Hours: Mondays–Fridays, 10 am–8 pm
Saturdays: 9 am–5 pm
Closed: Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29
CHILDRENS’ PROGRAMS:
Family Music Time
Wednesdays, Oct. 9‒Nov. 20, 10:05 and 10:45 am (children ages 5 and under)
Join Eliza Tyksinski, certified Music Together instructor, for this interactive music experience for children and their families. No registration is required.
Preschool and Toddler Dance Party
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 am (children ages 2 and up)
Shake it all about to familiar and new tunes.
Book Baby
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 11:15 am (babies ages 0-15 months)
Enjoy rhymes, bounces, books and songs while learning new tips and techniques to help your baby develop early literacy and math skills, and naturally growing baby’s social skills in a group setting. Enjoy a short storytime, then stay for play and conversation.
Toddler Time
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10:15 am (children ages 16‒35 months)
Enjoy rhymes, books and songs while learning new tips and techniques to help your toddler develop early literacy and math skills, and naturally growing his/her social skills in a group setting. One adult per child is recommended.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, Oct. 7‒Nov. 18, 10:30 am (children ages 3‒5, siblings welcome)
A happy blend of stories, fingerplays and songs that help preschool children ages 3‒5 develop pre-reading, early math and social skills. Daycares, groups and siblings are always welcome.
Family Movie Matinee
Saturdays, Oct. 19 and Nov. 23, 2 pm
Join us at the library for a full-length family movie. We’ll provide the popcorn. Visit our online calendar or call the library two weeks before the movie date for titles.
Library LEGO Club
Mondays, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18, 3‒4 pm
Flex your engineering and design muscles and join other LEGO fans and build your own unique creation.
Read to a Dog
Mondays, Oct. 14 and Nov. 18, 2:30 pm
Thursdays, Oct. 10 and Nov. 7, 5:30 pm
Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library) and read aloud to a furry friend. Call the week of to register for a 15-minute slot, or simply drop in.
Cooking and Creating at Lakeview
Thursdays, Oct. 3‒Nov. 21, 4‒5 pm
Join us for all sorts of creative projects. There will be arts and crafts, cooking, games and more.
Minecraft Club
Tuesdays, Oct. 1‒Nov. 5, 3:30‒5 pm (ages 17 and under)
Grab your friends for multiplayer Minecraft fun at the library and connect to the library’s private servers for a customized gameplay experience using MinecraftEDU. No account is necessary. Sign up for 30-minute turns based on attendance. Minecraft programming is funded by a gift from the Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Foundation.
Early Readers Book Club
Mondays, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11, 3‒4 pm
Children ages 5‒9 are invited to their very own book club. We will read a book together and then do an activity or art project based on the book. Snacks will be served. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Maker Monday
Mondays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 25, 3‒4 pm (children ages 7‒12)
Dig-in to Maker Kit activities and explore hands-on artistic and creative tools for building, creating and playing. Flex your tinkering brain muscles with new inventions, problems and puzzles. Supervised younger siblings are welcome. Check online or call the library for this week’s activity.
Sewing with Kids — Hats
Monday, Oct. 7, 3‒4:30 pm
Learn a new skill, have fun and create a warm winter hat with our special guest, Elizabeth White. Participants will work with yarn and yarn needles to hand-sew their own hat, using old sweaters. All materials will be provided. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.
Sewing with Kids — Pillows
Monday, Nov. 4, 3‒4:30 pm
Learn a new skill, have fun and create a pillow with our special guest, Elizabeth White. Participants will work with yarn and yarn needles to hand sew their own pillow, using old sweaters. All materials will be provided. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.
Cooking with Chef Lily
Saturdays, Nov. 2, 9 and 30, 12 pm
Join The Kids Chef, Lily Kilfoy, in these hands-on cooking classes for children and families. Participants will whip up some of Lily’s favorite fun recipes. Children will learn about healthy, delicious food, learn cooking skills and get to try all of the creations. Food is generously provided by Willy St. Co-op North.
ADULT PROGRAMS:
Learning with Chef Paul: Knife Skills and Safety
Thursday, Oct. 3, 6‒7:30 pm
Once your knife skills have improved, your cooking will be more efficient and delicious. Chef Paul will demonstrate how to dice, julienne and chiffonade vegetables and fruits. He will also discuss how to choose, care for and sharpen knives. This event is vegan. Registration begins Sept. 19.
Go Big Read Book Discussion
Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:30‒7:30 pm
Thursday, Oct. 10, 12‒1 pm
Join the discussion of UW-Madison’s 2019 Go Big Read selection, “The Poison Squad” by Deborah Blum, the dramatic true story of the fight for food safety in the United States at the turn of the 20th century, led by Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley. Detailing the complex interchanges of industry, media and government regulation with a bracing clarity, it offers a prescient perspective on the social and political challenges we face today. Copies of the book are available at the library. Visit madisonpubliclibrary.org/go-big-read for information on upcoming Go Big Read events.
Gentle Yoga with Kristin Sage
Fridays, Oct. 4‒Nov. 8, 1‒2 pm
This six-session yoga series will focus 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 clothes comfortable for movement. Kristin Sage has been teaching in Madison since 2003, and provides gentle, attentive guidance in a warm, welcoming community space. Registration begins Sept. 16.
