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Pinney Friday Night Flicks - presenting "Love Hurts"

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Pinney Library
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You're invited to 150th Anniversary Parties at Madison Public Library on May 10, 17 and 31

Alicia Ashman Library 150th Anniversary Party

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Alicia Ashman Library
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You're invited to 150th Anniversary Parties at Madison Public Library on May 10, 17 and 31

Meadowridge Library 150th Anniversary Party

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Meadowridge Library
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You're invited to 150th Anniversary Parties at Madison Public Library on May 10, 17 and 31

Sequoya Library 150th Anniversary Party

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Sequoya Library
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You're invited to 150th Anniversary Parties at Madison Public Library on May 10, 17 and 31

Goodman South Madison Library 150th Anniversary Party

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Goodman South Madison Library
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Munch Mobile Meals

Munch Mobile Meals

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Goodman South Madison Library
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Wisconsin Book Festival Spring Lineup

Author Events

More than 20 authors are visiting Madison to speak at Central Library and other local venues as part of the Wisconsin Book Festival's spring lineup. Don't miss these incredible literary events happening in your backyard, including featured authors like Amy Tan, Curtis Sittenfeld, Abraham Verghese and more.

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Reconstruct Reality with Ellie Braun

Artist Residency

Pinney Library is hosting Artist-in-Residence Ellie Braun from April 15 - October 15. Enter A World Beyond as you explore mediums like textile, fiber and stitching, jewelry making, beading, and drawing during Open Studio Hours or take a specialty workshop at the Pinney Studio. 

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From Storytime to Study Time

Kids & Families

We offer storytimes at all nine Madison Public Library locations - they're the perfect way to begin a lifelong love of reading and build early literacy skills! Whether you've got toddlers or teens, there's something for your family at the library. 

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