Library Hours
Monday–Friday, 10 am–8 pm
Saturday, 9 am–5 pm
Sunday, 1–5 pm
Closed: Nov. 26–27
See all library hours at madpl.org/locations. All events are at Lakeview Library unless otherwise indicated. Please check madpl.org/calendar for the most up–to–date information on programs and services.
Call for Artists
Lakeview Library is in search of local artists to exhibit their work in our community room space. If you’ve never exhibited at the library before and are interested, reach out to lakeview@madisonpubliclibrary.org and include examples of your work.
Friends of Lakeview Library Annual Meeting
Saturday, Oct. 10, 1–3pm
Come and learn about the Friends and the many ways this group supports Lakeview Library at their annual public meeting. Local author Priti Srivastava will be hosting a Fear and Folklore event following the business meeting (1–1:30). Priti is the author of “The Chai House” and most recently, “Bhoot Camp,” a Wisconsin-set ghost story.
Baby Storytime
Tuesdays, Oct. 6–27 and Nov. 10–24, 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Read and play with your favorite baby, ages birth–17 months. 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.
Multi–age Storytime
Thursdays, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12, 10:30–11:30 am
Read and play together with children ages 5 and under. Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy and pre–reading skills. It also helps to build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome.
Nature Everywhere Madison
Thursdays, Oct. 8–29, 10:30–11:30 am
Childcare and playgroups are welcome. In partnership with Nature Everywhere and the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, these programs were funded by the Roots and Wings Foundation and support from the Madison Public Library Foundation.
Oct 8: Animal Adaptions with Lussier Family Heritage Center: The Heritage Center will bring two of their ambassador animals to explore the concept of adaptations. The group will work on identifying the different adaptations the animals have to survive.
Oct 15: The Busy Little Squirrel with Naturing in Madison: In the fall, animals are busy gathering food and preparing their homes for the colder winter months. Join Naturing in Madison for a reading of “The Busy Little Squirrel” by Nancy Tafuri, then learn and connect to fall through pretend play and hands-on exploration of nature items.
Oct 22: Bird Connection with Coral Conant Gilles: This interactive storytelling experience led by traditional storyteller Coral Conant Gilles begins with stories about birds, and through movement and imagination, children become part of the storytelling experience. After the stories, each child will create their own decomposable, nut–free bird feeder to take home. The program will end with a group song and a short “Wonder Wander” to observe and listen for birds in nature.
Oct 29: Too Many Pumpkins! with Rooted: Join Rooted for a reading of “Too Many Pumpkins” by Linda White, then learn about pumpkins and their seeds through hands–on exploration and a taste of a roasted pumpkin seed. Participants will also get to paint a pumpkin to take home.
Lee • Canta • Crea | Read • Sing • Create
Celebrating culture, connection and creativity through bilingual stories.
Saturdays, Oct. 3, Oct. 24 and Nov. 21, 10–11 am
Oct 3: “Un lugar llamado Música” by Samira Álvarez Gretzinger: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a bilingual story inspired by the life of the author’s Puerto Rican grandmother, a beloved music teacher. Families will enjoy storytelling, rhythm, and music from Latin America while celebrating culture, family, and the power of music to connect generations. Children will also create a music–inspired craft to take home.
Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con una historia bilingüe inspirada en la vida de la abuela puertorriqueña de la autora, una querida maestra de música. Las familias disfrutarán de cuentos, ritmo y música de Latinoamérica mientras celebran la cultura, la familia y el poder de la música para unir generaciones. Los niños también crearán una manualidad inspirada en la música para llevar a casa.
Oct 24: “Mi Vasito Lleno” by Samira Álvarez Gretzinger: How do we fill our cup? Through an engaging bilingual story, music, and movement, children will explore emotions and self–care while learning healthy ways to care for themselves and others. Families will create a “My Cup Is Full” craft, filling it with words and drawings that represent the people, places, and activities that help them feel loved, calm and cared for.
¿Cómo llenamos nuestro vasito? A través de un cuento bilingüe, música y movimiento, los niños explorarán las emociones y el autocuidado, aprendiendo maneras saludables de cuidar de sí mismos y de los demás. Las familias crearán su propio “Mi Vasito Lleno”, llenándolo con palabras y dibujos que representen las personas, los lugares y las actividades que los hacen sentirse queridos, tranquilos y felices.
