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In the spirit of Public Services Recognition week, we’d like to thank the many people who use our library. You keep us very busy!
We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff for a job well done. In addition to the people you see every day when you visit the library, there are many more employees that keep library service running smoothly. Our staff select, order, purchase, catalog, label, deliver, and repair the 1.1 million items in our collection, and we work with libraries throughout the South Central Wisconsin area and beyond to share our materials for your benefit. Other staff keep the sidewalks clean, the bathrooms working, the carpet vacuumed, the books shelved, and the holds filled. Still more staff take programs and resources out into the community, working with other city agencies, nonprofit groups, neighborhood associations, local businesses, and funding sources to share library resources with those learning to read, looking for jobs, or wanting to learn more about practically any subject.
And if a library visit isn’t exciting enough, there’s always the Public Services Recognition event on Wednesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join Mayor Dave Cieslewicz at noon on the steps of City Hall, or stop by the first block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. near the Capitol to meet representatives from the Police Department, Fire Department, Metro Transit, and the Streets Department, and some of their equipment.
Public Service Recognition week is a time to help every citizen become more aware of the ways, both direct and indirect, that public services improve the quality of their lives. It is also a chance to highlight our accomplishments, to raise awareness of the good work City employees do every day, and to express appreciation for those efforts. The week offers an opportunity to celebrate the importance of contributions made by Madison’s public servants.
May 7th, 2008
Alicia Ashman Branch, Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 p.m.
Learn the benefits of volunteering and explore the incredible variety of volunteer opportunities by participating in this interactive session featuring current RSVP volunteers and staff members. Volunteers have fun, build friendships and share new experiences while giving back to their communities.
RSVP will match your interests and skills with a wide variety of volunteer options in over 80 non-profit and public agencies throughout Dane County. Last year RSVP’s 2,200 active volunteers contributed 190,000 hours of public service—the equivalent of a 90 person company working full-time on behalf of others—and had a great time doing it.
Bring your energy and enthusiasm and RSVP will find you a great volunteer opportunity! Register online or call 824-1780 to reserve a seat.
This program is part of THE NEXT CHAPTER resources for retirees and those considering retirement. The collection, created with a gift to the library from Bob and Carroll Heideman and RSVP, is a resource where retirees or persons approaching retirement can find the information they need to take charge of their future and create a life they love living. The collection consists of books, DVDs, magazines, and other information, complimented by an electronic newsletter sent every other month. Currently housed at the Alicia Ashman Branch, the collection is supplemented by related materials in all Madison Public libraries.
May 2nd, 2008
The first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day!
As the name implies, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world are giving away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores.
In addition to comic shops, a selection of the Free Comic Book Day comics will be available at the following Madison Public Library locations, courtesy of Westfield’s Comics and Capital City Comics:
Alicia Ashman Branch
Central Library — in the Youth Services Department, 2nd floor
Meadowridge Branch
Sequoya Branch
Be sure to visit local comic book stores for even more great free comic book titles!
If you are new to comics or returning after not reading them for awhile, some useful links are available here.
May 1st, 2008
Alicia Ashman Branch, Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.
Whether you spent your career at UW-Madison, or have never set foot on campus, everyone is welcome to take advantage of the vast array of of lifelong learning opportunities available through the university. A number of campus entities offer non-credit enrichment programs, courses and events, but finding out about these opportunities and navigating your participation can be downright daunting! From one-hour lectures to one-day events, and from discussion groups to online and in-person courses, this talk will give you an overview of what’s available, and share the roadmap you need to start your journey to lifelong learning. Presenter: Sarah Schutt, Director of Alumni Learning, Wisconsin Alumni Association. Register online or call 824-1780 to reserve a seat.
This program is part of The Next Chapter collection and program series for retirees or those considering retirement.
April 17th, 2008
Photographer Craig Wilson will discuss his book Hanging by a Thread: A Kite’s Eye View of Wisconsin at the Alicia Ashman Library on Saturday, March 29, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Wilson’s photographs record Wisconsin from an unusual viewpoint. His camera is suspended from a kite and controlled by a photographer on the ground. From fifty to a few hundred feet in the air, photos capture festivals, zoom close over on the capitol dome, get a seagull’s eye view of sailors, and hover over the crowd at a University of Wisconsin-Madison football game.
To register call 824-1780 or register online.
