Posts filed under 'Art of the Picture Book'
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 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 Kohler Foundation recently completed a major gift of art to Madison Public Library consisting of paintings by Wisconisin artists Schomer Lichtner and Ruth Grotenrath. The couple began their prolific careers as WPA muralists. Lichtner may be best remembered for the whimsical ballerinas and cows that fascinated him in later years, while Grotenrath luminously depicted items found in her home or garden. Karin Wolf, Madison Arts Program Administrator, assisted with the aquisition, and the Madison Arts Commission generously funded museum/archival framing of the twenty-three paintings by Monroe Street Framing. The collection will premiere in Madison at the Central Library in May of 2010, with a Gallery Night reception at the library on Friday, May 7, from 5 - 9 p.m.
Get a head start on gallery night by attending a lecture on the work of these two beloved Wisconsin artists, presented by art conservationist Tony Rajer, on Wednesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at the Central Library.
For more information, visit our gallery page or read our press release.
Schomer Lichtner, Untitled, 1988
Ruth Grotenrath, Untitled, 1940s
May 4th, 2010
Tana
Maybe you were up early and saw our librarian, Liz, recommending books on this morning’s news at Channel 3. If not, or you missed the titles, here are her summer picks for kids and adults:
Adults
That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo
See You in a Hundred Years: Four Seasons in Forgotten America by Logan Ward
Kids
The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School by Laurie Halse Anderson
One World, One Day by Barbara Kerley
The Red Chalk by Iris van der Heide
Liked her recommendations? Join Liz’s book discussion group at the Central Library (3rd Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.) or receive email updates with her (and her four year old son’s) recommendations for preschoolers at Books for Four Year Olds.
April 21st, 2010
Tana
Spring Break for the Madison Metropolitan School District starts on Friday, March 26. How will you be spending your time off? The library has plenty of fun and exciting programs to interest and entertain everyone in the family!
School Age Gaming
Friday, March 26, 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Branch
Play the Wii with your friends and kick of Spring Break at the library! See more gaming events at the library
Fun Films Fest
Monday, March 29, 10:30 a.m. at the Lakeview Branch
Tuesday, March 30, 1:30 p.m. at the Hawthorne Branch - Register online or call 246-4548
Monday, April 5, 2:00 p.m. at the Alicia Ashman Branch - Register online or call 824-1780
Enjoy popcorn and lots of laughs as you watch these funny films at the library.
Art in a Suitcase with Mary Tooley
Monday, March 29, 1:00 p.m. at the Pinney Branch - Register online or call 224-7100
Join Artist Mary Tooley for an Elephant Extravaganza!! Learn about elephants and make a craft. For children 4 and up.
Keyboard Jewelry
Tuesday, March 30, 11:00 a.m. at the Meadowridge Branch - Register online or call 288-6160
Bring your friends and make unique jewelry with a mish-mash of keyboard pieces and parts. Rings, necklaces, earrings and more.
Around the World in 80 Strings
Tuesday, March 30, 1:00 p.m. at the Sequoya Branch - Register online or call 266-6385
Join Eric Sorenson and explore musical instruments from all over the planet, from steel drums to the didgeridoo. Ages 4 and up.
Be A Parade
Tuesday, March 30, 2:00 p.m. at the Central Library
Come one, come all to the library’s parade! Stories, crafts, and of course, a parade around the library. Fun for all ages.
Reid Miller’s Paw Paw Theater
Wednesday, March 30, 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, April 3, 2:00 p.m. at the Pinney Branch
Wednesday: Puppeteer Reid Miller will perform the “Fable of Lion and Mouse” and “Tale of Mama Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile” for preschoolers.
Saturday: Puppeteer Reid Miller will perform the “Fable of Monkey and Crocodile” and “The Story of Mootown Musicians” for children in grades K-5.
Joy of Origami
Wednesday, March 31, 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Branch - Register online or call 246-4547
Certified origami instructor Ruth Anne Bessman teaches how to make beautiful and fantastic origami. All materials supplied.
Magnetic Poetry-Palooza
Thursday, April 1, 11:00 a.m. at the Meadowridge Branch - Register online or call 288-6160
Express yourself with a lollapalooza of words & phrases! Join in the fun and create your own eye-popping poetry and ridiculous rhymes. All supplies provided!
Wii Outdoor Challenge
Monday, April 5, 2:00 p.m. at the Sequoya Branch - Register online or call 266-6385
Are you up to the challenge? These games will get your heart pumping. Ages 7 & up. Please wear socks.
March 17th, 2010
Alicia
Apple Pie: Symbols of Americana in the permanent collection at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) features more than 80 paintings, photographs, prints, and objects that address American identity through imagery ranging from big cars and hamburger joints to cowboys and fields of corn. Books from the Madison Public Library - about art and the American spirit - are currently on display in the MMoCA Kids Learning Center, and available for families to use while viewing the display. The exhibit will be on display through Sunday, April 11.