Poetry Harvest
Monday, Oct. 7, 6‒7:45 pm
All ages are welcome. Bring your favorite poem to present, or read an original work. There will be a musical interlude featuring live guitar music. Light refreshments will be served.
Movie Night
Second Fridays, 5:45‒7:45 pm
Light refreshments will be served.
Oct. 11: “The Sun is Also a Star” (PG-13)
Nov. 8: “Yesterday” (PG-13)
Estate Planning
Monday, Oct. 14, 6‒7:30 pm
It’s never too early to think about estate planning, no matter your age, health or wealth. The more you know, the easier it is to start the process. Join He Li from the UW Department of Finance to learn how to start planning for your future and the future of your loved ones. Registration begins Oct. 1.
Mushrooms in the Kitchen and Apothecary
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 5‒7:30 pm
Linda Conroy will speak about the healing value of mushrooms as well as how to prepare them for optimal nourishment and healing. Samples will be provided, and you will leave with a mushroom tonic made in class. Recipes and all supplies are provided. Registration begins Oct. 1.
Mystery Book Group
Third Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Oct. 17: “After I’m Gone” by Laura Lippman
Nov. 21: “Faceless Killers” by Henning Mankell
Pies and Tarts Demo
Thursday, Oct. 24, 6‒7 pm (ages 16 and up)
Fall is the season to get out your rolling pins and make a pie or tart. What’s the difference between the two? Which is easier to make? The answers might surprise you. Join Certified Master Baker Punky Egan as she demonstrates both doughs, as well as techniques to make a perfect pie or tart. There will be samples to try and recipes to take home. Registration begins Oct. 10.
Boundaries and Barriers: What, Why and How
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 6:15‒7:45 pm
Understanding and setting boundaries are hard skills often accompanied by shame, guilt and fear. Learn the various types of inter- and intrapersonal boundaries and where those need to be for you to live your best life. We will explore how to set, evolve and maintain boundaries that work for you and allow you to break free from the pressures pushed upon you. The importance here is being true to yourself and getting out of the pressures of “supposed to” in order to find what works for you. Registration begins Oct. 23.
First Thursday Adult Book Group
First Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Oct. 3: Go Big Read: “The Poison Squad” by Deborah Blum
Nov. 7: “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas
Researching Your Family’s History
Saturday, Nov. 9, 10‒11:30 am
Learn how to dig into your family history and uncover stories that help you understand where you come from and the ancestors who impacted your life. Lori Bessler will provide information on how to research your family using online resources and collections found at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Lori has worked at the Wisconsin Historical Society Library Archives since 1988. She has lectured throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest on genealogical topics for over 30 years and has been researching family history for over 40 years.
How the Thyroid Gland Works
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6‒7 pm
Are you fatigued, constipated and have brain fog, and wonder if it’s your thyroid hormone levels? Come learn about how thyroid hormones, essential to every cell in the body, are produced and how auto-immunity, stress and inflammation interfere. Katy Wallace, Traditional Naturopath of Human Nature, will present the roles of minerals and diet in supporting the thyroid gland. Registration begins Oct. 29.
Adult Noon Book Group
Second Thursdays, 12 pm
Oct. 10: Go Big Read: “The Poison Squad” by Deborah Blum
Nov. 14: “If the Creek Don’t Rise” by Leah Weiss
Indigo Dye Workshop
Saturday, Nov. 16, 1‒4 pm (age 16 and up)
Learn the basics of indigo dyeing with Hannah Bennett. Participants should bring about a yard of fabric for dyeing. We’ll supply everything else you’ll need to begin shibori stitching and dyeing your own beautiful creations. Space is limited. Registration begins Nov. 1.
Memory Screening
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11 am‒2 pm
A memory screen is a wellness tool that helps identify possible changes in memory. It creates a baseline so future changes can be monitored. Specialists from the Aging & Disability Resource Center will provide free, 15-minute, confidential memory screenings and will have information about memory, memory clinics, brain health and local resources that are available. Registration begins Nov. 4.
Madison Writing Assistance: General and Job-Related Writing Help
Mondays, Oct. 7‒Nov. 18, 4‒7 pm
Free one-on-one coaching sessions for writing projects of any kind, including resumes and cover letters, school assignments, personal letters, applications, forms, newsletters, articles, memoirs, poems or any other kind of writing. Basic computer help, such as setting up email accounts, searching for jobs online or filling out online job applications, is also available. Call 246-4547 in advance to sign up for a one-hour session. Madison Writing Assistance is a free service provided by the UW-Madison Writing Center and is made possible through the generous support of The Evjue Foundation, the UW Anonymous Fund, Altrusa International of Madison and the UW-Madison Writing Center.
Scrabble
Wednesdays, 10 am‒12 pm
Attention word lovers: exercise your brain by playing Scrabble with other adults.
Knitting at the Library
Wednesdays, 6‒8 pm
Drop in knitting: Learn a new craft or work on that unfinished project with other neighborhood knitters.
One-On-One Computer Assistance
Thursdays, 10:05 am‒12:05 pm
Do you need help with basic computer or internet skills? Are you looking for assistance downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions. Call 246-4547 to make an appointment.
