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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
Did you know Madison Public Library’s Central Library offers resources that may greatly increase your ability start or grow a business? Join us at one of two upcoming free classes offered in conjunction with the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC).
Researching Your Business Idea-Madison
Have you made the decision to go into business? The next step is to explore the potential of your business idea. We will focus on examining the feasibility of your business idea, exploring ways to market the product or service, and identify resources for starting your business including an introduction to the business plan.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 6 - 8 p.m.
Register online through WWBIC’s web site or call WWBIC at 257-5450 to reserve a spot for this free class.
Thursday, December 16, 2010, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register online through WWBIC’s web site or call WWBIC at 257-5450 to reserve a spot for this free class.
See a listing of all WWBIC classes on the WWBIC web site (note: not all are free), find out more about the library’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship grant from Madison Community Foundation, or check out our new business books.
July 22nd, 2010
Tana
Join Madison Public Library and the Urban League of Greater Madison for a FREE four-week class series which provides an introduction to the “soft skills” of teamwork, conflict management, time management, and accountability necessary to find a job or advance your career. All classes begin at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, July 20 - Introduction to Soft Skills: Hard Skills v. Soft Skills
This session introduces the series and explores the differences between soft skills and hard skills, and what skills are valued by employers.
Tuesday, July 27 - Introduction to Soft Skills: Teamwork
This session discusses teamwork, with participants sharing past experiences and participating in communication exercises.
Tuesday, August 3 - Introduction to Soft Skills: Conflict Management
This session discusses conflict management, encouraging participants to complete situational exercises, and discuss relevant personal life experiences.
Tuesday, August 10 - Introduction to Soft Skills: SMART Goals
This session discusses time management and how to create SMART goals for accountability. Participants will create their own goals Discussion concludes with the employer’s view of accountability.
Interested parties will benefit the most from attending all four class sessions, but may also drop in on individual session. All sessions take place at the new Urban League office at 2222 South Park St. in Madison Call Urban League at 729-1200 for more information.
These classes are made possible by a grant to Madison Public Library from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction through a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant.
July 14th, 2010
Kim
If you’re reading this, you probably already have a Madison Public Library card. So you’re already pretty good at saving money. And now that card is your ticket to saving even more. Now you can use that card to access our brand new online Consumer Reports from anywhere–library, home, coffee shop–with an internet connection. Researching the history and performance of cars, appliances, strollers, etc, just got easier.
Consumer Reports publishes reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services based on reporting and results from its in-house testing laboratory and it’s available to Madison libraries and a few other libraries. Get the most for your money when you need to make a purchase, start your search at Madison Public Library.
And congratulate yourself–you’re one savvy shopper.
July 13th, 2010
Kim
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.
- Monday, June 28, 2:00 p.m. at the Hawthorne Branch - Register online or call 246-4548
- Tuesday, June 29, 3:00 p.m. at the Meadowridge Branch - Register online or call 288-6160
- Monday, July 12, 3:00 p.m. at the Central Library - Register online or call 266-6345 beginning 6/28
- Wednesday, July 14, 3:00 p.m. at the South Madison Branch
- NOTE CHANGE: Monday, July 19, 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Branch - Register online or call 246-4547
- Monday, July 26, 2:00 p.m. at the Pinney Branch
- Monday, August 23, 3:00 p.m. at the Alicia Ashman Branch - Register online or call 824-1780 beginning 8/16
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 16th, 2010
Alicia
The library’s subscription to Value Line Investment Survey has been experiencing technical problems since Sunday, June 13. We will post an update on our web site, Facebook page, and Twitter account when access has been restored.
We appreciate your patience as we work through this technical issue. As you wait, you might want to explore our Morningstar Investment Research Center!
June 15th, 2010
Tana
Whether you’re an IT professional or a technology hobbyist, we have a proposition for you!
The library is investigating a subscription to Safari Books Online, which would offer free access to online technical books by publishers such as O’Reilly, Peachpit, Prentice Hall, Microsoft Press, Apress, Packt, Sams, and other technology publishing companies. The books would be available to anyone who visits a Madison Public Library location or is a City of Madison resident with a valid public library card.
You can help by answering a quick survey. Results from our survey will help us gauge interest, as well as help us decide on a selection focus if the service is chosen. We thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us.
As you may know, the City of Fitchburg is building a public library, and is home to many technology businesses. Fitchburg Public Library may also purchase a subscription to Safari Books Online. All Madison Public Library survey data will be forwarded to Fitchburg library staff for their consideration.
If purchased by Madison Public Library, Safari Books Online will be partially funded through a generous grant for Small Business & Entrepreneurship to Madison Public Library by the Madison Community Foundation. Find out more about the grant or about the Madison Community Foundation.
June 14th, 2010
Tana
MSCR’s Meadowood Neighborhood Center offers a week long teen-focused Middle School and High School Camp called “Game of Life” the week of June 21-25. The classic board game Life is transformed into real life, as daily activities allow students to earn “tokens” as they learn about education, jobs and finances. Tokens earned will be redeemed throughout the week and on the end-of-camp field trip.
