Library News
Beyond the Page
Celebrate National Library week by joining the Beyond the Page campaign, a joint effort of the Dane County Library Service and the Madison Community Foundation to create a permanent endowment that will support humanities programming in all 28 public libraries in Dane County – forever. Please help support our library's access to funding for future programs.
- Learn more here
- Listen to an interview about the campaign with Tom Linfield of the Madison Community Foundation, Verona Public Library's director, Brian Simons, and NPR's Kathleen Dunn.
- Read WISC Editorial Director Neil Heinen's editorial about the campaign.
Six-Word Memoir Contest - We have a winner!
“Ride bike everywhere – past gas station!” is Mary Brosius's winning entry. Mary received a Barnes & Noble gift certificate. The runner-up, “Happily inconvenienced for the greater good,” was submitted by Jennifer Wankerl who received a gift certificate from Crossroads Coffeehouse. Thank you to everyone who participated in our Green Life Six-Word Memoir Contest!
eBook News
The library system's Overdrive eBook collection is now compatible with the Kindle, Nook, and Reader as well as other mobile devices. To get started right away go to the Digital Download Center.
Art at the Library
Acrylic Art by Anne (Raven) Albrecht
Raven Albrecht, a resident of the Cross Plains, Black Earth community, has discovered the perfect way to combine her creativity and a love of the outdoors by capturing the natural world using the plein aire painting style. Raven can often be seen tramping through the woods or sitting by the side of a stream trying to catch just the right light or reflection on the water. Most of Raven's work focuses on locations in Dane County, but she also studies and paints in the Florida Keys. A relatively new painter, Raven sells her painting to private collectors in the United States.
In addition to her painting, she is the owner of Ravenworks, an historical clothing store in Madison, WI.
Prior to moving to Madison, Raven spent 25 years in law enforcement and worked both in the US and overseas for the UN and Department of Justice as a trainer and administrator.
A reception will be held Monday, May 21, 6:00-8:00 PM at the library. The show runs through July 6th.
Popular Dane County Cultural Affairs Posters on Display at the Library
A selection of some of the most popular posters published annually by the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission over the past three decades is on display at the Rosemary Garfoot Public Library. This beautiful collection, which reflects what we love about Dane County, will be exhibited through July 31.
Also Cross Plains resident, Steve Field, is displaying a collection of his beautiful woodcarvings. Steve’s show is running indefinitely.
Morning Movie
Thursday, June 14th @ 9:30 AM
Community Rooms
Please call 798-3881 to sign up.
Refreshments will be served.
The NEW LINKcat is here!
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