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Madison Public Library Monroe Street Branch
1705 Monroe St.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 266-6390

Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Tuesdays 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Thursdays 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Saturdays 9:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Check out the Features and Events at the Monroe Street Branch!
The Monroe Street Branch of the Madison Public Library offers a popular selection of books, videos, magazines and newspapers, CDs and books-on-tape--materials for all ages. Originally established in 1944, the library has been in its present location since 1962, and is one of two branches (from a total of eight) in the Madison Public Library system owned by the city. Through LINKcat, the shared online library catalog of the South Central Library System, Monroe Street Branch patrons can order books, magazines, audio materials, videos and DVDs from any other member library (that's over 2,250,000 items representing over 600,000 different titles). In other words, if you don't see what you're looking for, we can order it for you.

Monroe Street Branch Library Features and Events

Internet Access
Anyone can check their email or surf the Web at the Monroe Street library. Stop in to reserve the next available time slot, or call ahead to request a time at 266-6390.

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Dudgeon-Monroe/Vilas Neighborhood Association Contractor Surveys and Recommendations
Check out what homeowners have to say about their experiences with various contractors in the Madison area. People can also add to the surveys and evaluations anytime. These notebooks are available for viewing in the library, just ask at the desk.

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Library Meeting Room Rental
The Monroe Street Branch has a meeting room available to rent for programs sponsored by governmental units, nonprofit educational and cultural agencies, and community service agencies. For more information, stop in or call us at 266-6390.

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Friends of Monroe St. Library Book Sale
Saturday, June 14th
Books for both adults and children. Located at the back of the library.

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Adult Programs

Author/Photographer Lecture

Wednesday, June 4
7 pm
Monroe Street Library

Photographer Zane Williams will show slides and lecture about his current book, "Doubletake, a re-photographic of Madison" sponsored by South Central Library Association. Lecture may be cancelled if Mr. Williams gets a last minute photography opportunity. Call the library (266-6390) to confirm the time and date.

Book Discussion Series

The Monroe Street Branch is currently hosting an ongoing book discussion series. Anyone is welcome to attend; for more information call 266-6390.

Multiple copies of the books being discussed will be made available for checkout at least four weeks prior to the programs. If you need accommodations to attend these programs, please call 266-6342 or TDD# 266-6314 two weeks in advance.

Monroe St. Branch Book Discussion Schedule
There are no book discussions scheduled at this time.

Do you belong to a book discussion group? Consider borrowing one of our new book club discussion kits! Each kit includes multiple copies of a single discussible tiag. Visit this link for a listing of the titles to choose from: http://www.scls.lib.wi.us/madison/bookclubkits.html. All kits are housed at the Monroe Street branch, so to check on the availability of a particular title, call Guy or Liz at 266-6390.

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Youth Programs

Laugh It Up @ Your Library

This year's summer reading program starts June 6th. Celebrate the last day of school and sign up!

Preschool Storytimes

10:45 a.m. Tuesdays, June 10, 17, 24, July 1. For children ages 5 and under. No registration required.

Toddler Times

10:10 a.m. Tuesdays, June 10, 17, 24, July 1. For children ages 18-35 months with an adult. Length: 20 minutes. Limit: 10 children and 10 adults. Registration for the entire series is required. Call 266-6345 beginning Friday, May 23 to register.

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A New Look For The Library
New furniture has arrived! Thanks to the efforts of the Monroe Street Library League, all new tables and chairs have been purchased for the branch. Stop in and have a seat!

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