Part of this camp focuses on employment readiness and job skills development training in conjunction with Common Wealth Development and Madison Public Library. Common Wealth Development will talk about the fundamentals of how to get and keep a job. Topics covered will include: the steps to getting a job, applications, interviews, professionalism, and mock interviewing to prepare for a job interview. This is a great opportunity for any teen who wants to start working.
Call the Meadowood Neighborhood Center at (608) 467-8360 to register and receive more information about the Game of Life Camp or other Middle School and High School camp sessions through August 20, or visit Meadowood Neighborhood Center’s summer calendar. Game of Life camp and all other Meadowood Neighborhood Center classes are offered free of charge.
The job readiness portion of the Game of Life camp was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction through a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant.
May 29th, 2010
Kim
Based on the success of a 2009 series of job assistance training sessions, Madison Public Library applied for and received a $15,590 federal LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) grant for 2010 to expand job assistance training sessions at the Central Library and expand them to library branches.
The grant is overseen by our Americorps VISTA employee, Jim Handorf, who has worked with Madison Public Library since September 2009 to increase the library’s partnerships with other agencies to best help Madison-area job seekers find the resources they need to return to work. Upcoming classes at the library are listed below, or additional classes offered by our community partners:
One-on-one Assistance for Job Seekers
Need help looking for a job? We can help you work on your resume and cover letter, set up an email account, locate Internet job sites, improve your computer skills and apply for jobs online. Drop-ins are welcome, or call the site nearest you to make an appointment. Meet our Job Assistance volunteers!
Central Library - 201 W. Mifflin St. - 266-6350
Mondays 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Tuesdays 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Hawthorne Branch - 2702 E. Washington Ave. - 246-4548
Thursdays 4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Meadowridge Branch - 5740 Raymond Rd. - 288-6160
Tuesdays 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Group Classes
Managing Email
June 2nd 5:00-7:00 - Central Library
Email is the communication method of choice for many people in business today, yet many people struggle to use it to their advantage. This class focuses on writing clear messages, managing the overload of email received and decreasing the time wasted on email.
As a result of this session, you will:
-Write effective subject lines that get attention
-Organize your e-mail to increase likelihood of understanding and action
-Use customer focused language
-Decide when email is the right communication vehicle
-Evaluate your own e-mails for improvement
Presented by Kimberly Bellefeuille, Human Resources Development Manager with General Casualty Insurance.
Must preregister - call 266-6350 to register by May 26.
You Got the Interview…Now What?
June 24 4:30-6:00 - Central Library
This interactive presentation will cover what to do before, during and after an interview and review strategies to calm nerves and be confident during a job interview! Presented by Kelly Cuene of the Business Career Center and Katia Albright from the Adult and Student Services Center in the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. Call 266-6350 to register.
Resumes and the Job Search
June 28, 5-6 p.m. - Hawthorne Library
Learn what to include in a resume and what to leave off, as well as special tips to make your resume unique in a competitive job market. After your resume is perfected, learn how to maximize your time and efforts to find a new job. Presented by Mandy Sussek, Human Resources Professional. Call 246-4548 to register.
Master the Interview
June 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Hawthorne Library
Learn how to answer the most frequent job interview questions while highlighting your skills. Learn to conquer your fear of not knowing what to expect in a job interview. Presented by Mandy Sussek, Human Resources Professional.
Call 246-4548 to register.
Networking Your Way to Success
July 22, 4:30 p.m. - Sequoya Library
Presented by Steve Schroeder and Jamie Marsh of the Business Career Center, this presentation will cover how to identify key contacts and utilize different networking strategies in order to build relationships to move your job search forward. Come prepared to learn and practice! Call 266-6385 to register.
For an updated class schedule and other job assistance programs, visit the library’s Jobs page.
These classes are made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction through a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant.
May 14th, 2010
Kim
The South Madison Branch is one of seventy public libraries in 21 states selected by the American Library Association (ALA) to receive $5,000 grants as part of The American Dream Starts @ your library® literacy project. This initiative is funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
The South Madison Branch joins libraries in large cities and rural towns throughout Dollar General’s market area. The South Madison Branch will use these funds to build innovative literacy services for adult English language learners living and working in our community. The library has hosted a successful series of conversation clubs called Talk Time @ Your Library, aimed at providing English language learners the opportunity to practice their English skills. The grant will allow Talk Time @ Your Library to expand into multiple series of ongoing conversation circles, beginning in late summer 2010.
Talk Time@ Your Library helps English language learners feel more comfortable using their oral English skills in a social setting as well as in formal settings such as work or school. It gives learners a safe place to practice and make mistakes without fear of ridicule or rejection. All participants, the volunteers and the learners, benefit from this program by making new friends, learning about new cultures and enriching one another’s lives,” said Chris Wagner, South Madison Branch Librarian.
See the full press release or photos from the last Talk Time @ Your Library session.
May 8th, 2010
Kim
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