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We are committed to the health and safety of our staff and the public, and are working closely with the City of Madison and Public Health Madison & Dane County to be proactive and take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Due to increasing rates of COVID in January 2022, we will be canceling or rescheduling some in-person programs and moving others online. Please check our event calendar for up-to-date information.
Questions?
Call us during open hours at your preferred location. Leave us a voicemail if we're not available and we'll call back during open hours. Call this number for more information about any of the following services.
Updates: Madison Public Library is now fine free!
FINES: While we are no longer assessing overdue fines on materials checked out at Madison Public Libraries, you may still see some fines on your library record. Those fines will be for Outerlibrary Loan items, from materials checked out at libraries that still charge overdue fines, or for items that are overdue more than 29 days and are considered "lost." In the meantime, if you have questions or need fines waived to place holds, please call the library at 608-266-6357.
Know the Facts
- Diseases can make anyone sick regardless of their race or ethnicity.
- People who have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or people who live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread are at an increased risk of exposure.
- Someone who has completed quarantine or has been released from isolation does not pose a risk of infection to other people.
- You can help stop COVID-19 by knowing the signs and symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath.
- There are simple things you can do to help keep yourself and others healthy.
Source: CDC
Be Proactive
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Source: CDC