Alicia Ashman Branch Library
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Thursday April 18 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Multi-age Storytime
READ and PLAY together! Engaging with books, songs and child-led play all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills and helps to build a lifelong love of reading. After about 20-30 minutes of stories and songs, we'll end with......More
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Sunday April 21 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
DIY KITE MAKING
This class aims to show you how to make three simple flyable paper kites with inexpensive materials with Thurber Artist-In-Residence Ash Armenta. Create and design your paper kite using repeating stamp patterns, stencils, and dye. After the class completes construction,......More
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Monday April 22 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
RELIEF LINOCUT PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
RELIEF LINOCUTThis class aims to introduce you to linoleum relief carving and printing. This class will provide you with a block, tools, and paper you will need to design and make your own handmade prints. Prints will be made by hand burnishing as well as using a fine a......More
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Tuesday April 23 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
AnjiPlayDate
*Note: this event takes place at the Lussier Community Education Center 55 S. Gammon Rd*Do your cooped-up kids need a warm, free place to run and be loud? Come experience Anji Play! In this weekly award-winning program, kids lead the play while adults step back and obse......More
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Wednesday April 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Wisconsin Book Festival Presents Not Your Mother's Romance Writers
This is a VIRTUAL event only — Advanced registration is required.Presented in partnership with Simon & Schuster as part of their Spring 2024 Authorfest. Join TJ Alexander, Kaliane Bradley, & Jackie Lau in conversation with Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, the duo be......More
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Thursday April 25 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Multi-age Storytime
READ and PLAY together! Engaging with books, songs and child-led play all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills and helps to build a lifelong love of reading. After about 20-30 minutes of stories and songs, we'll end with......More
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Thursday April 25 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Chair Yoga @ Alicia Ashman
If you've ever wondered if yoga was right for you, join Instructor Sarah Dimick of Zen Ed at on Thursdays from 11:30a.m.-12:15p.m. at Alicia Ashman library in this safe and accessible yoga for all ages and all bodies. Attend one or attend them all; no experience needed.......More
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Tuesday April 30 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
AnjiPlayDate
*Note: this event takes place at the Lussier Community Education Center 55 S. Gammon Rd*Do your cooped-up kids need a warm, free place to run and be loud? Come experience Anji Play! In this weekly award-winning program, kids lead the play while adults step back and obse......More
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Tuesday April 30 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Compost: Making and Using Compost in Your Backyard
What is compost and how can I use it in my yard? Why compost? What are the benefits of composting? Can I make my own compost? A Dane County Extension Horticulture Volunteer will answer these questions and many more during this talk. You will learn the role that oxygen, ......More
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Wednesday May 1 11:30am - 4:00pm CDT
Red Cross Blood Drive
Alicia Ashman Library and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive.Race to give April 29-May 19 and get a coupon for free haircut by email, thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts! Plus, chance to win a VIP NASCAR experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series & Xfin......More
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Thursday May 2 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Alicia Ashman Thursday Book Club
Join the Alicia Ashman book club for lively, thoughtful discussions every first Thursday of the month (excluding December). Everyone is welcome and books are available at the Checkout Desk week of the event. The Seven Moons of Maali by Shehan Karunatilaka
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Vegetable Gardening 101: Dream Big – Start Small
Have you tried vegetable gardening but had a disappointing outcome? Don’t give up! In this talk you will be introduced to the basics of successful vegetable gardening. A Dane County Extension Horticulture Volunteer will talk about maintaining your soil; using garden jou......More
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Sunday May 5 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Fish Windsocks!
This workshop is aimed at elementary school aged kids! Come create artwork on your own carp windsock and individual wind wand. Fly the windsock with the class after and see the beautiful school of fish play together. Please note this class takes place in Thurber Park (3......More
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 5:45pm CDT
Ashman All Ages Chess Club
Chess meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 4-5:45 p.m. Come and learn chess basics in the library with a 30 minute introduction of the game and then play a friendly game of chess with an opponent. Lessons start promptly at 4 p.m., followed by an open game a......More
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Tuesday May 7 1:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Volunteer Event: Summer Mini- Maker Kit Assembly
Madison Public Library will be kicking off our Summer Edition of WE READ! Now the library is looking for volunteers to help with the hard part: creating the mini maker kits! If you would like to donate your time and effort to this project, please register below! Registr......More