Looking for more books about American art? Check out our Americana companion booklist for the exhibit. See more children’s programs at MMoCA.
March 9th, 2010
Alicia
Join us at upcoming Valentine Cards and Candy Sushi workshops for kids. Make a one-of-a-kind card with glitter, stickers, and sparkles & create some sweet candy sushi for someone special. All supplies provided!
Friday, February 5, 3:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Branch - Register online or call 246-4547 (ages 5 - 14)
Monday, February 8, 4:00 p.m. at the Sequoya Branch - Register online or call 266-6385 (ages 10 and up)
Wednesday, Feburary 10, 3:30 p.m. at the Hawthorne Branch - Register online or call 246-4548 (ages K - 5)
Thursday, Feburary 11, 3:30 p.m. at the Pinney Branch (ages 5 and up)
Saturday, Feburary 13, 2:00 p.m. at the Alicia Ashman Branch - Register online or call 824-1780 (grades K - 12)
Get in the Valentine’s spirit with these “sweet” books about the holiday and gift ideas!
Valentine’s Day by Katherine Imler - Learn the history of the holiday
Word Bird’s Valentine’s Day Words - New readers will love learning words associated with Valentine’s Day with Word Bird and friends.
Valentines: Cards and Crafts from the Heart by Thiranut Boonyadhistarn - Make fun gifts for loved ones.
Valentine Surprise by Corinne Demas - Lily wants to make a Valentine heart for her Mom, but none of them turn out quite right!
February 1st, 2010
Alicia
Next week, we’ll be introducing two new e-newsletter booklists: Anime, Graphic Novels and Manga; and Art of the Picture Book. Both lists compliment Dane County Collection Grants from the Madison Community Foundation. Sign up to receive news about new additions to the collections, as well as upcoming events and items of interest.
Anime, Graphic Novels and Manga: Complimenting the Comics & Anime Collection, housed at the Alicia Ashman Branch, this newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the best new additions to the collection, hand picked by the librarian who selects graphic novels for the Madison Public Library. The first edition highlights noteworthy titles of 2009.
Art of the Picture Book: Complimenting the Art of the Picture Book Collection, housed at the Sequoya Branch, this newsletter highlights new additions to this collection of the finest in childrens’ book illustration.
If you are interested in receiving other email newsletters, please visit our Subscription Page to sign up for additional lists.
January 30th, 2010
Alicia
Madison Public Library will have a booth at Wisconsin Youth Company’s annual Celebrating Youth event at the Monona Terrace on Sunday, January 31. The event takes place from 11am - 5pm and is free to the public though donations are welcome.
Stop by to find out about upcoming library programs and pick up a Library Kidspages program flyer and a library tattoo or put your name in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble bookstores and a Madison Public Library “Lilly” book bag. Hope to see you there!
January 28th, 2010
Tana
Meet award-winning author/illustrator team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek at the Sequoya Branch Library on Sunday, January 24 at 1 p.m., where they will discuss writing and illustrating children’s picture books. Their most recent picture book, Birds (2009), delightfully bridges the gap between concept books and longer narrative stories for children, and was recently named a 2010 Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book. Henkes is the author of more than 25 books for children, including Caldecott Medal winner Kitten’s First Full Moon (2005) and several books featuring Lilly and other mouse characters, including Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse (1996) and Julius, the Baby of the World (1989). Dronzek is a painter whose work has been exhibited nationally and an award-winning children’s book illustrator who previously collaborated with her husband on Oh! (1999).
This is an adult event, but older children are welcome to listen. The event is the last in a series of author events in support of the Sequoya Endowment Campaign through the Madison Public Library Foundation with assistance from the Madison Community Foundation. Through the establishment of the Sequoya Branch Endowment, Madison Public Library Foundation will be able to give earnings on the endowment to the Sequoya Branch Library on an ongoing basis for programs and resources.
The Sequoya Branch is also a recipient of a three-year Madison Community Foundation library collection grant dedicated to the Art of the Picture Book. In addition to adding to Sequoya’s fine collection of picture books (including Caldecott and other medal winners and honor books), a series of programs celebrating picture book art and artists are scheduled for this winter.
Art of the Picture Book: Making pictures in the style of Denise Fleming.
Children ages 5 and up use paper-making techniques to create pictures.
- Sequoya Library, January 11, 3:30-5:30 p.m. - see pictures on Flickr
- Lakeview Library, January 22, 2-3 p.m. - call 246-4547 to register.
The Art of the Picture Book: Making pictures in the style of Eric Carle (two parts).
Kids age 5 and up will use paint to prepare papers (part one) that will be used to create the Eric Carle-style pictures (part two).
Sequoya Branch
Part One, February 13, 10-11 a.m. and Part Two, February 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Call 266-6385 or register online beginning 1/30 for both parts.
Alicia Ashman Branch
Part One, March 30, 1-2 p.m. and Part Two, March 31, 1-2 p.m. - Call 824-1780 or register online beginning 3/16 to register for both parts.
January 16th, 2010
Tana
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