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Join in a celebration and amplification of Many Voices, One Community Radio WWMV-LP 95.5 FM.
The Community Block Party event will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 12:00-5:00pm at…
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… DJ STACKTRACE will be on the 1's and 2's Hosted by Rob Dz About Library Takeover Library Takeover is a program created … that involves and reflects all of Madison. Learn more about the program and selected projects at: …
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This is a graphic memoir by a New Yorker cartoonist, both hilarious and horrifying, in which she uses cartoons, hand-written text, and photographs to recount the story of her parents' last…
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… her difficult relationship with them. … Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? …
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In a series of essays, women writers of all ages discuss the impact of time and illness on their bodies and the process of taking control of their body image.
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… of their body image. … For Keeps: Women Tell the Truth About Their Bodies, Growing Older, and Acceptance …
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A candid, wry, amusing collection of essays on women getting older and dealing with the tribulations of maintenance, menopause, empty nests---and life itself.
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… menopause, empty nests---and life itself. … I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman …
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… Information about the New Pinney Library … New Pinney Library Learn about the new library. City of Madison Engineering Project … on March 12, 2020, at 11am. Sustainability Features Learn about some of the sustainability features at the new Pinney …
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… About the Dream Bus The Dream Bus is a mobile library that … alleviate those barriers. The bus is 32 feet long, holds about 2,700 items that are shelved on each side of the bus … on items checked out from the Dream Bus! You can read more about how the Dream Bus Library has affected the …
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… create... In the News Press Releases Images Media Team About Madison Public Library Who we are, what we do, and why … Review In the News Stay up to date with recent features about the Madison Public Library. WKOW Feature Madison … channels or subscribe to a newsletter for regular updates about the Madison Public Library. Sign Up for a Newsletter …
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We know how difficult it is to choose a book for your next book group meeting, and to find eno
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… bag. We've included discussion questions and information about each author in a folder for each collection. There are … 8 copies along with discussion questions and information about the author. … Book Club Kits …
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… it also frees our imaginations and allows us to speculate about the thoughts and motives behind their actions in an … its first trained librarian. During her tenure, we know about Virginia Robbins' job responsibilities, her salary, and … these facts, we are left with many unanswerable questions about her thoughts and feelings regarding her two-year stint …
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"I have always imagined Paradise as a kind of library." Jorge Luis Borges, author
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… Library. I smile in reverie as I recall quirky anecdotes about beer can swaps and librarians smelling fresh pies in … or understand. While the present chapter is neither about architecture nor about the effects places and artwork have on people’s …
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… Indigenous women came together to share their knowledge about sustainable food pathways that don't break the bank, … Indigenous women came together to share their knowledge about sustainable food pathways that don't break the bank, … our default variables. It's also worth noting that just about any HTML can go within the .accordion-body , though the …
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Biographical Directories | Biographies | Education | Historic Buildings | Walking Tour Booklets | Histories | Libraries | Maps and Atlases | Newspapers | Photographs |…
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… IndieBound … A bibliography of books and other resources about Madison's history, from the University of Wisconsin to … to historical maps. Interested in this topic? Find out about more books about Madison and Wisconsin by signing up for the Wisconsin …
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Most Recommended | Solid Bets | Dark Horses
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… from IndieBound … The books on this list are all about that easy reading vibe required in summer. Everyone is going to be talking about the books on this list, so better request them now! 24 … used to find which fiction books are going to be talked about most this summer. Well over 200 books were mentioned. …
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"Problems worthy of attack, prove their worth by fighting back." Paul Erdos, mathematician
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… intensity with which patrons care, and have always cared, about their library to the extent that they have been willing … as "domestic novelists, writing chiefly for women and about feminine experience….Common to all these best sellers … don't think they are worth all the fuss that is being made about them." Miss Farr said that the city library received …
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In partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County, Madison Public Library is hosting a series of aging and dementia-awareness classes throughout 2024. Classes are intended…
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… Disability Resource Center of Dane County (ADRC), to learn about some of the brain changes that occur with dementia, and … screening appointments, including educational materials about memory concerns and brain health. Sign up at … REGISTER HERE or call Lakeview Library at 608-246-4547. About (ADRC) of Dane County The Aging and Disability Resource …
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… About the Contest Since 2021, Madison Public Library, … shoutouts as we read excerpts written by the judges about some of the stories included in this year's anthology, … poem, song, or submission that showcased empathy; stories about seeking to understand each other's differences, looking …
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… … Links to resources and services the Library offers. Info about databases, useful websites, internet and computer …
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Congratulations on your child’s new card!
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… or bag at home just for library items. Let us know about damaged items. If you’ve checked out an item that is … get a card for your child? Here are a few things to think about when deciding what is right for your family. Babies - … born. Babies live to hear your voice, it helps them learn about the world around them, and builds literacy and …
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Picture Books and Board BooksUpper Elementary and Middle SchoolHigh School
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… a way to affirm, learn, and start important conversations about celebrating individuality. … Picture Books and Board … Penelope loves skateboarding, ninjas, and learning about math and science at school, but he hates that other … son, Born Ready tells a powerful and uplifting story about having the courage to be who you truly are. Grades …
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… we can get you signed up when you attend the first class. About Literacy Network Literacy Network teaches reading, … You will talk with a staff member over the phone about your goals who will help you choose the best program … accepted and there are scholarships available. Learn more about the Literacy Network and sign up for classes on their …
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… Hour Lives Happily Ever After " You may talk to a child about books, he will give a certain kind of response, … becomes instantly a stage upon which living beings move about." Five days later, the first newspaper advertisement of … were pleased with the results, but their optimism about using moving pictures as a motivational tool in the …
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In collaboration with a number of local early childhood home visiting programs, the Parents as First Teachers program provides early literacy materials, training, and resources to public…
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… resources to public health staff to support conversations about the role parents play as their child’s first teacher, … and parent, where the parent (and later the child) learn about the importance of early literacy and become aware of … all around. Check out some of the pictures and read more about the collaboration . In fact, one of the songs that was …
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… literacy activities to help build skills and excitement about reading - whether in the library or at home. Checking … souvenir at any Madison Public Library. Tell us about your summer reading adventures! … Play … Beat the heat … children than to bring them to the library? Learn more about opportunities to read , create , write and play with …
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In April 1999, I asked Linda Olson, Head of Children's Services for the Madison Public Library (MPL), if there was anything noteworthy going on in the library. I'd been performing storytelling…
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… that it would be interesting to try to find stories about children drawn from the history of MPL. I began to read … anniversary celebration coordinator. Ann was enthusiastic about my proposal, as was Barb Dimick, Director of MPL. We … the stories from MPL's history, the more excited I became about the research. As a professional storyteller for nearly …
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