Wednesday, April 23rd 7pm Scholar led discussion by: Humanities Scholar, Candance Van DamREADING GROUPThe Cost of Free Land is the 2025 One Book South Dakota By: Rebecca Clarren Growing up, Rebecca Clarren only knew the major plot points of her tenacious immigrant...
Programs
Neighborhood Narratives
Programs
Summer Reading
Babies - PreschoolersGet ready for fun—Storytime kicks off June 2 and happens every Monday at 5:30 PM and Wednesday at 11:00 AM! Heads up: We'll be taking a little break on June 30 and July 2 to celebrate the holiday week. Have fun playing 1,000 books Bingo with your...
Storytime
Winter StorytimeWinter Storytime Session Starts November 2 through December 1, 2025. Music Storytime: Mondays at 5:30pm Snowflakes, songs, and storytime fun Winter Storytime: Tuesdays at 11 am Stories and activities target age 3-5, but all ages welcome. Space is...
Book Blizzard
Read from the list and share your thoughts for a chance to win!Book Blizzard 20261. Read Pick a book Choose a Blizzard Book You do NOT have to read all of them Take a ballot for EACH book If you’ve already read a book on the list - awesome! Fill out a Review! 2....
The Math Machine
Find a fun daily math story on the website (bedtimemath.org), on the free app (Bedtime Math), or check out one of Bedtime Math books from the library.These stories are for everyone! The math questions at the end are leveled, starting at kindergarten and building...
Pages for Pizza
Earn pizza just by READING! How it Works: Keep track - We've made a handing Reading Record you can print! Your child needs to live in Lake County, or attend a Madison school, Chester Area School, or Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School. Your child does not need to have a...
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Even if you’re not an expert birdwatcher, you’re sure to know a cardinal when you see one. Their beautiful red feathers make them one of the most loved birds in America. Cardinals live in the eastern United States only so if you live west of the Rocky Mountains,...
Tiny Stories, Huge Hearts
Neighborhood Narratives is an audio storytelling project from the Madison Public Library, created in collaboration with local businesses and community members. The project features short, sixty-second stories shared by residents, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and experiences of your neighbors.
These stories are accessible through QR codes displayed at participating local businesses. Keep an eye out, scan a code, and discover the stories of the people around you!
Interview Information
Preparing for the interview
The stories we are sharing with the public are intended to be less than a minute long. Keep this in mind when preparing for an interview. The interviewer will ask you three questions, but only one of your answers will be chosen to share with the public.
Interview process
Before you start the interview, you will need to:
- Sign a release form
- Provide the library with a picture of yourself to accompany your short story
- Answer five introductory questions:
- What’s your name?
- What’s your job/how do you spend your time?
- What’s your hometown?
- Why did you (or your family) move to Madison?
- What’s your age?
During the interview, you will:
- Provide a brief introduction by answering the five introductory questions listed above
- Answer three questions
- The participant can choose these questions or select from the list provided by the library. Only one of these answers will be shared publicly.
- Once the participant has answered three questions and signed the consent form, the interview is complete.
Registering for an Interview
To register for an interview, click the link and fill out the Google Form below. The Google Form will ask for your name, job, age, hometown, and why you moved to Madison. Other questions include when and where you would like to be interviewed.