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

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UPCOMING OUTREACH EVENTS



Tuesday June 13   
 

Slide into a good book this summer! 

Stop by Pope Farm Elementary School on June 13 and August 3 between 11-1pm to choose some free books to keep!  All Middleton Cross Plains School District students in grades K-12 are invited.

Pope Farm Elementary is located at 816 Schewe Road in Middleton.

Look for the Pope Farm Librarian and the Middleton Public Library near the front of the school. If raining, this event will be held inside the entryway of the school.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF “SLIDE INTO A GOOD BOOK” EVENTS WITH MCPASD SCHOOLS:

Pope Farm Elementary (816 Schewe Road): Tuesday, June 13 and Thursday, August 3 from 11:00-1:00pm (rain or shine)

Parkside Heights Park (3201 Northbrook): Friday, July 14 and August 11 from 1:00-2:30pm (rain or shine) Rain location will be inside entryway at Kromrey Middle School (7009 Donna Drive).

Sauk Trail Elementary (2205 Branch Street): Tuesday, June 27 and July 25 from 10:00-11:30am (weather permitting)

PLEASE NOTE: No services available. 

For more information, please contact the Middleton Public Library at (608) 827-7402.

 

 




Wednesday June 14   
 

Join the Middleton Public Library in the parks this summer!  

Visit the library on Wednesday, June 14, 21, and 28 from 9:30-11:00am at Firemen's Park (not Middleton Firefighters Memorial Park!) to choose a free book and “take and make” activity (while supplies last), then stay and play in the park.

Firemen's Park is located at 7400 Lee Street.  Look for the library near the playground or under a pavilion.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL “LIBRARY IN THE PARK” VISITS:

Lakeview Park (6300 Mendota Ave) Tuesday from 1:30-3:00pm on June 20, July 18, and August 22

Firemen’s Park (7400 Lee St) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on June 14, June 21, and June 28

Orchid Heights (3960 Valley Ridge Rd) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on July 12, July 19, and July 26

Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park (5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on August 2, and August 9

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor events are weather permitting and may be cancelled last minute based on projected forecast.

 




Tuesday June 20   
 

Join the Middleton Public Library in the parks this summer!  

Visit the library on Tuesday on June 20, July 18, and August 22, from 1:30-3:00pm to choose a free book and “take and make” activity (while supplies last), then stay and play in the park.

Lakeview Park is located at 6300 Mendota Ave.  Look for the library near the large pavilion.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL “LIBRARY IN THE PARK” VISITS:

Lakeview Park (6300 Mendota Ave) Tuesday from 1:30-3:00pm on June 20, July 18, and August 22

Firemen’s Park (7400 Lee St) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on June 14, June 21, and June 28

Orchid Heights (3960 Valley Ridge Rd) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on July 12, July 19, and July 26

Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park (5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on August 2, and August 9

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor events are weather permitting and may be cancelled last minute based on projected forecast.




Wednesday June 21   
 

Join the Middleton Public Library in the parks this summer!  

Visit the library on Wednesday, June 21, and 28 from 9:30-11:00am at Firemen's Park (not Middleton Firefighters Memorial Park!) to choose a free book and “take and make” activity (while supplies last), then stay and play in the park.

Firemen's Park is located at 7400 Lee Street.  Look for the library near the playground or under a pavilion.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL “LIBRARY IN THE PARK” VISITS:

Lakeview Park (6300 Mendota Ave) Tuesday from 1:30-3:00pm on June 20, July 18, and August 22

Firemen’s Park (7400 Lee St) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on June 14, June 21, and June 28

Orchid Heights (3960 Valley Ridge Rd) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on July 12, July 19, and July 26

Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park (5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on August 2, and August 9

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor events are weather permitting and may be cancelled last minute based on projected forecast.

 




Tuesday June 27   
 

Slide into a good book this summer! 

Stop by Sauk Trail Elementary School on June 27 and July 25 between 11-1pm to choose some free books to keep!  All Middleton Cross Plains School District students in grades K-12 are invited.

