CANCELED -- Tertulia: Conversations about the Great Depression of the 1930s

This event has been canceled. Conversations about outcasts, outsiders, mavericks, bohemians, and free thinkers. Join Meadowridge Library Supervisor Yesianne Ramirez for a different type of conversation each month. Conversations will be about authors, literature, film,......More

This event has been canceled. Conversations about outcasts, outsiders, mavericks, bohemians, and free thinkers. Join Meadowridge Library Supervisor Yesianne Ramirez for a different type of conversation each month. Conversations will be about authors, literature, film, art, philosophy, poetry, history, or popular culture. Sometimes we will have expert guests, topic aficionados, or other library staff passionate about the discussed topic. This is a meet-up space for curious people; you don’t need to be prepared or have read anything to attend. Registration for this event is required. Participants are encouraged to follow the conversation's ground rules, provided at the event. Participants can help select future conversation topics. This is a Spanish/English-friendly meeting. American Sign Language can be provided upon request. For more information about this program, contact: Yesianne Ramirez at (608) 288-6160 or at [email protected]. Registration opens one month before the program.   Conversaremos sobre autores, literatura, cine, arte, filosofía, poesía, historia o cultura popular. En ocasiones, contaremos con invitados expertos, aficionados o personal bibliotecario apasionado por el tema. Éste es un espacio de encuentro para personas curiosas; no es necesario estar preparado ni haber leído nada para asistir. Favor de registrarse, espacio disponible para 10 personas. Le pedimos a los participantes seguir las reglas básicas de la conversación, se les proveera en el evento. Los participantes pueden ayudar a seleccionar futuros temas a discutir. Esta reunión es bilingüe en español e inglés. Para más información comuníquese con Yesianne Ramirez al (608) 288-6160 o [email protected]. La registración comienza un mes antes del programa. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/canceled-tertulia-conversations-about-great-depression-1930s-33816

Meadowridge Library - Quiet/Socializing Room

Day of the Dead Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de cuentos bilingües del Día de Muertos

READ and PLAY together in English & Spanish! This multi-age storytime will be all about celebrating Day of the Dead and Latin American culture. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome. ¡LEE y JUEGA junto en inglés y español! Esta ho......More

READ and PLAY together in English & Spanish! This multi-age storytime will be all about celebrating Day of the Dead and Latin American culture. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome. ¡LEE y JUEGA junto en inglés y español! Esta hora de cuentos para múltiples edades se centrará en celebrar el Día de Muertos y la cultura latinoamericana. Los programas de la biblioteca son siempre gratuitos. Los hermanos y los grupos de cuidado infantil son bienvenidos.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/day-dead-bilingual-storytime-hora-de-cuentos-bilingues-del-dia-de-muertos-35406

Meadowridge Library - Community Room B

Day of the Dead Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de cuentos bilingües del Día de Muertos

READ and PLAY together in English & Spanish! This multi-age storytime will be all about celebrating Day of the Dead and Latin American culture. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome. ¡LEE y JUEGA junto en inglés y español! Esta ho......More

READ and PLAY together in English & Spanish! This multi-age storytime will be all about celebrating Day of the Dead and Latin American culture. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome. ¡LEE y JUEGA junto en inglés y español! Esta hora de cuentos para múltiples edades se centrará en celebrar el Día de Muertos y la cultura latinoamericana. Los programas de la biblioteca son siempre gratuitos. Los hermanos y los grupos de cuidado infantil son bienvenidos.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/day-dead-bilingual-storytime-hora-de-cuentos-bilingues-del-dia-de-muertos-35411

Meadowridge Library - Community Room B

Day of the Dead Mexican Folk Art Workshop: Papier Mâché Skulls

Create traditional papier mâché skulls to celebrate Day of the Dead. Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega, a local Mexican folk artist, will guide participants through the process of creating the skulls from scratch in this three-part workshop. In this final part of the workshop,......More

Create traditional papier mâché skulls to celebrate Day of the Dead. Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega, a local Mexican folk artist, will guide participants through the process of creating the skulls from scratch in this three-part workshop. In this final part of the workshop, participants will be able to paint the skulls. Registration is required. To register, click the link below or contact your local library.  Crea calaveras tradicionales de papel maché para celebrar el Día de Muertos. Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega, artista folclórica mexicana, guiará a los participantes en el proceso de creación de las calaveras desde cero en este taller de tres partes.  En esta parte final del taller, los participantes podrán pintar las calaveras. Es necesario registrarse. Para registrarse, siga el enlace a continuación o comuníquese con su biblioteca local.   About the Artist Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega is a Mexican textile artist and community engager, born in Mexico City and raised in Hidalgo, Mexico. Her journey into textiles began in 2017 through a photo embroidery workshop, where she discovered the richness of textures and stitches. Since then, she has explored diverse embroidery styles and textile techniques, deepening her connection to traditional arts. After moving to the United States in 2021, Ireri Andrea joined the Mexican Folk Art Collective, where she continues to celebrate Mexican traditions and share her cultural heritage. She has played a key role in the Driftless Region's Día de Muertos Celebration as an ofrenda (altar) designer, organizer, and artist. Alongside fellow members of the collective, she facilitates workshops and cultural programming in schools, libraries, and community centers. Her work highlights the beauty and significance of artisanal practices and the richness of Mexican folk art, while fostering cross-cultural understanding and community connection. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/day-dead-mexican-folk-art-workshop-papier-mache-skulls-35376

