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The third annual Summer Library Carnival is Wednesday, August 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Overture Center for the Arts and the Central Library.
Enjoy a special 10:30 a.m. performance by wonderful wacky juggler Andy Head at the Overture Center for the Arts. At 11:15, go next door to the Central Library for carnival games, crafts and more! The entire event is free of charge and open to everyone.
Last year, over a thousand children and their grownups attended this popular event. See pictures of the 2009 and 2008 carnivals on the library’s Flickr photosharing account. And don’t forget to smile when you see our photographer this year!
Summer Reading Club and summer program sponsors include Madison Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Madison Public Library, EdVest, KnowHow2GoWisconsin, Madison Mallards Baseball, Noodles & Company, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Overture Center for the Arts, Rocky Rococo’s Pizza, and South Central Library System, and photographer Peter Patau.
July 30th, 2010
Tana
Bring the family and check out some cool art programs happening at the Madison Public Library. These events are presented in conjunction with the library’s Summer Reading Club and are just a few of a series of fun events and programs for preschoolers through teenagers this summer.
Watercolor Painting with Trent - Join artist and youth librarian Trent Miller for an informative and fun watercolor painting class. Students entering grades 3 - 8 will have a blast making their own creative watercolor works of art at one of these sessions.
Tuesday, July 26, 2-3 p.m., Pinney Branch, register online or call 224-7100.
Monday, August 23, 3-4 p.m., Alicia Ashman Branch, register online or call 824-1780 beginning August 16.
Mary Tooley’s Art in a Suitcase - Sensational Sharks - Explore the world of sharks through science specimens, puppets and more in this interactive art experience. Includes an art project.
Thursday, July 29, 2-3 p.m. at the Monroe Street Branch. Call 266-6390 or register online.
Bubble Art - Kids will make a set of stationary using colored bubble solution and straws. For ages 3+. Children under 8 must have an adult helper present.
Saturday, July 31, 11-12 p.m. at the Meadowridge Branch. Register online or call 288-6160.
Sunprints - In this program, we’ll use water, sunshine, specially treated paper, and a little imagination to make beautiful Sunprints!
Monday, August 9, 3 - 4 p.m. at the Alicia Ashman Branch. Register online or call 824-1780.
Beach Frames - Make a decorative picture frame to remind you of that day of sun, surf and sand. All materials provided. Ages 7 & up.
Thursday, August 12, 2 - 3 p.m. at the Lakeview Branch. Register online or call 246-4547 beginning July 29.
July 26th, 2010
Kim
Join us for a silly day of juggling gaffes and giggles, comedic thrills and thrilling comedy. The Pretty Bad Jugglers will provide 98% of your minimum daily requirement of fun, guaranteed, at these shows:
These events are a part of the Summer Reading Club, a series of fun events and programs for preschoolers through teenagers. Join the Summer Reading Club at any Madison Public Library, or sign up online.
July 8th, 2010
Alicia
Whatever your language needs, make Mango the first stop on your journey. 
Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Through fun and engaging interactive lessons, Mango makes learning a new language fast, easy and incredibly effective. As you listen to and repeat after native speakers, you’ll learn how words and phrases can be rearranged and combined to make new thoughts, new conversations, and even more practical communication! In no time at all, you’ll be able to navigate all sorts of everyday situations — get directions, order a meal, make new friends — the possibilities are endless!
There are 22 languages to choose from, including Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Farsi, Hebrew, Thai, Vietnamese, and Hebrew.
The 15 (and ever growing!) English as a Second Language courses include lessons for native speakers of Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Arabic, Russian, Greek, and Japanese.
Mango is FREE at any Madison Public Library location, as well as Middleton library, and remotely for City of Madison and Middleton residents. Note: Users will need Java and Flash. Speakers and microphone (and, if you’re in the library, headphones) are required for full functionality.
So log on and get a taste of Mango. It’s easy and very refreshing. And, as always, if you need help, ask a librarian.
July 6th, 2010
terrymc
All Madison Public Library locations are closed on Monday, July 5, for Independence Day. You can still use the library when we’re closed: place holds in LINKcat, return items to our bookdrops, or use our 24/7 online reference service, AskAway. Have a safe and happy holiday!
July 1st, 2010
Tana
Join Tom Kessenich and his s-s-slithery friends for an afternoon of snaketacular fun! Explore the world of reptiles with this hands-on presentation.