Nov 21: “Agradecidos” by Samira Álvarez Gretzinger: Celebrate one of the seasons of gratitude with a joyful bilingual story time about kindness, generosity, and the people who enrich our lives. Together, families will create a community felt gratitude quilt, decorating individual felt squares with words, drawings, or symbols of thankfulness that will come together as a shared work of art celebrating our community.
Celebra una de las temporadas de gratitud con una alegre hora de cuentos bilingüe sobre la bondad, la generosidad y las personas que enriquecen nuestras vidas. Las familias crearán una colcha comunitaria de gratitud hecha de fieltro, decorando cuadrados individuales con palabras, dibujos o símbolos de agradecimiento que se unirán para formar una obra de arte compartida que celebrará nuestra comunidad.
Cooking with Chef Lily
Tuesdays, Oct. 13 and 27 and Nov. 10 and 17, 5–6 pm
Join The Kids Chef, Lily Kilfoy, for a cooking class for school-age kids and their families. Participants will learn about different foods, where they come from, how to follow recipes, and how to use a variety of tools. Recipes are not announced in advance, however, Chef Lily tries her best to accommodate dietary restrictions. Registration is not required, but participation will be limited to the first 25 attendees. Food is generously provided by Willy St. Co-op North.
Afterschool Art with Amy
Wednesdays, Oct. 21–Nov. 11, 4:30–5:30 pm
Join local artist Amy Mietzel for hands-on art projects.
We Read to a Dog
Mondays, Oct. 26 and Nov. 23, 3–4 pm
Read aloud to a furry friend from Alliance of Therapy Dogs at Lakeview Library. Bring a favorite book or try a new one from our collection. First come, first served.
Minecraft Club
Mondays, Oct. 5–Nov. 2, 4–5:30 pm
Play Minecraft in both survival and creative worlds. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Ability to fully use a computer mouse and keyboard is required. There is a limited number of computers, so participants will sign up for a 45-minute turn, beginning at 4 pm or 4:45pm.
LEGO Club
Saturdays, Oct. 10 and Nov. 14, 9:30–11:30 am
Are you a kid who loves LEGOs? Do you enjoy engineering and designing LEGO creations? Come join us for LEGO Club. The library will provide lots of LEGOs, and you provide the imagination. No registration is required. LEGOs will have to stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your creations.
Teen Cooking Club
Fridays, Oct. 16 and Nov. 13, 5:30–6:30 pm
Tweens and teens are invited to cook with Chef Lily at Lakeview Library. Participants will prepare and enjoy a wide variety of recipes, while learning about meal planning, following recipes, and using kitchen gadgets and tools. Food is generously provided by Willy St. Co-op North.
Munch Mobile Lunch Van
Thursdays, Oct. 1–Nov. 19,
3:20–3:40 pm
The Munch Mobile Lunch Van will make a stop at Lakeview Library. All people in and around the library can get a free lunch.
First Friday Film Nights
Fridays, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6, 6–8pm
Join us for a film night on the first Friday of each month. Selections include feature-length films, documentaries and shorts. Snacks and drinks are provided. In October we will watch “La Bamba” and November is “Indian Horse.”
Get to Know Your Sewing Machine!
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6–7:30 pm
Do you have a sewing machine but hesitate to use it? Bring your own sewing machine and we’ll help you practice threading, bobbin winding, and needle replacement. We’ll also share tricks on how to troubleshoot common issues so you can tackle your own projects with confidence. Registration begins Sept. 22.
Cooking with Chef Paul: Meals for Two
Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:30–7:30 pm
Cooking for yourself or loved ones? Don’t have time to clean up after so many pots, pans and dishes? Here is the class for you. The key is not cooking less. Join Chef Paul to find out the ways that are surprisingly easy to solve our daily cooking concerns. Registration begins Sept. 24.
Free Mending
Mondays, Oct. 12 and 26, Nov. 9 and 23, 12–2 pm
Do you have clothes or fabric items that need repair? Volunteers offer free mending at Lakeview Library. Volunteers can mend clothing and other fabric items, but cannot repair zippers. Mending is done on the spot on a first come, first served basis. There is no drop off or pick up. Our menders do what they can do in the time allowed. This service is made possible thanks to generous donations of sewing machines and materials from The Sewing Machine Project.
