The Madison Public Library is pleased to welcome ensembles from the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) in three performances at Madison Libraries during February and March.
WYSO provides young musicians in southern Wisconsin with opportunities in musical excellence; musical groups include three full orchestras and a string orchestra, a chamber music program, a harp program, a percussion ensemble, and a brass choir program. To supplement the educational experience of its orchestra members. WYSO also offers a number of opportunities for members to participate in small ensembles. Chamber music ensembles will be appearing at these three Madison Public Library locations for free performances of classical music, open to the public.
Join us and the WYSO Ambassadors for an afternoon of beautiful music!
February 4th, 2010
Alicia
Starting in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, the term graphic novel was first coined as artists and writers began to create more and more sophisticated stories using the traditional comic book format. With the publication of Art Spiegelman’s Maus in 1985, the violent and disturbing subject of real-life war was first presented through the format of the graphic novel. In Spiegelman’s award-winning Maus, Spiegelman shares the stories told by his father Vladek Spiegelman about life in Poland during WWII. Since Spiegelman’s Maus, the genre has continued to make giant leaps beyond Archie jokes and superheroes to such complex issues as war and wartime, aging and disease, and GLBTQ issues amongst others.
Now available on Madison Public Library’s Don’t Miss Lists, check out our new Graphic Novel Biographies and Memoirs booklist featuring such titles as Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis, Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, Joe Sacco’s Palestine, and David Small’s Stitches. While some of these graphic novels tell the story of such famous historical people as Emma Goldman, Martin Luther King, and Leo Trotsky, many of the books are firsthand accounts of the actual writer/artist at some pivotal point in their life story.
Ask your librarian where the Graphic Novels section is in your library today!
February 2nd, 2010
KathyB
Join us at upcoming Valentine Cards and Candy Sushi workshops for kids. Make a one-of-a-kind card with glitter, stickers, and sparkles & create some sweet candy sushi for someone special. All supplies provided!
Friday, February 5, 3:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Branch - Register online or call 246-4547 (ages 5 - 14)
Monday, February 8, 4:00 p.m. at the Sequoya Branch - Register online or call 266-6385 (ages 10 and up)
Wednesday, Feburary 10, 3:30 p.m. at the Hawthorne Branch - Register online or call 246-4548 (ages K - 5)
Thursday, Feburary 11, 3:30 p.m. at the Pinney Branch (ages 5 and up)
Saturday, Feburary 13, 2:00 p.m. at the Alicia Ashman Branch - Register online or call 824-1780 (grades K - 12)
Get in the Valentine’s spirit with these “sweet” books about the holiday and gift ideas!
Valentine’s Day by Katherine Imler - Learn the history of the holiday
Word Bird’s Valentine’s Day Words - New readers will love learning words associated with Valentine’s Day with Word Bird and friends.
Valentines: Cards and Crafts from the Heart by Thiranut Boonyadhistarn - Make fun gifts for loved ones.
Valentine Surprise by Corinne Demas - Lily wants to make a Valentine heart for her Mom, but none of them turn out quite right!
February 1st, 2010
Alicia
Find resources at the library about African American history as well as featured programs and activities on our African American History Month page. You will also find local historical resources on the internet, tips on researching African American topics and local information pertaining to Madison and Dane County.
February 1st, 2010
Tana
Next week, we’ll be introducing two new e-newsletter booklists: Anime, Graphic Novels and Manga; and Art of the Picture Book. Both lists compliment Dane County Collection Grants from the Madison Community Foundation. Sign up to receive news about new additions to the collections, as well as upcoming events and items of interest.
Anime, Graphic Novels and Manga: Complimenting the Comics & Anime Collection, housed at the Alicia Ashman Branch, this newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the best new additions to the collection, hand picked by the librarian who selects graphic novels for the Madison Public Library. The first edition highlights noteworthy titles of 2009.
Art of the Picture Book: Complimenting the Art of the Picture Book Collection, housed at the Sequoya Branch, this newsletter highlights new additions to this collection of the finest in childrens’ book illustration.
If you are interested in receiving other email newsletters, please visit our Subscription Page to sign up for additional lists.
January 30th, 2010
Alicia
Madison Public Library will have a booth at Wisconsin Youth Company’s annual Celebrating Youth event at the Monona Terrace on Sunday, January 31. The event takes place from 11am - 5pm and is free to the public though donations are welcome.
Stop by to find out about upcoming library programs and pick up a Library Kidspages program flyer and a library tattoo or put your name in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble bookstores and a Madison Public Library “Lilly” book bag. Hope to see you there!
January 28th, 2010
Tana
The League of Women Voters of Dane County, a non-partisan, community-based organization committed to “reconnecting citizens with government, enhancing voter participation, including all voices in civic life, and strengthening the democratic process through reform” has just released their 2010 Spring Election Candidates’ Answers. This year, the information is available online only, and will not be published in the Isthmus.
January 28th, 2010
Alicia
The Dane County Job Service is holding a series of workshops at the Central Library aimed at assisting people get themselves ready for the job search. Called Diversify Your Approach to Employment, the workshops help you analyze your skills and market yourself in the best way possible for today’s job market. Sign-up for the classes online or call 266-6350. And, while you’re at it, register with the Job Center of Wisconsin.
Here’s the workshop schedule:
January 21 - 1-2:30 p.m. Diversify your Resume, 3-4:30 p.m. Marketing your Skills & Cover Letters
February 4 - 1-2:30 p.m. Transferable Skills: Identify Yours, 3-4:30 p.m. Develop a Formal Work-Search Plan
February 18 - 1-2:30 p.m. Diversify your Resume, 3-4:30 p.m. Marketing your Skills & Cover Letters
January 19th, 2010
terrymc
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, audiobooks and video for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its Midwinter Meeting in Boston on Monday. Place holds on copies of the award-winning books available at the library:
For a complete list of winners and honors, visit the American Library Association press center.
*reviewed on MADreads.
January 19th, 2010
Molly
A FoodShare specialist from Second Harvest FoodBank Wisconsin will be on hand at many library locations to help you find out if you’re eligible and to assist you with the application process. Call (toll-free) for an appointment at 877-266-3635 or feel free to drop-in. The program is available to singles, families, students, seniors and disabled individuals with limited or fixed income.
At this time, the schedule is as follows. But check back–more dates will be added soon.
- Central Library–Every Monday through February, 12-4pm; Wednesdays, February 10 and 24, 10am-2pm.
- Hawthorne Library–Tuesday, January 26, 2-6pm
- Lakeview Library–Saturday, January 23, 12-4pm.
- Meadowridge Library–Wednesday, January 20, 12-3pm
- Sequoya Library–Wednesday, January 27, 3-7pm
- South Madison Library–Friday, January 29, 4-7pm
Bringing the following documents will help you complete the application and get benefits sooner:
- Identification for every member in the household, including driver’s license, SSN card, and birth certificate.
- Proof of income (pay stubs, unemployment stubs, social security or SSI letter, etc.)
- Housing expenses (rent, mortgage, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, etc.)
- Utility bills
- Medical bills that you pay (if you are 60 or older or disabled)
January 19th, 2010
terrymc
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