Plan your next event:
The Central Library is home to a full floor of event space, open to both Community use and Private Rental. This 3rd floor venue is not your typical hotel conference room, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking downtown Madison. This versatile space with eye catching architecture and a rotating Art Gallery in the perfect setting for your next gathering. Accommodating groups of 11 to 250 people, Central Library is conveniently located on several main bus routes and is steps away from both Capitol Square and State Street. We invite you to explore the possibilities of hosting your next gathering at the Library!
Please contact our Events Staff at events@madisonpubliclibrary.org to schedule a tour.
Please note that groups of 10 or less can find information on booking a Study Room on our Study Room page.
Event Space
The W. Jerome Frautschi Madison Room (the Madison Room) is a versatile space, waiting to adapt to your vision! Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, art installations, and an intricately designed, sculptural ceiling. Ample natural lighting and downtown views leave a lasting impression on guests, with or without decoration. The art installation made of repurposed book ends “Stacked” (2013) by Niki Johnson and a view of our green roof highlight Madison Public Library’s commitment to sustainability. Host your cocktail hour, luncheon, banquet, performance or lecture here!
The Madison Community Foundation Community Room (the Community Room) is a large multipurpose meeting room ideal for meet ups, lectures, banquets, board meetings and training. Floor-to-ceiling windows span the room, washing it in natural light. A retractable, sound-dampening central wall can divide this space into two separate breakout rooms.
The Webcafters-Frautschi Foundation Conference Room (the 104 Conference Room) is a pre-set board room available for public and private use, conveniently located on Central Library’s first floor. The room is equipped with a TV and whiteboard. The table is set for 14, with additional seating available along the sides of the room. Ideal for smaller meetup groups, committee meetings, board meetings, trainings and work groups.