Alebrijes Demonstration
Come meet Mexican artists Armando and Alejandro Jimenez as they create alebrijes - a traditional form of mexican folk art - and share more about the creation of this art.
Events
Featured events at Madison Public Library
Super Summer Science Series
Join a new program at Goodman South Madison Library where we'll try a new, hands-on science experiment every week during the summer
Celebrate Earth Day at the Library
Celebrate Earth Day in April with these fun events, activities and volunteer opportunities through Madison Public Library!
Spring Creativity Coaching
Join local artist Angela Johnson for a 4-week series of small-group creativity coaching sessions. Bring a creative project or goal, and Angela will help you get there through dedicated work time, thoughtful question prompts and helpful assignments.
Wisconsin Historical Society Programs for Kids
Bring your kids for interactive programs at Central Library to learn more about Wisconsin History and do some fun, hands-on projects hosted in partnership with the Wisconsin Historical Society
Free Mending at the Library
Sewers from the Sewing Machine Project are offering free mending at two Madison Public Library locations
Baby Play Date
Join us for a casual playdate for babies ages birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
Hora de cuentos bilingües | Bilingual Storytime
Meadowridge Library is hosting four bilingual storytimes during Summer 2024 | La biblioteca Meadowridge está organizando cuatro sesiones de cuentacuentos bilingues durante el verano de 2024.
Watch the Best of Video Poetry 2024
Watch a curated selection of the the best video poems featured in the first four years of the Midwest Video Poetry Fest at Hawthorne Library on Saturday, April 27. This event is held in partnership with Arts + Literature Laboratory as a celebration of poetry during Poetry Month.
Family Portraits
Get a free family portrait from a local photographer at the library! BIPOC families are especially encouraged to sign up.