Multi-age Storytime (ages 5 and under)

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under! 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......More

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under! 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. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/multi-age-storytime-ages-5-and-under-27764

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Learn Together, Play Together, Play group for Children ages 0-3 who are DHH

Wisconsin Sound Beginnings welcomes children ages 0-3 years old who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and their parents/caregivers to join a story/song hour. During this interactive group time, family members will join their child in learning and playing through access......More

Wisconsin Sound Beginnings welcomes children ages 0-3 years old who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and their parents/caregivers to join a story/song hour. During this interactive group time, family members will join their child in learning and playing through accessible songs, stories, and language activities through listening/talking and sign language. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. For questions or more information, contact Lauren Burke from the Wisconsin Sound Beginnings team at [email protected]. Registration link: https://cesa1.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=7364&   View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/learn-together-play-together-play-group-children-ages-0-3-who-are-dhh-28717

Pinney Library - Community Room B

Baby Storytime (ages birth to 17 mo)

READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! Reading, singing, talking, and playing with your baby from the beginning is important because the roots of language are developing in a baby’s brain even before they can talk! Library programs are always free. Siblings and childca......More

READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! Reading, singing, talking, and playing with your baby from the beginning is important because the roots of language are developing in a baby’s brain even before they can talk! Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/baby-storytime-ages-birth-17-mo-27765

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Minecraft Club

Play Minecraft in both creative and survival worlds! Recommended for ages 8 and up. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/minecraft-club-20768

Pinney Library - Community Room B

Chapters Teen Writing Club

Gathers most Thursday evenings! Middle and high school students can meet other aspiring authors, bounce ideas off one another, share their stories, and feel the creativity flow! Writing club is led by local author Carole Madrzak. View this event at https://www.madiso......More

Gathers most Thursday evenings! Middle and high school students can meet other aspiring authors, bounce ideas off one another, share their stories, and feel the creativity flow! Writing club is led by local author Carole Madrzak. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/chapters-teen-writing-club-20769

Pinney Library - Community Room A

A World Beyond with Artist-in-Residence Ellie Braun

A World Beyond: Reconstructing Our Reality A World Beyond offers opportunities to connect with others, create community and thus change our individual and collective realities, expand our knowledge and our imaginations. Ellie's residency at Pinney Library focuses on m......More

A World Beyond: Reconstructing Our Reality A World Beyond offers opportunities to connect with others, create community and thus change our individual and collective realities, expand our knowledge and our imaginations. Ellie's residency at Pinney Library focuses on making art to decorate and change our environment and to imagine a different world.  On Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm, Ellie facilitates an art & community connection space for adults and teens (16+), together building a cozy, creative, encouraging environment each week.   Bring along a personal creative project-in-progress, reconstruct and refine your creation, or start something completely new in community with other makers.  Light assistance, nurturing artistic experimentation, and developing your creative practice(s) will be encouraged among attendees with an emphasis on textiles, fiber and stitching, jewelry making, beading, and drawing. < p> Ellie Braun's Residency at Pinney Studio: April 15 - October 15, 2025 Drop-in Open Studio: Thursdays, 6-8 pm a space and time centered around self-exploration and development of personal creative projects such as textiles, jewelry, and drawing.   In-Studio Creative Work Time & Workshops: TBD About the Artist Ellie Braun is a midwest-based artist currently residing in Madison, WI. Her work explores the tradition of craft, textile, and home decoration. She engages in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, glasswork, tattoos, and textiles. < /p> 'In many non-Western cultures, color and pattern are used to communicate culture and celebration. The folk art of these cultures, made by the people for the people, creates symbolism and visuals that connect to the environment that surrounds them. Many of these works are hand-crafted, honest, and representative of the human experience.  Much of my work comes from the influence of folk art. Grottos, shrines, and textiles serve as main inspirations. Through extensive exploration and trial-and-error, I have created my own protectors, manifestations, and representation of my environment in my work. I utilize colored pencil, gouache, and hand-painted ceramics to create my pieces. My work largely focuses around color and pattern. I am interested in exploring the way patterns can create predictability and how the mixture of patterns can create organized chaos. The decoration of spaces can be used for ceremonies or everyday life. I am focused on creating work that celebrates the everyday and embraces chaos.' Ellie Braun Ellie can be reached online at @email.brain and elliebraunart.myportfolio.com   View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/world-beyond-artist-residence-ellie-braun-30450

Pinney Library - Studio

Messy Art with Amy

Join artist Amy Mietzel for some art using all kinds of wonderfully messy materials on the Pinney Patio! For ages 2-12.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/messy-art-amy-27832

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Pinney Friday Night Flicks - presents 'One of Them Days'

Check out our Friday Night Flicks at Pinney Library, every 2nd & 4th Friday beginning at 6pm! Movies will be shown in the Community Room on the large projection screen. Light snacks and refreshments served; Closed Captioning active when available. Recommended for Adult......More

