Read to a Dog

Read aloud to a therapy dog from nonprofit Guardian Whiskers! 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.Children will be paired one-on-one with a register......More

Read aloud to a therapy dog from nonprofit Guardian Whiskers! 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.Children will be paired one-on-one with a registered therapy dog and their owner. This program is first-come, first-serve, so drop in at any time. Bring books from home, or pick them out from the library.This program is recommended for ages 5 and up.

Meadowridge Library - Community Rooms A and B Combined

Capturing Moments, Making Memories: Family Portraits

Madison Public Library invites you and your family to attend a mini photo session and receive a FREE of cost family portrait! Families and individuals can capture or commemorate this moment in time with their loved ones - bring along anyone you see as family (chosen fam......More

Madison Public Library invites you and your family to attend a mini photo session and receive a FREE of cost family portrait! Families and individuals can capture or commemorate this moment in time with their loved ones - bring along anyone you see as family (chosen family, special someones, aunties, etc.). Each family will receive:A 10-minute photo session with Hedi LaMarr Rudd, professional photographerA digital copy of their family portraitKeep in Mind:Limited to one registration per group.No library card is required.Space is limited and will go fast - reserve your session ASAP!The turnaround time on receiving your digital images is about 2 weeks.Photos are for personal use only. Please refrain from bringing props, logos, or other items for promotional purposes.Please note that it is against Madison Public Library's Behavior Policy to bring any animal into the library except service animals.BIPOC families are especially encouraged to register, but all families are welcome. Registration opens two weeks prior, on April 6th at 2pm.  About the photographer:Hedi is currently the Director of Badger Rock Neighborhood Center, a project of Rooted whose mission is collaborations rooted in food, land, and learning. An avid photographer and writer, her work has been featured in UMOJA Magazine, Capital City Hues, Madison365, Love Madison and other local publications. Hedi is the 2019 recipient of the Forward Community Investments Nan Cheney March for Justice Awards, the Madison Black Chamber and Madison Hip-Hop Awards Photographer of the year. Hedi is also a proud alumnus of the UW Madison Odyssey Project and WARF’s Upstart Program and is an active member of the Community Shares of Wisconsin Board.  

Meadowridge Library - Community Rooms A and B and Kitchen Combined

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

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, everyone will have an opportunity to fly their own in Thurber Park. (kids and adults welcome) Please note this class takes place in Thurber Park (3325 Thurber Ave, Madison, WI 53714) as part of the Thurber Park Artist-In-Residence Program.  

*All Libraries, Alicia Ashman Library, Central Library, Goodman South Madison Library, Hawthorne Library, Imagination Center at Reindahl Park, Lakeview Library, Meadowridge Library, Monroe Street Library, Pinney Library, Sequoya Library - *Offsite

Storytime

Read and play together at Meadowridge's storytime! Engaging with stories, songs, and play is an essential part of early development and helps foster a lifelong love of reading. This program is recommended for ages 0-5. 

Meadowridge Library - Community Rooms A and B Combined

Dungeons and Dragons A Ballad of Intersting Events Season 2.

The Queen is in trouble and calls for our aid! Navigate this new world as Season 1 comes to a close and the first threat and the second threat looms over the horizon will our heroes be brave enough to stop what comes? Will they be wise enough to solve the mystery? How m......More

The Queen is in trouble and calls for our aid! Navigate this new world as Season 1 comes to a close and the first threat and the second threat looms over the horizon will our heroes be brave enough to stop what comes? Will they be wise enough to solve the mystery? How many fart jokes can I squeak in?? Find out in A Ballad of Interesting Events

Meadowridge Library - Study Room A

Build-A-Brand: Merchandising for Teens

Join local artist and creator Lexie Olson for a merchandising workshop series for teens this spring! Participants will learn to use Procreate illustration software to design and create a variety of merch products - buttons, stickers, t-shirts and more - with a focus on ......More

Join local artist and creator Lexie Olson for a merchandising workshop series for teens this spring! Participants will learn to use Procreate illustration software to design and create a variety of merch products - buttons, stickers, t-shirts and more - with a focus on finding artistic voice and building a strong brand.------------------------Registration is required for this event. The registration form will open at 6:30pm on 4/15/2024.

Meadowridge Library - Community Rooms A and B Combined

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

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 art printing press. No experience necessary, all levels are welcome. (adult)Please note this class takes place in Thurber Park (3325 Thurber Ave, Madison, WI 53714) as part of the Thurber Park Artist-In-Residence Program.

*All Libraries, Alicia Ashman Library, Central Library, Goodman South Madison Library, Hawthorne Library, Imagination Center at Reindahl Park, Lakeview Library, Meadowridge Library, Monroe Street Library, Pinney Library, Sequoya Library - *Offsite

Takes a Village Media Mentorship

Join Mr. Mike of T.A.V. Media to create and record original songs and videos using iMovie and Garage Band.T.A.V. (Takes a Village) is a program that promotes building community while educating youth about media in all aspects.

