Library Hours
Monday–Friday, 10 am–8 pm
Saturday, 9 am–5 pm
Sunday, 1–5 pm
See all library hours at madpl.org/locations. All events are at Lakeview Library unless otherwise indicated. Check madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar for the most up-to-date information on programs and services.
Baby Play Date
Tuesdays, March 3—31, 10–11:30 am
Join other neighborhood families for a casual library playdate for babies ages birth to 17 months and their caregivers. We’ll feature open-ended play materials and lots of books! Siblings are welcome.
Multi-age Storytime
Thursdays, Feb. 5 and 19, March 5 and 19, 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 build a lifelong love of reading. Library programs are always free. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome.
Art for Little Ones
Thursdays, Feb. 12 and March 12, 10:30–11:30 am
Join artist Amy Mietzel for hands-on art activities inspired by picture books for children ages 2–5. We’ll start by doing a read-aloud of the book, then create art using unique materials and fun supplies. Additional books that fit the theme will also be available for caregivers and youth to read together and check out. Siblings and groups are welcome.
After-School Art with Elias
Wednesdays, Feb. 4–25, 4:30–5:30 pm
Join local artist Elias Mittelstadt for hands-on art projects.
We Read to a Dog
Mondays, Feb. 23 and March 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, Feb. 2–March 30, 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 4:45 pm.
LEGO Club
Saturdays, Feb. 21 and March 14, 9:30-11:30 am
Are you a kid who loves LEGOs? Do you enjoy engineering and designing LEGO creations? 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.
Dungeons & Dragons
Mondays, Feb. 9 and 23, March 9 and 23, 5:30–7:30 pm
Tweens and teens 12 and up are invited to join us for Dungeons & Dragons. Be part of an adventuring party where you’ll use your imagination and creativity to explore a fantasy world in an epic quest. Our Dungeon Master Derrick will provide support and help you learn to play. Sessions will be held twice a month and will be for beginners, although participants with some D&D experience are encouraged to join as well. Registration opens two weeks prior to each program date.
Munch Mobile Lunch Van
Feb. and March TBD
The Munch Mobile Lunch Van will make a stop at Lakeview Library. All people in and around the library can get a free lunch.
Free Tax Filing at Lakeview
Wednesdays and Fridays, Feb. 4–27 and March 4–27, 1–4 pm
Sign up for free assistance from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers to help fill out and file Federal and Wisconsin personal income taxes. Call 608-246-4547 to make an appointment (required).
First Friday Film Nights
Fridays, Feb. 6 and March 6, 6–8 pm
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 February, we will watch “Sounder,” and March is “Leonor Will Never Die.”
Volunteer Events: Garden Seed Packaging
Monday, Feb. 9, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5:30–7:30 pm
Thursday, Feb. 26, 5:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday, March 10, 5:30–7:30 pm
Thursday, March 26, 2–4 pm
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. If you would like to donate your time and effort to this project, please call 608-246-4547 to register two weeks before each date.
Cooking with Chef Paul: Plant-Based Meals
Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30–7:30 pm
Join Chef Paul to learn helpful tips to get started eating more plant-based foods, from setting up your pantry to cooking techniques to replacing animal proteins with plant-based ones to adding more fiber into your daily meals. The options are limitless. Registration begins Jan. 29.
Macarons
Saturday, Feb. 21, 1–2 pm
Macarons are a fussy cookie to make but worth the effort. Once you learn the technique, you’ll always have some in the freezer. Master Baker Punky Egan will demo the important folding method and discuss the various fillings, such as ganache and Swiss meringue buttercream. Of course, there will be samples! Call 608-246-4547 to register beginning Feb. 7.
Cooking with Chef Paul: Cooking without Gluten
Thursday, March 12, 6:30–7:30 pm
Removing gluten from our cooking is a challenge, but it is doable. Join Chef Paul to learn to make classic dishes without gluten. There is always a solution in the kitchen! (Note: recipes include eggs.) Registration begins Feb. 26.
Braided Egg Bread
Saturday, March 14, 1–2 pm
In this demo by Master Baker Punky Egan you’ll learn how to braid 3, 4 and 5 strand breads practicing with ropes. We will walk through the steps on how to make a classic egg bread dough. These egg breads are not only beautiful to look at, but are delicious, too. Samples will be provided! Registration begins Feb. 28.
Memory Screening with ADRC
Thursday, March 19, 10 am–12 pm
Memory screening is an important part of overall health, much like other routine health screenings. The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County (ADRC) is offering free and confidential 15-minute memory screening appointments, including educational materials about memory concerns and brain health. Registration begins March 5.
Wellness Wednesday: Smart Advocacy for Medical Visits
Wednesday, March 25, 12:30–2:30 pm
Sarah, an independent patient advocate and founder of Ascent Patient Advocates, brings over 25 years of nursing experience to her work helping people navigate complex healthcare systems. In this session, she shares practical strategies to prepare for medical visits, ask better questions, and advocate confidently for yourself or a loved one.
Fourth Friday Poetry Group
Fridays, Feb. 20 and March 27, 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, Feb. 4–25 and March 4–25, 10 am–12 pm
Attention word lovers: exercise your brain by playing Scrabble with other adults.
Knitting at the Library
Wednesdays, Feb. 4–25 and March 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
Tuesdays, Feb. 3–24 and March TBD, 5:30–7:30 pm
Saturdays, Feb. 21–28 and March 7–28, 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 Saturdays! Call 608-246-4547 to make an appointment.
Madison Writing Assistance
Mondays, Feb. 2–March 23, 4-7pm
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, 10–11 am
Feb. 4 – “Black Cake” by Charmaine Wilkerson
March 4 – “Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions” by Temple Grandin
Lakeview Book Discussion
First Thursdays, 6:30–8 pm
Feb. 5 – “The Fox Wife” by Yangsze Choo
March 5 – Works of Michael Perry
Mystery Book Group Discussion
Third Thursdays, 5:30–7 pm
Feb. 19 – “A Murder for Miss Hortense” by Mel Pennant
March 19 – “The House in the Pines” by Ana Reyes
