http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new News, Resources, and Updates from Madison Public Library Tue, 13 May 2008 20:46:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en and everything came to a halt the day Kurt Cobain died?  Did you come of age when grunge music was big and oversize flannel shirts and Doc Martens were the uniform for both boys and girls?   If you were born between the years of 1965 and 1977, consider yourself a part of ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/index.php/2008/05/13/remember-when-eddie-vedder-ruled-the-world/ Surprise your mother with a cake baked from scratch in honor of Mother's Day. The library has a collection of cake books that will guide you through the entire process, from baking to decorating. Bundt cakes, chocolate cakes, coffee cakes, cheesecakes, and more - there are books with recipes ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/index.php/2008/05/09/bake-a-cake-for-mom/ Looking for the best place to buy ice cream in Madison? Want to know where the most interesting neighborhoods are? Madison Magazine's Ultimate Guide '08 lists 25 different categories featuring quirky shops, the friendliest waitresses and best places to find a late-night bite to eat here in Madison. Take ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/index.php/2008/05/08/ultimate-guide-08/ In the spirit of Public Services Recognition week, we'd like to thank the many people who use our library. You keep us very busy! We'd also like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff for a job well done. In addition to the people you see every ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/index.php/2008/05/07/public-services-recognition/ Recent news coverage of developer T. Wall's proposed new Central Library is generating lots of questions. The proposal outlines a nine story mixed-use building at the corner of Mifflin and Fairchild streets and includes a new library on several floors. On Thursday, May 1, the Library Board agreed ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/index.php/2008/05/05/a-new-central-library/ Alicia Ashman Branch, Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 p.m. Learn the benefits of volunteering and explore the incredible variety of volunteer opportunities by participating in this interactive session featuring current RSVP volunteers and staff members. Volunteers have fun, build friendships and share new experiences while giving back to their communities. RSVP will ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/index.php/2008/05/02/volunteering-its-place-in-a-happy-healthy-retirement/ The first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day! As the name implies, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world are giving away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores. In addition to ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/index.php/2008/05/01/get-free-comics-on-saturday-may-3/ I'm Liz, a Librarian at Central and mother of a two year old son. My boy LOVES books, but it can be a challenge to find just the right picture books for two year-olds, as the library's picture book collection covers a wide range of ages and interests. Here's a ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/index.php/2008/04/30/books-for-two-year-olds/ Sábado, 3 de Mayo de 2:00 a 4:30 ¡Acompáñenos en una tarde de narración de cuentos en español e inglés - comida, música, premios, juegos y más! *GRATIS* Saturday, May 3rd from 2:00 to 4:30 Join us for stories in Spanish and English - food, music, face-painting, games, prizes and fun! ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/index.php/2008/04/30/dia-de-los-ninos-dia-de-los-libros/ Did you know that the Dane County Circuit Court, in coordination with the Dane County Bar Association and the UW Law School offers legal assistance programs for the public?  One such program is the Dane County Small Claims Assistance Program (SCAP).  Volunteer attorneys who are members of the Dane County Bar Association assist with ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/index.php/2008/04/29/small-claims-assistance-in-dane-county/