Adult Book Discussion - Isola

Join us for a discussion of Isola by Allegra Goodman. *Copies of the book are available at the service desk* Heir to a fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of prosperity and gentility. Then she is orphaned, and her guardianan enigmatic and volatile manspen......More

Join us for a discussion of Isola by Allegra Goodman. *Copies of the book are available at the service desk* Heir to a fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of prosperity and gentility. Then she is orphaned, and her guardianan enigmatic and volatile manspends her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to New France. That journey takes a unexpected turn when Marguerite, accused of betrayal, is brutally punished and abandoned on a small island. Once a child of privilege who dressed in gowns and laced pearls in her hair, Marguerite finds herself at the mercy of nature. As the weather turns, blanketing the island in ice, she discovers a faith she d never before needed. Inspired by the real life of a sixteenth century heroine, Isola is the timeless story of a woman fighting for survival. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25663

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room

Techno Minutes

Sign up for these 30 minute or less computer classes by calling 827 7403, stopping by the library s Reference Desk, or emailing [email protected]. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign up if you plan to bring your own e......More

Sign up for these 30 minute or less computer classes by calling 827 7403, stopping by the library s Reference Desk, or emailing [email protected]. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign up if you plan to bring your own equipment. Topics Could Include: How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions Help navigating the LINKcat catalog Signing up for an email/social networking account Opening and attaching email files Scanning photographs and basic editing Accessing full text magazine articles online Sprucing up your resume with style formatting Using Libby on your computer or mobile device Please check in at the lower level service desk when you arrive for your appointment. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25403

Middleton Public Library - Lower Level

Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal

Welcome to our ongoing series of virtual author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month enjoy talks and interactive Q& A sessions with bestselling authors streamed live. Recordings will be available for viewing after live events. What i......More

Welcome to our ongoing series of virtual author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month enjoy talks and interactive Q& A sessions with bestselling authors streamed live. Recordings will be available for viewing after live events. What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossiblewas belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work Beyond Belief. Click on the link below to register submit your questions for the author and receive your unique link to join the discussion: https://libraryc.org/midlibrary/157227 About the Author: Nir Eyal writes consults and teaches about the intersection of psychology technology and human potential. He previously taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the international bestsellers Hooked: How to Build Habit Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life which have sold over 1 million copies in more than 30 languages. As an active angel investor Nir has backed multi billion dollar companies that implement his methodologies including Canva Kahoot! and others. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com his writing has been featured in The New York Times and Harvard Business Review and he is a regular contributor to Psychology Today. Thanks to the Friends of the Middleton Public Library for sponsoring this series. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25836

Middleton Public Library - Virtual

Learning Leadership from Dogs

Humans and dogs have been associated in a beneficial symbiotic relationship dating back to over 35,000 years. In this presentation, you will be introduced to various dog breeds, the typical behavior patterns they possess, and what we can learn from our best friends ab......More

Humans and dogs have been associated in a beneficial symbiotic relationship dating back to over 35,000 years. In this presentation, you will be introduced to various dog breeds, the typical behavior patterns they possess, and what we can learn from our best friends about effective leadership. Recommended for ages 10 and up. About the presenter: Aditya Simha is a Professor of Management at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. He teaches and researches topics in leadership, business ethics, and organizational behavior. He has published leadership books on topics such as the Harry Potter series, Dogs, and the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, besides numerous journal articles and book chapters. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25426

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room

Creative Writing Workshop for Adults

Interested in creative writing? Join us for a beginner friendly workshop! This month s topic will be character introductions. We will read and discuss a few short pieces of writing, then have some time to practice your own writing. No experience necessary all skill......More

Interested in creative writing? Join us for a beginner friendly workshop! This month s topic will be character introductions. We will read and discuss a few short pieces of writing, then have some time to practice your own writing. No experience necessary all skill levels welcome! Registration required. If you need accommodations to attend this event, please contact [email protected] or 608 827 7403. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25770

Middleton Public Library - Storytime Room

Cricut Project for Adults: Beach Tote Bag

Get ready to decorate your own beach tote bag! In this class, you ll learn how to cut with a Cricut cutting machine. We ll provide all the materials, including beach totes. If you have your own Cricut machine, you are welcome to bring your own, but the library will hav......More

Get ready to decorate your own beach tote bag! In this class, you ll learn how to cut with a Cricut cutting machine. We ll provide all the materials, including beach totes. If you have your own Cricut machine, you are welcome to bring your own, but the library will have a few available to be shared between crafters. If you do not have experience with Cricut Machines, take a look at these videos to help become familiar with them, and then the last video to see a project being made: https://tinyurl.com/3b26c8pm https://tinyurl.com/227fbnay https://tinyurl.com/3kvr34ty https://tinyurl.com/y6bm8hkx https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25838

