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  • Library Takeover Event Will Honor Migration Stories and Celebrate the Kichwa Community in Wisconsin

    posted March 24, 2023

    A small group of community members have come together to plan an event at Madison Public Library’s Central Library on April 15, 2023 from 4-9 pm as part of the Library Takeover program.

  • The We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest Returns April 3

    posted March 15, 2023

    MADISON, WI– Madison Public Library will once again host the We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest in collaboration with Forward Madison FC and the

  • Madison Public Library’s Seed Library Returns March 1

    posted March 1, 2023

    MADISON, WI -- Madison Public Library’s popular Seed Library program will return on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Select library locations offer free seeds for visitors throughout the spring, summer and fall.

  • Madison Public Library to Close at 2 pm on Wednesday, February 22

    posted February 22, 2023

    All Madison Public Library locations will close early on Wednesday, February 22 due to predicted extreme weather conditions.

  • Wisconsin Book Festival Kicks Off 2023 Season Under New Leadership

    posted February 21, 2023

    The Wisconsin Book Festival begins its spring season on Sunday, February 19, under the leadership of newly named Director Jane Rotonda.

  • Call for Artists: Exhibition Application for Madison Public Library 2023-2024

    posted February 2, 2023

    The Bubbler at Madison Public Library is looking for artists to display their art in Madison’s libraries from summer 2023 through summer 2024 through a new selection process that will set exhibitions in all libraries for t

  • Call for Artists: Our Town Everywhere Self-Portraits Project with The Bubbler at Madison Public Library

    posted January 25, 2023

    MADISON, WI -- The Bubbler at Madison Public Library is looking for artists to help facilitate an exciting new project called Our Town Everywhere: A Self-Portrait of Madison.

  • All Madison Public Libraries Closing at 2pm on Thursday, December 22 and Closed on Friday, December 23

    posted December 22, 2022

    All Madison Public Library locations are closing at 2pm on Thursday, December 22 due to extreme weather conditions and will remain closed through Monday, December 26.

  • All Madison Public Libraries Closing at 2pm on Thursday, December 22

    posted December 21, 2022

    All Madison Public Library locations will close early on Thursday, December 22 due to predicted extreme weather conditions.

  • Bringing Their Ideas to the Library

    posted December 21, 2022

    MADISON, WI -- Library Takeover is an opportunity to support communities in making their ideas happen at the library.

  • Winter Break Activities at Madison Public Library

    posted December 20, 2022

    MADISON, WI -- Madison Public Library’s We Read program is celebrating the joy of reading this winter with activities, programs and take-home kits for kids and families.

  • Lakeview Library Closed December 12 Due to Power Outage

    posted December 12, 2022

    Lakeview Library (2845 N. Sherman Ave.) is closed due to a power outage. All programs for the day have been canceled.

  • Board Appoints Conor Moran to Lead Madison Public Library Foundation

    posted November 29, 2022

    Madison Public Library Foundation’s Board of Directors has named Conor Moran the nonprofit organization’s new Executive Director.

  • Madison Public Library’s Popular Program Celebrating Native Nations Returns October-December 2022

    posted October 10, 2022

    MADISON, WI -- Madison Public Library - in partnership with Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison - are bringing back a popular program from last year that centers t

  • Library Takeover Returns: Submit Your Application!

    posted September 13, 2022

    MADISON, WI -- From September 15 - October 15, 2022, Madison Public Library is accepting applications for the Library Takeover program.

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