoon or an animated film and thought to yourself, "Hey! I want to try that!" Drop in to the library and play with one of our new stop-motion and hand-drawn animation stations and learn more about the new animation program. We will have video cameras, a green screen, and audio recording equipment, and everything else you need to make your creations come to life. Hawthorne Library - Every Friday in July and August, 1:00pm -7:00 pm Goodman South Madison Library - ...read more
Posted by Sean - Central on June 6, 2013
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