In recent days, U.S. warehouse retail chains have limited how much rice customers can purchase as prices rise. The price of wheat is also rising and the cost of groceries in general is climbing at an annual rate of about 5% this year. How does global food inflation affect what we will eat in the future and what can we do about it now?
Read the full story in the Los Angeles Times and search for other news articles about the food supply in the library’s ProQuest newspaper index online. Continue your research at the library with these titles:
On Tuesday, April 22, there were 83 children and adults that attended a program at the Monroe Street Library presented by the Madison Fire Department. Firefighter Eric Dahl shared a story with kids, talked about fire safety and demonstrated the gear that protects firefighters. Children I spoke with after the program said their favorite part was watching the firefighter put on his air tank and breath just like he would in a fire.
The program was a huge success, even with stormy skies, and would have included a visit from the fire truck, but there was an emergency and the firefighters were busy saving lives and couldn’t make it to the library. All the children went home with a fire safety coloring book and a fire badge.
Don’t miss out on fun programs like this one! Check out the library’s online calendar for upcoming children and family programs.
The Local Materials area of the Central Library contains materials about Madison, Dane County & Wisconsin history. Recently added books to the collection include:
To find more books in this collection, visit the Local Materials area on the first floor of the Central Library, just around the corner from the Circulation Desk.
“How do you undo nerve gas?” “How do you make rope out of human hair?” “Would you mind checking out this rash?” These and other burning reference questions are answered in this National Library Week (April 13-19) homage to the 7.2 million questions answered weekly by the nation’s public and academic librarians. Starring Shad Kunkle and shot at lovely Morton College Library in Cicero, Illinois. Thanks to American Libraries, a publication of the American Library Association, for use of this video.
Nothing is more popular than McDonald’s, right? Don’t be so sure. To help celebrate National Library Week (April 13-19), take a trip through the information drive-through and see what ends up in your take-out bag. Fact: There are more public libraries than McDonald’s in the U.S. - a total of 16,549, including branches. Starring Shad Kunkle and shot at… well, it should be obvious where it’s shot at. Thank you to American Libraries, a publication of the American Library Association for use of this video.
Caldecott Award medalist and renowned author/illustrator David Macaulay will deliver the 2008 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture.
Macaulay’s lecture, titled Thirteen Studios, will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2008, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Each year, an individual of distinction in the field of children’s literature is chosen to write and deliver a lecture that will make a significant contribution to the world of children’s literature. This year’s host is the South Central Library System, which helps libraries serve the public in Adams, Columbus, Dane, Green, Portage, Sauk and Wood counties. The award is administered by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Special thanks to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, The Friends of the CCBC, J.H. Findorff & Son and the SCLS Foundation for providing financial support.
There is still seating available for this nationally recognized event. Tickets are available at the door [see parking information].
Are you unable to attend in person? Then please join us online to view a live web stream of the lecture. The lecture will begin at 7:00 PM (Central time) and will end at approximately 8:00 PM. Click on the “Live Video Stream” link to view the lecture. You’ll also be able to return to this web page throughout the year to view an archived version of the lecture.
Culver’s is continuing their joint National Library Week program this year with the Youth Services Section of the Wisconsin Library Association. Children eleven and younger can pick up coloring sheets at their local Madison library or download the sheet from our web site. Celebrate your favorite book by drawing a picture about it. It can be a character, event, scene or anything you liked about the book. Return the drawing to the library, and you’ll receive a certificate for a FREE single scoop of frozen custard in a cake cone or dish to be redeemed at your participating neighborhood Culver’s. After coloring sheets have been collected, each library will hold a drawing for a grand prize winner.
Alicia Ashman Branch, Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. Whether you spent your career at UW-Madison, or have never set foot on campus, everyone is welcome to take advantage of the vast array of of lifelong learning opportunities available through the university. A number of campus entities offer non-credit enrichment programs, courses and events, but finding out about these opportunities and navigating your participation can be downright daunting! From one-hour lectures to one-day events, and from discussion groups to online and in-person courses, this talk will give you an overview of what’s available, and share the roadmap you need to start your journey to lifelong learning. Presenter: Sarah Schutt, Director of Alumni Learning, Wisconsin Alumni Association. Register online or call 824-1780 to reserve a seat.
This program is part of The Next Chapter collection and program series for retirees or those considering retirement.
The spirits of Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Pitfall live in this dot-gobbling, laser-firing celebration of National Library Week (April 13-19). This week’s fun fact: Americans spend nearly 10 times as much money on home video games ($9.9 billion) as they do on school library materials for their children ($1 billion). Starring Shad Kunkle and shot at Morton College Library in Cicero, Illinois. Thanks to American Libraries, a publication of the American Library Association, for use of this video.
Do you ever put all of your change into a vending machine, and then wish there were options other than Doritos, Fritos, Snickers, and Skittles? To help celebrate National Library Week (April 13-19), we spin a tale with a very happy (v)ending. Fact: Americans spend more than twice as much on salty snacks as they do on public libraries. Starring Shad Kunkle. Thanks to American Libraries, a publication of the American Library Association, for use of this video.
In recent days, U.S. warehouse retail chains have limited how much rice customers can purchase as prices rise. The price of wheat is also rising and the cost of groceries in general is climbing at an annual rate of about 5% this year. How does global food inflation affect what we will eat in the future and what can we do about it now? 
On Tuesday, April 22, there were 83 children and adults that attended a program at the 
The Local Materials area of the Central Library contains materials about Madison, Dane County & Wisconsin history. Recently added books to the collection include:
Caldecott Award medalist and renowned author/illustrator David Macaulay will deliver the 2008 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture. 
Each year, an individual of distinction in the field of children’s literature is chosen to write and deliver a lecture that will make a significant contribution to the world of children’s literature. This year’s host is the South Central Library System, which helps libraries serve the public in Adams, Columbus, Dane, Green, Portage, Sauk and Wood counties. The award is administered by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Special thanks to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, The Friends of the CCBC, J.H. Findorff & Son and the SCLS Foundation for providing financial support. 
Alicia Ashman Branch, Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.