Middleton Public Library
Address: 7425 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: 608-831-5564     Email: info@midlibrary.org

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS Some programs require pre-registration. To register for these free programs, call 608-827-7403, email info@midlibrary.org, or stop by at the library's lower level Reference Desk.

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Saturday April 26     

Earth Day Every Day Sustainability Fair and Electric Vehicle Show, Saturday, April 26 from 10-2pm at Middleton Community Church (645 Schewe Road, Middleton)

This family-friendly event includes free admission, free popcorn, free drawings, live music, and activities for the kids, as well as dozens of exhibitors, speakers, and owner-shown electric cars!  This year there will be a zoo animal show and professional face painting.  Lunch & ice cream will be available for purchase from local food trucks.

The Middleton Library Bookmobile will be there, and also the Madison Children's Museum.

 


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Saturday April 26    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the Main Level Programming Room

Join your fellow crafters at the library! Drop in to work on projects and maybe exchange some tips and tricks. Please bring your own supplies and materials. The library will provide light refreshments.


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Saturday April 26    Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the Upper Level Library

There's something sus in the library! Come play a live action, after hours game of Among Us - Will you be a crew member, completing tasks? Or will you be an imposter, killing your crewmates? And who will get voted out of the airlock????

Registration required, ages 12-Adult.


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Monday April 28    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Join us for a screening of Space: The Longest Goodbye with a discussion to follow. This documentary takes a deep dive into the psychology of social isolation and its effects on the human psyche. With astronauts bound for Mars as the case study, the filmmaker partners with an intelligent psychologist operating out of NASA to develop long-term coping strategies for social isolation, as well as explore the very real human element of isolation. Not rated. Runtime 87 min. 


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Tuesday April 29     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Thursday May 1     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Monday May 5    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Struggling to fit in at his new school after being expelled for his treatment of Auggie Pullman, Julian is visited by his grandmother and is transformed by the story of her attempts to escape Nazi-occupied France during World War II. A sequel to the 2017 film “Wonder.”

Rated PG-13. Runtime 121 min.


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Tuesday May 6     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Tuesday May 6     
In the Main Level Programming Room

Do you like working in a coffee shop, but don't like paying for coffee?  Drop by the library any time from 4pm-7pm for a Coffee Shop Night!  There will be space set aside for working and socializing, and coffee and tea will be provided.


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Tuesday May 6    Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Enjoy an evening of yoga with Patrick Cunningham and adoptable pups from Wisconsin Bound Dog Rescue! Ages 16+.

Learn more about Wisconsin Bound Dog Rescue at https://www.wbdr.org.


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Wednesday May 7     
Virtual

Welcome to our new ongoing series of virtual author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month, enjoy talks and interactive Q&A sessions with bestselling-authors streamed live. Recordings will be available for viewing after live events.

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive.

Click on the link below to register, submit your questions for the author, and receive your unique link to join the discussion:

https://libraryc.org/midlibrary/74013

 

About the Author

David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and Founder of Center for Anxiety. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator, author, and keynote speaker, David has helped thousands of individuals and organizations to thrive by embracing the emotion of anxiety. His clinical work and research have been featured in Good Morning America, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, and TED. David is available for organization speaking and consultation via his website www.dhrosmarin.com

 

Thanks to the Friends of the Middleton Public Library for sponsoring this series.


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Wednesday May 7    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Come share tips on researching your genealogy, exchange information with others, and talk shop while working on your own project. All levels of genealogy expertise are welcome. We will have laptops to use for Ancestry.com research. Feel free to bring your own devices and materials. 


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Thursday May 8     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Tuesday May 13     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Wednesday May 14     
Virtual

Welcome to our new ongoing series of virtual author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month, enjoy talks and interactive Q&A sessions with bestselling-authors streamed live. Recordings will be available for viewing after live events.

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead

Click on the link below to register, submit your questions for the author, and receive your unique link to join the discussion:

https://libraryc.org/midlibrary/74518

 

About the Author

Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel.

 

Thanks to the Friends of the Middleton Public Library for sponsoring this series.


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Thursday May 15     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Thursday May 15     
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Please register for this event at:
https://middleton.recdesk.com/community/program?category=33


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Saturday May 17    Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Mark Moran returns to the Middleton Public Library to appraise antiques! 

