Age group

Library

For more than 145 years, Madison Public Library has been a pillar in the Madison community, promoting education, literacy, and involvement. With nine locations throughout the city, the library welcomes nearly 2 million visits a year, and is open six days a week with limited Sunday hours. The library is run by a nine-member Library Board of Directors appointed for three-year terms by the Mayor of Madison, and functions under the aegis of Chapter 43 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It works in conjunction with the Mayor, Library Director Greg Mickells and staff, and the Madison Common Council to carry out its mission in the community. 

Madison Public Library is a valuable resource for the families of Madison. It provides a safe, inviting, and educational environment for all members of the community and continues to strive towards its mission of promoting education, literacy, and community involvement.

STEM/STEAM

Music

Art & Crafts

Sensory Play

Inexpensive

READ and PLAY with your favorite baby, ages birth to 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.



Baby Storytime

Join local artist Amy Mietzel for hands-on art activities inspired by picture books! For ages 3-5. Younger siblings and groups welcome.



Art for Little Ones

READ and PLAY together with children under age 5! 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.



Storytime For Ages Birth to 5

Coed

Toddlers

Preschool

Kids

Madison Public Library - Meadowridge Library

We are grateful to Meadowridge Public Library for allowing us to organize an Indian cooking workshop. We had an excellent time. It's been a success because of you.

Emy G

Meadowridge Library is fantastic! Great librarians, fantastic family-friendly programs, and a wide range of books—especially in the "Too Good to Miss" section—are all present.