Alicia Ashman Branch Library
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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 a free haircut by email, thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts! Plus, chance to win a VIP NASCAR experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series & Xf......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 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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
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Saturday May 11 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Latine Dance Passport
Immerse yourself in the heartbeat of Latine cultures around the world with dancer, dance instructor and musician Luis Armacanqui. This session will feature the Bachata dance, its associated music, national origins, and cultural significance. After a brief presentation t......More
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Saturday May 11 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wianki Workshop: Making a Crown of Flowers
Learn about the history of wearing wianki (floral head wreaths) in Poland in the spring. Instructor Basia Pulz be show examples of wianki then demonstrate how to make these floral head wreath. Each participant will make their own to take home along with providing printe......More
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Saturday May 18 9:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Friends of Alicia Ashman Spring Book Sale 2024
Find great bargains and support the library. Low prices from 9am-4pm: Adult Hardcover $2Adult Paperback $1Audiobooks, CD’s, DVD’s $1Children/Young Adult Books, 4 for $1plus specialty books and sets priced as markedBag Sale 2:30-4PM $5/BagNote: We will close the sale ro......More
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Sunday May 19 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 May 20 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