*Participants should register for ONE of the following time slots: 10-11am, 11am-12pm, 12pm-1pm and will have their item appraised in the order they arrive. Registration opens May 5th. One item per person. Contact Liz Zimdars at lzimdars@midlibrary.org or 608-827-7423 with any questions.*

Excluded items: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold); Nazi memorabilia; coins and paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; Beanie Babies.

Opinions of value are informal, and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal. Spectators welcome!

Formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., Mark Moran has been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media's Antiques Group. 

Moran was also a guest expert on the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons and he is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual Warman's Antiques & Collectibles

 

 


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Saturday May 17    Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Mark Moran returns to the Middleton Public Library to appraise antiques! 

*Participants should register for ONE of the following time slots: 10-11am, 11am-12pm, 12pm-1pm and will have their item appraised in the order they arrive. Registration opens May 5th. One item per person. Contact Liz Zimdars at lzimdars@midlibrary.org or 608-827-7423 with any questions.*

Excluded items: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold); Nazi memorabilia; coins and paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; Beanie Babies.

Opinions of value are informal, and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal. Spectators welcome!

Formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., Mark Moran has been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media's Antiques Group. 

Moran was also a guest expert on the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons and he is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual Warman's Antiques & Collectibles

 

 


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Saturday May 17    Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Mark Moran returns to the Middleton Public Library to appraise antiques! 

*Participants should register for ONE of the following time slots: 10-11am, 11am-12pm, 12pm-1pm and will have their item appraised in the order they arrive. Registration opens May 5th. One item per person. Contact Liz Zimdars at lzimdars@midlibrary.org or 608-827-7423 with any questions.*

Excluded items: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold); Nazi memorabilia; coins and paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; Beanie Babies.

Opinions of value are informal, and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal. Spectators welcome!

Formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., Mark Moran has been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media's Antiques Group. 

Moran was also a guest expert on the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons and he is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual Warman's Antiques & Collectibles

 

 


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Monday May 19    Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Join MogaMind cofounder Patrick Cunningham for MogaMove, a gentle flow-based yoga and mindfulness class accessible for all ages, body types, and abilities. All are welcome!

Registration is required, as space is limited.


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Tuesday May 20     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Tuesday May 20    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, "Nickel Boys" chronicles the powerful friendship between two young African-American men navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

Rated PG-13. Runtime 140 min.


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Tuesday May 20    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Learn everything you need to create your own bowls (or plates) with the freshest, most nutritious and culinarily delicious ingredients. Ready set — it’s market-time!

Presenter Bio:

Elizabeth Crawford started cooking professionally 30 years ago. She taught herself by following great chefs such as Jacque Pepin, Julia Child, Alice Waters and more. She travelled to Paris every year in January for 1 week (15 times!) to learn more. She had the great fortune to work for the Penzey family in the original Spice House in Milwaukee for over 10 years. She loves to share what she knows, telling stories along the way.


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Wednesday May 21     
Virtual

Welcome to our new ongoing series of virtual author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month, enjoy talks and interactive Q&A sessions with bestselling-authors streamed live. Recordings will be available for viewing after live events.

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber. 

Click on the link below to register, submit your questions for the author, and receive your unique link to join the discussion:

https://libraryc.org/midlibrary/75023

 

About the Author

Rachelle Bergstein is a lifestyle writer, author, and editor, focused on style, pop culture, and families. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, The New York Times, NPR, and more. She is the author of three books: Women from the Ankle Down, Brilliance and Fire, and The Genius of Judy. She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn. Find out more at RachelleBergstein.com.

 

Thanks to the Friends of the Middleton Public Library for sponsoring this series.


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Wednesday May 21    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Canva is a web based designing tool that can help you make a wide range of things, from posters to business cards and tri-fold brochures to  birthday cards and wedding invitations. We will look at Canva and learn the basics to create things that you may not know how to make from scratch. This class will be in the Archer Room.


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Thursday May 22    Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

LEGO fun for all ages! You'll find parts and pieces available to let your creative side go wild. Like a little structure? There will also be LEGO sets for teens and adults. Registration required.


 more info...


Tuesday May 27     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Wednesday May 28    Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the Main Level Programming Room

Interested in creative writing?  Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop! This month's topic will be character introductions. We will read and discuss a few short pieces of writing, then have some time to practice your own writing.  No experience necessary - all skill levels welcome!

Registration is required.

