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The Digital Bookmobile Is Coming to Madison!

Get ready for digital downloads! On Thursday, July 2, the Madison Public Library will be hosting the Digital Bookmobile, an immersive download experience inside a 74-foot, high-tech trailer, at the Lakeview Branch Library. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., readers of all ages are invited to engage in digital downloading through interactive demonstrations and to experience Madison Public Library’s audiobook and video download service at this free event. We’ll also be serving free beverages, having a special preschool storytime at 1:30 p.m., and participants will have the chance to win one of two Creative MuVo MP3 players!

The Digital Bookmobile is housed inside an 18-wheel tractor trailer. This 74-foot community outreach vehicle is a high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile that has served communities for decades. The vehicle is equipped with broadband Internet-connected PCs, high definition monitors, premium sound systems, and a variety of portable media players, all of which help visitors explore the library’s download service and sample audiobooks, music, and video.

Take advantage of the download service 24/7 from the library’s website. From there, you can browse the growing collection of bestselling, new release, and classic titles, and check out a digital title with a valid library card. Once downladed, digital titles can be enjoyed on a computer or transferred to iPods, MP3 players and other mobile devices. Many audio titles can also be burned to audio CD.

Check out photos from the Digital Bookmobile’s stops across the country on Flickr. The Digital Bookmobile is operated by OverDrive, Inc., a subscription database of audiobooks and videos. Love audiobooks? Sign up for our Audiobook e-newsletter and get updates on all the newest and hottest titles available from Madison Public Library!

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Free Meals and Fun at Madison Community Centers

Beat the heat, enjoy something good to eat, and have some fun this summer at lunchtime activities at community centers around the city! On the East side, the Goodman Community Center, located at 149 Waubesa Street, offers free meals and events for kids five days a week. Kids under 18 are invited to attend a free lunch and recreation period, held Monday through Friday, June 22 through August 21. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with open supervised recreation in the gymnasium from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Children 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult or sibling aged 10 or older). Teens 12 - 18 years old can stop by the Lussier Teen Center between 3:30 and 6:30 for a free supper, and are invited to stay for recreation and activities until 9 p.m. (No meals will be offered on July 2 or 3.)

The Meadowood Neighborhood Center, located on Raymond Road right next door to the Meadowridge Branch Library, is also offering a summer drop-in lunch bunch for kids 3 to 17 years old, Monday through Friday, June 22 through August 14. (No lunch on July 3.) In addition to lunchtime fun, Meadowood offers many fun and free community activities for kids and adults of all ages - check out their summertime program schedule.

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Become an Ambassador for KnowHow2GoWisconsin

KnowHow2GoWisconsin, a statewide public service campaign that aims to educate middle and high school students ­ primarily low-income and those who are the first in their families to pursue higher education, is looking for college students to become precollege Ambassadors.

Ambassadors are expected to give KnowHow2GO presentations in a variety of venues, post messages about their college journeys and experiences on the campaign’s website, and be available to represent the campaign as needed. In return, students make a difference in the lives of students and families throughout the state, develop valuable communication and leadership skill, and earn professional documents for their portfolios.

If you’re interested in becoming an Ambassador, visit the KnowHow2Go website for more information and to apply. The application deadline is July 31.

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