Adult

Join Madison Public Library and the Children's Dyslexia Center of the Madison Area for our annual celebration of October as Dyslexia Awareness Month!

Getting Published with a Q&A

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get published? Join local author, Andrea Debbinck, to hear her talk about the process of getting published from start to finish. 

About Andrea:

This event has been canceled.

Curious about podcasting?

Join us for a demo of the Library Podcasting Kit and learn about the basics of recording and sound editing. We will work on a small recording project in teams. The kit is compatible with PC or Apple laptops - you can bring your own or use a library laptop.  Registration required. Registration for this session opens Saturday, 7/12/25.

This event is offsite, and will take place at the UW Teacher Education Building, Room 350. Presented in partnership with the Cooperative Children's Book Center.

Ron Chester, General Manager of Full Spectrum Solar, will be giving a presentation covering residential solar application and technology. He will discuss how solar works with your home energy needs, technological advancements over the last few decades, what to look for when considering solar, how net metering works, and considerations for home battery backup.

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A, so bring your questions!

Throughout childhood and young adulthood, we grow and thrive in spite of challenges. By middle adulthood, we begin to experience declines in our functioning. How do we continue to find joy, satisfaction and meaning later in life? In this series, we will explore happiness, end-of-life plans, interpersonal neurobiology and set our own goals.

Registration for this 6 week series is required and opens 10/02.  Call 608-224-7100 to register or signup online.

A Junk Journal is a handmade book made of repurposed, upcycled materials.  This book can be a place to tell your story through paint, poetry, writing, drawing, ripping paper and gluing things together, cutting pictures out of magazines that you  like...or however! There are no rules in junk journaling and no artistic experience needed! 

Come and relax and make something beautiful! This program is intended for adults and youth and is best for ages 8 and up.    ¡hablamos español!

Throughout childhood and young adulthood, we grow and thrive in spite of challenges. By middle adulthood, we begin to experience declines in our functioning. How do we continue to find joy, satisfaction and meaning later in life? In this series, we will explore happiness, end-of-life plans, interpersonal neurobiology and set our own goals.

Registration for this 6 week series is required and opens 10/02.  Call 608-224-7100 to register or signup online.