Bubbler Room Closed 12-3pm

Youth group workshop. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/bubbler-room-closed-12-3pm-28504

Central Library - Bubbler

Central Cinema Cinesthesia presents The Tree of Life (2011)

Central Cinema Cinesthesia presents The Tree of Life (2011). 'Four decades into an already legendary career, Terrence Malick realized his most rapturous vision to date, tracing a story of childhood, wonder, and grief to the outer limits of time and space. Reaching bac......More

Central Cinema Cinesthesia presents The Tree of Life (2011). 'Four decades into an already legendary career, Terrence Malick realized his most rapturous vision to date, tracing a story of childhood, wonder, and grief to the outer limits of time and space. Reaching back to the dawn of creation, Malick sets a story of boyhood memories on a universal scale, charting the coming of age of an awestruck child (newcomer Hunter McCracken) in Texas in the 1950s, as he learns to navigate the extremes of nature and grace represented by his bitter, often tyrannical father (Brad Pitt) and his ethereal, nurturing mother (Jessica Chastain, in her breakout role)' (Criterion). Hosted by Jason Fuhrman, Cinesthesia is an adventurous, eclectic series of classic and contemporary films that focuses on the complex relationship between literature and cinema. Cinesthesia strives to foster constructive dialogue, while breathing new life into controversial works, neglected masterpieces, and titles in the margins of film history. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/central-cinema-cinesthesia-presents-tree-life-2011-21337

Central Library - Meeting Room 302

Podcasting kit tutorial

Curious about podcasting? Join us for a demo of the Library Podcasting Kit and learn about the basics of recording and sound editing. The kit consists of one audio interface box that takes the input from two microphones and feeds into a laptop. We will work on a small......More

Curious about podcasting? Join us for a demo of the Library Podcasting Kit and learn about the basics of recording and sound editing. The kit consists of one audio interface box that takes the input from two microphones and feeds into a laptop. We will work on a small recording project in teams. The kit is compatible with PC or Apple laptops - you can bring your own or use a library laptop. Registration required. Registration for this session opens on Wednesday 5/7/25. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/podcasting-kit-tutorial-28618

Central Library - Media Lab

Book Discussion of Master Slave Husband Wife:

an Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo Escaping slavery in Georgia, Ellen Craft, who could pass for white, disguised herself as wealthy invalid man, and her husband William Craft played the role of the man’s slave. By steamboat, stagecoach and train, the......More

an Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo Escaping slavery in Georgia, Ellen Craft, who could pass for white, disguised herself as wealthy invalid man, and her husband William Craft played the role of the man’s slave. By steamboat, stagecoach and train, they escaped to the North and became part of the Abolitionist speaking circuit, only to be hunted again by slave hunters after the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Woo used archival texts and the Crafts’ own published work about their journey to create this nonfiction book about their lives. Join us for discussion and sometimes dessert. Newcomers warmly welcomed. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/book-discussion-master-slave-husband-wife-21338

Central Library - Conference Room 104

Bubbler Room Closed 9am-12pm

Youth group workshop View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/bubbler-room-closed-9am-12pm-28505

Central Library - Bubbler

Free Mending

We’re here to mend anything you need for the colder months, including clothing, coats, and any other fabric-related repairs, except for zippers. Sewers from the Sewing Machine Project will be available to mend your things for free every Thursday of the month. View th......More

We’re here to mend anything you need for the colder months, including clothing, coats, and any other fabric-related repairs, except for zippers. Sewers from the Sewing Machine Project will be available to mend your things for free every Thursday of the month. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/free-mending-21339

Central Library - Study Room 211

Podcasting kit tutorial

Curious about podcasting? Join us for a demo of the Library Podcasting Kit and learn about the basics of recording and sound editing. We will work on a small recording project in teams. The kit is compatible with PC or Apple laptops - you can bring your own or use a l......More

Curious about podcasting? Join us for a demo of the Library Podcasting Kit and learn about the basics of recording and sound editing. We will work on a small recording project in teams. The kit is compatible with PC or Apple laptops - you can bring your own or use a library laptop.  Registration required. Registration for this session opens Saturday, 5/10/25. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/podcasting-kit-tutorial-28619

Central Library - Media Lab

Library closed for Memorial Day

Library closed for Memorial Day All Libraries

All Libraries

Red Cross Blood Drive

Central Library Madison and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Drive Details: Site: Central Library Address: 201 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703 Room Name: Community Room......More

Central Library Madison and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Drive Details: Site: Central Library Address: 201 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703 Room Name: Community Room 301 Date: Wed May 28 Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program! View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/red-cross-blood-drive-21340

Central Library - Meeting Rooms 301 and 302 Combined

Bubbler Room Closed 12:30pm-3pm

Closed for community youth group workshop. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/bubbler-room-closed-1230pm-3pm-26221

Central Library - Bubbler

Bubbler Room Closed 9am-12pm

Closed for community youth group workshop. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/bubbler-room-closed-9am-12pm-26222

Central Library - Bubbler

Free Mending

We’re here to mend anything you need for the colder months, including clothing, coats, and any other fabric-related repairs, except for zippers. Sewers from the Sewing Machine Project will be available to mend your things for free every Thursday of the month. View th......More

We’re here to mend anything you need for the colder months, including clothing, coats, and any other fabric-related repairs, except for zippers. Sewers from the Sewing Machine Project will be available to mend your things for free every Thursday of the month. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/free-mending-21341

Central Library - Study Room 211