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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.
November 11th, 2009
Tana
The Madison Common Council adjourned for the night near 12:30 a.m. - watch the continued discussion live on Madison City Channel on your TV or online beginning 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 11.
During Tuesday evening’s Council discussions, an amendment was approved to explore the possibility of a community garden on the roof of the Central Library and another amendment was approved to ensure that construction would not begin until the tax credits were available.
Read more at City council agrees on Central Library plan (Wisconsin State Journal online, 11/11/09) or Laptop City Hall: Annual City Budget Live Blog, Day 1 (Capital Times online, 11/11/09) or follow the project on the library’s web site.
November 11th, 2009
Tana
The Madison Common Council begins discussing the 2010 Capital and Operating Budgets today at 5:30 in Room 201 of the City-County Building at 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Not able to attend? Watch the meeting live on Madison City Channel on your TV or online or view the Mayor’s most recent blog comments.
Do you have questions about the public library project? View background information about the project on our web site. It’s not too late to contact your alderperson to show your support or ask your questions, or to sign up for updates on the project.
November 10th, 2009
Tana
Ever wonder what Madison police officers do when they’re not on duty? Sometimes they read! From Stephenie Meyer to Carl Hiaasen, Jon Krakauer to David Sedaris, officers on the downtown beat read a little of everything. The Off the Beat 2009 recommendations are from Madison Police Department officers who work the downtown beat: Philip Yahnke, Kristen Devitt, Jim McDermott, Scott McConnell, Meredith York, Sue Armagost, Jen Kane, Rhonda Hennessey, Mike Blake, Dan Hamilton, Jen Krueger Favour, and Jean Papalia. Thanks for keeping us safe!
Police officers who contributed to the Off the Beat 2008 booklist are pictured below next to artwork from last year’s Two for the Road art show.
November 9th, 2009
Alicia
Tales from Planet Earth (TfPE) showcases environmental films from around the world in a three-day festival and several other community engagement events in Madison, November 6-8, 2009. This free festival of environmental film takes place primarily around downtown at MMoCA and First United Methodist Church, and on campus at Memorial Union, and the UW Cinematheque.
The theme for this year’s festival is Justice and the films are organized through four primary strands: Landscapes of Labor, Precious Resources, Strange Weather and In the Company of Animals. All events are free to the public. The complete schedule and map of theaters is available on the festival website.
Some films previously featured at the festival include Everything’s Cool, Flock of Dodos, MicroCosmos, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, and The Return of Navajo Boy, all available at the library.
If you are looking for more environmental resources, visit Greening Our World, a list of library materials that focus on earth friendly living.
November 2nd, 2009
Molly
The Alicia Ashman Branch of Madison Public Library was the backdrop of an October 27, 2009, press conference announcing grants totalling $1 million to Madison and Milwaukee for advancing their solar energy development programs . Mayor Cieslewicz, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Governor Doyle, and Tehri Parker of Midwest Renewable Energy Association were in attendance. The Alicia Ashman Branch Library hosts one of the city’s solar power installations as part of the MadiSUN Solar Energy Program. Read more about the grant at Letter From Here’s Talking about sunny money on a rainy day, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Milwaukee, Madison awarded $1 million for solar expansion or WKOW-TV’s Federal dollars to develop Wis. solar energy, or learn more about the MadiSUN solar energy project. Photo by Peter Patau.
October 27th, 2009
Tana
“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
The Annual Firetruck Parade takes place this Sunday, October 4th at 1:00 p.m. starting at the intersection of State Street and Lake Street in downtown Madison. The parade will proceed up State Street, finishing at the State Capitol, where vehicles will be on display until 3:00 p.m.
The Central Library begins Sunday hours this same day, so stop by the Central Library after the parade to find books about firetrucks, including:
Starting Sunday, October 4, the Central Library at 201 W. Mifflin St. opens for walk-in service 1-5 p.m. and continues Sunday hours through April 24, 2010. It’s easy to park on Sundays, and on-street parking is free!
September 30th, 2009
Molly
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
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
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