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Children ages 5 and under can enjoy a "Mini" Rumpus - a soft start to the regular Wild Rumpus program and specifically geared towards younger children.
There will be lots of sand and water play opportunities! Attendees are welcome to stay for the Wild Rumpus beginning at 5:00pm.
A Mini Rumpus!
Wednesdays, Jul 24 - Aug 14, 4:00-5:00pm
Haen Family Park [7702 Tree Ln]
Your Library card gives you immediate online access to print issues of the well-respected Consumer Reports Magazine as well as special online-only content that provides important information about choosing the best products and services available.
Introducing our newest Artist-in-Residence, Juliette Walker! During her residency Light As Material Project (L.A.M.P.), Juliette will host open studio hours and workshops for folks of all ages to play with clay, draw lamps, and read and explore ideas of lamps and lights throughout July and August.
Learn to play and get a taste of adventure! In a fantastical world full of danger, monsters, dungeons, and even the occasional dragon or two, treasure and glory await those brave and clever enough to seek it. Join a team of fellow adventurers to undertake heroic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Ages 11-17.
No experience necessary! Drop in for a quick one-shot session, or help plan an epic campaign.
Madison Public Library is excited to announce the artists selected for two permanent art installations at the new Pinney Library: Yeonhee Cheong and Michael Velliquette.
Wellness is not just about physical health; it’s also about having a healthy mind and relationships.
Madison Public Library can help you stay informed through our free resources and help you reach your wellness goals through our workshops by the community, for the community.
Flex your engineering and design muscles and join LEGO fans to build your own unique LEGO creation!
Mondays 2-6pm // Tuesdays 5-8 pm // Thursdays 5-8 pm // Saturdays 1-4 pm
During Open Lab we encourage individuals and small groups of all levels of experience to learn and create!
Come with an idea in mind, or try out the equipment. During this time equipment and experts are available to YOU at no cost. We have an awesome group of library staff and community members who can help you during open lab times with your projects.
Learn more about working with a particular person in the lab, or how to dive deeper into a particular subject area at madisonbubbler.org/media-lab.
Plenty of ways to Bubbler this summer - from marble runs to regattas, and everything in between!
Enjoy play-centered, child led activities in the park each week, based on the educational approach of Anji Play.
The library will provide special play equipment to spark your children's imagination. At the end of each event, kids will create a Play Story, drawing and/or writing about their play for that day.
Wear messy clothes, bring a water bottle, (optional) bring a picnic dinner or purchase a meal from the "Let's Eat Out" local food carts, and make an evening of it!
