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Saturday Events at the South Madison Branch

November 11th, 2009 Tana

It’s been an exciting week for us at the library with all the focus on the Central Library. But there are wonderful things going on in our branch libraries, too, particularly the South Madison Branch Library, currently under construction and scheduled to open in 2010. You can help us share the excitement during three special events this Saturday, November 14.

First, join the Foundation and the Friends of the South Madison Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the 2009 publication of the book, Challenging the Professionalization of Adult Education: John Ohliger and Contradictions in Modern Practice. Enjoy a light brunch and listen to South Madison Librarian, Chris Wagner (John Ohliger’s wife), read from and talk about the book. John Ohliger was a Madison educator, peace activist, public intellectual and co-founder of WORT Radio. He was a lover of libraries, especially the South Madison Branch Library.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the new South Madison Branch Library. RSVP IS REQUIRED BY November 12. RSVP to (608) 250-5758 or email cwagnerz@yahoo.com

Next, learn about the progress of the South Madison Branch Library capital campaign and how you can turn your ordinary purchases into donations for the South Madison Branch by participating in the Foundation’s SCRIP program. On-line demonstrations and registration on the SIMPLIFIED SCRIP website will be offered throughout the day. Prizes will also be available.

Finally, enjoy The Mystery of the Rabbit and the Hot Chocolate and Other Adventures at 1:30 p.m. at the UW Space Place (meet at the library and walk over). Families will enjoy learning songs and singing games in two languages with bilingual storyteller and singer Clare Norelle. There will be face painting with Nuria and light refreshments.

Find out more about the South Madison Branch Expansion on the library’s web site or sign up for periodic email updates.

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