Friends of Pinney Library Book Sale

Regular sale 9:30-3:30 Bag sale 3:30-4:30 ($5/bag) View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/friends-pinney-library-book-sale-54416

Pinney Library - Atrium

Pinney Saturday Music Series - presenting the UW Russian Folk Orchestra

The Pinney Saturday Music Series welcomes performers on the first Saturday of the month! (Intended audience is adults, teens, and older children.) The University of Wisconsin Russian Folk Orchestra is an ensemble specializing in live performances of Slavic and East-Eu......More

The Pinney Saturday Music Series welcomes performers on the first Saturday of the month! (Intended audience is adults, teens, and older children.) The University of Wisconsin Russian Folk Orchestra is an ensemble specializing in live performances of Slavic and East-European music on authentic Russian folk instruments, balalaikas and domras. This is the Orchestra’s 29th year.  This series is generously sponsored by The Friends of Pinney Library. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/pinney-saturday-music-series-presenting-uw-russian-folk-orchestra-46071

Pinney Library - Community Rooms A and B Combined

Baby Play Date

Join us for a casual playdate for babies ages birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This neighborhood event will include play materials, books, and early literacy resources. Siblings are welcome and registration is not required. View this event at https://www.madi......More

Join us for a casual playdate for babies ages birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This neighborhood event will include play materials, books, and early literacy resources. Siblings are welcome and registration is not required. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/baby-play-date-33246

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Children’s African Story Hour - Egypt (Book: Zamzam)

WELCOME • KARIBU • E KAABO • AKWAABA • SIYAKWAMUKELA • أهلاً و سهل  The African Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the African Center for Community Development is proud to present the Children’s African Story Hour series. Join us each week in a......More

WELCOME • KARIBU • E KAABO • AKWAABA • SIYAKWAMUKELA • أهلاً و سهل  The African Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the African Center for Community Development is proud to present the Children’s African Story Hour series. Join us each week in a fun and relaxing atmosphere as we share award-winning children’s literature that celebrates the diversity of art, culture, food, and language across the African continent. Participants will engage in hands-on creative activities and will have the opportunity to sample different African cuisines. Each week promises to be fun and enriching!  This program is free and for all ages of children & their families. 9/8: Africa (Book: Africa Is Not a Country) 10/13: Nigeria (Book: I'll See You in Ijebu) 11/10: Sierra Leone (Book: A Taste of Home) 12/8: Egypt (Book: Zamzam) View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/childrens-african-story-hour-egypt-book-zamzam-32261

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Pen Pals Writing Group

Are you struggling to carve out time to write that novel, screenplay, or other work of fiction you've always been meaning to write? Are you battling writer's block? Are you looking for people to read what you've written and provide feedback? Try Pen Pals, an all-experi......More

Are you struggling to carve out time to write that novel, screenplay, or other work of fiction you've always been meaning to write? Are you battling writer's block? Are you looking for people to read what you've written and provide feedback? Try Pen Pals, an all-experience-levels-welcome group for fiction writers and fiction writer hopefuls! Once a week, bring in a laptop or notebook and surround yourself with other writers striving toward similar goals. During the first hour, we'll feedback-swap, discuss our projects, and brainstorm solutions to story issues. The remaining hour is all for writing! Linea Kemsley, local fanfiction author, captains Pen Pals and provides baked goods and warm beverages every week. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/pen-pals-writing-group-49421

Pinney Library - Community Room A

[FULL] Volunteer Event: Native Seed Packaging

Madison Public Library is partnering with the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department to provide a collection of native Wisconsin plant seeds this winter. The native plant seeds have been collected by Dane County ......More

