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Celebrate Summer at the Summer Library Carnival on August 11!

Summer Library Carnival at Overture CenterThe 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.

Add comment July 30th, 2010 Tana

Art Fun for the Artsy and Not So Artsy

artworkBring 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.

Add comment July 26th, 2010 Kim

Calling All Mermaids!

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.

Add comment July 7th, 2010 Alicia

Traveling, studying, or need to learn English?

Whatever your language needs, make Mango the first stop on your journey.

Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Through fun and engaging interactive lessons, Mango makes learning a new language fast, easy and incredibly effective. As you listen to and repeat after native speakers, you’ll learn how words and phrases can be rearranged and combined to make new thoughts, new conversations, and even more practical communication! In no time at all, you’ll be able to navigate all sorts of everyday situations — get directions, order a meal, make new friends — the possibilities are endless!

There are 22 languages to choose from, including Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Farsi, Hebrew, Thai, Vietnamese, and Hebrew.

The 15 (and ever growing!) English as a Second Language courses include lessons for native speakers of Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Arabic, Russian, Greek, and Japanese.

Mango is FREE at any Madison Public Library location, as well as Middleton library, and remotely for City of Madison and Middleton residents.  Note: Users will need Java and Flash. Speakers and microphone (and, if you’re in the library, headphones) are required for full functionality.

So log on and get a taste of Mango. It’s easy and very refreshing. And, as always, if you need help, ask a librarian.

Add comment July 6th, 2010 terrymc

Library Closed Monday, July 5, for Independence Day

All Madison Public Library locations are closed on Monday, July 5, for Independence Day. You can still use the library when we’re closed: place holds in LINKcat, return items to our bookdrops, or use our 24/7 online reference service, AskAway. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Add comment July 1st, 2010 Tana

Make a Splash with Watercolors

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.

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.

2 comments June 16th, 2010 Alicia

Are You Madison’s Mario Kart Champion?

Do you have what it takes to take on the comeptition and win? Join us for the Second Annual Teen Summer Gaming Tournament! This summer, teens (grades 6-12) will go head-to-head with other Wii warriors in competitive and fun games of Wii Mario Kart. Throughout the summer you’ll have the chance to play in a qualifying round at a different library each week. The top FOUR players from each qualifying round will be invited to compete in the championship at the Central Library in downtown Madison on Wednesday, July 28th.

Mario Kart Wii Tournament 2010

Registration is recommended and available online or by calling the specific library 2 weeks prior to each event. Those who DO place 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th at a qualifying round may NOT compete at another branch until the championship at Central Library. Those who DO NOT place 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th at a qualifying round MAY compete at other branches throughout the summer.

See more information about the Tournament, including rules and tournament proceedings, photos of qualifying competitors as the rounds are played, and information about last year’s Tournament. 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.

1 comment June 10th, 2010 Alicia

Grab Your Lunch and Join a Reading Bunch

Bring a sack lunch to the Library and the Librarian will do the rest. This is an ongoing program featuring fun, food and stories for kids in grades K-5. Librarians will read aloud from a book while kids munch! We’ll also do some fun crafts related to the book! Register for the entire series at your library location.

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.

John's paper bowl at Lakeview

Lunch Bunch project in 2009

Add comment June 9th, 2010 Alicia

Duck Tape Mania Is Back!

Bring your friends and make wearable art out of colored Duck Tape - purses, wallets, sandals, bracelets, belts and more. Patterns will be available to get you started. We provide snacks and Tape for loads of fun for all ages. Children under 7 must have an adult helper.

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.

Add comment June 4th, 2010 Alicia

Put on a Show at Preschool Players

Watch your preschooler perform in fun, easy skits. Three rehearsals and a big evening performance. The children participating learn short stories and songs to perform for their families and friends. All costumes are provided and parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to the evening performance. For children ages 4 and 5. Space is limited, so be sure to register your child for this event. Please register for only one Preschool Players series this summer.

  • Mondays, June 14 - 28, 1:30 p.m. at the Pinney Branch with an evening performance finale on Monday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. - Register online or call 224-7100
  • Wednesdays, June 30 - July 14, 1:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Branch with an evening performance finale on Wednesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. - Register online or call 246-4547 beginning 6/16
  • Monday through Wednesday, August 2 - 4, 1:30 p.m. at the Meadowridge Branch with an evening performance finale at the Meadowood Neighborhood Center (5734 Raymond Rd.) on  Wednesday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. - Register online or call 288-6160

This event is 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.

Add comment June 4th, 2010 Alicia

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