These events are a part of the Summer Reading Club, a series of fun events and programs for preschoolers through teenagers. Join the Summer Reading Club at any Madison Public Library, or sign up online.
June 30th, 2010
Alicia
Madison music favorite Ken Lonnquist will be treating library-loving families to THREE special performances in one day this summer! Join us at one of these shows and be tickled by the tunes of this funny and extraordinary performer. Get a taste of the fun you’ll have at his show with samples of his music.
Can’t make it to any of these spectacular shows? Get out your boom box and grab some of Ken’s albums from the library.
These events are a part of the Summer Reading Club, a series of fun events and programs for preschoolers through teenagers. Join the Summer Reading Club at any Madison Public Library, or sign up online.
June 15th, 2010
Alicia
Build your best sand castle ever! We’ll post photos of your castle creation on our website. Prize categories for most original, smallest, roundest, and many more, including Best in Show! Fun for kids ages 7 and up.
Check out pictures of last year’s Sand Castles on Flickr. These events are a part of the Summer Reading Club, a series of fun events and programs for preschoolers through teenagers. Join the Summer Reading Club at any Madison Public Library, or sign up online.
June 14th, 2010
Alicia
Do you have what it takes to take on the comeptition and win? Join us for the Second Annual Teen Summer Gaming Tournament! This summer, teens (grades 6-12) will go head-to-head with other Wii warriors in competitive and fun games of Wii Mario Kart. Throughout the summer you’ll have the chance to play in a qualifying round at a different library each week. The top FOUR players from each qualifying round will be invited to compete in the championship at the Central Library in downtown Madison on Wednesday, July 28th.
Registration is recommended and available online or by calling the specific library 2 weeks prior to each event. Those who DO place 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th at a qualifying round may NOT compete at another branch until the championship at Central Library. Those who DO NOT place 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th at a qualifying round MAY compete at other branches throughout the summer.
- Pinney Branch: Wednesday, June 16, 3:00 p.m. - Register online or call 224-7100
- South Madison Branch: Tuesday, June 22, 3:00 p.m. - Register online or call 266-6395
- Alicia Ashman Branch: Thursday, June 24, 3:00 p.m. - Register online or call 824-1780
- Sequoya Branch: Wednesday, July 7, 3:00 p.m. - Register online or call 266-6385
- Hawthorne Branch: Thursday, July 8, 3:00 p.m. - Register online or call 246-4548
- Lakeview Branch: Tuesday, July 13, 3:00 p.m. - Register online or call 246-4547
- Meadowridge Branch: Monday, July 19, 3:00 p.m. - Register online or call 288-6160
See more information about the Tournament, including rules and tournament proceedings, photos of qualifying competitors as the rounds are played, and information about last year’s Tournament. These events are a part of the Summer Reading Club, a series of fun events and programs for preschoolers through teenagers. Join the Summer Reading Club at any Madison Public Library, or sign up online.
June 10th, 2010
Alicia
Bring a sack lunch to the Library and the Librarian will do the rest. This is an ongoing program featuring fun, food and stories for kids in grades K-5. Librarians will read aloud from a book while kids munch! We’ll also do some fun crafts related to the book! Register for the entire series at your library location.
- Tuesdays, June 15 - July 6, 12:00 p.m. at the South Madison Branch - Register online or call 266-6395
- Wednesdays, June 16 - July 14, 12:00 p.m. at the Alicia Ashman Branch - Register online or call 824-1780
- Thursdays, June 17 - July 15, 12:00 p.m. at the Sequoya Branch - Register online or call 266-6385
- Mondays, June 21 - July 26, 12:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Branch - Register online or call 246-4547 (NO meeting on 7/5 due to observance of Independence Day)
- Tuesdays, June 22 - July 13, 12:30 p.m. at the Hawthorne Branch - Register online or call 246-4548
- Thursdays, June 24 - July 15, 12:30 p.m. at the Meadowood Neighborhood Center (next to the Meadowridge Branch) - No registration required
- Thursdays, July 8 - July 29, 12:00 p.m. at the Pinney Branch - Register online or call 224-7100 beginning 6/24
These events are a part of the Summer Reading Club, a series of fun events and programs for preschoolers through teenagers. Join the Summer Reading Club at any Madison Public Library, or sign up online.
Lunch Bunch project in 2009
June 9th, 2010
Alicia
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