Please note, this workshop will include the same material as the 2024 workshop on characters.

If you need accommodations to attend this event, please contact info@midlibrary.org or 608-827-7403.


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Thursday May 29    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Join us for a discussion of The Other Family Doctor by Karen Fine.

*Copies of the book are available at the service desk*

All Creatures Great and Small meets Being Mortal in this compelling memoir of one woman's dream to become a veterinarian in a field historically dominated by men, and how, through her work both with her patients and their people, she comes to better understand humanity, mortality, and the unique role animals play in our lives.


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Thursday May 29     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Thursday May 29    Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Bring a photo--printed or on your phone--of your favorite furry companion. You will learn basic embroidery stitches (running stitch, backstitch, satin stitch and French knot) and create a portrait with optional felt applique and embellishments. Hoop, fabric, felt, needle and floss all provided.

Sachi Komai and her sister have owned Anthology, a paper and craft shop in downtown Madison, for the past 17 years. She earned an MFA at UW-Madison and has taught various card making and embroidery workshops at MPL.


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Saturday May 31    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the Main Level Programming Room

Join your fellow crafters at the library! Drop in to work on projects and maybe exchange some tips and tricks. Please bring your own supplies and materials. The library will provide light refreshments.


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Monday June 2    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

A young Bob Dylan shakes up the folk music scene when he plugs in his electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. Rated R. Runtime 140 min.


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Tuesday June 3     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Wednesday June 4     
Virtual

Welcome to our new ongoing series of virtual author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month, enjoy talks and interactive Q&A sessions with bestselling-authors streamed live. Recordings will be available for viewing after live events.

You’re invited to grab your family and friends and join us as Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book, Extinctopedia: Discover what we have lost, what is at risk, and how we can preserve the diversity of our fragile planet. In this talk, you will discover: 

  • Animals that are no longer with us
  • Endangered animals at risk of extinction
  • Organizations that aim to protect animal life
  • Strategies for preserving biodiversity

Click on the link below to register, submit your questions for the author, and receive your unique link to join the discussion:

https://libraryc.org/midlibrary/76575

 

About the Presenters: 

Brian Gratwicke is a conservation biologist and leads the amphibian conservation programs at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Brian’s focus is building capacity to conserve amphibians in Appalachia and Panama, developing outreach and educational programs and exhibits to build public support for amphibian conservation, and research to develop tools to reintroduce amphibians back into the wild. At SCBI, Brian collaborates with Panamanian conservation biologists and zoo partners to build an ex-situ amphibian facility in Panama. The Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project based at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Gamboa maintains and grows captive assurance populations of species most heavily affected by the deadly amphibian chytrid fungus. One major research focus is developing applied solutions for the amphibian chytrid fungus, including research into the area of beneficial skin bacteria and identifying genetic traits associated with resistance to the disease. He also conducts research into emerging diseases and the effects of climate change on Appalachian salamanders.

Gratwicke grew up in Zimbabwe and began his conservation work researching the impacts to freshwater fish in Africa. In 2000, he was awarded a Rhodes scholarship that took him to Oxford, where he studied marine fish communities in the British Virgin Islands for his doctorate. After completing his doctorate, Gratwicke moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked as a program administrator and then assistant director of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Save the Tiger Fund.

Dr. Gina Della Togna is a researcher and conservationist, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Amphibian Survival Alliance and a Research Associate at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Dr. Della Togna earned her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, with a specialization in Molecular and Cell Biology, from the University of Maryland, USA. Her groundbreaking research focuses on the reproductive biology of amphibians and the development of Assisted Reproductive Technologies for endangered species facing challenges in reproduction. As the co-Chair of the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group ARTs and Biobanking working group since 2017 and co-author of the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP), Dr. Della Togna plays a vital role in advancing conservation efforts for amphibian species worldwide. Additionally, she is part of the IUCN SSC ASG Atelopus Task Force and member of the Atelopus Survival Initiative, co-chairing the Ex Situ Working Group. Dr. Della Togna serves on the Advisory Board of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, further showcasing her commitment to species preservation. Her dedication to amphibian conservation extends to her involvement in global, regional, and local initiatives, where she fosters collaborations and spearheads innovative projects to safeguard amphibian populations. Her expertise and passion have made her a leading figure in the field of conservation biology, inspiring positive change for the future of amphibians and their ecosystems.

