All day
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10:00am
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Toddler Music with Corey Hart
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 10:00am to 11:00am
Sing and dance and play with local musician Corey Hart.
For ages 12-24 months, but all ages welcome. No registration required
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Free Mending
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 10:00am to 12:00pm
We’re here to mend anything you need for the colder months, including clothing, coats, and any other fabric-related repairs, except for zippers. Sewers from the Sewing Machine Project will be available to mend your things for free every Thursday of the month.
Study Room 211
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10:30am
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Baby Play Date
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 10:30am to 3:00pm
Join us for a casual playdate for babies ages birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This neighborhood event will include play materials, books, and early literacy resources. Siblings are welcome and registration is not required.
Meeting Room 115
Growing Voices Music Class
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 10:30am to 11:30am
Growing Voices Music Class is an interactive class for caregivers and their children, birth-4, to play, learn, and bond with music. In our classes we sing, play instruments, dance, and have fun together! After the class, participants can stay for free play.
Community Room Combined
Musical Playtime
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 10:30am to 11:30am
Come play in the children's area while local musician, Julia, plays a variety of songs on her violin and guitar. This is informal music, meant to be enjoyed while playing, drawing, or reading in the children's area! For families/all ages.
Youth Program Room
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11:00am
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Madison Metro Info Sessions
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Learn how to get around the city with help from Metro Transit, as they introduce their new Fast Fare system! This Go By Metro series is dedicated to everything Fast Fare(link is external). Metro Transit and City employees will be distributing the new reloadable cards and staff will also be available to answer questions, help riders set up online accounts, add any half-price entitlements(link is external) and trade in unused passes/cards. Get the latest updates on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
*In Hawthorne Library
Application Assistance
*In Goodman South Madison Library
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Find help navigating application processes and filling out forms required for housing, immigration, food, health, and other community support services.
In partnership with the City of Madison and Madison Public Library, the African Center for Community Development provides in-person assistance. Examples include:
- Disability
- Employment
- Housing
- Passport
- Social security
- Unemployment
- WIC
For questions about the program or to schedule an appointment, please call the African Center at 608-957-5623 or 608-294-0066.
*Neither The African Center for Community Development nor Madison Public Library can provide legal assistance or advice. We cannot fill out applications on your behalf or assess program eligibility.
*In Goodman South Madison Library
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11:30am
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Chair Yoga @ Alicia Ashman
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 11:30am to 12:15pm
If you've ever wondered if yoga was right for you, join Instructor Sarah Dimick of Zen Ed at on Thursdays from 11:30a.m.-12:15p.m. at Alicia Ashman library in this safe and accessible yoga for all ages and all bodies. Attend one or attend them all; no experience needed. Poses are done on the chair or while standing, so no need to get on the ground. Chair yoga is a great way to relieve stress, soothe sore muscles, and find greater ease of movement.
Dates: 9/12, 9/19, 10/10, 10/24, 11/07, 11/21, 12/05, 12/19
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration for ALL chair yoga sessions will open on August 29 at 10:00AM.
About the presenter
Sarah Dimick is a licensed school psychologist and certified children's, adult, and senior yoga instructor, with extensive experience leading various levels of movement classes. She is also co-owner of Zen Ed, a women-owned wellness and education business.
Community Room
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1:00pm
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Home Safety Recommendations for Dementia
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Join Kayla Olson, Dementia Care Specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County (ADRC), to learn about some of the brain changes that occur with dementia, and how this impacts how individuals interact with their surroundings. We will also provide general safety recommendations for the home to keep your loved one safe and limit risks or potential hazards.
Registration is recommended for this event. To register, click the button below or call Lakeview Library at 608-246-4547.
Community Room Combined
Grupo de Discusión Sobre Literatura en Español (simultaneously in-person and ONLINE)
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Presentado por University League en asociación con la Biblioteca Sequoya. Todos son bienvenidos--no hay necesidad de ser miembro de la University League. Los libros y las discusiones son completamente en español.
Este evento tambien se realizará virtualmente a través de Zoom. Más información sobre este programa se le enviará por correo electrónico cuando se registre. Zoom es una plataforma de video gratuita, y puede mirar en un navegador, a través de la aplicación móvil gratuita para ios o android, o llamar para participar solo por voz. Para participar virtualmente a través de Zoom, por favor regístrese abajo. No es necesario registrarse para participar en persona.
Vamos a discutir "El portero," escrito por Reinaldo Arenas. La biblioteca Sequoya tiene más de diez copias del libro que pueden prestar. Si prestan de la biblioteca, pidan el libro en la estación de servicio e información. Al prestar el libro, aseguren contar al bibliotecario que el libro es para el "book club"; así que se puede prestar el libro hasta el fin de año.
