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A picture is worth a thousand words, and what wonderful stories those pictures tell! On Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m., join Ginny Moore Kruse, Director Emeritus of the Cooperative Children’s Book Center of UW-Madison (CCBC) in the James Watrous Gallery of the Overture Center for the Arts for a discussion of The Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration, on display now through December 6th. The exhibit features the works of several of Wisconsin’s most accomplished illustrators of children’s books, including Lois Ehlert, Kevin Henkes, and Ellen Raskin. Bring the family and pick out your favorite art, then stop in the Central Library to check out some picture books (we’re open 1 - 5 p.m. on Sundays). Also on the 8th, stop by the Madison Children’s Museum for a diorama workshop from 1 - 3 p.m. Registration is required; contact McKenzie Glynn at mglynn@madisonchildrensmuseum.org or call 256-6445 ext. 18.
Save the date for an evening with Kathleen Horning, Director of the CCBC. On Thursday, November 19, 7 p.m. at the Sequoya Library, join us for a presentation about picture book illustration with slides of art from recently published picture books. Horning is the author of From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children’s Books, a look at some of the best in children’s literature and a guide to selecting and suggesting books for young children. School Library Journal deems her “one of the most influential librarians you’ll ever meet - and one of the kindest.” She has served on the Newbery Award Committee, the Coretta Scott King Award Committee, and many more, and worked at the Madison Public Library as a children’s librarian for a number of years. Horning recently wrote an article on Wisconsin picture book illustrators for the Fall 2009 issue of Wisconsin People & Ideas Magazine.
Although Horning’s presentation is intended for adults, interested children ages 10 and up are welcome to join us. Register online or call 266-6385. This event is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Madison Community Foundation to the Sequoya Library to develop the Art of the Picture Book Collection.
November 4th, 2009
Alicia
Wisconsin authors are teaming up with the Sequoya Branch Library and the Madison Public Library Foundation for a series of events to help you learn more about the Madison Community Foundation’s 2009 Library Endowment Matching Challenge Grant program. Meet some of your favorite local authors and hear about their latest works at these presentations held at the Sequoya Branch Library.
On Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m., join Terese Allen for “Flavors of Wisconsin”. Allen writes about the pleasures and benefits of regional foods, sustainable cooking, and culinary folklore. She is food editor for Organic Valley Family of Farms, the country’s largest organic farmers’ cooperative, and pens the “Local Flavor” column for Madison’s Isthmus newspaper. The author of seven books, Allen will discuss her most recent book, an updated, expanded edition of The Flavor of Wisconsin: A History of Food in the Badger State, co-authored by Harva Hachten.
View the full schedule of author appearances as an Adobe PDF.
November 2nd, 2009
Alicia
Kylee Stoor received the third-annual Elizabeth Moon Proctor Scholarship in September of 2009, at the Lakeview Branch of Madison Public Library.
Kylee is currently employed as a Library Assistant at the Lakeview Branch. Kylee is honored to be the recipient of the Elizabeth Moon Proctor Scholarship for 2009.
The library world, and especially Madison Public Library, was well served when Elizabeth “Betsy” Proctor chose to pursue librarianship as a second career. Betsy enriched and enlivened Madison Public Library from 1967 until her retirement in 1996.
Betsy inspired many library careers through her intelligent and tireless dedication to public library service; her commitment to outreach and services to minority and institutionalized populations; her irrepressible, infectious laughter and her enduring friendships.
To encourage and assist Madison Public Library employees who plan careers in library and information studies, family and friends established the Elizabeth Moon Proctor Scholarship fund in Betsy’s memory.
To donate to the Elizabeth Moon Proctor Scholarship Fund, contact the MPL Foundation office at (608) 266-6318 or at mplfoundation@cityofmadison.com.
October 23rd, 2009
Alicia
This year, teens are encouraged to experience something out of this world, expand their horizons, and Read Beyond Reality for Teen Read Week 2009, occurring October 18 - 24 at the Madison Public Library. The Library has scheduled a number of programs for teens in grades 6 through 12 to help celebrate teen literacy, including costume parties, a poetry slam, and more.
The festivities start early with a screening of the popular film “Twilight” on Friday, October 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Library. Pizza will be served. Space is limited; register online or by calling 246-4547. A permission form signed by a parent or guardian is required for entry to this PG-13 film.
It will be a “bloody” good time at two Twilight-themed costume parties celebrating the upcoming November release of the “New Moon” movie. Join other vampire fans for movie clips, trivia, food, and more. Dress as your favorite characters and be sure to brush up on Twilight facts: the winner of “Best Costume” will take home 4 tickets for the upcoming release of “New Moon,” and the “Twilight Trivia Star” will receive a full set of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight books! Register in advance to save your spot at one of these parties:
Funding for Twilight costume parties is provided by the Friends of the Meadowridge Branch Library and the Friends of the Pinney Branch Library.
