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. To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 224-7100 or [email protected]. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/multi-age-storytime-ages-5-and-under-58341

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. To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 224-7100 or [email protected]. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/baby-storytime-ages-birth-17-mo-58346

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Youth Graphic Novel Book Club Discussion of Invisible

Join us at Pinney Library on the first Wednesday of every month to discuss an older kids/tween graphic novel! No reservation needed. Light snacks provided. Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez. Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the bra......More

Join us at Pinney Library on the first Wednesday of every month to discuss an older kids/tween graphic novel! No reservation needed. Light snacks provided. Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez. Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain Sara: the loner Dayara: the tough kid Nico: the rich kid And Miguel: the athlete And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same... just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help... or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/youth-graphic-novel-book-club-discussion-invisible-52511< /p>

Pinney Library - Studio

Minecraft Club

Play Minecraft in both creative and survival worlds! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Ability to fully use a computer mouse and keyboard required. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/minecraft-club-50466

Pinney Library - Community Room B

Chapters Teen Writing Club

Chapters Teen Writing Club is a fun and supportive writing group for teens. Enjoy delicious snacks, get inspired, and feel your creativity flow! Chapters is for middle and high school students of all writing levels. Local author Carole Madrzak leads the group. View ......More

Chapters Teen Writing Club is a fun and supportive writing group for teens. Enjoy delicious snacks, get inspired, and feel your creativity flow! Chapters is for middle and high school students of all writing levels. Local author Carole Madrzak leads the group. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/chapters-teen-writing-club-49501

Pinney Library - Community Room A

Pinney Adult Game Night

Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday, 6-8:45pm, to play board games!   Enjoy a mix of longer-play games and some old classics. Snacks provided and no registration needed. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/pinney-adult-game-night-49......More

Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday, 6-8:45pm, to play board games!   Enjoy a mix of longer-play games and some old classics. Snacks provided and no registration needed. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/pinney-adult-game-night-49721

Pinney Library - Community Room B

Friday Yoga with R'oujie Wellness

A 75-minute yoga experience designed for every body and every day. This class gently guides you through a thoughtful flow. We begin with a grounding teaching moment, followed by breathwork, mindful movement (asana), meditation, and a peaceful savasana. Registration is......More

A 75-minute yoga experience designed for every body and every day. This class gently guides you through a thoughtful flow. We begin with a grounding teaching moment, followed by breathwork, mindful movement (asana), meditation, and a peaceful savasana. Registration is recommended but not required.  Register for each session separately (1/16, 1/30*, 2/6*, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 2026) - try one or come to all 6.  This program is designed for adults and older teens 15+. *Note: sessions are typically every other week; however, 1/30 and 2/6 are two weeks in a row. Rooted in care and connection, Everyday Yoga with R’oujie Wellness invites you to move at your own pace, nurture your well-being, and explore the balance between rest and growth. We need that right now. < p> Each session builds upon the last, creating a steady, supportive path for deepening your practice. One breath, and one moment at a time. Whether you're new to yoga or continuing your journey, this space welcomes you just as you are. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/friday-yoga-roujie-wellness-51016

Pinney Library - Community Rooms A and B Combined

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.  To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodatio......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.  To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 224-7100 or [email protected]. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/stories-songs-junebug-67431

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Pinney Saturday Music Series - presenting Elm Duo

The Pinney Saturday Music Series welcomes performers on the first Saturday of the month! (Intended audience is adults, teens, and older children.) Elm Duo: This father-daughter duet has been performing together for over a decade. They are the award-winning vocalist an......More

The Pinney Saturday Music Series welcomes performers on the first Saturday of the month! (Intended audience is adults, teens, and older children.) Elm Duo: This father-daughter duet has been performing together for over a decade. They are the award-winning vocalist and fiddle champion Eleanor Mayerfeld (the EL in Elm Duo), and the guitarist and prize-winning composer Michael Bell (the M in Elm Duo). They like to call their style folk cabaret, an eclectic blend of acoustic music from bluegrass to jazz to klezmer and more. The 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-elm-duo-59251

Pinney Library - Community Rooms A and B Combined

Tots in Motion

You and your child will dance, Dance, DANCE! Bubbles, shakers and more! The last part of each class involves free play with library toys and a chance for caregivers to chat. Geared for children ages 5 & under, but older kids are always welcome to join in, too!  Babies......More

