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We asked our Facebook and Twitter fans to recommend a science fiction book for people who don't like science fiction.
Folks chimed in with over 70 books, authors, and series worth checking out if you're new to science fiction, or not particularly keen on the genre.
Here are their top picks in an easy-to-browse list in order by popularity on our post.
Search LINKcat to find several of these titles in alternative formats like ebook, audiobook, and large print.
Join Director Erik Ljung, a member of the Hamilton family, Representative Chris Taylor, and Wisconsin Film Festival Coordinator Ben Reiser for a screening of the documentary The Blood is at the Doorstep, followed by a post-screening Q&A at Central Library on Wednesday, July 18, 6:30pm. This film won a Golden Badger Award at the 2018 Wisconsin Film Festival. Watch the trailer at www.thebloodisatthedoorstep.tv.
Join Madison's firefighting heroes for stories, crafts, and book checkout. Meet some firefighters and tour the fire trucks!
These lively classes engage young learners and give caregivers fresh ideas for playtime at home. Designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (up to age 5) and their caregivers to enjoy together.
Starting June 1, visit one of the nine Madison libraries or register online to join our Summer Reading Club.
All ages welcome from birth through 8th grade. Join us on a brain-building reading adventure this summer and earn a free book of your choice and an invitation to our Rock the Library Sessions, a special Bubbler Jr. making experience just for summer readers.
Summer Reading Club runs through August 31.
Check out our Kidspages or keep an eye on our calendar for up-to-date information about kids’ events.
Don't miss another chance to create your own inclusive Libraries are for Everyone t-shirt!
Drop-in during the following workshops to create your own screenprint of the "Libraries are for Everyone" image, with text available in English, Spanish, or Arabic. Bring your own t-shirt, tote, or material to print on, or create a print on paper.
Saturday, June 2 from 10:00-11:30am - Monroe Street Library
Saturday, August 18 from 10:00am-12:00pm - Pinney Library
One print per person. All ages welcome, kids under 7 will need help from a grownup.
Just like plants and animals develop new characteristics as they become tamed by human beings, art can be domesticated as well.
Artist Hannah O’Hare Bennett invites the public to explore the domestication of nature-inspired art in spaces that feel domestic themselves during her May-June residency with the Bubbler at Madison Public Library.
Experience Life in Light and Shadow - artist Jerry Jordan's portrait paintings are on display in the Pinney Library Meeting Room from May through July.
Jerry is a productive artist working out of his studio in Madison, WI and is part of a growing movement of artists embracing classical representative painting. He counts such artists as John S. Sargent, William M. Chase and Joaquin Sorolla, to name a few, as his major artistic influences. He has been a UMOJA magazine cover artist and has exhibited his work at Overture as part of the "Justified Art!" show.
Madison Public Library Foundation's fifth annual Rock & Read fundraiser was an opportunity for families who are committed to our libraries to come together for a fun, sunny Father's Day afternoon to celebrate and support Madison Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
It's just about crunch time for many students - and the library is here to help.
Find a quiet spot to work, utilize our research resources, take a study break to explore an art exhibition, or discover your new favorite post-finals read.
