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... the buildings and the works of art. When I approach the Central Branch of the library, I marvel at the foresight of ... I now value the intimacy of having small neighborhood libraries and the convenience of being able to take ... had free access to books in Italian and Yiddish in their new Neighborhood House Library. I smile in reverie as I ...

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... information regarding the behaviors and motivations of the central characters who shaped that history. While this means ... library often are as fascinating as the stories themselves. Librarian Virginia Robbins began working when the library ... opened his School of Library Economy at Columbia College in New York. It wasn't until December 1901 that the MFL hired ...

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... Public Library is a place of magic. The library can spark a new idea from thin air, transport readers in time and space, ... in one small room in city hall to offering service at the Central Library and eight library branches spread across the city. The first MPL librarian had no experience working in a library whereas ...

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... March 19-29 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 23 & 30 Central Library , 201 W Mifflin St 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ... Voters must vote at their polling place on Election Day . Libraries Serving as Polling Locations:  Alicia Ashman ... box.  It takes  28 days  to establish residency at a new address. Time spent away from your residence counts ...

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... reusable energy into its daily operations, as well. Both Central Library and Alicia Ashman Library have solar panel ... to power four average homes. The rooftop solar array at our new Library Service and Support Center is the largest in our ... here .  Another environmentally-friendly feature of our libraries is the Madison Gas & Electric Company Green Roof ...

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... Spring Break, these classes are taking place in multiple libraries: March 26, 10-10:45am | Pinney Library March 26, ... of R'oujie Wellness . March 25th, 10:00-11:00am  |   Central Library  March 29, 10:30-11:15am | Pinney Library ... them! Every day at Monroe Street Library, we'll introduce a new craft involving paint markers. All programs take place ...

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Established in 2009 in Wisconsin, Little Free Libraries are a creative and community-based way to share ... Friends of the Madison Public Library has partnered with Central Library volunteers to place books in Little Free ... like Jim and Laurie, Tracy and Liz, someone has found a new and unlikely favorite book! Favorite Little Free ...

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... Walker, author As I approached the Children's Room in the Central Library on September 8, 2000, a familiar poster of a ... the Children's Room and went to the box on top of the librarian's desk, where the answer to the riddle was ... library. Situated in the basement of the library, pictorial newspapers and juveniles magazines were put in the room, ...

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... unable to come into library spaces. The program is run by librarian Mary Fahndrich and clerk Nancy Keiser, who provide ... them books about winter, as well as self-help books for the new year. I mean, the best thing about being a librarian is ... that was already there.” Items are packed up at Central Library and sent out via South Central Library ...

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“When we finally got the go ahead to reopen the libraries with limited capacity and staff, we had to ... of our buildings,” Neeyati Shah, librarian at Madison’s Central library, shared recently. “We talked about ... we’d gotten everything determined, we’d learn about a new variable, especially in trying to roll out best ...

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... of patron's library use is taken very seriously by public libraries. As a result of the USA Patriot Act, public ... does not retain search records of other databases, such as newspaper, magazine, company information or financial ... by, or monitored by Madison Public Library or South Central Library System. Circulation Records: Data matching ...

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... then select:  Wisconsin Public Library Consortium, South Central Library System - [Any Library] Add a library card. ... Tap Choose a Location  and select South Central -- LINKcat libraries Enter your whole library card number, without ... hold becomes available.  You can have up to 10 holds. Renew a Book Items can be renewed a few days before they are ...

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Central Library Goes Green The new Central Library went ... recycled art!  Learn about the sustainable design of the new Central Library  or view our LEED scorecard . Green ...

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... Sewing Machine Project are offering free mending  at both Central and Hawthorne Libraries on a regular basis. These helpful sewers mend ... the machines to provide opportunities to create, learn new skills, build self confidence, and contribute to their ...

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Maria Schirmer Devitt is the new Artist-in-Residence in the Bubbler Room at Central Library this fall! Maria is a local artist who ... All ages, registration required. Wishing Deck for the New Year Friday, December 29, 1-4PM What do you envision for ...

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... and the residences of the homebound. Radio, television, newspapers, computers, bookmobiles, and even marching bands ... to bring the library out into the community. The tale of librarians aiding hospital patients describes the library's ... and even greater variety, and includes many delicacies from central Euripe, and even the Near East. The famous Swedish ...

