Special Series at Madison Public Library
Besides Book Discussions and Book Sales, Madison Public Library offers many other ongoing events. Check out the highlights below, or view our events calendar to see what's going on at the library!
African American History Month
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Anime Club
The Ashman Anime Club was created to give people a place to gather, watch, and talk about Japanese animation. Each meeting will include screenings of everything from classic titles to new releases. The club is aimed primarily at teens and adults. Films are shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Refreshments served at each meeting. Call ahead to reserve your spot! See upcoming screenings below. Need more info? Contact the Ashman Branch Library at 824-1780. People under age 16 who are interested in attending are required to have a parent present or to have a signed parental permission slip.
Best of the Fests
An ongoing film screening program of award-winning independent and foreign films. A diverse range of genres are shown, including documentaries, comedies, thrillers, and dramas. All films are shown in their original languages, with English subtitles.
Chess Clubs
Are you interested in the game of chess? Come to the library and play! Any level of experience, all ages and beginners are welcome. The four o'clock Sequoya sessions are kids in grades K-5 only. No registration is required at any location.
Community Cinema
Madison Public Library is joining with The Independent Television Service (ITVS), to present its popular Community Cinema program. The largest public interest outreach program in public or commercial television, Community Cinema features a sneak peek of nine documentaries set to broadcast on the award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. Madison Public Library will screen Community Cinema films monthly from September through June at the Sequoya Library on the third Saturday of each month at 1 pm. After the screenings, Madison Public Library and Community Cinema will feature panel discussions with leading community based organizations, special guest speakers, information, resources, and other programming designed to help people learn more and get involved.
Foodshare
Visit a session at the library or call 1-877-366-3635 to get screened for FoodShare benefits and set-up a free, confidential appointment to apply. More information at Second Harvest Foodbank.
Go Big Read
Each year Madison Public Library partners with UW-Madison to extend this perennially popular program into the broader community with book discussion groups and programs at our libraries. This year all nine of our locations are hosting book discussions and some will be hosting hands-on cyanotype making workshops.
Knitting at the Library
Are you an avid knitter? Are you a beginner who's always wanted to learn? Whatever your level of experience, check out a knitting event at the Madison Public Library. Supplies are provided.
