Madison Public Library is committed to the health and safety of staff and the public. Staff are working closely with the City of Madison and Public Health Madison & Dane County to be proactive and take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

All Madison Public Library buildings are currently closed to the public, with the exception of computer use, printing and curbside pickup and returns, all by appointment.

Lakeview Library staffing news

Lakeview has a new librarian. Hannah Majeska is a graduate of the UW-Madison Information School and has worked at Madison Public Library in a variety of roles, most recently as a multisite library assistant. She joins the Lakeview Library staff as a community engagement librarian, where she will provide reference services, plan programs, and work with community members inside and outside the library to extend library services and build community capacity. She is excited to serve the Northside community.

Voting in 2021 elections

Lakeview Library was a popular in-person absentee voting spot in the fall elections but will not serve as an in-person absentee voting location in the spring elections. Libraries that will offer in-person absentee voting for the Spring Election from March 23‒April 2 are Alicia Ashman, Goodman South Madison, Meadowridge and Pinney Libraries. Lakeview will be an election day polling place, however, and will be closed for regular service on Tuesday, April 6. for the Spring Election. Learn more at madpl.org/new/vote-madison-public-library.

Window shopping

To provide a safe browsing experience for community members during the pandemic, Lakeview librarians have created window displays of items available for immediate checkout. Patrons are welcome to browse from the outside and use the intercom at the library’s front door to request items from the displays. Items available through window shopping include books and DVDs for children, teens and adults.

Currently available services at Lakeview Library include:

Curbside pickup and returns

• Call 608-246-4547 (curbside only) or schedule an appointment online for curbside pickup at Lakeview Library.
• Service hours: Monday‒Friday, 10 am‒6 pm, Saturday, 12‒5 pm
• Return books to the book drop 24/7.
• Visit madpl.org/curbside for more details, online scheduling links, and updated schedules.

Reference assistance and holds requests

• Call the centralized reference line at 608-315-5151 (toll free 888-266-7805) to place holds, request materials, or for more information about library services and online collections. Please note: this line is not answered by Lakeview Library staff.
• Service hours: Monday‒Friday, 10 am‒6 pm, Saturday, 12‒5 pm
• Ask us a question online at madpl.org/ask.

Computers, internet and printing

• Call 608-315-5151 (toll free 888-266-7805) to schedule an appointment; walk-up service may be available. Learn more about computers, internet and printing services at the Lakeview Library at madpl.org/computers.
• Service hours: Monday‒Friday, 10 am‒5:30 pm

Online events with Madison Public Library:

Madison Writing Assistance

The Madison Writing Assistance program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members, traditionally at libraries and neighborhood centers throughout the city, and now online. Their friendly, experienced instructors are happy to help people with their writing across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, creative writing and various forms of life writing.

All sessions are online. Learn more or sign up at madpl.org/engagement/writing/madison-writing-assistance.

• Mondays 11 am‒2 pm
• Tuesdays 2:30‒5:30 pm
• Wednesday 4‒7 pm
• Thursdays 4‒7 pm
• Fridays 1‒4 pm
• Saturdays 1‒4 pm

New Chapters in Community Health

Madison Public Library will team up with the All of Us research program at UW-Madison and the Wisconsin Book Festival to host a series of online author and community events about health care issues faced by underserved communities. 

UW-Madison is a partner in the All of Us research program of the National Institutes of Health. All of Us intends to build one of the most diverse health databases in history so that health care research and health care solutions are more inclusive. 

The first event features Brian Alexander for “The Hospital: Life, Death, and Dollars in a Small American Town” Tuesday, March 30, at 7 pm.

Learn more or register for events at madisonpubliclibrary.org/new-chapters.