11-13 years
An evening of brats, cheese, Sprecher’s root beer, ice cream, and original music by Ken Lonnquist, with Doug Brown. Ken’s music is packed with humor and beautiful musical portraits of the Badger state.
Celebrate Wisconsin history, folklore, and natural places, plus the quirky delights of life among the cheeseheads.
Seating is limited, so please register at the DeForest Area Public Library or on their website.
Badger & Packer attire encouraged!
Attendees will learn the basics of the ukulele in this two-hour group lesson. By the end you will know how to play at least one song.
Please bring your own ukulele.
For ages 9 to adult. Registration is required and register online or call 608-835-3656.
The lesson will be taught by Adam Chisman of Academy of Sound.
Celebrated Latina civil rights activist and foreword writer Dolores Huerta once said, "Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world." These are the stories of some of the Latina activists from Wisconsin who have lived Huerta's words.
Presented in partnership with the Friends of the Cooperative Children's Book Center, Meg Medina will join the Wisconsin Book Festival to discuss her books for kids of all ages.
Forward Theater Company has been performing monologues in the libraries since 2010 and audiences continue to ask for more! Every other year, Forward puts out a call for original monologues based on a common theme. The best twelve are chosen and performed by professional actors in a weekend of shows at Overture Center. Those same actors (and monologues) will be performing a sampling at your library.
OUT OF THE FIRE: THE BANNED BOOKS MONOLOGUES
SYNOPSES:
6 weeks of group lessons by Music Therapist Sheila Santos
Tuesdays 6-7 pm Sept. 25th—Oct. 30th
For beginners: Adults and children ages 10+.
Bring your own guitar.
Pre-registration is required by calling the library at 608-655-3123. Registration opens September 4th.
Please be sure you can commit to the 6 week program before signing up as we anticipate a great demand for the limited 12 seats.
We reserve the right to seat Marshall area residents first due to limited seating.
Music Theatre of Madison presents: Beyond The Ingenue, a curated revue of songs that celebrate the complex roles of women in musical theatre, beyond just the ladies who pine for a man!
Documentary film maker, Craig Dudnick, will introduce his film, “Alice’s Ordinary People,” which is about the work of civil rights activist, Alice Tregay, of the Chicago Freedom Movement, which spanned several decades.
The film will be followed by a question and answer period with Mr. Dudnick.
In recognition of LGBT Pride Month in June, Madison Public Library will celebrate with thoughtful discussion, inclusive events, and expanded sessions of last year’s popular Drag Queen Storytime.
Event Details:
The Pinney Book Group hosts a discussion of I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson. New attendees always welcome.