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room

BOOKMOBILE: Middleton Night Market @ Stone Horse Green - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Visit the Middleton Public Library Bookmobile at the Middleton Night Market @ Stone Horse Green on Thursday, May 28 from 5:00 9:00pm! Stone Horse Green is located at 7550 Hubbard Avenue. Weather permitting! https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25771

Middleton Public Library

'Under the Sea' Diorama Kit Pickup - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Make a splash by creating an Under the Sea themed diorama! ???? Starter kits will be available beginning June 1 and completed dioramas are due by June 13. Entries will be displayed from June 15 June 30, and visitors are invited to vote for their favorite. One kit ......More

Make a splash by creating an Under the Sea themed diorama! ???? Starter kits will be available beginning June 1 and completed dioramas are due by June 13. Entries will be displayed from June 15 June 30, and visitors are invited to vote for their favorite. One kit per household, while supplies last. Kits include a shoebox and mini figures to get you started the rest is up to you! https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=26060

Middleton Public Library - Upper Level

Clear the Clutter, Clear the Mind: Decluttering for a Healthier You!

Did you know that clearing clutter can boost your health and well being strengthen social connections and foster greater independence? In this uplifting seminar we ll uncover how a clutter free environment can improve your quality of life by promoting peace comfort and ......More

Did you know that clearing clutter can boost your health and well being strengthen social connections and foster greater independence? In this uplifting seminar we ll uncover how a clutter free environment can improve your quality of life by promoting peace comfort and safety. You ll gain practical insights to identify areas and items that matter most along with simple actionable steps to create a healthier more accessible living space that fits your lifestyleone small change at a time. Presenter bio: Alesha Filiatrault is a Client Relocation Consultant with WellRive a full service move management company dedicated to supporting the 55+ community in Greater Madison and southern Wisconsin for over 10 years. She has helped thousands of seniors downsize and transition smoothly by providing expert services including sorting selling donating and disposing of items floor planning packing and unpacking and her favoritesettling in. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25535

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room

Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig

Welcome to our ongoing series of virtual author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month enjoy talks and interactive Q& A sessions with bestselling authors streamed live. Recordings will be available for viewing after live events. Join u......More

Welcome to our ongoing series of virtual author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month enjoy talks and interactive Q& A sessions with bestselling authors streamed live. Recordings will be available for viewing after live events. Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairsfrom blue ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows and so much more! Click on the link below to register submit your questions for the author and receive your unique link to join the discussion: https://libraryc.org/midlibrary/161153 About the Author: Mary Savig is The Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator in Charge of the Smithsonian American Art Museum s Renwick Gallery. She holds a PhD in American Studies from the University of Maryland College Park. Thanks to the Friends of the Middleton Public Library for sponsoring this series. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25843

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Wildflower Garden Acrylic Painting with Orange Palette Studio

Due to limited space, attendees must register individually (no group registration). Create a cheerful mini canvas inspired by a colorful wildflower garden. In this relaxing workshop, you ll paint bright daisies, coneflowers, and a delicate butterfly among the blooms......More

Due to limited space, attendees must register individually (no group registration). Create a cheerful mini canvas inspired by a colorful wildflower garden. In this relaxing workshop, you ll paint bright daisies, coneflowers, and a delicate butterfly among the blooms. Perfect for beginners, this step by step class focuses on simple brush techniques and layering color to bring your garden to life. All materials provided. Ages 18+. Instructor: Artist Anna, Orange Palette Studio Anna is a local Madison based artist and art instructor with over seven years of teaching experience. She leads paint nights and creative workshops throughout Dane County. Anna enjoys making art approachable and fun, and loves helping people feel confident creating their own artwork. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=26039

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room

Movie Screening--Wuthering Heights

Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th century England. Rated R. Runtime 135 min. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25917

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room

All Ages Tie Dye! - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Start the summer with some color! Choose from a scrunchy or a bandana and get dying! This event will be in the Green Space across the street from the library. All ages are welcome! It s recommended that kids under 10 have an adult there to help, and required for th......More

Start the summer with some color! Choose from a scrunchy or a bandana and get dying! This event will be in the Green Space across the street from the library. All ages are welcome! It s recommended that kids under 10 have an adult there to help, and required for those 8 and younger. Registration required, please sign up for only one time. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25987

