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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and in a time where everything looks a little different, Madison Public Library is getting some help sharing a virtual message from local Girl Scout Libby Scanlon.
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… Scout Cadette can achieve. Focusing on an issue they care about, the project asks youth to learn the facts and take … Libby to choose a 7th grade research project, she thought about her experiences and the awareness events and chose … Libby told us, “I chose to do the 7th grade essay project about dyslexia and I learned so much about it and wanted to …
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Find us out and about at these community events around Madison. Get a library card, enjoy art and making activities with Bubbler in the Neighborhood artists, browse books, pick up We Read…
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… Find us out and about at these community events around Madison. Get a library … and fresh produce. Sign up for a library card, find out about upcoming events or programs, or just say hello! The …
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What you need to know to use ABA (American Bar Association) Free Legal Answers
You can use this website IF all of these are true for you:
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… You must meet our rules every time you use the website. About The Lawyers The lawyer who answers you is helping you for free. The lawyer will only write about the problem you put on the website. The lawyer will not …
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… our Instagram Story Highlights where you can learn more about different types of library jobs, what each location has … postcards available at every library location to talk about the impact libraries have had on your life through … collections, spaces, or community connection. Learn more about the issues facing IMLS on our advocacy page and …
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… at events@madisonpubliclibrary.org for information about hosting your Wedding at Madison's Central Library. You … scheduling a tour asap and speaking with our Event Team about your best options if you are set on getting married at …
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Book list
Hot Titles | Hotter Titles | Hottest Titles
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… Best Seller Lists Bestsellers from IndieBound … I was about halfway through tallying up the most recommended books … someone else's husband. But even with plenty to gossip about, this season starts out as quietly as any other. Until … as the new Lou re-adapts to her old life, questions remain about what exactly preceded her death, and how much to trust …
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But stay away, Gidget is spoken for! Who knows all of the lyrics to the theme song of Gidget, (Wait 'Til You See) My Gidget?" What about "Who Needs Wings to Fly?" the theme song from The…
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… song of Gidget , (Wait 'Til You See) My Gidget?" What about "Who Needs Wings to Fly?" the theme song from The … for you! Just kidding. I will not. But if you want to talk about Sally Field's new memoir, you know where to find me. We … age as Sally Field's children, but I grew up knowing all about her, or so I thought. I remember her romance with Burt …
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Even though Madison Public Libraries remained mostly closed to the public during the pandemic, a majority of library services didn’t stop, including reference services. They simply shifted from…
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… at home with a librarian. During the pandemic, it took about 200 staff hours each week to keep up with the demand. … to receive help placing a book on hold or to find out more about rent forbearance or where their polling place was … with 6,852 additional call backs as librarians reached out about voicemail questions or called to follow up on more …
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This is the story behind the genius and tragedy of the 1980 comedy film Caddyshack. Full disclosure: I love National Lampoon and have most of the Vacation movies completely memorized. I was excited…
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… memorized. I was excited that there was a new book about Caddyshack , one of my all-time favorites. It can be … to learn more. The book started out as a feel-good story about the early days of National Lampoon and Animal House and … But that particular era ended as a tragic cautionary tale about the ramifications of Hollywood excess, primarily …
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PlayLab FAQ
What ages are supported in the PlayLab?
