All day
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9am
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Creative Movement and Dance for Little Ones with the Isthmus Dance Collective
Friday, Dec 8, 9:15am to 10:00am
Enjoy dance, creative movement, songs and stories that get children thinking creatively and problem solving while having fun. Creative Movement and Dance is brimming with energy, curiosity, creativity, and fun geared towards kids aged 2-4 and but with plenty of fun to be had for caregivers and siblings. All levels of participation are welcome and we suggest caregiver interaction especially for children under 3yrs.
Dancers will learn about physical and spatial concepts by exploring the ideas through self generated movement and play. The highest priorities are having fun, learning concepts that are useful for both dance and life at large, and expanding physical and linguistic vocabularies.
Youth Program Room
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10am
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KOGA Yoga
Friday, Dec 8, 10:00am to 10:45am
Kids and caregivers yoga. Drop-in to this 50 min yoga session strategically timed before lunch and naptime. Each class includes a social emotional awareness and exploration, yoga asana, breathwork and a dance warm up or break. Led by Keena Atkinson, owner of R'oujieWellness. Materials/supplies provided. For children 5 & under and their caregiver, though all ages welcome.
Youth Program Room
Preschool Storytime Pogie the Yogie
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Friday, Dec 8, 10:00am to 10:30am
READ and PLAY with your favorite preschooler and Special Guest Pogie the Yogie ! Bring a towel or a yoga mat and make some great moves. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome.
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
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11am
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Legacy Box Workshop with Angela Johnson - day 1
Friday, Dec 8, 11:00am to 3:00pm
Legacy Boxes offer a way to commemorate a special family member or event. Legacy Boxes are handmade, unique to each workshop attendee, and can be folded to sit on a shelf or display as a triptych. Attendees should bring small item/s and photo/s to add into the box; the dimension inside the box are about 1”. Bring an open mind, flexibility and an idea of a person, project, or memory you would like to honor in your legacy box.
This is a 2 day workshop (12/8 & 12/9) and registrants must commit to attend the entire 4 hour sessions on both days. Breaks will be included; bring your own snacks and beverages.This workshop has been developed for adult attendees.
Space is very limited - please register only if you are committed to attending both dates. If registration is full, a brief waiting list will be kept for any cancellations. Call 608-224-7100 for more information.
This program is part of the Live Well @ Your Library initiative.
Instructor Bio:
Angela Johnson is a professional artist, creativity coach and educator based in Wisconsin. She earned a master’s in Art Education, an MA in Art and an MFA with a focus in photography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her work includes themes of nature, balance, and telling stories through individual and collective memories. She often incorporates scientific elements and concepts into her work. Collaborations with other artists and scientists energizes her creativity.
Johnson is a fixture in the Wisconsin arts scene, with 20+ years of experience maintaining public art studios, teaching workshops, facilitating programs, leading public art installations and lecturing at universities. She has worked in museums, elementary schools, senior centers, colleges and universities. She has inspired and helped people of every age — from toddlers to 95-year-olds — reaching far into the depths of their imagination to discover and channel their creativity. She also teaches workshops on mindfulness and yoga.
Johnson is passionate about helping people unleash their creativity. “There’s an artist in everyone; you may just not have discovered yours yet,” she says.
Her motto: Visualize, Create, Inspire.
Angela is the Madison Public Library, Pinney Studio Creativity Coach for 2023.
Studio
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12pm
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Second Harvest FoodShare
Friday, Dec 8, 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Provides FoodShare (food assistance on a QUEST Card) benefit information: help applying and submitting documents, assistance with renewals and reporting changes, as well as ongoing benefit support.
Study Room 211
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1pm
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Fourth Friday Poetry Group
Community Room - Table Side
Friday, Dec 8, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Come to read; come to listen; come to celebrate poetry with this group of fellow poets and poetry aficionados.
Community Room - Table Side
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3pm
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Madison Writing Assistance at Sequoya
Friday, Dec 8, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.
Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.
MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners.
Study Room 104
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3pm
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4pm
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Madison Writing Assistance at Sequoya
Friday, Dec 8, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.
Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.
MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners.
Study Room 104
Tween + Teen Time
Community Room - Fireplace Side
Friday, Dec 8, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Drop-in and join other tweens and teens for all sorts of games, snacks, art projects, and community.
This event is FREE and open to tweens and teens, 10 years and older.
Community Room - Fireplace Side
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4pm
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5pm
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Madison Writing Assistance at Sequoya
Friday, Dec 8, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.
Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.
MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners.
Study Room 104
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5pm
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Essential Photo Techniques
Community Room - Table Side
Friday, Dec 8, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Get the best results with the camera you already have! This workshop will teach the fundamentals of photography and give you a better understanding of how to visually grab your consumer's attention.
You can expect to learn how lighting plays with shapes and textures in the 2D form. Learn to concept intentionally with the mediums available to achieve the best results: lighting, textures, color, angle, etc.
Whether it be people, landscape and or product photography, this class offers practical insights that you can put to work on your next project!
Space is limited for this event; registration is required. Registration opens two weeks before program date, on November 22. To register please use the link below or call Lakeview Library at 608-246-4547.
About the presenter
Youa Awasthi has 15 years of experience in commercial photography. You can see her work at youaawasthi.com
Community Room - Table Side
Hawthorne Library Anime Club (title to be announced)
Friday, Dec 8, 5:30pm to 8:00pm
The Hawthorne Anime Club was created to give people a place to gather, watch, and talk about Japanese animation. The club is intended for adults and older teens. All screenings will be in Japanese with English subtitles. Occasionally films or series with mature content will be screened. Call ahead to reserve your spot!
(masks are required and no refreshments can be served due to Covid-19 restrictions)
Community Room
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6pm
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Pinney Friday Night Flicks presents Barbie (2023)
Friday, Dec 8, 6:00pm to 8:15pm
Check out our Friday Night Flicks at Pinney Library, every 2nd & 4th Friday beginning at 6pm! Movies will be shown in the Community Room on the large projection screen. Light snacks and refreshments served; Closed Captioning active when available. Recommended for Adults Only as some movies may contain mature themes.
Barbie (2023), PG-13, 1hr 54min
Plot Summary: "To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you're a Ken." - Rotten Tomatoes
Directed by: Greta Gerwig
Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera
Community Room B
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