You and your child will dance, Dance, DANCE! Bubbles, shakers and more! The last part of each class involves free play with library toys and a chance for caregivers to chat. Geared for children ages 5 & under, but older kids are always welcome to join in, too!  Babies too young to toddle can clap and bounce to the rhythm. Preschoolers are leaders in following cues. Children participate in their own way, in their own time. The only expectation is to have fun! To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 224-7100 or [email protected]. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/tots-motion-59851

Pinney Library - Community Room B

Tots in Motion

You and your child will dance, Dance, DANCE! Bubbles, shakers and more! The last part of each class involves free play with library toys and a chance for caregivers to chat. Geared for children ages 5 & under, but older kids are always welcome to join in, too!  Babies......More

You and your child will dance, Dance, DANCE! Bubbles, shakers and more! The last part of each class involves free play with library toys and a chance for caregivers to chat. Geared for children ages 5 & under, but older kids are always welcome to join in, too!  Babies too young to toddle can clap and bounce to the rhythm. Preschoolers are leaders in following cues. Children participate in their own way, in their own time. The only expectation is to have fun! To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 224-7100 or [email protected].< /p> View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/tots-motion-59856

Pinney Library - Community Room B

Together We Make: Collaborative Creativity with bernie & zuzu

Join Bernie of bernie & zuzu for six weeks of drop-in collaborative art making in the Pinney Studio. Explore various art mediums and play with colorful techniques.  Create ephemeral art for the simple joy of being creative.  Bring a collaborative, sharing mindset; supp......More

Join Bernie of bernie & zuzu for six weeks of drop-in collaborative art making in the Pinney Studio. Explore various art mediums and play with colorful techniques.  Create ephemeral art for the simple joy of being creative.  Bring a collaborative, sharing mindset; supplies provided.  Expect impermanent synergistic projects that may build from week to week.  Come once or to all six dates.  No registration necessary and the intended audience is adults and teens. Mondays, Jan 12- Feb 23 (skip Jan. 19), from 1-4 pm. Children & teens 14 & under welcome with parent or caregiver proving direct hands-on assistance & participation. < p> View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/together-we-make-collaborative-creativity-bernie-zuzu-59256

Pinney Library - Studio

Children’s African Story Hour WELCOME • KARIBU • E KAABO • AKWAABA • SIYAKWAMUKELA • أهلاً و سهل

The African Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is proud to present the Children’s African Story Hour series. Join us each week in a fun and relaxing atmosphere as we share award-winning children’s literature that celebrates the diversity of art, cul......More

The African Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is proud to present the Children’s African Story Hour series. Join us each week in a fun and relaxing atmosphere as we share award-winning children’s literature that celebrates the diversity of art, culture, food, and language across the African continent. Participants will engage in hands-on creative activities and will have the opportunity to sample different African cuisines. Each week promises to be fun and enriching!  This program is free and for all ages of children & their families. 1/12: South Africa (Book: On My Papa’s Shoulder) 2/9: West Africa (Book: The Heart Never Forgets) 3/9: Ghana (Book: Mama’s Amazing Cover Cloth) 4/13: Ivory Coast (Book: Grandpa Cacao) 5/11: Ethiopia (Book: The Gabi that Girma Wore) To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 224-7100 or [email protected]. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/childrens-african-story-hour-welcome-karibu-e-kaabo-akwaaba-siyakwamukela-ahlaan-w-0

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. During the first hour, we'll feedback-swap, discuss our projects, and brainstorm solutions to story issues. The remaining hour is all for writing! Linea Kemsley, local fanfiction author, captains Pen Pals and provides baked goods and warm beverages every week. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/pen-pals-writing-group-49506

Pinney Library - Community Room A

Growing Voices Music Class

Growing Voices Music Class is an interactive class for caregivers and their children, birth-5, to play, learn, and bond with music. In our classes we sing, play instruments, dance, and have fun together! To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related a......More

Growing Voices Music Class is an interactive class for caregivers and their children, birth-5, to play, learn, and bond with music. In our classes we sing, play instruments, dance, and have fun together! To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 224-7100 or [email protected]. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/growing-voices-music-class-60671

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Volunteer Event: Garden Seed Packaging

Madison Public Library will be providing free garden seeds for community members at eight locations this year!  The library is looking for volunteers to help with packaging the seeds so library patrons can take them home. If you would like to donate your time and effo......More