March 21st, 2008
Due to extreme weather, all Madison Public Library locations will be closing at 4 p.m. today. We hope to reopen tomorrow for regular open hours, but will post any updates here.
Even before we close, we recognize that returning library books or picking up holds are not top priority in winter storm weather. If you were unable to pick up a hold or return an item on time due to weather, please let us know. Our staff will do their best to credit any late charges or to replace lapsed holds - for today, and all days affected by exceptional weather.
And now is a good time to remind you that:
- any item returned to any book drop before we open is considered returned the previous day.
- you can renew most items online at http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org (choose “LINKcat”) or via Telecirc at 261-9851. Items must be renewed by 10 p.m. on the day that they are due.
- you can call us or email us or chat online with a librarian if you have a question.
For more closing updates see the City of Madison news releases and the Channel3 web site, or watch your local news.
February 6th, 2008
Have you read Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer? Come to the Alicia Ashman Branch Library on Tuesday, February 19 at 4:00 to discuss the books with other readers and learn about more vampire romance books you might also enjoy! Read more details about the series here and here and here.
January 30th, 2008
RSVP of Dane County and Madison Public Library proudly announce their collaboration on THE NEXT CHAPTER , a collection of information and series of programs for retirees or those planning their retirement.
THE NEXT CHAPTER collection, created with a gift to the library from Bob and Carroll Heideman and RSVP, is a resource where retirees or persons approaching retirement can find the information they need to take charge of their future and create a life they love living. The collection consists of books, DVDs, magazines, and other information, complimented by an electronic newsletter sent every other month. Currently housed at the Alicia Ashman Branch, the collection is supplemented by related materials in all Madison Public libraries. As part of the collaboration, RSVP and Madison Public Library will also present additional programs throughout the year on aging, health, financial planning for retirement, the benefits of volunteering, and other related topics.
Jan Fulwiler, Ph.D., psychologist and retirement coach, will present a program, Refocusing and Rebalancing for Your Bonus Years, on January 26 at 10 a.m. as part of the Grand Opening of THE NEXT CHAPTER collection at the Alicia Ashman Branch of Madison Public Library. Fulwiler is a licensed psychologist, social worker, and certified professional retirement coach. She has over 25 years creating group experiences where people build on their strengths, support each other, and achieve life goals. She uses her background in positive psychology and the science of happiness to help people get the most out of their lives.
January 11th, 2008
On Saturday, January 12, the Alicia Ashman branch will host a special event for Star Wars fans. Meet and greet members of the Rebel Legion, the premier Rebel costuming group in the Star Wars community from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a movie featuring a spoof of the popular space film series.
Bring your camera for great photo opportunities with Jedi, Rebel Troopers, Royalty, Smugglers and more.
Much like the fictional Rebel Alliance, the Rebel Legion was formed as a reaction to The Fighting 501st Legion. For years the 501st had grown and their presence was felt at nearly every science-fiction and fantasy convention in the world. Stormtroopers, Sith Lords, Bounty Hunters, and Imperial Officers were all united in their love of Imperial costuming. The Rebel Legion first appeared in mid-1999 
and in the years since its formation, the group has grown from a few dozen Rebel costumers that talked to each other on the internet to the premier Rebel costuming group in the Star Wars community.
There is no attendance limit on meeting the Rebel Legion, but please register to attend the 1:00 film.
January 7th, 2008
Roland Torres, “Arcatao Through My Eyes”
November 1-30, Central Library
In August of 2006, Torres traveled to Arcatao, El Salvador where he took pictures of everyday life in this sister city to Madison, WI. As he captured his images on film, Torres was moved by the residents’ accounts of the suffering they had encountered during the twelve years of civil war (1980 - 1992). Yet he also found “a sense of hope, caring and promise for a brighter future” shared by members of this vibrant community. There will be a reception with the artist Saturday, November 3rd from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Karen Reppen, “Visual Velocity”
November 1 - December 30, Alicia Ashman Branch
Artist Karen Reppen displays photography, collage, and assemblage. Reppen draws upon imagery she observes through everyday occurrences to produce a range of work that varies from simple and straight-forward, to wildly complex and deeply emotional. Artist’s reception on Tuesday, December 4th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. For purchasing information, please contact the artist at cuerva@earthlink.net or (608) 444-8327. See full artist’s statement.
See more information about these and other exhibits on our Gallery Page.
November 2nd, 2007