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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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Monday, November 25, 2024

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10:00am
10:00am to 11:00am
Let's Play!

Let's Play!

Youth Program Room
Monday, Nov 25, 2024, 10:00am to 11:00am

Play is how children learn & explore! Enjoy some open-ended play time in the program room. It is a flexible space for children (5 & under) and their families to come and go as they like. Books on the play theme of the day will also be available.

Blocks & Tunnels Play

Monday, September 23, 10:00 am

Clay Play

Monday, October 28, 10:00 am

Water Play

November 25, 10:00 am

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

Multi-ages Storytime (ages 5 and under)

Community Rooms A and B Combined
Monday, Nov 25, 2024, 10:30am to 11:30am

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under! 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.

Community Rooms A and B Combined
 
11:30am
11:30am to 11:45am
Wiggles and Words Multi-Age Storytime

Wiggles and Words Multi-Age Storytime

Meeting Room 115
Monday, Nov 25, 2024, 11:30am to 11:45am

Join us to READ and Play together. When children engage with books, songs, and play, they develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills which helps to build a lifelong love of reading. 

This program is geared toward children under age 5. All older and younger siblings as well as childcare groups are welcome to join.

Library programs are always free.

Meeting Room 115
 
2:00pm
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday Meetup

Monday Meetup

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
Monday, Nov 25, 2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Join us on Monday afternoon for library fun--you never know what might happen!

Projects especially chosen for the school-age crowd; all ages welcome with adult help.

Meeting Rooms A and B Combined
 
2:30pm
2:30pm to 3:30pm
Children's African Story Hour

Children's African Story Hour

Meeting Room 115
Monday, Nov 25, 2024, 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Join us in a fun and relaxing atmosphere as we share award-winning children's literature that celebrates the diversity of art, culture, food, and language across the African continent. 

In this partnership program with UW-Madisn's African Studies Department, participants will engage in hands-on creative activities and will have the opportunity to sample different African cuisines. 

This program is free and designed for children ages 5-10 and their caregivers. All are welcome!

Meeting Room 115
 
3:00pm
3:00pm to 4:00pm
We Read to a Dog

We Read to a Dog

Community Room - Fireplace Side
Monday, Nov 25, 2024, 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Read aloud to a furry friend from Alliance of Therapy Dogs at Lakeview Library. Bring a favorite book or try a new one from our collection. First come, first served.

Community Room - Fireplace Side
 
3:00pm to 5:00pm
A Ballad of Interesting Events Season 2 Volume 1

A Ballad of Interesting Events Season 2 Volume 1

Study Room A
Monday, Nov 25, 2024, 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Navigate this new world as Season 2 comes to a close. A new 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 Monday afternoons at Meadowridge Library. 

Study Room A
 
4:00pm
4:00pm to 4:45pm
[FULL] Madison Writing Assistance at Lakeview

[FULL] Madison Writing Assistance at Lakeview

Study Room 1
Monday, Nov 25, 2024, 4:00pm to 4:45pm

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.

Study Room 1
 
4:00pm to 5:30pm
[CANCELED] Gaming Club

[CANCELED] Gaming Club

Community Room
Monday, Nov 25, 2024, 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Monday, November 25th: Hawthorne is unexpectedly closed for an HVAC repair. Please check the library's website for more details on reopening.  

Drop-in and play games on the library's iPads, MacBooks, and Nintendo Switch. Minecraft, Roblox, Mario Kart, & more! There is a limited number of devices, so participants will take turns as needed. Regular attendees can choose to participant in Gamer BINGO and earn prizes!

Family and friend groups are encouraged to attend and play together. 

Youth 8 years and younger must have a caregiver with them during the program. 

Community Room
 
4:15pm to 6:00pm
It Takes A Village-Let's Blow Off Some STEAM

It Takes A Village-Let's Blow Off Some STEAM

Meeting Room 115
Monday, Nov 25, 2024, 4:15pm to 6:00pm

A trip into the Science Technology Engineering Arts Math (STEAM) realm, this collaboration with Community Science partners will help aid patrons and families. It is setup to educate, engage, empower and expose them to all types of STEAM activities .

Meeting Room 115
 
5:00pm
5:00pm to 6:00pm
[FULL] Madison Writing Assistance at Lakeview

[FULL] Madison Writing Assistance at Lakeview

Study Room 1
Monday, Nov 25, 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.

Study Room 1
 
6:00pm
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Chess at the Library

Chess at the Library

Community Room - Table Side
Monday, Nov 25, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Chess meets the second and fourth Monday of every month. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Community Room - Table Side
 
6:00pm to 7:00pm
(FULL) Madison Writing Assistance at Lakeview

(FULL) Madison Writing Assistance at Lakeview

Study Room 1
Monday, Nov 25, 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.

Study Room 1