Meadowridge Library - Community Room B

Day of the Dead Celebration/ Celebración del Día de Muertos

Join Meadowridge Library in celebrating the Day of the Dead, a Latin American holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away. You can bring your family photos to add to the community altar created by local Mexican Folk Artist Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega, participate in......More

Join Meadowridge Library in celebrating the Day of the Dead, a Latin American holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away. You can bring your family photos to add to the community altar created by local Mexican Folk Artist Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega, participate in arts and craft activities, and sample refreshments like Mexican hot chocolate and sweet bread. Library staff will be using the Mobile Archiving Kit to help digitize their family photos and print a copy for the altar. This is a bilingual program for all ages. For more information on all Day of the Dead activities at Meadowridge Library, visit the library's event calendar or contact the library.  Participen con la Biblioteca Meadowridge en una celebration del Día de Muertos, una festividad latinoamericana que honra a los seres queridos fallecidos. Pueden traer sus fotos familiares para incluir en el altar comunitario creado por la artista folclórica mexicana Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega, participar en actividades de arte, y disfrutir champurrado y pan dulce. Este es un programa bilingüe para todas las edades. Para obtener más información sobre todas las actividades del Día de Muertos en la Biblioteca Meadowridge, visite el calendario de eventos de la biblioteca o comuníquese con la biblioteca.   About the Artist Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega is a Mexican textile artist and community engager, born in Mexico City and raised in Hidalgo, Mexico. Her journey into textiles began in 2017 through a photo embroidery workshop, where she discovered the richness of textures and stitches. Since then, she has explored diverse embroidery styles and textile techniques, deepening her connection to traditional arts. After moving to the United States in 2021, Ireri Andrea joined the Mexican Folk Art Collective, where she continues to celebrate Mexican traditions and share her cultural heritage. She has played a key role in the Driftless Region's Día de Muertos Celebration as an ofrenda (altar) designer, organizer, and artist. Alongside fellow members of the collective, she facilitates workshops and cultural programming in schools, libraries, and community centers. Her work highlights the beauty and significance of artisanal practices and the richness of Mexican folk art, while fostering cross-cultural understanding and community connection. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/day-dead-celebration-celebracion-del-dia-de-muertos-35561< /p>

Meadowridge Library - Community Room A

Day of the Dead / Día de Muertos Lotería

Drop in to Meadowridge Library anytime between 3 and 4 PM to play Día de Muertos-themed lotería, a traditional Mexican board game similar to BINGO, but with cards and images instead of numbers.  Visita la biblioteca Meadowridge en cualquier momento entre las 3 y las 4......More

Drop in to Meadowridge Library anytime between 3 and 4 PM to play Día de Muertos-themed lotería, a traditional Mexican board game similar to BINGO, but with cards and images instead of numbers.  Visita la biblioteca Meadowridge en cualquier momento entre las 3 y las 4 p. m. para jugar a la lotería con temática del Día de Muertos, un juego de mesa tradicional mexicano similar al BINGO, pero con tarjetas y imágenes en lugar de números. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/day-dead-dia-de-muertos-loteria-35726

Meadowridge Library - Study Room A

Day of the Dead Mexican Folk Art Workshop: Cempasúchil Painting

Learn how to paint different patterns of cempasúchil flowers (Mexican marigolds) on fabric using acrylic paint. Registration recommended.  Aprende a pintar diferentes patrones de flores de cempasúchil sobre tela con pintura acrílica. Se recomienda registrarse. View ......More

Learn how to paint different patterns of cempasúchil flowers (Mexican marigolds) on fabric using acrylic paint. Registration recommended.  Aprende a pintar diferentes patrones de flores de cempasúchil sobre tela con pintura acrílica. Se recomienda registrarse. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/day-dead-mexican-folk-art-workshop-cempasuchil-painting-35566

Meadowridge Library - Quiet/Socializing Room

Bilingual Storytime (ages 5 and under) / Hora de cuentos bilingües (para los niños de 0 a 5 años)

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under in English & Spanish! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills​ - and helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library p......More

