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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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Storytime for the Very Young

Storytime for the Very Young

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Tuesday, Nov 7, 10:00am to 10:30am

Storytime for the Very Young  (age 0 months-3)

READ and PLAY with your favorite baby or toddler! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills and helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome.

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
 
10:00am to 10:45am
Growing Voices Music Class

Growing Voices Music Class

Youth Program Room
Tuesday, Nov 7, 10:00am to 10:45am

Growing Voices Music Class is an interactive class for caregivers and their children, birth-5, to play, learn, and bond with music. In our classes we sing, play instruments, dance, and have fun together!

Youth Program Room
 
10:30am
10:30am to 11:15am
Storytime (ages 5 and under)

Storytime (ages 5 and under)

Meeting Room
Tuesday, Nov 7, 10:30am to 11:15am

READ and PLAY together with children ages 5 and under! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills. It also helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome.

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

Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Blue Room 128
Tuesday, Nov 7, 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
 
10:30am to 11:30am
Wiggles and Words Multi-Age Storytime

Wiggles and Words Multi-Age Storytime

Meeting Room 115
Tuesday, Nov 7, 10:30am to 11:30am

Play and learn together at this storytime geared towards children under 5 and their families! We will use music, reading, and play to help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills​ that help to build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are always free. All older and younger siblings as well as childcare groups welcome.

Meeting Room 115
 
11:30am
11:30am to 12:30pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Blue Room 128
Tuesday, Nov 7, 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 1:30pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Blue Room 128
Tuesday, Nov 7, 12:30pm to 1:30pm

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

Sequoya Kids' Chess Club

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Tuesday, Nov 7, 4:30pm to 6:00pm

For school aged kids who know the basic moves of chess and want to practice their skills. Sessions begin with a 30 minute strategy or tactics lesson, followed by open game time. Come on in to play against other opponents your age.

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
 
4:30pm to 6:00pm
Tinkering Tuesday - Cardio Drumming!

Tinkering Tuesday - Cardio Drumming!

Quiet/Socializing Room
Tuesday, Nov 7, 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Drop in to the Quiet/Socializing Room at Meadowridge Library for art, making, tinkering, and fun! This week, local musician, Stephanie, will be leading us in a cardio drumming session!

All ages welcome. Children under 5 will need extra help from a parent or caregiver. No registration required.

Quiet/Socializing Room
 
4:30pm to 5:30pm
We Make - Sock Monsters

We Make - Sock Monsters

Community Room
Tuesday, Nov 7, 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Drop-in between 4:30-5:30pm and make a sock monster! Utilize buttons, felt, pom-poms, and more! In addition to needles and thread, we will also have fabric glue.

All materials are provided and take what you make with you when you leave.

No registration required and free of cost.

Youth 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver during the program.

 

Community Room
 
6:00pm
6:00pm to 8:45pm
Sequoya All Ages Chess Club
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
 
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Chemistry Tutoring for High School and College Students

Chemistry Tutoring for High School and College Students

Family Study Room B
Tuesday, Nov 7, 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Are you a high school or college student needing help with your chemistry homework? Do you need a little extra help studying for a test? Please sign up for a 30 minute time slot, and our wonderful tutor will be able to help you!

Registration for this program is required. 

Family Study Room B
 
6:30pm
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Teejop & Beyond: Growing Up Native in Wisconsin - Storytelling and Poetry

Teejop & Beyond: Growing Up Native in Wisconsin - Storytelling and Poetry

Community Room
Tuesday, Nov 7, 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Join Ho-Chunk elder and writer, Sherman Funmaker, as he presents his original poetry and stories of a Native life in Wisconsin. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share their writings.

 

Part of the Teejop & Beyond: Celebrating Native Nations series in partnership with Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison. Visit madpl.org/teejopandbeyond for more info.

 

Community Room