Lakeview Branch Library
246-4547
Hours: Mondays–Fridays: 10 am–8 pm
Saturdays: 9 am–5 pm
Closed Nov. 24 and 25
The Lakeview Library now has a TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator available for 28-day checkout. All you need is a library card in good standing and an ID. Ask at the information desk.
Lakeview Library Palooza
Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 am–3 pm
Join our celebration of the Lakeview Library, indoors and out, with crafts and refreshments. See article on this page.
Drop-in Preschool Storytime
Mondays, Oct. 3‒Nov. 28, 10:30 am
(children ages 3‒5, siblings welcome)
A happy blend of stories, fingerplays and songs help preschool children develop print and phonologic awareness, vocabulary, letter knowledge and narrative skills. Groups are welcome. No registration is required. Note: no storytime Oct. 10; puppet theater Oct. 24.
Book Baby
Wednesdays, Oct. 19‒Dec. 14, 11:30 am
(babies ages 0‒15 months)
Enjoy short stories and songs, and then stay for play and conversation.
Toddler Time
Wednesdays, Oct. 5‒Nov. 30, 10:30 am
(children ages 16‒35 months)
Enjoy stories, songs and activities. One adult per child is recommended. Class size may be limited. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Pick up a nametag from Miss Madeleine before storytime.
Baby Gym
Tuesdays, Sept. 20‒Oct. 11, 10:30 am
(babies ages 3‒18 months)
Help your baby gain good pre-reading and writing skills and have fun at the same time. Baby Gym incorporates large motor activities with stories to develop body and mind. Registration is required; call 246-4547.
Fun with Fall Leaves
Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 am
Join us for fun stories, songs and art celebrating fall leaves, including a special foam-cutting demo by local artist Michael Hecht. Call 246-4547 to register. This program is sponsored by Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Artwork created will be displayed in the library, along with works by Skaalen residents.
Pop-Up Puppet Theatre
Monday, Oct. 24, 10:30 am
Head to the library for puppet fun.
Minecraft Club
Mondays, Oct. 3‒Dec. 19, 2:30‒4:30 pm
(ages 17 and under)
Grab your friends for multiplayer Minecraft fun at the library. No account is necessary. Bring your own computer or use one of ours. No Minecraft Club Oct. 10.
Minecraft Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 4 pm
Join artist Amy Mietzel of Bare Knuckle Arts for a Minecraft Visual Arts Workshop. Get out of the video world and into a real-life experience by using elements you create to design and build 3D tools, etc.
Ceramics with Juliette Walker
Thursday, Oct. 13, 4 pm
(A Bubbler Jr Program)
Learn the basics of ceramics with artist Juliette Walker creating letters out of clay. Juliette will walk children and families through the process of shaping and sculpting clay into words. Registration begins Sept. 29 online or at 246-4547.
Library LEGO Club
Tuesdays, Oct. 18 and Nov. 15, 4 pm
We provide a theme each month. Join other LEGO fans and build your own unique creation.
Read to a Dog
Saturdays, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12, 2 pm
Bring a favorite book and read aloud to a furry friend. Call the week of to register for a 15-minute slot or simply drop in.
Animals of Mexico
Saturdays, Oct. 22 and Nov. 19, 10:30 am
(children ages 3‒6, siblings welcome)
This storytime is presented in Spanish. Learn about these animals of Mexico: Monarch butterflies, possums and Xoloitzcuintle dogs. Enjoy stories, songs, arts and crafts, and light refreshments.
¡Animales de México!
Sábado, Octubre 22, 10:30 (Tlacuaches)
Sábado, Noviembre 19, 10:30 (Mariposas)
Para niños de 3 a 6 años (también hermanos mayores y menores). Acompáñanos y diviértete. Aprende sobre estos simpáticos animalitos de México: Mariposas Monarca, Tlacuaches y Xoloitzcuintles (perros de México). Disfruta los cuentos, las canciones, manualidades y refrgerios.
Costume Dance Party
Saturday, Oct. 29, 10:30 am
(children ages 2 and up)
Break out the costumes early and dance to tunes new and familiar. Pretzels and apple juice will be provided.
Create a Comic
Thursday, Nov. 10, 4 pm
(A Bubbler Jr Program)
Did you know comics teach us important lessons about life and the world and improve our brains as learners? Join us for this hands-on workshop with Josh Duncan to explore what comics teach us about life and create your own comic. Register online or call 246-4547 beginning Oct. 27.
A Visit to the Apostle Islands
Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 am
Celebrate our National Park Service’s centennial year with a virtual visit to Wisconsin’s own Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Hosted by John Frank, local author of “Apostle Islands Water Trips — An Explorer’s Guide and Two Decades of Memories,” a guidebook and collection of kayak trip experiences around the Apostle Islands.
Lakeview Chess Club
Second and fourth Mondays, 6 pm.
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Adult Programs
Pamirs on a Folding Bike
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2 pm
Stefan Koehler presents photos and stories about his most recent bicycle trip following the Silk Road in Asia. Are you thinking of a bike trip? Stefan will share information about what to bring, how to plan a route, where to stay, etc. Stefan is a lecturer for the Weinert Center of Entrepreneurship at UW-Madison School.
Gentle Morning Yoga for Adults
Thursdays, Oct. 13–Dec. 8, 10:30 am
Kristin Sage leads this 8-session yoga series focusing on mindful movement and breathing to provide support for posture and balance. This introductory series is appropriate for those who can move from the floor to standing without assistance and for those new to yoga. Bring a mat, firm blanket or towel, and wear clothes comfortable for movement. Call 246–4547 beginning Sept. 29 to register. Note: no class Nov. 24.
Go Big Read Book Discussion
Thursday, Nov. 3, 6:30 pm
Join the discussion of UW-Madison’s 2016 Go Big Read Book, “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by Matthew Desmond. In this brilliant, heartbreaking book, Desmond takes us into the poorest neighborhoods of Milwaukee to tell the story of eight families on the edge. Copies of the book will be available at the library approximately one month before the discussion. Visit http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/go-big-read to find other discussions, related events and more information.
One-On-One Writing Assistance
Mondays, 4–7 pm
Free one-hour sessions for writing help, including resumes, cover letters, online job searches, applications and creative writing. This program is funded through a grant and staffed by UW Writing Assistance staff. Call 246-4547 to sign up.
Computer and e-Book Assistance
Mondays, 10 am‒12 pm, Thursdays, 1–3 pm, Saturdays, 9–11 am, by appointment
We offer free one-on-one sessions for help with basic computer and internet literacy including online job searching and applications, using email and Facebook, and e-reader setup and assistance. Call 246-4547 to make an appointment.
Adult Noon Book Group
Discuss books and eat treats. It’s a really good group.
Oct. 13 “The Master Butchers Singing Club” by Louise Erdrich
Nov. 10 “Evicted” by Matthew Desmond (UW Go Big Read)
Copies are available at the library.
Scrabble for Adults
Every Wednesday, 10 am
Sharpen your mind with a group that makes it fun.
Knitting at the Library
Every Wednesday, 6 pm
Drop-in knitting — learn a new craft or work on that unfinished project with other neighborhood knitters.