 

Thanks to the Friends of the Middleton Public Library for sponsoring this series.


 more info...


Thursday June 5     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Thursday June 5    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Dr. Corey Pompey talks about his experiences leading the famed UW-Marching Band, as well as what it is like to succeed the legendary Mike Leckrone. Dr. Pompey gives an inside look into the beloved organization that has been sharing music with the people of Wisconsin since 1885.

Corey Pompey serves as the Michael E. Leckrone Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Director of Bands at the University of Wisconsin Madison. His responsibilities include leading UW Marching Band, conducting the Concert Band and teaching classes in the Mead Witter School of Music.


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Saturday June 7    Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

LEGO fun for all ages! You'll find parts and pieces available to let your creative side go wild. Like a little structure? There will also be LEGO sets for teens and adults. Registration required.


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Monday June 9    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

In 1965, passionate musician Glenn Holland takes a day job as a high school music teacher, convinced it's just a small obstacle on the road to his true calling: writing a historic opus. As the decades roll by with the composition unwritten but generations of students inspired through his teaching, Holland must redefine his life's purpose. Rated PG. Runtime 142 min.


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Tuesday June 10     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Tuesday June 10     
Virtual

Welcome to our new ongoing series of virtual author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month, enjoy talks and interactive Q&A sessions with bestselling-authors streamed live. Recordings will be available for viewing after live events.

You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don’t Let Him In (Out June 24, 2025!). Along with an introduction to her newest bone-chilling, psychological thriller, Jewell will chat about her life as a writer and her critically-acclaimed body of work. 

Click on the link below to register, submit your questions for the author, and receive your unique link to join the discussion:

https://libraryc.org/midlibrary/77087

 

About the Author

Lisa Jewell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three novels, including None of This Is True, The Family Upstairs, and Then She Was Gone, as well as Invisible Girl and Watching You. Her novels have sold over ten million copies internationally, and her work has also been translated into twenty-nine languages. Connect with her on X @LisaJewellUK, on Instagram @LisaJewellUK, and on Facebook @LisaJewellOfficial.

 

Thanks to the Friends of the Middleton Public Library for sponsoring this series.


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Tuesday June 10    Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Join us for a night of fun, music, and friendly competition! Bingo cards will be filled with song titles instead of numbers. We will play 5 rounds with prizes awarded for each round.


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Wednesday June 11    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Come share tips on researching your genealogy, exchange information with others, and talk shop while working on your own project. All levels of genealogy expertise are welcome. We will have laptops to use for Ancestry.com research. Feel free to bring your own devices and materials. 


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Thursday June 12     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


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Thursday June 12     
Outside the Library

Summer Reading Program Kick Off Party! 

Thursday, June 12 4-6pm

Summer Reading Program kicks off with an outdoor party! Oversized games, art projects, glitter tattoos and more! To end the party, Black Star Drumline begins at 5:30!

 


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Thursday June 12     
Outside the Library

Black Star Drumline Summer Reading Program Kick Off! 

Thursday, June 12 @ 5:30pm

Kick off your Summer with Black Star Drumline! Experience fun for the whole family with this electrifying percussion show!

This event will take place in the green space across the street from the library.


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Friday June 13    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Friday Family Movies: Dog Man

Friday, June 13th @ 2pm

Half man, half dog, Dog man has sworn to protect and serve! Movie snacks provided.

Registration Appreciated.


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Tuesday June 17     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


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Tuesday June 17    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Delve into the science of geology and hobby of rock collecting!

This talk will cover:

  - What is Geology? Paleontology? A Mineral? A Fossil?

  - How to build and maintain a rock collection

  - Geological History of Wisconsin and what fossils can be found here

 

Presented by Jason Rehorst, Geologist/Paleontologist - Virtual Museum of Geology.


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Thursday June 19    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Join us for a discussion of Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

*Copies of the book are available at the service desk*

"Daisy is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go-Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but it's the rock and roll she loves most. By the time she's twenty, her voice is getting noticed, and she has the kind of heedless beauty that makes people do crazy things. Another band getting noticed is The Six, led by the brooding Billy Dunne. On the eve of their first tour, his girlfriend Camila finds out she's pregnant, and with the pressure of impending fatherhood and fame, Billy goes a little wild on the road. Daisy and Billy cross paths when a producer realizes the key to supercharged success is to put the two together. What happens next will become the stuff of legend. The making of that legend is chronicled in this riveting and unforgettable novel, written as an oral history of one of the biggest bands of the seventies. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a talented writer who takes her work to a new level with Daisy Jones & The Six, brilliantly capturing a place and time in an utterly distinctive voice"--Provided by publisher.


