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.
You can also learn more about existing Bookmobile and Readmobile service from the Dane County Library Service.
Community Events 2025
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.
Art on Dream Bus
Art on the Dream Bus will include various hands-on making projects throughout the summer. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Friday, August 1 - 2-2:45pm, Elver Park Neighborhood Center