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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
If you have the need or desire to collect demographic data, you must try DemographicsNow Now! So easy to use–you can customize results by geography, choosing the area best suited to your needs. Established businesses, prospective entrepreneurs, business students, and anyone who needs to identify cultural patterns or sociological trends will benefit from this ultra flexible marketing tool. Listen to a 3 minute introductory webcast or be guided through more detailed search tips. Access to DemographicsNow is made possible through a Madison Community Foundation collection grant to the Central Library for small business and entrepreneurship. The database was chosen with the input of several area business and entrepreneur groups.
And there’s more! If you’d like to search both Madison Newspapers or the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, whether it’s for an article, an obituary, or just to browse a day’s events, you’ll find NewsBank to be just the ticket. NewsBank is an easy-to-use newspaper archive containing full text articles from the Wisconsin State Journal (1989- present), Capital Times (1989- present), and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1990-present). Updated daily, entries exclude advertisements, employment ads and classifieds. You’ll find detailed searching information here. Due to licensing restrictions, both DemographicsNow and NewsBank are only available to customers who visit a Madison Public Library and remotely to Madison residents with valid library cards. We are in the process of arranging access through the library’s wireless networks for those who want to use the database in the library but on their own machines.
These are the newest additions to the library’s extensive list of databases. Searching from home has never been easier.
October 7th, 2009
terrymc
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
Would you like a chance to discuss plans for a new Central Library with members of the Madison Public Library Board? Bring your questions to a series of meetings at multiple branch locations beginning on Monday, September 21.
- Monday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m.: speak with MPL Board members Dave Wallner and Allen Arntsen at the Hawthorne Library
- Tuesday, September 22 at 6:45 p.m.: speak with MPL Board members Barb Karlen and Allen Arntsen at the Lakeview Library
- Wednesday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m.: speak with MPL Board President Tripp Widder at the Alicia Ashman Library
- Friday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m.: speak with MPL Board members Dave Wallner, Ann Falconer and Greg Markle at the Pinney Library
- Monday, September 28 at 5:30 p.m.: speak with MPL Board President Tripp Widder at the Sequoya Library
- Tuesday, September 29 at 6:00 p.m.: speak with MPL Board members Allen Arntsen and Tracy Kuczenski at the Meadowridge Library
Unable to attend? Want to be notified about upcoming meetings? Sign up for email updates.
September 18th, 2009
Alicia
Join us for the second annual Conversation & Cocktails, featuring guest speaker Michael Feldman, held on Saturday, October 24 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Sundance Cinema Bar Bistro (403 N. Midvale Blvd.).
Michael Feldman, Madison’s own premiere conversationalist and interviewer as host of NPR’s radio show, “Whad’ya Know,” will share his wry observations on life at this intimate event. There will also be time for “turning the tables” on him and getting in a few questions of our own. Our evening of good talk and laughter will begin in the Sundance Cinema Bar Bistro with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by Feldman’s talk in the theater.
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.
Tickets to Conversation & Cocktails are $75 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Space is limited. Download the reservation form in PDF format. For more information, contact Terrie Goren, Foundation Director, at 266-6318 or by e-mail at mplfoundation@cityofmadison.com.
September 18th, 2009
Alicia
Each year our librarians spend hours preparing for, conducting, and evaluating our Summer Library Program. Why do we do it? Research shows us that summer is a time of learning loss for many students who don’t have access to summer learning opportunities. By providing Madison students with a no-cost, self-paced program based on reading incentives, we’re encouraging students to continue learning and practicing their reading skills throughout the summer. This is central to our mission as a library.
Special thanks to this year’s sponsors for their financial or in-kind support: Madison Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Madison Public Library, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Overture Center for the Arts, Rocky Rococo’s Pizza, Noodles & Company, Madison Mallards Baseball, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA), EdVest, KnowHow2GoWisconsin, and the South Central Library System. Thanks also the 6,064 participants for their enthusiasm, to parents, teachers and caregivers for their encouragement, and to our many community partners.
For more about this year’s Summer Library Program in Madison, read Samara Kalk Derby’s Capital Times recent article For love of books: Reading program aids kids.
Photo by Peter Patau.