Bring your friends to the Hawthorne Library on Tuesday, October 20 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. for a Guitar Hero free-play. We’ll provide pizza and soda to keep you energized for playing, singing, and rocking to your favorite songs.
On Friday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m., young writers are invited to bring their poetry to the Alicia Ashman Library for an evening of reading, writing, and fun at a “Bad Poetry Nite.” Register online or call 824-1780 to reserve a spot onstage.
Teen Read Week is a national literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association. Teen Read Week will be celebrated at thousands of public and school libraries, classrooms, and bookstores across the country. Although teens realize the importance of reading, they have a huge menu of activities to choose from when deciding how to spend their free time, and reading often gets lost in the shuffle. Teen Read Week serves as a weeklong reminder to teens that reading for pleasure is fun, free, and can be done anywhere.
October 16th, 2009
Alicia
“Whad’ya Know”? The deadline to purchase tickets to the Second Annual Conversation & Cocktails event has been extended! Join the Madison Public Library Foundation and Michael Feldman, Madison’s own premiere conversationalist and interviewer as host of NPR’s radio show, “Whad’ya Know,”at the Sundance Cinema Bar Bistro on Saturday, October 24 from 5 - 7 p.m. for an intimate evening of conversation and cocktails. Tickets are $75 per individual, and can be purchased through Friday, October 23. Don’t miss out on this fun fundraising event! To order tickets by credit card, please call Carol Sawyer at 266-6342. For more information, contact Terrie Goren, Foundation Executive Director, at 266-6318, or by emailing mplfoundation@cityofmadison.com
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.
October 15th, 2009
Alicia
Wisconsin authors are teaming up with the Sequoya Branch Library and the Madison Public Library Foundation for a series of events to help you learn more about the Madison Community Foundation’s 2009 Library Endowment Matching Challenge Grant program. Meet some of your favorite local authors and hear about their latest works at these presentations held at the Sequoya Branch Library.
On Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m., join Ellyn Satter for “Feeding with Love and Good Sense”. Satter is an internationally recognized authority on eating and feeding. Practical, warm and empowering, she helps adults be more positive, joyful and nurturing in feeding themselves and their children. Her books include Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense; How to Get Your Kid to Eat - But Not Too Much; Your Child’s Weight: Helping without Harming; and Secrets of Feeding a Healthy Family: How to Eat, How to Raise Good Eaters, How to Cook.
View the full schedule of author appearances as an Adobe PDF.
October 9th, 2009
Alicia
“Sustainability is the ability to meet our needs without compromising the needs of future generations.” Join the City of Madison in an important effort in developing the City’s Sustainability Plan. Please come and learn about what the city is doing to make Madison’s community, economy and environment sustainable and voice your priorities to shape upcoming efforts that will improve and sustain our quality of life now and for generations to come.
October 8th, 2009
Alicia
Tonight, Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m., join Wisconsin Public Television and the Madison Public Library at the Central Library for the first in a series of screenings and discussions of the premiere of “The Botany of Desire - The Film”. This event is being held in conjunction with the UW-Madison Go Big Read common book program.
The apple, the tulip, marijuana, and the potato are the stars of the film adaptation of journalist Michael Pollan’s best-selling book, The Botany of Desire. The entire film will be shown over the course of four weeks, in 30 minute segments, with discussions led by guest speakers after the screenings, at the Central Library. The schedule of screenings follows the structure of Pollan’s book:
- Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m.: Apple - Sweetness
- Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m.: Tulip - Beauty
- Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.: Marijuana - Intoxication
- Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m.: Potato - Control
The full two-hour film will be airing on Wisconsin Public Television on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. More information about all Go Big Read events at Madison Public Library. Check out a preview from WPT.
October 6th, 2009
Alicia
Interested in purchasing a digital camera or upgrading your digital camera before the holidays? Join Tana Elias, Madison Public Library’s Web Resources Coordinator, for “Digital Cameras and Online Photo Sharing” at the Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N. High Point Rd. on Saturday, November 7 at 10 a.m. In this interactive program, you will receive several sets of reviews of cameras on the market now, learn about standard digital camera features, experiment with a few digital cameras, and find out about sharing your photos on the internet or using an internet photo printing service. Feel free to bring your own camera and online photo sharing passwords. Snacks will be provided during this two hour program. This event is the last in a series of Programs in Partnership planned in conjunction with RSVP of Dane County on topics of interest to seniors.
October 2nd, 2009
Alicia
During October and November, visit the Sequoya Library Children’s Area for an exhibit of works by local picturebook illustrator Michael Kress-Russick. Illustrations are from the recently released picturebook “Moon over the Mountain” by Keith Polette.
This exhibit is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Madison Community Foundation to the Sequoya Library supporting the Art of the Picture Book collection.
October 2nd, 2009
Alicia
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