Check out our Friday Night Flicks at Pinney Library, every 2nd & 4th Friday beginning at 6pm! Movies will be shown in the Community Room on the large projection screen. Light snacks and refreshments served; Closed Captioning active when available. Recommended for Adults Only as some movies may contain mature themes. 'One of Them Days' (2025), Rated R, 1hr 37m Plot: When best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact. Directed by: Lawrence Lamont < p> Starring: Keke Palmer, Sza, Vanessa Bell Calloway View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/pinney-friday-night-flicks-presents-one-them-days-27383

Pinney Library - Community Room B

Stories & Songs with Junebug

Bring your little one (ages birth-5) to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play! Teacher Junko Yamauchi Stewart will lead these fun music & movement activities for families to do together.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/stor......More

Bring your little one (ages birth-5) to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play! Teacher Junko Yamauchi Stewart will lead these fun music & movement activities for families to do together.  View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/stories-songs-junebug-27833

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Movement Exploration

Caregivers and children (5 & under) are invited to come and play together in a movement friendly environment. Different play prompts will be set up each week to encourage crawling, climbing, balancing and more in an open play setting! View this event at https://www.m......More

Caregivers and children (5 & under) are invited to come and play together in a movement friendly environment. Different play prompts will be set up each week to encourage crawling, climbing, balancing and more in an open play setting! View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/movement-exploration-27834

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Pen Pals Writing Group

Are you struggling to carve out time to write that novel, screenplay, or other work of fiction you've always been meaning to write? Are you battling writer's block? Are you looking for people to read what you've written and provide feedback? Try Pen Pals, an all-experi......More

Are you struggling to carve out time to write that novel, screenplay, or other work of fiction you've always been meaning to write? Are you battling writer's block? Are you looking for people to read what you've written and provide feedback? Try Pen Pals, an all-experience-levels-welcome group for fiction writers and fiction writer hopefuls! Once a week, bring in a laptop or notebook and surround yourself with other writers striving toward similar goals. The first hour will be dedicated to organizing feedback-swaps, discussing our projects, and collectively brainstorming solutions to story problems. The remaining hour is just for writing! Pen Pals is captained by local fanfiction author Linea Kemsley, who will provide baked goods and warm beverages every week to help promote that perfect cozy writing atmosphere. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/pen-pals-writing-group-20770

Pinney Library - Community Room A

WE READ Bubbler Artist in Residence with Renee Gavigan

Enjoy messy, exploratory art projects with Bubbler artist Renee outside on the Pinney patio! Fun for all ages. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/we-read-bubbler-artist-residence-renee-gavigan-27631

Pinney Library - Patio

Bubbles of Happiness with Debi

Wouldn’t it be amazing to feel more wellbeing this summer?  Feel more connected to those little (or not so little) people in your life?  This summer, let’s explore positive psychology (happiness) hacks you can use with your family.  Led by Debi Kennedy, each workshop w......More

Wouldn’t it be amazing to feel more wellbeing this summer?  Feel more connected to those little (or not so little) people in your life?  This summer, let’s explore positive psychology (happiness) hacks you can use with your family.  Led by Debi Kennedy, each workshop will include open-ended crafts and activities for families to explore together, as well as a take home worksheet with additional information for the adults.  If you joined us last summer, make sure to come this year for NEW topics! Finding Hope Tuesday, June 17, 10:00 am Full of Zest! Tuesday, July 1, 10:00am Daily Kindness Tuesday, July 15, 10:00 am View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/bubbles-happiness-debi-27835

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Multi-age Storytime (ages 5 and under)

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under! 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......More

READ and PLAY together with children 5 & under! 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. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/multi-age-storytime-ages-5-and-under-27766

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Baby Storytime (ages birth to 17 mo)

READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! Reading, singing, talking, and playing with your baby from the beginning is important because the roots of language are developing in a baby’s brain even before they can talk! Library programs are always free. Siblings and childca......More

READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! Reading, singing, talking, and playing with your baby from the beginning is important because the roots of language are developing in a baby’s brain even before they can talk! Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/baby-storytime-ages-birth-17-mo-27767

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

A World Beyond with Artist-in-Residence Ellie Braun

A World Beyond: Reconstructing Our Reality A World Beyond offers opportunities to connect with others, create community and thus change our individual and collective realities, expand our knowledge and our imaginations. Ellie's residency at Pinney Library focuses on m......More