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... uses Had nearly 230,000 WiFi uses Purchased over 75,000 new items for the collection Facilitated almost half a million digital checkouts In the News Stay up to date with recent features about the Madison Public Library. Press Releases Community news, service updates, and more from the Madison Public ...

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... Sign up for the Live Well @ Your Library Insider email newsletter .   Meadowridge Library ( 5726 Ramond Rd ) ... reflecting on the previous year or gearing up for the new one, take a little time out to make your own gratitude ...

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... Davis diet and health books in 1966; and the underground newspaper Take Over in the 1970s. The library board and ... from the library board and the newspapers. A school librarian's placement of a chain across the door of a ... of Justice, Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, and the central administration of Madison Public Schools. The ...

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... not need to be signed by your organization head) NEW! You can also submit your application online at  ... Organization Library Card is misplaced or lost, please call Central Circulation (266-6357) to report the missing card ... Organization Cards are issued for one year and can be renewed at the written and signed request of the head of your ...

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... this month.  Climate Change Story Slam April 20, 7-9pm | Central Library One night only - storytellers from around ... Urban Ecology Revel in Nature's Delights by exploring a new art exhibit at Sequoya Library created by local artist ... right around the corner! Starting April 3, Madison Public Libraries will be handing out FREE eclipse glasses while ...

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In 2017, Teen Services Librarian Jesse Vieau and Bubbler Media Instructor Rob Franklin were approached with an interesting new opportunity. The Public Library Association’s ... Eli would also join the library staff as a page at the Central Library before moving to further his education - but ...

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Pinney Library is welcoming a new artist to their space!  Artist Emily Hoyt-Weber’s ... installation T he Ephemerals bridges three alcoves in a central work area at Pinney Library. Inspired by ephemeral ... ombre hues that bridges two glass walled study rooms in the central area of Pinney Library, Madison, Wisconsin. The ...

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... the community. Madison Public Library is part of the South Central Library System , a cooperative network of 53 public libraries in a seven county area. The System offers a shared ... 130,644 in-person computer sessions Issued 16,426 new library cards Provided space for 51,679 meetings and ...

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... process of sharing (lending/borrowing) materials between libraries. It allows our patrons to borrow materials or ... periods on outerlibrary loan items are four weeks, and renewals are not possible, so please plan accordingly. Fines ... borrowing items from libraries that are outside the South Central Library System. Many other libraries call this ...

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Beyond Bestsellers are selected lists of outstanding new fiction and nonfiction titles chosen by Madison Public Librarians. Lists are published four times a year.  Look ... coordinated and annotated by Librarian Lisa Mettauer at the Central Library . Oct - Dec 2017 Issue: Fiction  |  ...

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... to eliminate the cost barrier that can come with trying a new hobby like birding--all of the equipment needed to get ... out a backpack:  A library card is required.  NO renewals  will be allowed. Only 1  backpack may be checked ... circulation desk. Backpacks may be returned to any South Central Library System library location . Binoculars are ...

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... the Foundation to take the library beyond city funding to a new level of excellence designed to reach the whole ...

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I Love Libraries is an initiative of the American Library ... and this month (starting yesterday) they're starting a new program called Libraries Transform Book Pick , a new ... and then come hear her talk on October 19th at 3 pm at the Central Library .  Libraries Transform Book Pick ...

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... and activities to engage them! Winter Break Activities:  NEW! Maker Kits: The Collage Quest Maker Kit was designed by ... Play Guide , which describes the play space at each of our libraries and helps you find the best fit for your family. ... for families!  Hear the songs online . The Bubbler Room at Central Library The BUBBLER ROOM is a physical space within ...

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... and people in Madison make good use of their public libraries.  Still, challenges remain.  Families in poverty ... and services. The Madison Public Library consists of a Central Library and eight neighborhood libraries.  As well ... and provides a broad scope of information about local news, events and businesses. The variety of formats ...

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... Library Sign in to LearningExpress Library as a new or returning user. If using the service for the first ...

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Swing by the Bubbler room at Central Library these days and you'll find a new permanent addition to the library collection - Zines! ... and free of any expectation." We were delighted to fill our new Zine library with new content this spring after we ...

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... roll with the unexpected, fail and try again, and take on new experiences. Maker activities with new skills or challenges help us build this into character ... Metropolitan School District asked for our help supporting new challenges in their spaces to make their dream projects ...

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