Silent Book Club
Mondays, Oct. 12 and Nov. 9, 6–7:30 pm
Want to spend more time reading? Looking to meet other readers in your community? Or simply nostalgic for the days of silent reading time in school? Join us every second Monday of the month for Silent Book Club. Bring your book, e–reader, headphones or other favorite reading media, and spend an hour in communal silent reading, followed by bookish conversation. Show up with your current read, browse the library shelves, or ask our friendly staff to recommend something new. Snacks and drinks are provided. Readers are encouraged to bring their own comfort items to relax while reading.
Pumpkin Desserts
Saturday, Oct. 17, 1–2 pm
Pumpkins aren’t just for jack–o–lanterns. Expand your pumpkin baking repertoire beyond pie. In this class you’ll learn about Pumpkin Spice Mousse, Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, and Pumpkin White Chocolate Cookies. All these easy desserts can be made ahead. Registration begins Oct. 3.
Teejop and Beyond: Sampling Indigenous Foods with Kimberly Crowley
Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:30–7:30 pm
Join Kimberly Crowley as she serves traditional indigenous foods such as corn soup, wild rice casserole and frybread. Yum! As you eat you can chat with Kimberly about her recipes. Participants can take home information on ingredients and where to source them. No registration is required. Food and supplies are limited. About the presenter: Kimberly Crowley is a member of the Thunder clan of the Ho Chunk Nation. She lives in Baraboo, where she spends her time making and teaching black ash basket classes.
Cooking with Chef Paul: Tapas
Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30–7:30 pm
Join Chef Paul for a class about these classic Spanish small dishes. Paul will lead a demonstration of shrimp or fish with olive oil and garlic, an olive and cheese platter, and deconstructed chorizo. Registration begins Oct. 29.
Beginning Birding: Waterfowl Basics
Saturday, Nov. 14, 9–11 am
Join members of the Feminist Bird Club to learn about ducks, geese and other migrating waterfowl that are arriving for fall migration. We’ll explore the ponds at Nine Springs (1947 Moorland Rd.) to identify several species of ducks and discuss how to identify each species. Binoculars will be provided and there will be scopes to allow better views of birds. This is a great option for those interested in getting started with birding or anyone wanting to practice their waterfowl ID skills. This outing is family friendly. Registration begins Oct. 31.
Decorative Breads and Dinner Rolls
Saturday, Nov. 21, 1–2 pm
A stunning bread centerpiece is just the thing for a Thanksgiving feast. We’ll discuss how to make a colorful multigrain sunburst bread. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but delicious, too. And while we’re at it, we’ll take that same dough and make a variety of dinner roll shapes. These rolls are easy to pop into the freezer, and thaw and bake whenever you want them. Registration begins Nov. 7.
Fourth Friday Poetry Group
Fridays, Oct. 23 and Dec. 11, 1–2 pm
Come to read; come to listen; come to celebrate poetry with this group of fellow poets and poetry aficionados.
Scrabble at the Library
Wednesdays, Oct. 7–28 and Nov. 4–25, 10 am–12 pm
Attention word lovers: exercise your brain by playing Scrabble with other adults.
Knitting at the Library
Wednesdays, Oct. 7–28 and Nov. 4–25, 6–8 pm
Drop in knitting: Learn a new craft or work on that unfinished project with other neighborhood knitters.
One–on–One Computer Assistance
Wednesdays, Oct. 14–28 and Nov. 4–25, 5:30–7:30 pm
Saturdays, Oct. 3–31 and Nov. 7–21, 10 am–12 pm
Need help with basic computer or Internet skills? Looking for assistance with using a smart phone or downloading library eBooks and audiobooks? We offer free one-on-one sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Call 608–246–4547 to make an appointment.
Madison Writing Assistance
Mondays, Oct. 5–Nov. 30 , 4–7 pm
The Madison Writing Assistance program offers free, one–to–one writing support by appointment at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs and more.
Book Discussions
Read the book and join the discussion. New members are always welcome. Check the library calendar or call for details; some discussions are online events.
NewBridge Book Discussions
First Wednesdays, 10–11am *Online
Oct. 7 – “On Earth, We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong
Nov. 4 – “This is Happiness” by Niall Williams
Lakeview Book Discussion
First Thursdays, 6:30–8 pm
Oct. 1 – “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt
Nov. 5 – “How to Read a Book” by Monica Wood
Mystery Book Group Discussion
Third Thursdays, 5:30–7 pm
Oct. 15 – “The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder” by C. L. Miller
Nov. 19 – “The Queens of Crime” by Marie Benedict