A World Beyond: Reconstructing Our Reality A World Beyond offers opportunities to connect with others, create community and thus change our individual and collective realities, expand our knowledge and our imaginations. Ellie's residency at Pinney Library focuses on making art to decorate and change our environment and to imagine a different world.  On Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm, Ellie facilitates an art & community connection space for adults and teens (16+), together building a cozy, creative, encouraging environment each week.   Bring along a personal creative project-in-progress, reconstruct and refine your creation, or start something completely new in community with other makers.  Light assistance, nurturing artistic experimentation, and developing your creative practice(s) will be encouraged among attendees with an emphasis on textiles, fiber and stitching, jewelry making, beading, and drawing. < p> Ellie Braun's Residency at Pinney Studio: April 15 - October 15, 2025 Drop-in Open Studio: Thursdays, 6-8 pm a space and time centered around self-exploration and development of personal creative projects such as textiles, jewelry, and drawing.   In-Studio Creative Work Time & Workshops: TBD About the Artist Ellie Braun is a midwest-based artist currently residing in Madison, WI. Her work explores the tradition of craft, textile, and home decoration. She engages in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, glasswork, tattoos, and textiles. < /p> 'In many non-Western cultures, color and pattern are used to communicate culture and celebration. The folk art of these cultures, made by the people for the people, creates symbolism and visuals that connect to the environment that surrounds them. Many of these works are hand-crafted, honest, and representative of the human experience.  Much of my work comes from the influence of folk art. Grottos, shrines, and textiles serve as main inspirations. Through extensive exploration and trial-and-error, I have created my own protectors, manifestations, and representation of my environment in my work. I utilize colored pencil, gouache, and hand-painted ceramics to create my pieces. My work largely focuses around color and pattern. I am interested in exploring the way patterns can create predictability and how the mixture of patterns can create organized chaos. The decoration of spaces can be used for ceremonies or everyday life. I am focused on creating work that celebrates the everyday and embraces chaos.' Ellie Braun Ellie can be reached online at @email.brain and elliebraunart.myportfolio.com   View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/world-beyond-artist-residence-ellie-braun-27898

Pinney Library - Studio

Musical Playtime with Julia

Come play in the children's area while local musician, Julia, plays a variety of songs on her violin and guitar. This is informal music, meant to be enjoyed while playing, drawing, or reading in the children's area! ​For families/all ages. View this event at https://......More

Come play in the children's area while local musician, Julia, plays a variety of songs on her violin and guitar. This is informal music, meant to be enjoyed while playing, drawing, or reading in the children's area! ​For families/all ages. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/musical-playtime-julia-27836

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Summer Science Club with the Bubbler!

Ready to get creative and messy with science? Come explore a new scientific concept each week with hands-on activities! This is a drop-in program, no advance registration required! View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/summer-science-c......More

Ready to get creative and messy with science? Come explore a new scientific concept each week with hands-on activities! This is a drop-in program, no advance registration required! View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/summer-science-club-bubbler-28861

Pinney Library - Patio

Minecraft Club

Play Minecraft in both creative and survival worlds! Recommended for ages 8 and up. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/minecraft-club-20771

Pinney Library - Community Room A

Chapters Teen Writing Club

Gathers most Thursday evenings! Middle and high school students can meet other aspiring authors, bounce ideas off one another, share their stories, and feel the creativity flow! Writing club is led by local author Carole Madrzak. View this event at https://www.madiso......More

Gathers most Thursday evenings! Middle and high school students can meet other aspiring authors, bounce ideas off one another, share their stories, and feel the creativity flow! Writing club is led by local author Carole Madrzak. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/chapters-teen-writing-club-20772

Pinney Library - Community Room A

Pinney Adult Game Night

Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday, 6-8:45pm to play board games!  No game night on November 6. There will be a mix of longer-play games (Settlers of Catan, Betrayal at House on the Hill, etc) and some shorter games (Code Names, Exploding Kittens, Yahtzee, and more!) ......More

Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday, 6-8:45pm to play board games!  No game night on November 6. There will be a mix of longer-play games (Settlers of Catan, Betrayal at House on the Hill, etc) and some shorter games (Code Names, Exploding Kittens, Yahtzee, and more!) Snacks will be provided, no registration needed! View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/pinney-adult-game-night-28202

Pinney Library - Community Room B

Library closed for Independence Day

Library closed for Independence Day

Pinney Saturday Music Series - presenting Chad Anderson's 'Double Shirley Poppy'

The Pinney Saturday Music Series welcomes performers on the first Saturday of the month! (Intended audience is adults, teens, and older children.) Chad Anderson's 'Double Shirley Poppy' is an experience! Enjoy a unique Americana sound influenced by Motown, blues, gosp......More

The Pinney Saturday Music Series welcomes performers on the first Saturday of the month! (Intended audience is adults, teens, and older children.) Chad Anderson's 'Double Shirley Poppy' is an experience! Enjoy a unique Americana sound influenced by Motown, blues, gospel, mountain music, bluegrass, soul, cajun, jazz, latin, jugband, rockabilly, funk, pop, country, and psychedelic music. Chad's lifelong love of writing, playing, and performing shine with articulate phrasing, soulful grit, and energetic stage presence, making this group exciting and fun to watch.    This series is generously sponsored by The Friends of Pinney Library. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/pinney-saturday-music-series-presenting-chad-andersons-double-shirley-poppy-28718

Pinney Library - Community Rooms A and B Combined