Alicia Ashman Branch Library
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Monday June 3 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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Wednesday June 5 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
(ZOOM) Co-Ops 101: Starting Your Own Business
Thinking of starting a business?Interested in a business model that uplifts your community?Worker cooperatives create meaningful change for communities affected by inequality. Worker co-ops are designed to improve low-wage jobs and build wealth in communities. Worker co......More
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Thursday June 6 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. Dust Child by Que Mai Phan
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Monday June 10 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Parks Alive - Allied Park
Connect with Madison Public Library at Parks Alive. Stop by to get a library card, learn about library resources, and pick up a WE READ Library bag and a card game that inspires youth to read over the summer! Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neigh......More
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Tuesday June 11 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Mobile Madison event at Elver Park
Join the Dream Bus and several other Mobile Madison partners at Elver Park (1250 McKenna Blvd) for some fun kid activities and to learn about many free programs happening in parks this summer!Mobile Madison is a collaborative group of organizations that bring free, mobi......More
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Tuesday June 11 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Parks Alive - Aldo Leopold Park
Connect with Madison Public Library at Parks Alive. Stop by to get a library card, learn about library resources, and pick up a WE READ Library bag and a card game that inspires youth to read over the summer! Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neigh......More
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Tuesday June 11 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
(ZOOM) Co-Ops 201: Exploring your business idea
Have an idea for a business?Join us to explore if the worker cooperative model is a good fit for you.Learn about technical assistance and funding opportunities.Worker cooperatives are values-driven businesses that put worker and community benefit at the core of their pu......More
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Wednesday June 12 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Go By Metro
Get the latest scoop on all things Metro like BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), fare technology, how to plan a trip, and more. Metro employees will provide one-on-one assistance in English and Spanish. We'll even have a kid-friendly, transit-related activity, so bring the whole ......More
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Wednesday June 12 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Parks Alive - Meadowood Park
Connect with Madison Public Library at Parks Alive. Stop by to get a library card, learn about library resources, and pick up a WE READ Library bag and a card game that inspires youth to read over the summer! Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neigh......More
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Thursday June 13 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Mobile Madison event at Brittingham Park
Join the Dream Bus and several other Mobile Madison partners at Brittingham Park (829 W. Washington Ave) for some fun kid activities and to learn about many free programs happening in parks this summer!Mobile Madison is a collaborative group of organizations that bring ......More
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Thursday June 13 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Parks Alive - Penn Park
Connect with Madison Public Library at Parks Alive. Stop by to get a library card, learn about library resources, and pick up a WE READ Library bag and a card game that inspires youth to read over the summer! Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neigh......More
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Monday June 17 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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Monday June 17 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Parks Alive - Elver Park
Connect with Madison Public Library at Parks Alive. Stop by to get a library card, learn about library resources, and pick up a WE READ Library bag and a card game that inspires youth to read over the summer! Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neigh......More
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Tuesday June 18 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Cooking with Chef Laura
As summer heats up, stay cool with Chef Laura Eyler at Alicia Ashman Library on Tuesday, June 18 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in this informative - and delicious - class. Learn to prepare Mandarin Orange & Green Salad and Colorful Pinwheel Wraps (Veggie, Ham, and Turkey) just in......More
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Tuesday June 18 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Parks Alive - Worthington Park
Connect with Madison Public Library at Parks Alive. Stop by to get a library card, learn about library resources, and pick up a WE READ Library bag and a card game that inspires youth to read over the summer! Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neigh......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
(ZOOM) Financing your Worker Co-op Business
From crowdfunding to loans, learn about unique funding opportunities for starting a worker cooperative.Worker cooperatives are values-driven businesses that put worker and community benefit at the core of their purpose.In contrast to traditional companies, worker member......More
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Butterfly Gardening
Butterflies are wonderful visitors to our gardens, providing beauty as well as helpful pollination services. Learn what you can do to design your garden to support butterflies, both in their caterpillar and adult stages.Space is limited for this event; registration is r......More
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Thursday June 20 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Parks Alive - Owl Creek Park
Connect with Madison Public Library at Parks Alive. Stop by to get a library card, learn about library resources, and pick up a WE READ Library bag and a card game that inspires youth to read over the summer! Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neigh......More