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Events Calendar

Please note that this calendar only contains library programs. For room availability, please contact the appropriate library directly.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Time Items
All day
 
10:00am
10:00am to 12:00pm
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
*In Goodman South Madison Library
 
10:00am to 10:30am
Art for Little Ones

Art for Little Ones

Youth Program Room
Tuesday, May 2, 10:00am to 10:30am

Join local artist Amy Mietzel for hands-on art activities inspired by picture books! For ages 3-5. Younger siblings and groups welcome.

Youth Program Room
 
10:30am
10:30am to 11:30am
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Blue Room 128
Tuesday, May 2, 10:30am to 11:30am

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. 

Blue Room 128
 
11:00am
11:00am to 5:00pm
Dane CORE 2.0 Rental Assistance

Dane CORE 2.0 Rental Assistance

Study Room 1
Tuesday, May 2, 11:00am to 5:00pm

Are you behind on your rent because of the pandemic, either directly or indirectly? You are not alone. Many people are experiencing financial hardship right now.The African Center for Community Development will be located at the Lakeview Library on Tuesdays, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, to help individuals and families who owe back rent apply for Dane Core assistance. Eligible households in need of rental and utility assistance should stop by.

Study Room 1
 
11:30am
11:30am to 12:30pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Blue Room 128
Tuesday, May 2, 11:30am to 12:30pm

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. 

Blue Room 128
 
12:30pm
12:30pm to 1:45pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Blue Room 128
Tuesday, May 2, 12:30pm to 1:45pm

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. 

Blue Room 128
 
1:00pm
1:00pm to 2:00pm
French Macarons

French Macarons

Community Room - Fireplace Side
Tuesday, May 2, 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Even though macarons have only four ingredients, the method of putting those ingredients together is very precise. We’ll go through the process step-by-step so that you learn how to make this French cookie correctly.  We’ll discuss types of fillings including Swiss meringue buttercream and a chocolate ganache.

Space is limited for this event; registration is required. Please use the sign up link below or call (608) 246-4547 to register. Registration opens on April 18 at 10 a.m., two weeks prior to program date.

 

About the Presenter

Punky Egan earned the title of Certified Master Baker, one of less than 200 in the country, from the professional organization RBA (Retail Bakers of America). Through her 45-year professional baking career, she owned Sucré Patisserie and Dessert Lounge, was a consultant to the baking industry, and a recipe developer. At Madison College, she was the director of the baking program as well as lead instructor. She co-authored 3 cookbooks, wrote baking articles for professional publications, and created instructional baking videos for her baking students. She had a regular baking segment on a local TV station and was even on the Food Network!

Community Room - Fireplace Side
 
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Adult Knitting Club

Adult Knitting Club

Meeting Room A
Tuesday, May 2, 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Come on in & share tips or get advice! Please bring your own supplies. All skill levels welcome.

Meeting Room A
 
3:00pm
3:00pm to 6:00pm
COVID Vaccine Clinic

COVID Vaccine Clinic

Community Room - Table Side
Tuesday, May 2, 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters at the Lakeview Library, administered by Public Health Madison & Dane County!

1st, 2nd, or booster doses of Pfizer and Moderna available while supplies last.

Everyone 6 months and older is welcome. 6 months-17 year olds need a parent or guardian present.

 

Walk-ins encouraged. Appointments are available but not required. Please visit https://publichealthmdc.com/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/vaccination-appointments to book an appointment.

No ID or insurance required.

Community Room - Table Side
 
3:00pm to 3:45pm
Dream Bus at Monona Shores Apartments
2 Waunona Woods Ct
 
4:00pm
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Dream Bus at Leopold Elementary
2602 Post Rd
 
4:30pm
4:30pm to 6:00pm
Filmmaking with the Bubbler - Filming Continued

Filmmaking with the Bubbler - Filming Continued

Family Study Room B
Tuesday, May 2, 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Join us for this series teaching the fundamentals of film making! Nate Clark from the Bubbler will be teaching this engaging series where teens and tweens will create an informational video about Meadowridge Library! Nate is an animator and filmmaker working in both the video game and film industry. He has worked on award winning games and films, and local independent films in the city of Madison. Professional projects Nate has worked on have been nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, the BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Game of the Year, Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer Movie: Drama, and the BFCA Critics Choice Award for Best Visual Effects. Nate has been working with the Madison Public Library since 2012, and the Media Lab at the Madison Public Library since its inception in 2013. Nate will be attending every other session and teen services librarian, Rachel, will be running the other work sessions. Nate's sessions will be 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, and 6/6.

This week will continue working on filming. 

Family Study Room B
 
4:30pm to 5:30pm
We Make - Wooden Peg Dolls

We Make - Wooden Peg Dolls

Community Room
Tuesday, May 2, 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Drop-in anytime between 4:30PM-5:30PM and decorate a wooden peg doll with paint markers, fabric, yarn, and more! All materials are provided and take what you make with you when you leave.

Youth 5 and under will require assistance from a caregiver.

Community Room
 
4:30pm to 6:00pm
Sequoya Kids' Chess Club

Sequoya Kids' Chess Club

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Tuesday, May 2, 4:30pm to 6:00pm

For school aged kids who know the basic moves of chess. Come on in to play against other opponents your age.

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
 
5:00pm
5:00pm to 6:45pm
THINK LIKE A DJ: Varsity Program
Green Room 103
 
6:00pm
6:00pm to 8:45pm
Sequoya All Ages Chess Club
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
 
7:00pm
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Wisconsin Book Festival Presents the 2023 Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing Fellows Reading
Meeting Rooms 301 and 302 Combined