Visitors to the Dream Bus can apply for a library card, browse books outdoors and check out or return books, place holds or pick up holds at the Dream Bus.
Learn more about the Dream Bus, the community response, and the artist. You can also check out our Dream Bus Media Kit, photos, and graphics.
The Dream Bus will be off the road on Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. Visit madpl.org/libraryclosed to see what resources are available while our physical locations are closed.
You can also learn more about existing Bookmobile and Readmobile service from the Dane County Library Service.
Community Events 2025
June Events
- Juneteenth Parade: Saturday, June 21, 9-11am | Labor Temple
- Strawberry Fest: Saturday, June 21, 12:30-3pm | Colonial Club*
- Open Doors for Refugees: Sunday, June 22, 12-2pm | Olin Park
- Parks Alive: Monday, June 23, 5-7pm | Elver Park
- Parks Alive: Tuesday, June 24, 5-7pm | Sandburg Park
- Parks Alive: Wednesday, June 25, 5-7pm | Hammersley Park
- Sun Prairie Farmer's Market: Saturday, June 28, 9-11am | Market St*
- Pride Fest Sun Prairie: Saturday, June 28, 12-2pm | Sun Prairie High School*
- Parks Alive: Monday, June 30, 5-7pm | Galaxy Park
July Events
- Sun Prairie Farmer's Market: Saturday, July 5, 8-10am | Market St*
- Parks Alive: Monday, July 7, 5-7pm | Allied Park
- Environmental Fest: Sunday, July 13, 12-4pm | Lussier Family Heritage Center
- Sun Prairie Farmer's Market: Saturday, July 19, 8-10am | Market St*
- Family Night: Tuesday, July 22, 6-8pm | Wetmore Park*
- Disability Pride Festival: Saturday, July 26, 12-2pm | Warner Park
- Food Truck Monday: Monday, July 28, 5-7pm | Smith's Crossing Community Park*
August Events
- Sun Prairie Farmer's Market: Saturday, August 2, 8-10am | Market St*
- Africa Fest: Saturday, August 16, TBD | McPike Park
- Sun Prairie Farmer's Market: Saturday, August 16, 8-10am | Market St*
- Food Truck Monday: Monday, August 18, 5-7pm | Smith's Crossing Community Park*
*Event takes place in Sun Prairie, WI
Dream Bus Artist-in-Residence
Kailea Saplan
Kailea Saplan (they/them) is a mixed and non-binary artist-scholar originally from Hawai'i. They have been lucky enough to call Madison their home since 2016, when they moved here for graduate school. Kailea earned their B.A. in Theatre at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, and they graduated this spring with their Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Kailea has been a teaching artist with Madison Public Library for as long as they've lived here and they're thrilled to be returning this summer to work with the Dream Bus for their "farewell tour" prior to moving across country to pursue their M.F.A. in Acting at California Institute of the Arts.
This project is funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board.
Upcoming Events
Art on the Dream Bus will include various hands-on making projects throughout the summer. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Wednesday, July 9
- 10:45-11:30am: East Madison Community Center
- 2:30-3:15pm: Kennedy Heights Apartments
Thursday, July 10 - 4:15-5pm, Harmony Apartments
Monday, July 21 - 1:15-2pm, Allied Learning Center
Wednesday, July 23
- 10:45-11:30: East Madison Community Center
- 2:30-3:15: Kennedy Heights Apartments
Friday, July 25 - 1-1:45pm: Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Center
Saturday, July 26 - 12pm - 5pm, Disability Pride Festival in Warner Park
Monday, July 28 - 1:15-2pm, Allied Learning Center
Thursday, July 31 - 4:15-5pm, Harmony Apartments
Friday, August 1 - 2-2:45pm, Elver Park Neighborhood Center