September 15th, 2009
Tana
Thanks to a project from Madison Public Library, the South Central Library System, and Madison Area Technical College, job seekers now have the opportunity to attend a workshop, geared towards displaced workers, on developing skills for job searching. On Tuesday, September 15, 5:30 - 8 p.m. at South Madison Library, join MATC librarians for help writing cover letters and resumes that will get you noticed, as they give advice, tips and templates for making easy and effective introductory materials. You will need to have basic computer skills to attend this workshop. A ninety-minute training session, beginning at 5:30, will be followed by an hour of “open office” consultation for those seeking personalized assistance working through changes in their careers. Register online or call 266-6395.
The Central Library is also offering drop-in job assistance workshops on Monday afternoons, beginning on September 14, from 1 - 4 p.m. Co-sponsored by Madison Public Library, the Madison Senior Center, and the UW-Writing Center, these weekly workshops are offered to help help interested individuals
- write resumes and cover letters
- use credible job search web sites
- apply for jobs online
- establish free, web-based email accounts for job search contacts.
Interested job seekers may register for half-hour training sessions by calling 266-6350. Drop-ins are welcome and will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. More information about classes at Madison Public Library
September 12th, 2009
Alicia
Madison Public Library is teaming up with the Open Art Studios to offer hands-on creative workshops with local artists this September and October. Madison Area Open Art Studios is a celebration of the diversity and vitality of the visual arts in the Madison-area. Local artists will be on hand at multiple Library locations to demonstrate technique and help visitors create their own masterpieces. These events are open to visitors of all ages.
Photographer Angela Johnson will appear on Saturday, September 12, 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Hawthorne Library for a family-friendly hand colored photography workshop. Using provided black and white images of nature photography, learn how to hand color and cardstock mount to give the image your own creative spin.
Fiber and felting artist Jaroslava Sobiskova will be available on Saturday, September 19, 1 - 4 p.m. at Alicia Ashman Library for a demonstration of felting artistry and techniques. She will be creating art throughout the afternoon and will be available to answer questions. Her creations include beautiful tapestries, scarves, shawls, and other objects, and a selection of her work will be on display.
On Saturday, September 26, learn jewelry-making from two local artists appearing at two library locations. Join Judi Werner at Central Library for jewelry making from 1 - 4 p.m. Participants will make bracelets, earrings, wig jig animals, and other fun jewelry items. Rachael Brooke Winkley will appear at Pinney Library from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., demonstrating how to make “upcycled jewelry” from salvage yard scrap metal and gathered natural materials.
Clay artists Sandra Belozercovsky and Meredith Green will be providing hands-on demonstrations of the art they create on Saturday, October 3, 1- 4 p.m. at Sequoya Library. Finally, explore the art of picture taking with photographer Janis Nussbaum Senunetuk on Saturday, October 10, 1 - 4 p.m. at Pinney Library.
Other area libraries will also be holding Open Art Studio events, and artists will be opening their own studios for visitation the weekend of October 17 and 18. An exhibit of works from each of the artists participating in Open Art Studios 2009 will be on display at the Overture Center for the Arts from September 21 through October 16. For more information, visit the Open Art Studios website.
September 11th, 2009
Alicia
In October, join Wisconsin Public Televison and the Madison Public Library for a series of free, premiere screenings and discussions of the film “The Botany of Desire.” This event is being held in conjunction with UW-Madison’s community-wide common book program, Go Big Read.
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 documentary begins in the author’s own home garden before the film journeys to the apple orchards of Kazakhstan, the tulip markets of Amsterdam, a medicinal marijuana hothouse, and the potato fields of South America. These four famous plants share histories with corresponding human desires for sweetness, beauty, intoxication, and control over food production. The developmental relationship between human beings and plants is what Pollan calls “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 (to be announced) 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.
September 9th, 2009
Alicia
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Madison Public Library wants to make sure that Madisonians have the smartest card of all - a free library card. A library card gives you access to the library’s many materials and resources, including computer access, research databases, job and business resources, free movies and music, and much more. During the month of September, Madison Public Library will be giving a small gift to everyone who signs up for a new library card, adults and children alike. Madisonians are encouraged to take advantage of the many free resources offered at their public library, and will receive a fun reminder thanking them for using the smartest card around. For more information on signing up for a library card, visit one of Madison’s nine public libraries or visit us online. Read more.
September 2nd, 2009
Tana
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