Sauk Trail Elementary is located at 2205 Branch Street in Middleton.

Look for the Sauk Trail Librarian and the Middleton Public Library near the front of the school.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF “SLIDE INTO A GOOD BOOK” EVENTS WITH MCPASD SCHOOLS:

Pope Farm Elementary (816 Schewe Road): Tuesday, June 13 and Thursday, August 3 from 11:00-1:00pm (rain or shine)

Parkside Heights Park (3201 Northbrook): Friday, July 14 and August 11 from 1:00-2:30pm (rain or shine) Rain location will be inside entryway at Kromrey Middle School (7009 Donna Drive).

Sauk Trail Elementary (2205 Branch Street): Tuesday, June 27 and July 25 from 10:00-11:30am (weather permitting)

PLEASE NOTE: No services available at all sites. 

For more information, please contact the Middleton Public Library at (608) 827-7402.

 




Wednesday June 28   
 

Join the Middleton Public Library in the parks this summer!  

Visit the library on Wednesday, June 28 from 9:30-11:00am at Firemen's Park (not Middleton Firefighters Memorial Park!) to choose a free book and “take and make” activity (while supplies last), then stay and play in the park.

Firemen's Park is located at 7400 Lee Street.  Look for the library near the playground or under a pavilion.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL “LIBRARY IN THE PARK” VISITS:

Lakeview Park (6300 Mendota Ave) Tuesday from 1:30-3:00pm on June 20, July 18, and August 22

Firemen’s Park (7400 Lee St) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on June 14, June 21, and June 28

Orchid Heights (3960 Valley Ridge Rd) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on July 12, July 19, and July 26

Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park (5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on August 2, and August 9

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor events are weather permitting and may be cancelled last minute based on projected forecast.

 




Wednesday July 12   
 

Join the Middleton Public Library in the parks this summer!  

Visit the library on Wednesday, July 12, 19, and 26 from 9:30-11:00am at Orchid Heights Park to choose a free book and “take and make” activity (while supplies last), then stay and play in the park.

Orchid Heights Park is located at 3960 Valley Ridge Rd.  Look for the library near the pavilion and bathrooms.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL REMAINING “LIBRARY IN THE PARK” VISITS:

Lakeview Park (6300 Mendota Ave) Tuesday from 1:30-3:00pm on July 18, and August 22

Orchid Heights (3960 Valley Ridge Rd) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on July 12, July 19, and July 26

Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park (5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on August 2, and August 9

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor events are weather permitting and may be cancelled last minute based on projected forecast.

 




Friday July 14   
 

Slide into a good book this summer! 

Stop by Parkside Heights Park on Friday, July 14 and August 11 from 1:00-2:30pm to choose some free books to keep!  All Middleton Cross Plains School District students in grades K-12 are invited.

The Northside Elementary librarian will be there along with Kromrey Middle School and Middleton Public Library staff.  

Parkside Heights Park is located at at 3201 Northbrook in Middleton.

This event is rain or shine! If raining, this event will be held inside the entryway at Kromrey Middle School (7009 Donna Drive).


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF “SLIDE INTO A GOOD BOOK” EVENTS WITH MCPASD SCHOOLS:

Pope Farm Elementary (816 Schewe Road): Tuesday, June 13 and Thursday, August 3 from 11:00-1:00pm (rain or shine)

Parkside Heights Park (3201 Northbrook): Friday, July 14 and August 11 from 1:00-2:30pm (rain or shine) Rain location will be inside entryway at Kromrey Middle School (7009 Donna Drive).

Sauk Trail Elementary (2205 Branch Street): Tuesday, June 27 and July 25 from 10:00-11:30am (weather permitting)

PLEASE NOTE: No services available. 

For more information, please contact the Middleton Public Library at (608) 827-7402.

 




Tuesday July 18   
 

Join the Middleton Public Library in the parks this summer!  