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under in English & Spanish! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills​ - and helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome. ¡LEE y JUEGA junto con otros niños de 0 a 5 años, en inglés y español! Participar con libros, canciones y experiencias divertidas ayuda a los niños a desarrollar la comunicación, paciencia, empatía y habilidades de la alfabetización temprana y ayuda a desarrollar un amor eternal por la lectura! Los programas de la biblioteca son siempre gratuitos. Los hermanos y los grupos de cuidado infantil son bienvenidos.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/bilingual-storytime-ages-5-and-under-hora-de-cuentos-bilingues-para-los-ninos-de-0-2

Meadowridge Library - Community Rooms A and B and Kitchen Combined

A Ballad of Interesting Events Season 3 Volume 1!!

The world has been reformed. Precious stones have become the current currency for the main world. However in the Land of Kikami their are few humanoids. In fact the country is 85% non humanoid. How do they survive in this bustling economy? They have one resource that t......More

The world has been reformed. Precious stones have become the current currency for the main world. However in the Land of Kikami their are few humanoids. In fact the country is 85% non humanoid. How do they survive in this bustling economy? They have one resource that triumphs above all others. MONSTERS!! Our brave heroes hunt deadly monsters and sell their remains to the highest bidder. Need a Giant Toad gland for a spell? They can handle it. Wyvern Poison for my thieves guild. Not a problem!  Its a simple life, what can possibly go wrong?  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/ballad-interesting-events-season-3-volume-1-41416

Meadowridge Library - Study Room A

Qigong at Meadowridge

Participate in the Five Animals Play, or Wu Qin Xi, a type of Qigong which combines breathing techniques and physical movements in a set of exercises inspired by the movements of the tiger, deer, bear, monkey, and crane. Each animal has its own characteristic, ability,......More

Participate in the Five Animals Play, or Wu Qin Xi, a type of Qigong which combines breathing techniques and physical movements in a set of exercises inspired by the movements of the tiger, deer, bear, monkey, and crane. Each animal has its own characteristic, ability, strength, or weakness that the practitioner will mimic to conquer mind and body in this practice. An experienced instructor will guide you through the slow, natural movements to improve wellness.  For adults 16 and up. Registration encouraged.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/qigong-meadowridge-35311

Meadowridge Library - Community Rooms A and B Combined

Lego Club

Are you a kid who loves LEGOs? It's time for LEGO Club! We will provide the LEGOs, you bring the creativity. No registration required, this is a drop-in program. Best for ages 5 and up as we will be using standard LEGO pieces.  View this event at https://www.madisonp......More

Are you a kid who loves LEGOs? It's time for LEGO Club! We will provide the LEGOs, you bring the creativity. No registration required, this is a drop-in program. Best for ages 5 and up as we will be using standard LEGO pieces.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/lego-club-31975

Meadowridge Library - Study Room A

Teen Cooking Club

Come to Meadowridge and learn to cook with Officer Urbina! Officer Urbina, Community Outreach Officer with the Madison Police Department, will lead teens in a cooking club. Ages 12 and up. The finished meal will be shared among participants and other customers in the l......More

Come to Meadowridge and learn to cook with Officer Urbina! Officer Urbina, Community Outreach Officer with the Madison Police Department, will lead teens in a cooking club. Ages 12 and up. The finished meal will be shared among participants and other customers in the library.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/teen-cooking-club-40446

Meadowridge Library - Community Rooms A and B and Kitchen Combined

Meadowridge Anime Club

Love anime or want to get into it? Join us for this special screening of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun courtesy of Sentai Filmworks! Plus, sample an Asian snack and create a craft project.  This series is rated TV-14.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubl......More

Love anime or want to get into it? Join us for this special screening of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun courtesy of Sentai Filmworks! Plus, sample an Asian snack and create a craft project.  This series is rated TV-14.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/meadowridge-anime-club-44061

Meadowridge Library - Study Room A

Canceled: Read a Book and Learn to Cook!

Join The Kids Chef, Lily Kilfoy, for a fun series geared towards the preschool age: Read a Book and Learn to Cook! We'll start with a story and then make a recipe based on the book. Siblings and childcare groups welcome. No registration required!  View this event at ......More

Join The Kids Chef, Lily Kilfoy, for a fun series geared towards the preschool age: Read a Book and Learn to Cook! We'll start with a story and then make a recipe based on the book. Siblings and childcare groups welcome. No registration required!  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/canceled-read-book-and-learn-cook-31524

Meadowridge Library - Community Rooms A and B and Kitchen Combined

Chess for All Ages

Please join us to play chess at our weekly, drop-in program! All ages and experience levels welcome. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/chess-all-ages-29915

Meadowridge Library - Study Room A

All-ages knitting circle

Drop-in knitting. All experience levels welcome. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult for duration of program. Yarn and Needles provided for in-library use. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/all-ages-knitting-circle-299......More

Drop-in knitting. All experience levels welcome. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult for duration of program. Yarn and Needles provided for in-library use. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/all-ages-knitting-circle-29916

Meadowridge Library - *In Meadowridge Library

A Ballad of Interesting Events...In Space!!