Middleton Public Library - Outside the Library

All Ages Tie Dye! - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Start the summer with some color! Choose from a scrunchy or a bandana and get dying! This event will be in the Green Space across the street from the library. All ages are welcome! It s recommended that kids under 10 have an adult there to help, and required for th......More

Start the summer with some color! Choose from a scrunchy or a bandana and get dying! This event will be in the Green Space across the street from the library. All ages are welcome! It s recommended that kids under 10 have an adult there to help, and required for those 8 and younger. Registration required, please sign up for only one time. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25988

Middleton Public Library - Outside the Library

All Ages Tie Dye! - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Start the summer with some color! Choose from a scrunchy or a bandana and get dying! This event will be in the Green Space across the street from the library. All ages are welcome! It s recommended that kids under 10 have an adult there to help, and required for th......More

Start the summer with some color! Choose from a scrunchy or a bandana and get dying! This event will be in the Green Space across the street from the library. All ages are welcome! It s recommended that kids under 10 have an adult there to help, and required for those 8 and younger. Registration required, please sign up for only one time. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25989

Middleton Public Library - Outside the Library

All Ages Tie Dye! - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Start the summer with some color! Choose from a scrunchy or a bandana and get dying! This event will be in the Green Space across the street from the library. All ages are welcome! It s recommended that kids under 10 have an adult there to help, and required for th......More

Start the summer with some color! Choose from a scrunchy or a bandana and get dying! This event will be in the Green Space across the street from the library. All ages are welcome! It s recommended that kids under 10 have an adult there to help, and required for those 8 and younger. Registration required, please sign up for only one time. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25990

Middleton Public Library - Outside the Library

All Ages Tie Dye! - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Start the summer with some color! Choose from a scrunchy or a bandana and get dying! This event will be in the Green Space across the street from the library. All ages are welcome! It s recommended that kids under 10 have an adult there to help, and required for th......More

Start the summer with some color! Choose from a scrunchy or a bandana and get dying! This event will be in the Green Space across the street from the library. All ages are welcome! It s recommended that kids under 10 have an adult there to help, and required for those 8 and younger. Registration required, please sign up for only one time. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25991

Middleton Public Library - Outside the Library

Learning the NEW LINKcat

The new LINKcat comes with new features and changes! We will take a tour of what is new as well as go over the basics of finding a book, putting it on hold, and navigating your account. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=26049

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room

Summer Reading Program Kickoff! - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Summer Reading Program Kickoff! (All Ages) Thursday, June 11 4 5:30pm Summer Reading Program kicks off with an outdoor party! Oversized games, art projects, glitter tattoos and more! The party continues with Black Star Drumline beginning at 5:30pm! This even......More

Summer Reading Program Kickoff! (All Ages) Thursday, June 11 4 5:30pm Summer Reading Program kicks off with an outdoor party! Oversized games, art projects, glitter tattoos and more! The party continues with Black Star Drumline beginning at 5:30pm! This event takes place outside of the library. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25470

Middleton Public Library - Outside the Library

Black Star Drumline - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Black Star Drumline Summer Reading Program Kick Off! Thursday, June 11 @ 5:30pm Kick off your Summer with Black Star Drumline! Experience fun for the whole family with this electrifying percussion show! This event will take place in the green space across t......More

Black Star Drumline Summer Reading Program Kick Off! Thursday, June 11 @ 5:30pm Kick off your Summer with Black Star Drumline! Experience fun for the whole family with this electrifying percussion show! This event will take place in the green space across the street from the library. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25915

Middleton Public Library - Outside the Library

Virtual Author Talk with Matt Dinniman

Welcome to our ongoing series of virtual author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month enjoy talks and interactive Q& A sessions with bestselling authors streamed live. Recordings will be available for viewing after live events. Hold o......More

Welcome to our ongoing series of virtual author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month enjoy talks and interactive Q& A sessions with bestselling authors streamed live. Recordings will be available for viewing after live events. Hold onto your heart patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series joins us to chat about his latest book A Parade of Horribles. Click on the link below to register submit your questions for the author and receive your unique link to join the discussion: https://libraryc.org/midlibrary/161771 About the Author: Matt Dinniman is a writer and artist from Gig Harbor Washington. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series along with several other books about the end of the world. He doesn t really hate Cocker Spaniels and he plays bass in one band. Thanks to the Friends of the Middleton Public Library for sponsoring this series. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25844

Middleton Public Library - Virtual

Movie Screening: Little Mermaid Sing-Along - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Sing along and experience the musical magic of the Disney animated classic, The Little Mermaid. Rated G. Runtime 83 min. Costumes encouraged! https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=26029

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room