Madison Public Library will be providing free garden seeds for community members at eight locations this year!  The library is looking for volunteers to help with packaging the seeds so library patrons can take them home. If you would like to donate your time and effort to this project, please register below or contact your local library. Registration opens two weeks before event date. Find out more about Madison Public Library's seed libraries   View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/volunteer-event-garden-seed-packaging-60676

Pinney Library - Community Room B

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]. Register to sign up.  To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 224-7100 or [email protected]. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/learn-together-play-together-play-group-children-ages-0-3-who-are-dhh-54266

Pinney Library - Community Room B

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. To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 224-7100 or [email protected]. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/multi-age-storytime-ages-5-and-under-58351

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. To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 224-7100 or [email protected]. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/baby-storytime-ages-birth-17-mo-58356

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

LEGO Club at Pinney

It's time for LEGO Club! Join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month (Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13). Leave your LEGO bricks at home - we've got plenty to share! Sometimes there's a theme, but there's always opportunity to free build. Recommended for ages 5 to 12, ......More

It's time for LEGO Club! Join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month (Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13). Leave your LEGO bricks at home - we've got plenty to share! Sometimes there's a theme, but there's always opportunity to free build. Recommended for ages 5 to 12, but younger siblings attended by a parent are welcome to play with the DUPLO bricks!   To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 608-224-7100 or [email protected] View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/lego-club-pinney-50106

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Minecraft Club

Play Minecraft in both creative and survival worlds! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Ability to fully use a computer mouse and keyboard required. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/minecraft-club-50471

Pinney Library - Community Room B

Chapters Teen Writing Club

Chapters Teen Writing Club is a fun and supportive writing group for teens. Enjoy delicious snacks, get inspired, and feel your creativity flow! Chapters is for middle and high school students of all writing levels. Local author Carole Madrzak leads the group. View ......More

Chapters Teen Writing Club is a fun and supportive writing group for teens. Enjoy delicious snacks, get inspired, and feel your creativity flow! Chapters is for middle and high school students of all writing levels. Local author Carole Madrzak leads the group. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/chapters-teen-writing-club-49511

Pinney Library - Community Room A

KOGA Yoga

Kids and caregivers yoga. Drop-in to this 50 min yoga session strategically timed before lunch and naptime. Each class includes a social emotional awareness and exploration, yoga asana, breathwork and a dance warm up or break. Led by Keena Atkinson, owner of R'oujieWel......More

Kids and caregivers yoga. Drop-in to this 50 min yoga session strategically timed before lunch and naptime. Each class includes a social emotional awareness and exploration, yoga asana, breathwork and a dance warm up or break. Led by Keena Atkinson, owner of R'oujieWellness. Materials/supplies provided. For children 5 & under and their caregiver, though all ages welcome.  To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 224-7100 or [email protected]. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/koga-yoga-58361

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room

Pinney Friday Night Flicks - presenting 'Her' (2013)

Check out our Friday Night Flicks at Pinney Library, every 2nd & 4th Friday beginning at 6pm! Movies are presented in the Community Room on the large projection screen, with light snacks and refreshments served. Closed Captioning enabled when available. Recommended for......More

Check out our Friday Night Flicks at Pinney Library, every 2nd & 4th Friday beginning at 6pm! Movies are presented in the Community Room on the large projection screen, with light snacks and refreshments served. Closed Captioning enabled when available. Recommended for Adults Only as some movies may contain mature themes. Presenting: Her (2013), 2h 6m, rated R, Sci-fi/Romance Summary: A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly purchased AI operating system that's designed to meet his every need. An unlikely romantic relationship soon develops.Directed by: Spike JonzeStarring: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/pinney-friday-night-flicks-presenting-her-2013-47181

Pinney Library - Community Room B

Welcome, Ramadan!

Welcome, Ramadan! is a family-friendly library program featuring a storytime, hands-on crafts like moon and star art, and DIY Happy Ramadan banners. Families will learn about Ramadan through stories and creative activities centered on kindness, gratitude and community.......More

Welcome, Ramadan! is a family-friendly library program featuring a storytime, hands-on crafts like moon and star art, and DIY Happy Ramadan banners. Families will learn about Ramadan through stories and creative activities centered on kindness, gratitude and community. This program is open to all families. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/welcome-ramadan-66936

Pinney Library - Youth Program Room