Book Discussion of UW-Madison's Go Big Read 'James'

Join us at Monroe Street Library for a discussion of the Go Big Read selection for 2025-2026 - James by Percival Everett. In James, Percival Everett retells Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, an enslaved man who runs away to avoid being sold a......More

Join us at Monroe Street Library for a discussion of the Go Big Read selection for 2025-2026 - James by Percival Everett. In James, Percival Everett retells Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, an enslaved man who runs away to avoid being sold and separated from his family. As Jim and Huck journey down the Mississippi River, familiar events unfold—but this time, Jim’s strength, intelligence, and compassion take center stage. With sharp humor and powerful insight, Everett gives new life to a classic story, making James a standout work of modern American literature. This book discussion is a collaboration between the Madison Public Library and the University of Wisconsin Madison's Go Big Read Program. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/book-discussion-uw-madisons-go-big-read-james-33576

Monroe Street Library - Meeting Room

Storytime (ages 5 & under)

READ and PLAY together with children ages 5 and under! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills. It also helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are ......More

READ and PLAY together with children ages 5 and under! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills. It also helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/storytime-ages-5-under-32322

Monroe Street Library - Meeting Room

Read to a Dog

Woof! Read aloud to a furry friend from Alliance for Therapy Dogs. Bring a favorite book, or grab one of ours. First come, first served.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/read-dog-49841

Monroe Street Library - Meeting Room

Art Club for Families - Foam Picture Frames

Calling all kids and families! Join us for a very fun art series where we will explore our creativity.  This week will be led by artist, Care, and we will make and design our own foam picture frames.< /p> Kids of all ages are welcome to join, and there is no registr......More

Calling all kids and families! Join us for a very fun art series where we will explore our creativity.  This week will be led by artist, Care, and we will make and design our own foam picture frames.< /p> Kids of all ages are welcome to join, and there is no registration necessary. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/art-club-families-foam-picture-frames-33781

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Read to a Dog

Woof! Read aloud to a furry friend from Alliance for Therapy Dogs. Bring a favorite book, or grab one of ours. First come, first served.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/read-dog-49846

Monroe Street Library - Meeting Room