Madison Public Library is partnering with Public Health Madison & Dane County to host the third annual Period Party at Goodman South Madison Library in September! This year, the program is expanding from a single-day celebration to a multi-session series where youth and families can go in-depth to learn about menstruation, puberty, period products, and more. Each event is led by a speaker from Public Health Madison & Dane County, with additional activities and snacks offered, and plenty of time for questions along the way.
These programs are hosted as part of Madison Public Library's Live Well @ Your Library initiative, and made possible thanks to generous support from WPS Health Solutions.
Puberty & Menstruation 101
September 2, 5:30-7pm | Goodman South Madison Library
So many changes occur during puberty, and Public Health Madison & Dane County will help women and those who menstruate demystify these physical, mental, and emotional shifts. Youth and their families are invited to come learn about the basics of puberty and menstruation. There will be lots of time and space for questions throughout the presentation and at the end.
Light refreshments and giveaways will be provided. Registration is requested.
Period Products 101
September 9, 5:30-7pm | Goodman South Madison Library
A healthcare professional from Public Health Madison & Dane County will provide an overview of the different options available to those who menstruate, talk through the pros and cons of various products, and do demonstrations using medical models. The presentation will allow plenty of time for questions.
Registration is requested. Light snacks and giveaways will be provided.
Menstrual Inequity
September 16, 5:30-7pm | Goodman South Madison Library
Many inequities exist when it comes to education about the menstrual cycle, and access to period and reproductive health products. This session in the Period Party series is for all ages and genders. Public Health Madison & Dane County will lead a presentation that looks at data from the state and national level, as well as lay out some of the impacts of menstrual inequities. We'll wrap up by discussing together what we can do at a local level to advocate for change.
Period Party: A Menstruation Celebration
Saturday, September 20, 1-3pm | The Atrium in Villager Mall
Youth and families are invited to join us for a culminating celebration to the Period Party series of events! Come to The Atrium at Villager Mall [2300 S Park St] from 1-3pm for:
- Photo booths
- "Period craving" snacks like pizza and chocolate
- Assembling and decorating period "go bags" with tampons, pads, liners, and more
- Free menstruation and sexual health products provided by Public Health Madison & Dane County
Connect with community organizations invested in your health! You'll also be able to learn about local organizations that offer health services and pick up additional giveaways and materials during an informal resource fair.
Resource Fair Participants:
- Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness
- Bleed Shamelessly
- Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District
- R’Oujie Wellness
- And others
Registration is requested. Sign up now!
These programs are hosted as part of Madison Public Library's Live Well @ Your Library initiative, and made possible thanks to generous support from WPS Health Solutions.