Madison Public Library is partnering with the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department to provide a collection of native Wisconsin plant seeds this winter. The native plant seeds have been collected by Dane County Parks volunteers. Native Wisconsin plant seeds are best sown in the fall and left to overwinter. Now the library is looking for volunteers to help with the hard part: packaging the seeds so library patrons can take them home! If you would like to donate your time and effort to this project, please register below! Why native plants? “Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soils, are drought tolerant, disease resistant, and have deep root systems that help infiltrate rain water. Once established, native plants are aesthetically pleasing and require little watering, fertilizing and mowing. … They also provide important ecosystem services such as improved water quality and habitat and food for local wildlife, including numerous pollinator species.” (Dane County Land & Water Resources Department) Interested in helping to pay it forward and collect native plant seeds? Visit https://www.danecountyparks.com/volunteer to learn more. Madison Public Library's seed libraries page View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/full-volunteer-event-native-seed-packaging-52796

Pinney Library - Community Room B

After-School Art with Amy

Join local artist Amy Mietzel for hands-on art projects! For ages 5-12. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/after-school-art-amy-32038

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Learn Together, Play Together, Play group for Children ages 0-3 who are DHH

Wisconsin Sound Beginnings welcomes children ages 0-3 years old who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and their parents/caregivers to join a story/song hour. During this interactive group time, family members will join their child in learning and playing through access......More

Wisconsin Sound Beginnings welcomes children ages 0-3 years old who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and their parents/caregivers to join a story/song hour. During this interactive group time, family members will join their child in learning and playing through accessible songs, stories, and language activities through listening/talking and sign language. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. For questions or more information, contact Lauren Burke from the Wisconsin Sound Beginnings team at [email protected]. Register to sign up.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/learn-together-play-together-play-group-children-ages-0-3-who-are-dhh-32262

Pinney Library - Community Room B

Multi-age Storytime (ages 5 and under)

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under! 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 free......More

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under! 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 free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/multi-age-storytime-ages-5-and-under-32170

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Baby Storytime (ages birth to 17 mo)

READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! 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 and childca......More

READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! 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 and childcare groups are welcome. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/baby-storytime-ages-birth-17-mo-32171

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

LEGO Club at Pinney

It's time for LEGO Club! Join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month (Sep 10 / Oct 8 / Nov 12 / Dec 12). Leave your LEGO bricks at home - we've got plenty to share! Sometimes there's a theme, but there's always opportunity to free build. Recommended for ages 5 to 12, but y......More

It's time for LEGO Club! Join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month (Sep 10 / Oct 8 / Nov 12 / Dec 12). Leave your LEGO bricks at home - we've got plenty to share! Sometimes there's a theme, but there's always opportunity to free build. Recommended for ages 5 to 12, but younger siblings attended by a parent are welcome to play with the DUPLO bricks! < p> View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/lego-club-pinney-31452

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Art for Little Ones

Join artist Amy Mietzel for hands-on art activities inspired by picture books! We'll start by doing a read-aloud of the book - then create art using unique materials and fun supplies. Additional books that fit the theme will also be available for caregivers and youth t......More

Join artist Amy Mietzel for hands-on art activities inspired by picture books! We'll start by doing a read-aloud of the book - then create art using unique materials and fun supplies. Additional books that fit the theme will also be available for caregivers and youth to read together and check-out. For ages 2-5. Siblings & groups welcome. September: Fall Parade by Camelia Kay – Mixed Media Art October: Not a Box by Antoinette Portis – Mini Cardboard Box Creations < p dir='ltr'> November: What Love Looks Like by Laura Obuobi – Colorful Capes December: Short Dog, Long Dog by Anna Hrachovec – 3D Dogs View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/art-little-ones-33481

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Chapters Teen Writing Club

Chapters Teen Writing Club is a fun and supportive writing group for teens. Enjoy delicious snacks, get inspired, and feel your creativity flow! Chapters is for middle and high school students of all writing levels. Local authors Carole Madrzak and Linea Kemsley lead ......More

Chapters Teen Writing Club is a fun and supportive writing group for teens. Enjoy delicious snacks, get inspired, and feel your creativity flow! Chapters is for middle and high school students of all writing levels. Local authors Carole Madrzak and Linea Kemsley lead the group. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/chapters-teen-writing-club-49426