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Thursday June 19     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


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Monday June 23    Registration Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Join MogaMind cofounder Patrick Cunningham for MogaMove, a gentle flow-based yoga and mindfulness class accessible for all ages, body types, and abilities. All are welcome!

Registration is required, as space is limited.


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Tuesday June 24     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Tuesday June 24     
Virtual

Welcome to our new ongoing series of virtual author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month, enjoy talks and interactive Q&A sessions with bestselling-authors streamed live. Recordings will be available for viewing after live events.

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. 

Click on the link below to register, submit your questions for the author, and receive your unique link to join the discussion:

https://libraryc.org/midlibrary/77599

 

About the Author

Katherine Applegate is the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for young readers, including The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, Crenshaw, the Endling series, the Roscoe Riley Rules chapter books series, and the Animorphs series.  She lives with her husband, who writes as the author Michael Grant, and their children in California.

 

Thanks to the Friends of the Middleton Public Library for sponsoring this series.


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Tuesday June 24    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Tired of that outdated bathroom? This comprehensive class equips you with the knowledge and skills to successfully renovate your bathroom. Learn about plumbing fundamentals, electrical safety, and choosing the right fixtures, flooring, and finishes. Discover essential techniques like painting, caulking, and using the proper tools to achieve a professional-looking result. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your DIY skills, this class provides valuable insights to transform your bathroom into a relaxing oasis.

Taylor Gregorich is a Home Repair Technician at Project Home and has been with the agency since 2009. He began his career with Project Home as a Crew Member in our Weatherization Program. After years of learning and exceling at weatherization and energy conservation, he became a Crew Leader and has mentored, supervised and led crews during his long tenure with the organization. As a Home Repair Technician, he is now leading essential home repair, accessibility modification and safety improvement jobs for our Home Repair Programs. Taylor graduated from UW – Eau Claire with a Management Degree. He is accredited as a Lead Abatement Supervisor and Asbestos Supervisor, as well as holding a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier designation. He has been in hundreds of homes and served thousands of customers in need over his 16 years at Project Home.


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Wednesday June 25    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Join us as we learn how to create a free account, navigate, and use Mango Languages. This is an online language-learning system for help learning languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more.


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Thursday June 26     

Join us for the third annual "Pride at the Pool" party at the Bauman Community Pool (2400 Park Lawn Place)! 

LGBTQIA+ community, family and friends are all welcome at this all-ages inclusive pool party! Relax and have fun in a safe and friendly environment.

Visit the Middleton Public Library's new Bookmobile to borrow or return books, or to choose a free one to keep (while supplies last).  We'll be parked just outside the pool entrance from 1:00-4:30pm. 

Please note: pool entry fee or season pass required for entrance to the pool. Weather permitting. 


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Thursday June 26     
In the Lower Level Library

Sign up for these 30-minute-or-less computer classes by calling 827-7403, stopping by the library's Reference Desk, or emailing info@midlibrary.org. Tablets, phones and laptops are welcome at our sessions. Please let staff know at sign-up if you plan to bring your own equipment.

Topics Could Include:
How to use a mouse, laptop/phone/tablet basic questions
Help navigating the LINKcat catalog
Signing up for an email/social networking account
Opening and attaching email files
Scanning photographs and basic editing
Accessing full-text magazine articles online
Sprucing up your resume with style formatting
Using Libby on your computer or mobile device


 more info...


Thursday June 26    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Join us for an educational musical performance of Broadway showtunes, featuring some of Middleton Players Theatre’s 2025 talent. The repertoire will include tunes from past productions, as well as a preview of selected songs from the 2025 “Summer of Sondheim” season, including Merrily We Roll Along, and Into the Woods. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions and engage in dialogue about the performance or production process.


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Friday June 27    Sign-up Required   - Click Here to Register Online!  
In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)

Friday Family Movies: The Greatest Showman

Friday, June 27 @ 2pm

A musical bringing to life the story of P.T. Barnum and his “Greatest Show on Earth!" Movie snacks provided!

Rated PG. 96 minutes

Registration Appreciated


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