Space: The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of...the....Wait whats a copyright infringement?? Please don't sue me!! I just wanna roll dice in space! Our brave heroes set out from their fishing village to navigate 'The Stars' and find out why their sun is collapsin......More

Space: The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of...the....Wait whats a copyright infringement?? Please don't sue me!! I just wanna roll dice in space! Our brave heroes set out from their fishing village to navigate 'The Stars' and find out why their sun is collapsing.  Can they solve the mystery in time or do I have to rip off more Star Trek??  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/ballad-interesting-eventsin-space-42966

Meadowridge Library - Study Room A

How to Crochet: Taught by Jay!

Learn how to crochet from our very own tween volunteer, Jay. Jay learned how to crochet at the Meadowridge knitting circle and is now bringing her skills to teach others. Jay will teach the basic skills of crochet during these sessions. This program is intended for twe......More

Learn how to crochet from our very own tween volunteer, Jay. Jay learned how to crochet at the Meadowridge knitting circle and is now bringing her skills to teach others. Jay will teach the basic skills of crochet during these sessions. This program is intended for tweens ages 8-14. For interested adults, please attend Knitting Club, which meets on Wednesday afternoons. All necessary supplies will be provided. Advanced registration required.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/how-crochet-taught-jay-37716

Meadowridge Library - Study Room A

Bilingual Storytime (ages 5 and under) / Hora de cuentos bilingües (para los niños de 0 a 5 años)

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under in English & Spanish! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills​ - and helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library p......More

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under in English & Spanish! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills​ - and helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome. ¡LEE y JUEGA junto con otros niños de 0 a 5 años, en inglés y español! Participar con libros, canciones y experiencias divertidas ayuda a los niños a desarrollar la comunicación, paciencia, empatía y habilidades de la alfabetización temprana y ayuda a desarrollar un amor eternal por la lectura! Los programas de la biblioteca son siempre gratuitos. Los hermanos y los grupos de cuidado infantil son bienvenidos.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/bilingual-storytime-ages-5-and-under-hora-de-cuentos-bilingues-para-los-ninos-de-0-7

Meadowridge Library - Community Rooms A and B and Kitchen Combined

A Ballad of Interesting Events Season 3 Volume 1!!

The world has been reformed. Precious stones have become the current currency for the main world. However in the Land of Kikami their are few humanoids. In fact the country is 85% non humanoid. How do they survive in this bustling economy? They have one resource that t......More

The world has been reformed. Precious stones have become the current currency for the main world. However in the Land of Kikami their are few humanoids. In fact the country is 85% non humanoid. How do they survive in this bustling economy? They have one resource that triumphs above all others. MONSTERS!! Our brave heroes hunt deadly monsters and sell their remains to the highest bidder. Need a Giant Toad gland for a spell? They can handle it. Wyvern Poison for my thieves guild. Not a problem!  Its a simple life, what can possibly go wrong?  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/ballad-interesting-events-season-3-volume-1-41426

Meadowridge Library - Study Room A

Read to a Dog!

 Read to a Dog with Guardian Whiskers at the Meadowridge Library this fall/winter. Therapy dogs are available for reading, first come, first served. Bring a book from home, borrow one from the library, or select one from the cart available!  View this event at https:......More

 Read to a Dog with Guardian Whiskers at the Meadowridge Library this fall/winter. Therapy dogs are available for reading, first come, first served. Bring a book from home, borrow one from the library, or select one from the cart available!  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/read-dog-49056

Meadowridge Library - Quiet/Socializing Room

Book Discussion of UW-Madison's Go Big Read 'James'

Join us for a discussion of the Go Big Read selection for 2025-2026 - James by Percival Everett. In James, Percival Everett retells Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, an enslaved man who runs away to avoid being sold and separated from his fam......More

Join us for a discussion of the Go Big Read selection for 2025-2026 - James by Percival Everett. In James, Percival Everett retells Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, an enslaved man who runs away to avoid being sold and separated from his family. As Jim and Huck journey down the Mississippi River, familiar events unfold—but this time, Jim’s strength, intelligence, and compassion take center stage. With sharp humor and powerful insight, Everett gives new life to a classic story, making James a standout work of modern American literature. This book discussion is a collaboration between the Madison Public Library and the University of Wisconsin Madison's Go Big Read Program. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/book-discussion-uw-madisons-go-big-read-james-34721

Meadowridge Library - Community Room A