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… We are excited to hear from all members of our community about the library programs and services of greatest interest … program. Check the online calendar or ask a staff member about programs. A family study room space is available if …
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Since 2019, Madison Public Library and Madison Reading Project have been working together to impact the literacy landscape in Madison! Prior to 2019, the library facilitated their own program for…
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… a really unique collage maker kit that you can learn more about below. Baby's First Pages: Madison Reading Project … to this bundle of info and goodies by adding information about how to get connected with the library, attend … the excitement of receiving a new book and learning more about how to select books that feel right for them. Madison …
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"Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend; inside of a dog, it’s too hard to read." - Groucho Marx, comedianFrom 1947 through 1984, Madison Public Library librarians shared information and…
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… be sleepy too if you stayed up and read as much as I did about what librarians do at their jobs." "I am going to be a … library-related contributions) was particularly concerned about noise in the library. According to historian Wayne … 1966, one of Madison Public Library's patrons complained about the noise made by female staff members with their high …
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Madison Public Library accepts gifts of new or gently-used books, magazines, DVDs, and music or books on compact disc. Decisions on whether and how donated items will be added to the Library’s…
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… that we have received the materials. For more information about valuing old books, see Your Old Books , courtesy of the … a division of the American Library Association. Questions about your donations? Contact our Library Collection Manager, …
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This spring the Bubbler team has been hard at work in Madison classrooms - facilitating ongoing professional development sessions with our Making Spaces teacher and librarian partners, and running…
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… Rebecca told us. "For so many of them, Makerspace time is about giving students choice and agency to try something new. … an all-the-time choice in the FabLab. We're also excited about partnering in the fall when these 4th graders can act as mentors." Glendale students made videos about their school motto (in English and in Spanish!) to be …
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A week or so ago I saw a trailer for a new tv show and as it flashed across the screen in quick shots (as trailers do) it seemed so familiar and I thought, is it? Could it be? Yes it was. Starz …
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… it was. Starz has a new show starting at the end of June about one of my favorite fantasy novels, The Rook . I read … their hands. The note in her coat pocket tells her a bit about who she once was and gives her a choice about what to do now. She can resume the life that was …
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In today's digital landscape, social media is the key to unlocking your brand's potential. Join Paris Nash as she breaks down social media marketing and leveraging multiple platforms to drive your…
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… is made possible thanks to Ascendium Education Group . About the Presenter Paris Nash is an innovative creative and …
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These are nonfiction and fiction titles in the book club kit collection that are related to many aspects of wellness, from mental health to the healthcare system.
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… and Ramie Liddle For Keeps: Women Tell the Truth About Their Bodies, Growing Older, and Acceptance by … Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It by Jason Karlawish The list above is a themed …
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This summer, the Bubbler’s Making Justice program was lucky to participate as a host site for the Young African Leaders’ Initiative (YALI). Five young
adults from five African nations, partnered with…
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… was around relationship-building and sharing openly about their culture and experiences. The Bubbler staff … teens and fellows worked together to make things and learn about each other. A lot of the technology - especially the … consisted only of conversation. The fellows shared about their home countries through pictures, currency and …
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Jo Jones has a lot to think about. The Hollywood screenwriter and former child actress has just signed on pen her biggest project yet, a big budget action flick featuring an iconic American comic…
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… Jo Jones has a lot to think about. The Hollywood screenwriter and former child actress … motion, and pretty soon, Jo and Emma are fighting rumors about their relationship, while privately avoiding talking about a relationship that, to everyone else, seems a pretty …
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Penguin Party
Friday, January 19, 1-3pm | Goodman South Madison Library [2222 S. Park St]
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… in January to try the FieldDay Virtual Reality game Waddle about Antarctic penguins while enjoying fun crafts for the …
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I'm always a little skeptical of books about libraries - maybe being a librarian has made me too jaded. But this story isn't really about libraries, and it's not even really about books, although…
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… I'm always a little skeptical of books about libraries - maybe being a librarian has made me too jaded. But this story isn't really about libraries, and it's not even really about books, although there is a gorgeously illustrated …
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… well as special online-only content. Important information about choosing the best products and services available. … …
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And we're allowed to sit back and enjoy the show. I'm talking about Hollywood's most charming couple, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman. Their new book, The Greatest Love Story Ever Told:…
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… we're allowed to sit back and enjoy the show. I'm talking about Hollywood's most charming couple, Megan Mullally and … the story of how they met and what their romance is all about. It's no surprise these two beautiful people met doing … actor-y while living in California. It's what they are all about that is the most fascinating. Here are some …
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If you've ever played the board game "Guess Who" then you know how this game works -- except this version is way better. FIrst of all, it features photos (not caricature cartoon drawings)…
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… each person's self-identified race along with tips about how to talk about race with your children and with other people. Each … read the quote each person gave in response to a question about race or identity. These responses are unique and …
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We're offering a series of classes and workshops on gardening and greenery. Whether you're gardening in containers, starting your own seeds or in a battle to keep your houseplants alive, these…
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… (608) 246-4548 to register. … Summer is here! Let's learn about different types of gardening and greenery at these …
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