Baby Time

Come for a short storytime filled with rhymes, songs and bounces designed especially for little ones. Then stay to play and connect with other babies and caregivers. Recommended ages birth - 18 months. READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! Reading, singing, talking,......More

Come for a short storytime filled with rhymes, songs and bounces designed especially for little ones. Then stay to play and connect with other babies and caregivers. Recommended ages birth - 18 months. READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! 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. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/baby-time-27148

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Ashman All Ages Chess Club

Chess meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 4-5:45 p.m. Come and learn chess basics in the library with a 30 minute introduction of the game and then play a friendly game of chess with an opponent. Lessons start promptly at 4 p.m., followed by an open game ......More

Chess meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 4-5:45 p.m. Come and learn chess basics in the library with a 30 minute introduction of the game and then play a friendly game of chess with an opponent. Lessons start promptly at 4 p.m., followed by an open game at 4:30 p.m. Chess club is open to all ages and skill levels. No Chess 1/20, 9/1. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/ashman-all-ages-chess-club-26261

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Memory Screening

Memory screening is an important part of overall health and much like other routine health screenings. The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County is offering free and confidential 15 minute memory screening appointments, including educational materials about......More

Memory screening is an important part of overall health and much like other routine health screenings. The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County is offering free and confidential 15 minute memory screening appointments, including educational materials about memory concerns and brain health. Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone at 608-824-1780, or in person. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date on July 22 at 10:00a.m. About the Presenter The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Dane County provides information about resources and support on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability. Their mission, 'to support seniors, adults with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers by providing useful information, assistance, and education on community services and long-term care options while serving as the single entry point for publicly-funded long-term care services while at all times respecting the rights, dignity, and preference of the individual.' View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/memory-screening-26262

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Read & Breathe: A Mindful Storytime for all ages

A special storytime series woven together with playful mindfulness practices for children and their caregivers to do together. Comfy clothing encouraged! Books, songs and mindful practices all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-read......More

A special storytime series woven together with playful mindfulness practices for children and their caregivers to do together. Comfy clothing encouraged! Books, songs and mindful practices all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills​ as well as a lifelong love of reading. After about 20-30 minutes of stories, songs, and a few mindfulness games we'll end with a time for child-led play together in our children's area. You are welcome to stay as long as you like! Library programs are always free. Siblings and friends are welcome. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/read-breathe-mindful-storytime-all-ages-28838

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Red Cross Blood Drive

Alicia Ashman Library and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor code: aliciaashmanlibrary Please join us in this lifesaving mission! Drive Deta......More

Alicia Ashman Library and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor code: aliciaashmanlibrary Please join us in this lifesaving mission! Drive Details: Site: Alicia Ashman Library Address: 733 N. High Point Rd., Madison, WI, 53717 Room Name: Capitol Bank Community Room Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Time: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM   View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/red-cross-blood-drive-26296

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Alicia Ashman Thursday Book Club

Join the Alicia Ashman book club for lively, thoughtful discussions every first Thursday of the month (excluding December). Everyone is welcome and books are available at the Checkout Desk week of the event. This Month's Read  The Lost Journals of Sacajewea : A Novel......More

Join the Alicia Ashman book club for lively, thoughtful discussions every first Thursday of the month (excluding December). Everyone is welcome and books are available at the Checkout Desk week of the event. This Month's Read  The Lost Journals of Sacajewea : A Novel by Debra Magpie Earling Sacajewea served as interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery. In this visionary novel, acclaimed Indigenous author Earling brings this mythologized figure vividly to life, casting unsparing light on the men who brutalized her and recentering Sacajewea as the arbiter of her own history. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/alicia-ashman-thursday-book-club-26312

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Baby Time

Come for a short storytime filled with rhymes, songs and bounces designed especially for little ones. Then stay to play and connect with other babies and caregivers. Recommended ages birth - 18 months. READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! Reading, singing, talking,......More

Come for a short storytime filled with rhymes, songs and bounces designed especially for little ones. Then stay to play and connect with other babies and caregivers. Recommended ages birth - 18 months. READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! 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. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/baby-time-27156

Alicia Ashman Library - Community Room

Baby Time

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Read & Breathe: A Mindful Storytime for all ages

A special storytime series woven together with playful mindfulness practices for children and their caregivers to do together. Comfy clothing encouraged! Books, songs and mindful practices all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-read......More

A special storytime series woven together with playful mindfulness practices for children and their caregivers to do together. Comfy clothing encouraged! Books, songs and mindful practices all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills​ as well as a lifelong love of reading. After about 20-30 minutes of stories, songs, and a few mindfulness games we'll end with a time for child-led play together in our children's area. You are welcome to stay as long as you like! Library programs are always free. Siblings and friends are welcome. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/read-breathe-mindful-storytime-all-ages-28839

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Concrete Garden Stones with Elias Mittelstadt

Join artist Elias Mittelstadt in creating concrete garden stones. Materials will be provided and participants are invited to bring their own objects, such as toy cars, scrabble pieces, marbles, small plastic figures, and more, to create a uniquely decorated work. Spac......More

Join artist Elias Mittelstadt in creating concrete garden stones. Materials will be provided and participants are invited to bring their own objects, such as toy cars, scrabble pieces, marbles, small plastic figures, and more, to create a uniquely decorated work. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration will open two weeks prior to the event, on August 2, 2025 at 9:00a.m. and you can sign up online or by calling Alicia Ashman Library at 608-824-1780. This event is intended for adults ages 18+ but children are welcome WITH AN ADULT present. Caution: mosaic glass and tile pieces may have sharp edges, and small items could constitute a chocking hazard. About the presenter Elias Mittelstadt is a designer and artist based in Madison, WI. His practice is inspired by technology, nature, history, and cartography and utilizes 3D printing, digital design, and found objects. In addition to his practice, he assists local artists and specializes in CAD and technical drawings for products. Elias has created courses, workshops, and programming for people of all ages and enjoys teaching new skills and seeing the diversity of creative expression when people are given the same prompts and materials. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/concrete-garden-stones-elias-mittelstadt-28588

Alicia Ashman Library - Community Room

Baby Time

Come for a short storytime filled with rhymes, songs and bounces designed especially for little ones. Then stay to play and connect with other babies and caregivers. Recommended ages birth - 18 months. READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! Reading, singing, talking,......More

Come for a short storytime filled with rhymes, songs and bounces designed especially for little ones. Then stay to play and connect with other babies and caregivers. Recommended ages birth - 18 months. READ and PLAY with your favorite baby! 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. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/baby-time-27157

Alicia Ashman Library - Community Room

Ashman All Ages Chess Club

Chess meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 4-5:45 p.m. Come and learn chess basics in the library with a 30 minute introduction of the game and then play a friendly game of chess with an opponent. Lessons start promptly at 4 p.m., followed by an open game ......More

Chess meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 4-5:45 p.m. Come and learn chess basics in the library with a 30 minute introduction of the game and then play a friendly game of chess with an opponent. Lessons start promptly at 4 p.m., followed by an open game at 4:30 p.m. Chess club is open to all ages and skill levels. No Chess 1/20, 9/1. View this event at https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/ashman-all-ages-chess-club-26748

Alicia Ashman Library - Community Room