Elver Park
Farmers Market
Saturdays, July 29-September 16
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd.
West Side Farmers Market
Saturdays, July 29 to November 4
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
New location: 750 University Row
Behind the UW Health Digestive Health Center
One on One
Computer Coaching
Saturday, July 29
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Alicia Ashman Library
733 N High Point Rd
Sign up for a one-hour session (starting at 1pm or 2:30pm)
with a Computer Coach providing individualized instruction
on using word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel) and
other computer basics.
The CCC and
the Arboretum
Sunday, July 30
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
UW Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy
More than eighty years ago this summer, the Civilian
Conservation Corps was planting trees and prairie species
during the most severe drought year in recorded history.
Watering went on around the clock. We will see some of the
ecosystems they planted and visit the remaining camp
buildings. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Table Top
Game Night
Tuesday, August 1
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd.
We've got a ton of tabletop games, just waiting to be
played! Drop in and join us!
Build a
Better World: Concert and Picnic
Tuesday, August 1
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave.
Pack a picnic supper and head to the Gardens for a
fun-filled family concert! Come, rain or shine, at 6:00 p.m.
to play with bubbles and make a project with Olbrich
Garden’s staff. Then, at 7:00 p.m., Ken Lonnquist will get
your toes tapping while you munch! Ken's performance is
generously sponsored by Overture Center for the Arts' Kids
in the Rotunda series.
A Wild
Rumpus: An Anji Play Experience
Wednesday, August 2
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Haen Family Park
7702 Tree Ln.
Enjoy play-centered, child led activities in the park each
week. The library will provide special play equipment to
spark your children's imagination. At the end of each event,
kids will create a Play Story, drawing and/or writing about
their play for that day. Wear messy clothes, bring a water
bottle, (optional) bring a picnic dinner or purchase a meal
from the "Let's Eat Out" local food carts, and make an
evening of it! This event is created in partnership with the
Madison Parks Division and funded in part by a grant from
the Madison Public Library Foundation.
Book
Discussion on “Homegoing”
Thursday, August 3
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Alicia Ashman Library
733 N High Point Rd
Join the Thursday Afternoon Book Group for a discussion of "Homegoing:
A Novel" by Yaa-Gyasi. The next title will be available for
pick-up following the discussion, with extra copies
available at the reference desk while supplies last.
Knitting at
the Library
Thursday, August 3
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd.
Learn to knit or bring your current project. Supplies
provided. Children under 8 must have an adult present.
First
Friday: Coloring For Grownups
Friday, August 4
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Alicia Ashman Library
733 N High Point Rd
What's this coloring-for-grownups craze all about? Come and
find out! Coloring for adults can be a stress-reliever, and
a low-pressure way to get your creative juices flowing. This
is not a class--there is no formal instruction. No
registration required--just drop in, bring your creativity,
and color yourself relaxed.
Occasionally a special craft project may be added.