El libro consiste en 40 capítulos cortos y tomando en cuenta que nuestro grupo se reúne dos veces cada mes (el primer jueves y el tercer jueves), discutiremos alrededor de 30 páginas cada sesión.
7 de noviembre -- discutiremos capitulos 25-37
Presented by the University League in partnership with the Sequoya Library. Everyone is welcome, one does not have to be a member of University League. Books and discussion are completely in Spanish.
This event will also be hosted virtually through Zoom; more information will be emailed to you upon registration. Zoom is a free video platform, and you can watch on a browser, through the free mobile app for ios or android, or call in to participate by voice only. If you would like to join by Zoom, please register below. Registration is not necessary for in-person attendance.
Meeting Room A
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2:00pm
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Alicia Ashman Thursday Book Club
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Join the Alicia Ashman book club for lively, thoughtful discussions every first Thursday of the month (excluding December). Everyone is welcome and books are available at the Checkout Desk week of the event.
Community Room
The Vanishing: the disappearance of the Flannan Isle Keepers (feature film)
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 2:00pm to 4:15pm
The Vanishing
Directed by Kristoffer Nyholm. Performances by Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Gary Lewis, Søren Malling. Lions Gate Films, 2019. Rated R. 107 minutes. Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan and Connor Swindells star in this tense, action packed thriller based on true events. After three lighthouse keepers arrive for work on a remote Scottish isle, they make a fateful discovery: a wrecked rowboat – with a chest full of gold. As a mysterious boat heads towards the island, the three men make a choice that will change their lives forever, ensnaring them in a web of greed, paranoia and murder.
Community Room
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3:00pm
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Go by Metro! Fast Fare
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 3:00pm to 5:00pm
This Go By Metro series is dedicated to everything Fast Fare! Metro Transit and City employees will be distributing the new reloadable cards. Staff will also be available to answer questions, and help rider’s set up online accounts, add any half-price entitlements and trade in unused passes/cards. Metro Transit staff can also answer route questions about the new Bus Rapid Transit Route A. No registration is required.
Atrium
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3:30pm
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Read to a Dog
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Read aloud to a furry friend from Alliance for Therapy Dogs. Bring a favorite book or try a new one from our collection. First come, first served.
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Savvy Caregiver, hosted by ADRC
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Register online by September 30th for this FREE Dane County Aging & Disability Resource Center series.
This is a 6-week course for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias. Please plan to attend all 6 sessions.
This course will cover:
- Strategies to manage activities of daily living
- Skills to assess your loved one and how to adjust your approach to care
- Understanding of the different types of dementia and how decline in cognition affects behavior
- Ability to manage emotions and feelings of caregiving
- Decision-making skills and confidence-building to achieve caregiving goals
Session dates: October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14.
Community Room A
Munch Mobile Meals
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 3:45pm to 4:15pm
The River Food Pantry's Munch Truck will be stopping outside Hawthorne on Thursdays from 3:55PM - 4:15PM.
About River Food Pantry & Munch Truck
Launched in 2016, Munch(link is external) is our mobile meals program that delivers free healthy meals to children and adults in over a dozen low-income neighborhoods throughout Madison. Each meal contains a sandwich or main menu item, a fruit or vegetable, a grain, a treat, and a drink. Everyone is welcome to take home a free meal. No registration or ID is required.
Neighborhoods served by Munch have large populations of children eligible for free school lunch. To bridge the gap that exists when school lunch is not available, Munch operates up to 6 days per week, Monday–Saturday, any time school cafeterias are closed (including breaks and periods of remote learning).
For any questions or comments, please contact the Munch staff at munch@riverfoodpantry.org(link sends e-mail) or (608) 661-1223.
*Offsite
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4:00pm
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[FULL] Madison Writing Assistance at Hawthorne
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 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.
Family Study Room
Robotics and Coding for Kids - Ozo Bots
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Kids are invited to join us for a fun STEM program focusing on robotics and coding. This week we will be programming Ozo Bots!
Kids of all ages are welcome to join, but kids ages 7 and under will require the assistance of an adult. No registration required.
Meeting Room 115
Minecraft Club
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Play Minecraft in both creative and survival worlds! Ability to fully use both a computer keyboard and a computer mouse required. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Community Room B
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5:00pm
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[FULL] Madison Writing Assistance at Hawthorne
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 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.
Family Study Room
Hawthorne Youth Cooking Club
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Young people, ages 6-17 years old, are invited to cook with Chef Lily at Hawthorne Library! Participants will prepare and enjoy a wide variety of recipes, while learning about meal planning, following recipes, and using kitchen gadgets and tools.
