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Madison Public Library leadership seeks community input through September 30 to develop a three-year strategic plan for library services. Community members can participate in one of two ways:

MADISON, WI – Madison Public Library and Public Health of Madison and Dane County are partnering to offer an informational health event at Meadowridge Public Library. Kids, teens and families are invited to come learn more about menstruation at a…

MADISON, WI -- In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Madison Public Library will host a Spanish-Language Book Fair on Saturday, September 16 from 9:30AM-2PM. The event is designed to highlight the Library’s Spanish-language collection for…

Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss the future of the Brayton Lot (Block 113) in the City of Madison. The Brayton Lot is a two-acre surface parking lot situated three blocks from Capitol Square along East Washington Avenue in the First…

Redesigning our streets to make them safer for all users is critical in meeting the goal of eliminating serious and fatal crashes. In 2023, Vision Zero improvements are happening throughout Madison, working to make our streets safer for everyone,…

Warner Park joins Brittingham and Elver parks, with the third accessible playground officially opening on Wednesday, August 16 at 11:00am with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Join Madison Parks, the Madison Parks Foundation and other City leaders in…

MADISON, WI – Madison Public Library’s popular Naturalist-in-Residence program returns for its second year this September! In partnership with Madison Parks, nature-based programs for all ages will take place in libraries, parks and natural areas…

MADISON, WI - After 11 years at the helm of Madison Public Library, Library Director Greg Mickells has announced his retirement, effective February 2, 2024.

MADISON, WI – Three young Madison writers were announced and recognized over the weekend as the winners of Madison Public Library and Forward Madison FC’s 2nd Annual We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest.

Starting Monday, August 14, westbound traffic on Schroeder Rd will be closed from South Whitney Way to just west of the eastbound Beltline Highway off-ramp for underground utility connections related to a private development at 5604 Schroeder Rd (…

With area flood watches, City of Madison Fire Department remind residents to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown”. City of Madison link on what to do during a flood; https://www.cityofmadison.com/flooding/during-a-flood/what-to-do  

MADISON, WI – Beginning September 1, the Madison City Clerk’s Office will close from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.  for a daily staff meeting.  Since 2020, the increasing complexity of election administration and health licensing have made staff communication…

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Several streets will be closed Saturday morning, August 12, for the Madison Mini Marathon.  The race starts at 7:00 a.m. at N Park St & State St, continues to the Capitol Square, through the UW Arboretum, and back to the UW campus.  Traffic will…

The City of Madison in collaboration as a partner of the Wisconsin Stormwater Collaborative (WSC) invites all communities to get involved in the state’s first Wisconsin Stormwater Week, Aug. 5-13, 2023. Governor Tony Evers has also proclaimed this…

Electronics must be delivered to the Streets Division’s drop-off sites, or to a reputable private electronics recycler in the area. These steps will protect your data and ensure the hazardous materials inside them are handled and recycled safely.…

In 1977 Madison proudly became one of the first cities in our nation to have a poet laureate. John Tuschen was appointed by Paul Soglin in 46 years ago. Six poets have served following him including Andrea Musher, Fabu, Sarah Busse, Wendy Vardaman,…

Fire at a 2-flat apartment in downtown Madison displaces four occupants . Firefighters were called to the 200 block of South Bedford St. at 12:49 am. The caller told dispatch that flames and smoke was coming from the bathroom. Engine 1 took an…

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When placing large items out to the curb, please follow the below placement guidelines: Keep items away from obstructions like fire hydrants and street signs Do not place items under overhead obstructions like low-hanging wires and low tree limbs…