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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
Join the Madison Fire Department on Wednesday, July 28 at the Monona Terrace for a special hour-long Lakeside Kids presentation. At 10 am, join local fire men and women for information about fire safety and the equipment they use to do their jobs. Kids ages 4 and up will love to learn about staying safe, smoke detectors and fire danger. For more information about this and other Lakeside Kids events, call 261-4000.
Can’t make it to the Lakeside Kids event? Join the firefighters at the Lakeview Branch on Wednesday, August 25 at 10 a.m. Firefighters will be decked out in their gear, and will bring a fire truck for show and tell.
Looking for more information to share with the little ones about fire safety? Check out Fire Safety in Action, Lots & Lots of Fire Songs & Safety Tips, and Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill.
July 26th, 2010
Alicia
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 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
Come to the library for a Little Mermaid Party! Undersea fun and frolicking for all ages. Dance the Dolphin Wave, make a sandy souvenir, feed the Whale. Step up for a photo-op with our undersea friends.
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 7th, 2010
Alicia
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
Thousands of kids have already signed up to participate in this year’s Summer Reading Club - that means thousands of reading incentive prizes to assemble and distribute among our libraries! Luckily, this year employees from UW-Madison and American Family Insurance volunteered to assemble prizes for us on two different workdays at the Central Library. We send a big thank you to both organizations for their many hours of invaluable help, and thanks to our sponsors for this year’s Summer Reading Club donations and financial support.
Interested in volunteering at the library? Check for our volunteer opportunity listings on United Way’s VolunteerYourTime.org site. We don’t always have opportunities, but when we do, we post them there and on our web site.
American Family Insurance employees spend a June day assembling prizes [all pictures on Flickr]
UW-Madison employees spend their May furlough day assembling prizes [all pictures on Flickr]
June 18th, 2010
Tana
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
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
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