Community Room
Youth Dungeons and Dragons
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Goodman South Madison is excited to continue our Dungeons & Dragons programming for youth. This is a drop in Dungeons and Dragons program for kids of all ages (kids ages 7 and under will need the assistance of an adult). Pre-developed character sheets, dice, and players manuals will be provided. Stop in for a short adventure and to learn how to play!
About D&D: Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game that allows each player to create their own character to play. These characters embark upon imaginary adventures within a fantasy setting. A Dungeon Master (DM) serves as the game's referee and storyteller, while maintaining the setting in which the adventures occur.
Meeting Room 115
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5:30pm
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A Ballad of Interesting Events Season 2 Volume 2!!
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 5:30pm to 7:45pm
Navigate this new world as Season2 comes to a close and second threat looms over the horizon will our heroes be brave enough to stop what comes? Will they be wise enough to solve the mystery? How many fart jokes can I squeak in?? Find out in A Ballad of Interesting Events. This campaign is geared towards middle and high school age youth and takes place on Thurday evenings at Meadowridge Library.
Study Room A
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6:00pm
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Madison Writing Assistance at Hawthorne
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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.
Family Study Room
Models of Disability, Disability Culture and Identity--a Go Big Read Event
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Models of disability show up in language, how we feel about people, and how we interact them. In this approachable and conversational training you will learn (and unlearn) different models of disability and how to expand your access, equity, and inclusion practices.
Hosted by the City of Madison's Disability Rights & Services Specialist, Rebecca Hoyt.
In collaboration with the UW Go Big Read, and the City of Madison's Disability Rights & Services Program.
Part of the 2024-2025 Go Big Read Series.
Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
[FULL] Practicing Gratitude Through Art Making: Collage & Drawing
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Join Juliet King of Hijinx Mixed Media to make your own one-of-a-kind collage masterpiece. In this workshop, participants will explore various printed materials provided. Hand-drawn illustrations can be added to the piece for a personal touch. In this exercise of gratitude, participants are encouraged to reflect on what they are most thankful for as they scavenge for imagery and text, cut out shapes, create illustrations, write poetry, and paste pieces onto their paper. Experienced artist Juliet King will guide and instruct with helpful tips on composition and technique.
Some things to consider when collage-making:
- Composition: balance, movement, focal points, contrast, scale, patterns
- Preserving limited resources of upcycled print materials
- Complexity of shapes to be cut and pasted
- Hand-drawn embellishments to unify the piece
Materials will be provided for this workshop, and participants can bring their own print materials and publications such as books, magazines, or advertisements (remember that these publications will be cut up).
Finished collages can be art for decoration, daily affirmations and gratitude reminders, a gift to a loved one, or just an exercise focused on the process of art-making. Since elements are foraged from pre-made print material, the process of collage-making is flexible depending on what can be found and how those pieces fit together within the composition.
This 2-hour workshop is ideal for beginner to advanced crafters who are comfortable with limited instruction and is open to ages 16+. Registration is required. Both November workshops are the same content; please select just one to register for. Registration opens 2 weeks in advance (Oct. 24, 2024).
About the instructor:
Juliet (she/they) founded Hijinx Mixed Media as a way to spread joy and laughter through art. Using humor, my art aims to accessibly explore difficult topics like humanity's impact on the planet, loneliness and community, or reminders of death (memento mori). Navigating the world as a mixed race queer artist, I hope to encourage community, solidarity, and resistance. Learn more about Juliet's art at hijinxmixedmedia.com / IG & TikTok @hijinx.mixed
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Chapters Teen Writing Club
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Gathers most Thursday evenings! Middle and high school students can meet other aspiring authors, bounce ideas off one another, share their stories, and feel the creativity flow! Writing club is led by local author Carole Madrzak.
Community Room A
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6:30pm
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Lakeview Book Discussion of "Once Upon a River" by Diane Setterfield
Community Room - Fireplace Side
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Join us for a book group discussion of "Once Upon a River" by Diane Setterfield. Books are available at the library. New members always welcome!
"On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the river Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while away the dark hours, when the door bursts open on a grievously wounded stranger. In his arms is the lifeless body of a small child. Hours later, the girl stirs, takes a breath and returns to life. Is it a miracle? Is it magic? Or can science provide an explanation? These questions have many answers, some of them quite dark indeed...
Once Upon a River is a glorious tapestry of a book that combines folklore and science, magic and myth. Suspenseful, romantic, and richly atmospheric, this is 'a beguiling tale, full of twists and turns like the river at its heart, and just as rich and intriguing' (M.L. Stedman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Light Between Oceans)." -- Amazon.com
Community Room - Fireplace Side
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