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Madison Libraries 150th Anniversary Parties: You're invited!

Saturday May 10, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Madison - citywideMadison WI 53703

Notes regarding time

Alicia Ashman (9-11), Meadowridge (11-2), Sequoya (1-3), Goodman South 3-5

Description

Attend a party in the library this May. Our first location opened on May 31, 1875, and we're ringing in 150 years of library service in Madison with birthday cake, giveaways, and interactive activities for every age at all nine locations! We invite you to attend our anchor event at Central Library, as well as neighborhood library celebrations to get the full experience. 

Who

Attend A Neighborhood Library Celebration

You're invited to attend one or several celebrations--each will be unique!

Saturday, May 10

Enjoy events at libraries located on the west and south sides of the city! 

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Alicia Ashman Library entrance

Alicia Ashman Library (Celebrating 25 Years!)

9-11am | 733 N High Point Rd
  • Make art with local artist Deckard Salm utilizing recovered library materials
  • Take selfies at a photo booth
  • Make your own button

Meadowridge Library

11am - 1pm | 5726 Raymond Rd
  • 11am - 12pm: Request a balloon creation of your choice
  • 11am - 12pm: Read to a Dog thanks to sweet pups and handlers from Guardian Whiskers
  • 11am - 12pm: Get your face painted
  • Take selfies at a photo booth

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A three-piece band plays to a crowd indoors at Sequoya Library

Sequoya Library

1-3pm | 4340 Tokay Blvd

Goodman South Madison Library

3-5pm | 2222 S Park St
  • Picture yourself at the library! Youth have been creating a scale model of Goodman South Madison Library and the finished design will be on display during the celebration. Attendees can get their photo taken and add a miniature version of themselves to the model. Learn more about the My Library/Your Library project.
  • Get your face painted

Cost

free

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