Visit the library on Tuesday on July 18 and August 22, from 1:30-3:00pm to choose a free book and “take and make” activity (while supplies last), then stay and play in the park.

Lakeview Park is located at 6300 Mendota Ave.  Look for the library near the large pavilion.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL “LIBRARY IN THE PARK” VISITS:

Lakeview Park (6300 Mendota Ave) Tuesday from 1:30-3:00pm on July 18, and August 22

Orchid Heights (3960 Valley Ridge Rd) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on July 19 and July 26

Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park (5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on August 2, and August 9

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor events are weather permitting and may be cancelled last minute based on projected forecast.




Wednesday July 19   
 

Join the Middleton Public Library in the parks this summer!  

Visit the library on Wednesday, July 19, and 26 from 9:30-11:00am at Orchid Heights Park to choose a free book and “take and make” activity (while supplies last), then stay and play in the park.

Orchid Heights Park is located at 3960 Valley Ridge Rd.  Look for the library near the pavilion and bathrooms.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL REMAINING “LIBRARY IN THE PARK” VISITS:

Lakeview Park (6300 Mendota Ave) Tuesday from 1:30-3:00pm on July 18, and August 22

Orchid Heights (3960 Valley Ridge Rd) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on July 12, July 19, and July 26

Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park (5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on August 2, and August 9

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor events are weather permitting and may be cancelled last minute based on projected forecast.




Tuesday July 25   
 

Slide into a good book this summer! 

Stop by Sauk Trail Elementary School on  July 25 between 11-1pm to choose some free books to keep!  All Middleton Cross Plains School District students in grades K-12 are invited.

Sauk Trail Elementary is located at 2205 Branch Street in Middleton.

Look for the Sauk Trail Librarian and the Middleton Public Library near the front of the school.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF “SLIDE INTO A GOOD BOOK” EVENTS WITH MCPASD SCHOOLS:

Pope Farm Elementary (816 Schewe Road): Tuesday, June 13 and Thursday, August 3 from 11:00-1:00pm (rain or shine)

Parkside Heights Park (3201 Northbrook): Friday, July 14 and August 11 from 1:00-2:30pm (rain or shine) Rain location will be inside entryway at Kromrey Middle School (7009 Donna Drive).

Sauk Trail Elementary (2205 Branch Street): Tuesday, June 27 and July 25 from 10:00-11:30am (weather permitting)

PLEASE NOTE: No services available at all sites. 

For more information, please contact the Middleton Public Library at (608) 827-7402.




Wednesday July 26   
 

Join the Middleton Public Library in the parks this summer!  

Visit the library on Wednesday, July 26 from 9:30-11:00am at Orchid Heights Park to choose a free book and “take and make” activity (while supplies last), then stay and play in the park.

Orchid Heights Park is located at 3960 Valley Ridge Rd.  Look for the library near the pavilion and bathrooms.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL REMAINING “LIBRARY IN THE PARK” VISITS:

Lakeview Park (6300 Mendota Ave) Tuesday from 1:30-3:00pm on August 22

Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park (5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on August 2, and August 9

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor events are weather permitting and may be cancelled last minute based on projected forecast.

 




Wednesday August 2   
 

Join the Middleton Public Library in the parks this summer!  

Visit the library on Wednesday, August 2 and 9, from 9:30-11:00am at Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park to choose a free book and “take and make” activity (while supplies last), then stay and play in the park.

Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park is located at 5280 Bishops Bay Parkway.  Look for the library near the pavilion.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL REMAINING “LIBRARY IN THE PARK” VISITS:

Lakeview Park (6300 Mendota Ave) Tuesday from 1:30-3:00pm on August 22

Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park (5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy) Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am on August 2, and August 9

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor events are weather permitting and may be cancelled last minute based on projected forecast.

 




Wednesday August 2   
 

Visit the Middleton Public Library at National Night Out, a free event held annually at Lakeview Park from 5:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, August 2.  