Meadowridge Library - Quiet/Socializing Room

Chess for All Ages

Please join us to play chess at our weekly, drop-in program! All ages and experience levels welcome.

Meadowridge Library - Study Room A

All-Ages Knitting Circle

Drop-in knitting.  All experience levels welcome!  Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult for duration of program. Yarn and Needles provided for in-library use. Please contact Meadowridge Library at 608-288-6160 for more details and information!

Meadowridge Library - *In Meadowridge Library

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

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 behind the romance power-house Christina Lauren.From fake relationships to star-crossed time travelers to queer throuples, these authors are not your mother’s romance writers.Ahead of their upcoming releases, Alexander, Bradley, and Lau will discuss what makes a great romance, and how the genre can go beyond a simple love story.In conversation with Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings.

*All Libraries, Alicia Ashman Library, Central Library, Goodman South Madison Library, Hawthorne Library, Imagination Center at Reindahl Park, Lakeview Library, Meadowridge Library, Monroe Street Library, Pinney Library, Sequoya Library - *Online

Literacy Network Community English Spring 2024

Learn English to use in the community!///¡Aprende inglés para usarlo en la comunidad!Call the Literacy Network for more information and to register at (608) 244-3911Llame a Literacy Network para obtener más información y registrarse al (608) 244-3911

Meadowridge Library - Community Room A

Capturing Moments, Making Memories: Family Portraits

Madison Public Library invites you and your family to attend a mini photo session and receive a FREE of cost family portrait! Families and individuals can capture or commemorate this moment in time with their loved ones - bring along anyone you see as family (chosen fam......More

Madison Public Library invites you and your family to attend a mini photo session and receive a FREE of cost family portrait! Families and individuals can capture or commemorate this moment in time with their loved ones - bring along anyone you see as family (chosen family, special someones, aunties, etc.). Each family will receive:A 10-minute photo session with Hedi LaMarr Rudd, professional photographerA digital copy of their family portraitKeep in Mind:Limited to one registration per group.No library card is required.Space is limited and will go fast - reserve your session ASAP!The turnaround time on receiving your digital images is about 2 weeks.Photos are for personal use only. Please refrain from bringing props, logos, or other items for promotional purposes.Please note that it is against Madison Public Library's Behavior Policy to bring any animal into the library except service animals.BIPOC families are especially encouraged to register, but all families are welcome. Registration opens two weeks prior, on April 13th at 2pm.  About the photographer:Hedi is currently the Director of Badger Rock Neighborhood Center, a project of Rooted whose mission is collaborations rooted in food, land, and learning. An avid photographer and writer, her work has been featured in UMOJA Magazine, Capital City Hues, Madison365, Love Madison and other local publications. Hedi is the 2019 recipient of the Forward Community Investments Nan Cheney March for Justice Awards, the Madison Black Chamber and Madison Hip-Hop Awards Photographer of the year. Hedi is also a proud alumnus of the UW Madison Odyssey Project and WARF’s Upstart Program and is an active member of the Community Shares of Wisconsin Board.  

Meadowridge Library - Community Rooms A and B and Kitchen Combined

Storytime

Read and play together at Meadowridge's storytime! Engaging with stories, songs, and play is an essential part of early development and helps foster a lifelong love of reading. This program is recommended for ages 0-5. 

Meadowridge Library - Community Rooms A and B Combined

Dungeons and Dragons A Ballad of Intersting Events Season 2.

The Queen is in trouble and calls for our aid! Navigate this new world as Season 1 comes to a close and the first threat and the second threat looms over the horizon will our heroes be brave enough to stop what comes? Will they be wise enough to solve the mystery? How m......More

The Queen is in trouble and calls for our aid! Navigate this new world as Season 1 comes to a close and the first threat and the second threat looms over the horizon will our heroes be brave enough to stop what comes? Will they be wise enough to solve the mystery? How many fart jokes can I squeak in?? Find out in A Ballad of Interesting Events

Meadowridge Library - Study Room A

Meadowridge Book Club --- Come Home, Indio By: Jim Terry

Join us for this month's Meadowridge Book Club!  This month we are reading Come Home, Indio by Jim Terry.   In his memoir, we are invited to walk through the life of the author, Jim Terry, as he struggles to find security and comfort in an often hostile environment. Bet......More

Join us for this month's Meadowridge Book Club!  This month we are reading Come Home, Indio by Jim Terry.   In his memoir, we are invited to walk through the life of the author, Jim Terry, as he struggles to find security and comfort in an often hostile environment. Between the Ho-Chunk community of his Native American family in Wisconsin and his schoolmates in the Chicago suburbs, he tries in vain to fit in and eventually turns to alcohol to provide an escape from increasing loneliness and alienation.

Meadowridge Library - *In Meadowridge Library

Takes a Village Media Mentorship

Join Mr. Mike of T.A.V. Media to create and record original songs and videos using iMovie and Garage Band.T.A.V. (Takes a Village) is a program that promotes building community while educating youth about media in all aspects.

Meadowridge Library - Community Rooms A and B and Kitchen Combined