Madison Public Library
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Monday June 3 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
General Job Assistance
Need help updating a resume or cover letter, applying for jobs online, or brushing up on basic computer skills? Sign up for a one-hour one-on-one appointment by stopping into the Central Library or calling the reference desk at 608-266-6350.
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Monday June 3 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Personal Archiving Lab: Drop-In Tutorials
The Personal Archiving Lab at Central Library is a collection of equipment that can be used to digitize at-risk analog materials like home movies video tapes audio cassettes photographs and more. Stop by the Central Library on Mondays, 2-4pm (Room 209) for a tutorial on......More
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Tuesday June 4 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Chat with a Cop
Do you live or work in Central Madison and have ideas for making our city a safer place to live, play, learn, and work? Meet with Madison Police Department Central District Captain Michael Hanson, his Community Policing Advisory Board, and police officers who serve Cent......More
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Tuesday June 4 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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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Tuesday June 4 4:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Ribbon Cutting Event Welcoming BCycle to Warner Park
BCycle and the Mallards have teamed up for a special ribbon-cutting event and community celebration. All ages are welcome to join this momentous occasion, where there will be free food and a transportation-focused family carnival.4:30pm: Ribbon cutting at the new statio......More
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Wednesday June 5 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages birth to 3)
READ and PLAY with your favorite baby or toddler! Reading, singing, talking and playing with your baby from the beginning is important because the roots of language are developing in a baby’s brain even before they can talk! Library programs are always free. Siblings an......More
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Wednesday June 5 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Multi Age Storytime (children & families 5 & under)
READ and PLAY together with children under age 5! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills and helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are always fre......More
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Wednesday June 5 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
One-On-One Computer Assistance
Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Get assistance with opening an email account, writing a Word document, navigating the internet, keeping your files safe, and more.Call 608-266-6350 to make a 30-minute appointment.Computer Assistance is sponsored by the ......More
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Wednesday June 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Final Open Studio with Artist-in-Residence, Grace Olson
This is an open studio session for anyone who wants to create! Grace often leads participants through projects involving mail art, collage, and creating 3-D miniatures for the dollhouse installation. This session will be the final opportunity to work with Grace during h......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 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Free Mending
We’re here to mend anything you need for the colder months, including clothing, coats, and any other fabric-related repairs, except for zippers. Sewers from the Sewing Machine Project will be available to mend your things for free every Thursday of the month.
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Thursday June 6 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Pollinators and Your Gardens
Many of our pollinators such as bees and butterflies have been in decline due to multiple reasons. 87% of all flowering plants depend on pollinators for their reproduction. This includes 35% of the world’s food crops. A Dane County Extension Horticulture Volunteer will ......More
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Monday June 10 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
General Job Assistance
Need help updating a resume or cover letter, applying for jobs online, or brushing up on basic computer skills? Sign up for a one-hour one-on-one appointment by stopping into the Central Library or calling the reference desk at 608-266-6350.
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Monday June 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Personal Archiving Lab: Drop-In Tutorials
The Personal Archiving Lab at Central Library is a collection of equipment that can be used to digitize at-risk analog materials like home movies video tapes audio cassettes photographs and more. Stop by the Central Library on Mondays, 2-4pm (Room 209) for a tutorial on......More
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Monday June 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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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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 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Read to a Dog
Read aloud to Libby, a certified therapy dog from Alliance Therapy Dogs. Reading to an attentive, non-judgmental audience is a great way for young people to build fluency, and being with a pet has many other proven health benefits.This program is first-come, first-serve......More
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Tuesday June 11 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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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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 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages birth to 3)
READ and PLAY with your favorite baby or toddler! Reading, singing, talking and playing with your baby from the beginning is important because the roots of language are developing in a baby’s brain even before they can talk! Library programs are always free. Siblings an......More
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Multi Age Storytime (children & families 5 & under)
READ and PLAY together with children under age 5! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills and helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are always fre......More
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Wednesday June 12 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
One-On-One Computer Assistance
Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Get assistance with opening an email account, writing a Word document, navigating the internet, keeping your files safe, and more.Call 608-266-6350 to make a 30-minute appointment.Computer Assistance is sponsored by the ......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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Wednesday June 12 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Central Cinema Cinesthesia presents A Face in the Crowd (1957)
Central Cinema Cinesthesia presents A Face in the Crowd (1957)A Face in the Crowd chronicles the rise and fall of Larry “Lonesome” Rhodes (Andy Griffith), a boisterous entertainer discovered in an Arkansas drunk tank by Marcia Jeffries (Patricia Neal), a local radio pro......More