Lakeview Park is located at 6300 Mendota Avenue in Middleton.  Weather permitting.




Thursday August 3   
 

Slide into a good book this summer! 

Stop by Pope Farm Elementary School on June 13 and August 3 between 11-1pm to choose some free books to keep!  All Middleton Cross Plains School District students in grades K-12 are invited.

Pope Farm Elementary is located at 816 Schewe Road in Middleton.

Look for the Pope Farm Librarian and the Middleton Public Library staff near the front of the school.


PLEASE NOTE: No services available at school. 

For more information, please contact the Middleton Public Library at (608) 827-7402.

 




Wednesday August 9   
 

Join the Middleton Public Library in the parks this summer!  

Visit the library on Wednesday, August 9, from 9:30-11:00am at Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park to choose a free book and “take and make” activity (while supplies last), then stay and play in the park.

Harvey John and Lucille Taylor Memorial Park is located at 5280 Bishops Bay Parkway.  Look for the library near the pavilion and bathrooms.


HERE'S A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL REMAINING “LIBRARY IN THE PARK” VISITS:

Lakeview Park (6300 Mendota Ave) Tuesday from 1:30-3:00pm on August 22

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor events are weather permitting and may be cancelled last minute based on projected forecast.

 




Friday August 11   
 

Slide into a good book this summer! 

Stop by Parkside Heights Park on Friday, August 11 from 1:00-2:30pm to choose some free books to keep!  All Middleton Cross Plains School District students in grades K-12 are invited.

The Northside Elementary librarian will be there along with Kromrey Middle School and Middleton Public Library staff.  

Parkside Heights Park is located at at 3201 Northbrook in Middleton.

This event is rain or shine! If raining, this event will be held inside the entryway at Kromrey Middle School (7009 Donna Drive).


PLEASE NOTE: No services available. 

For more information, please contact the Middleton Public Library at (608) 827-7402.

 




Saturday August 12   
 

Join the Middleton Public Library on Saturday, August 12, from 10-3PM at Capital Flight (8264 Airport Road, Middleton) for the 3rd annual Cruise-In featuring Aviation and Autos, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting CARS CURING KIDS! Donation opportunities available if you would like to support Cars Curing Kids, which helps fund pediatric research at the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison.

Admission is FREE for spectators!  Entrance is at the main gate located at 8300 Airport Rd., Middleton, WI.  Explore the planes, cars, and the Capital Flight Hangar for displays and auction items.  

Make sure to also visit the Middleton Public Library at this event for some fun freebies for younger kiddos and adults (while supplies last).  Plus try out our car movie themed trivia game!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a live airfield. Aircraft movements will be occurring. Give them a wide birth. Also please watch children etc… as many highly valuable collector vehicles and aircraft will be present. Definitely look, but please don’t touch any of the cars or aircraft on display!

Food and drinks will be available to purchase on-site. Enjoy live music too!

For more info about this event, visit: https://www.capital-flight.com/airport-events. Read more about Cars Curing Kids here: https://carscuringkids.org




Tuesday August 15   
 

Teens rule the pool for one night only, Tuesday, August 15 from 6:00-8:00pm! 

Middle school students will have full use of the pool just for themselves! Join us for an evening of swimming, activities, and music. Proceeds will benefit the Middleton Youth Center. Open to those in grades 5-8. 

The Middleton Public Library will bring lots of free books for attendees to keep! (while supplies last)

Admission is $5/person or Season Pass

Location: Walter Bauman Aquatic Center, 2400 Park Lawn Pl.




Tuesday August 22   
 

Join the Middleton Public Library in the parks this summer!  

Visit the library on Tuesday on August 22 from 1:30-3:00pm to choose a free book and “take and make” activity (while supplies last), then stay and play in the park.

Lakeview Park is located at 6300 Mendota Ave.  Look for the library near the large pavilion.


PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor events are weather permitting and may be cancelled last minute based on projected forecast.