The Hate U Give Sparks Discussion
The library is hosting multiple film screenings and book discussions of Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give. Join the discussion.
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Embroidered Pet Portraits Workshop
Join us in creating your own, one-of-a kind stitched pet portrait with the help of an experienced embroiderer.
What's Cooking?
We're always cooking something up at the Library! Whether you're just beginning to put meals together, looking for new inspiration, or hoping to refine your technique, we've got plenty of classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels.
Visit Madison Living History at Garver Feed Mill Open House
Story Gathering Station at Garver Feed Mill Grand Opening Weekend. Share your memories of Garver Feed Mill!
Family Engagement Sessions with MMSD
Madison Metropolitan School District invites members of the community to participate in a series of events to support children and family learning.
Hawthorne Hootenanny
Join us for a morning of fun with face painting, musical performances and refreshments at the 6th annual Hawthorne Hootenanny.
Messaging this Moment: Progressive Wins from Around the World
Anat Shenker-Osorio, host of the podcast Brave New Words, joins Carousel Bayrd, civil rights attorney and County Board supervisor. in conversation about why certain messages falter where others deliver, based on her work of helping craft messaging for and advising campaigns around the world.
2019 Mayor's Neighborhood Roundtable
We're excited to host the upcoming 2019 Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable at the Central Library on Saturday, November 2, 2019, 9:00am-12:00pm. The City of Madison Mayor's Neighborhood Roundtable 2019 will bring together hundreds of the most thoughtful, conscious, and caring people involved in neighborhoods across our city. Residents, neighborhood groups, nonprofits, faith-based leaders and local elected officials will all be under one roof.
Changes to Library eBook Lending Begin November 1
Beginning November 1, Macmillan Publishers will limit sales of eBooks to public libraries. This will mean longer hold times for some eBooks offered through the Wisconsin's Digital Library.
Wisconsin Book Festival Is October 17-20
The Wisconsin Book Festival is Wisconsin's premier literary event; this year's four-day celebration is October 17-20.
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