Pinney Library - Community Room A

KOGA Yoga

Kids and caregivers yoga. Drop-in to this 50 min yoga session strategically timed before lunch and naptime. Each class includes a social emotional awareness and exploration, yoga asana, breathwork and a dance warm up or break. Led by Keena Atkinson, owner of R'oujieWel......More

Kids and caregivers yoga. Drop-in to this 50 min yoga session strategically timed before lunch and naptime. Each class includes a social emotional awareness and exploration, yoga asana, breathwork and a dance warm up or break. Led by Keena Atkinson, owner of R'oujieWellness. Materials/supplies provided. For children 5 & under and their caregiver, though all ages welcome.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/koga-yoga-32172

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Pinney Friday Night Flicks - presenting 'The Roses'

Check out our Friday Night Flicks at Pinney Library, every 2nd & 4th Friday beginning at 6pm! Movies will be shown in the Community Room on the large projection screen. Light snacks and refreshments served; Closed Captioning active when available. Recommended for Adult......More

Check out our Friday Night Flicks at Pinney Library, every 2nd & 4th Friday beginning at 6pm! Movies will be shown in the Community Room on the large projection screen. Light snacks and refreshments served; Closed Captioning active when available. Recommended for Adults Only as some movies may contain mature themes. 'The Roses' (2025), Rated R, 2hr  Summary: Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo and Ivy: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. However, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentments soon emerge when Theo's career nosedives and Ivy's own ambitions take off.Directed by: Jay RoachStarring: Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg < p> View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/pinney-friday-night-flicks-presenting-roses-31516

Pinney Library - Community Room B

CANCELED -- Gwiazda Polish Star Ornaments

This event has been canceled. This workshop has been cancelled due to instructor illness.In this hands-on workshop, Polish American Artist Gloria Welniak will share information about her traditional Polish immigrant culture as you learn to make beautiful star or gwiazd......More

This event has been canceled. This workshop has been cancelled due to instructor illness.In this hands-on workshop, Polish American Artist Gloria Welniak will share information about her traditional Polish immigrant culture as you learn to make beautiful star or gwiazda ornaments.  Polish homes are decorated for the holidays with these star ornaments as the gwiazda symbolizes hope and plenty.  Please bring a small, sharp scissors if possible.  All other materials provided. This class is recommended for seniors, adults, and ages 10+.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/canceled-gwiazda-polish-star-ornaments-50711

Pinney Library - Studio

Children’s International Story Hour - Malaysia (Book: Malaysian Children’s Favorite Stories)

The Institute for Regional and International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in collaboration with Wisconsin Public Libraries is pleased to present the Children’s International Story Hour, a time of sharing award-winning children’s literature that celebr......More

The Institute for Regional and International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in collaboration with Wisconsin Public Libraries is pleased to present the Children’s International Story Hour, a time of sharing award-winning children’s literature that celebrate the diversity of arts, culture, and language across the globe. Participants will also learn about global music and engage in hands-on crafts that stimulate their curiosity. Each week promises to be fun and enriching! The event is free and designed for children ages 5–10 and their caregivers, but all are welcome! 9/15: Identity/Self-Acceptance (Book: Where Are You From?) 9/22: Dominican Republic-USA (Book: Islandborn) 9/29: France (Book: Step Into My Shoes) 10/6: China (Book: A Big Mooncake for Little Star) 10/20: Mexico-USA (Book: Dreamers) 10/27: Palestine (Book: Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine) 11/17: Korea (Book: The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story) 11/24: Ukraine (Book: Threads: Zlata’s Ukrainian Shirt) 12/15: Malaysia (Book: Malaysian Children’s Favorite Stories) View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/childrens-international-story-hour-malaysia-book-malaysian-childrens-favorite-stories

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room