It would keep that name until it was renamed the madison public library effective on january 1, 1959. New madison public library opens its doors rocket city mom. Wmtv the multimillion dollar pinney library project is complete and the library is ready to open their doors for people to enjoy the. To prevent the transmission of novel coronavirus covid19, the foundation office is closed, but staff are working remotely. Help us celebrate the longawaited new pinney library. Wmtv the multimillion dollar pinney library project is complete and the library is ready to open their doors for people to. Please like the main madison public library page for updates about programs, services, resources, and much more. Several hundred people gathered at the new pinney library, 516 cottage grove road, to hear remarks from leaders of madison public library, madison public library foundation and the city of madison before the ribbon was cut to officially open the facilitys doors. South central library system 4610 south biltmore lane madison, wi 53718 608 2467970 tollfree. Public art in addition to many exciting plans for the new and highly anticipated pinney library, the madison public library received funds for two unique pieces that will be installed as permanent public art on site. Madison public library huntsvillemadison county public library. Madison public library lake county, ohio 6111 middle ridge rd madison, ohio 44057 4404282189. The library will remain closed during the move to the new library on 516 cottage grove road, and will reopen to the public at 11 am on thursday, march 12 with an official ribbon cutting.
Your gifts allow us to take the library beyond city funding to a new level of excellence designed to reach the whole community, because libraries are for everyone. We also have a larger event space available for private parties and meetings for a fee. One of the busiest of the madison public librarys satellite locations, pinney serves multiple neighborhoods, students from 12 schools within walking distance of the library and beyond. Madison public library university of wisconsinmadison. Discover the new pinney library, opening march 12, 2020 at 516 cottage grove road. Friends of the pinney library helps to provide funding and volunteer support for essential library.
Madison pl pinney library south central library system. Jan 29, 2020 madison public librarys pinney library, currently located at an interim space at 211 cottage grove rd. Madison public library pinney branch 204 cottage grove rd, madison, wi 53716 sun prairie public library 50 linnerud dr, sun prairie, wi 53590 monona public library nichols rd, madison, wi 53716 fitchburg public library 5530 lacy rd, fitchburg, wi 53711. Wmtv the multimillion dollar pinney library project is complete and the library is ready to open their doors for people to enjoy the many amenities the updated space has to offer. A madison, wisconsin nonprofit organization, the foundation fuels literacy, opportunity and lifelong. Thursday, november 16, 2017 madison public library foundation will hold give back on giving tuesday, a familyfriendly party supporting the new pinney library, from 57 p. The madison public library, which has the second highest circulation within the huntsvillemadison county public library hmcpl system, has served the city of madison for almost 40 years. Usage of the pinney library has outpaced the current branchs space. Wmtv the interim location for madison public librarys pinney library will close in midfebruary and reopen at its new location in march. The new pinney library on madisons east side will open on march 12. New city of madison public library located at 516 cottage grove rd. All madison public library buildings and bookdrops are closed to the public until further notice.
Madison public library south central library system. Pinney library will be closed february 17march 11 to move to new address at 516 cottage grove rd. Madison public library is an agency of the city of madison and a member of the south central library system. Join library and city officials on thursday, march 12 at 11 am for an official ribboncutting ceremony followed by the opening of the public library for its first day of service. The library will remain closed during the move to the new library on 516 cottage grove rd. Madison library brings drag queen, children together for. To become a firstrate library like the recently completed meadowridge and goodman south madison libraries, pinney had to. Pinney library grand opening wisconsin public radio. Pinney library is ready to open their doors to the public. Pinney branch, located in madison, wi, offers books, periodicals, and other information sources to patrons. On saturday and sunday, drop by for a tour, listen to local musicians perform, try out new technology, and much more. The friends of the pinney library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to our library and its cult. Scifi, manga, howto, cook books whatever you are into. Supporting the pinney branch of the madison public.
Uwmadisons loeser, pascoe create artistic seating area. An interim library will open in january across the street. After more than 20 years in the same location, madisons pinney branch library is moving, but the permanent location wont open until the spring of 2020. All madison public library buildings and book drops are closed. Madison public librarys pinney library opening date set for. Pinney library ribbon cutting tickets, thu, mar 12, 2020. The new pinney library on madison s east side will open on march 12. As madison celebrated pride week earlier this month, children at pinney library in madison had a new story time reader drag queen miss gretta. The madison public library will introduce curbside pickup on monday. Jul 16, 2019 madison public library is excited to announce the artists selected for two permanent art installations at the new pinney library. Eventbrite madison public library presents pinney library ribbon cutting thursday, march 12, 2020 at pinney library, madison, wi. Madison library book drops used for absentee ballot drop off. The madison public library received funding through the madison arts commissions art in public places program and a.
Find madison public library pinney branch in madison with address, phone number from yahoo us local. The east side libraries must expand to meet citizens needs, madison public library foundation executive director jenni jeffress said. Madison public library pinney library opn architects. The library collection also includes electronic databases, films, and other cultural materials.
Dec, 2019 madison public librarys pinney library, currently located at an interim space at 211 cottage grove road, will close to the public at 5pm on sunday, feb. New pinney library branch construction kicks off wednesday. The new pinney library opens its doors on march 12, 2020, at 11am. Pinney also will serve a growing number of seniors, especially those just steps away in the 55andover housing adjacent to the library. Pinney library, madison public library home facebook. Over 120 people submitted applications during madison public librarys call for public art, ranging from artists residing around the corner from pinney library to those. Madison public librarys pinney library located at 204 cottage grove road will close to the public on friday, nov. Due dates of checked out library items will be extended until libraries reopen. Madison public library is excited to announce the artists selected for two permanent art installations at the new pinney library. Madison public librarys pinney library closed to public feb. Pinney library makes final fundraising push prior to opening. Pinney library, madison public library, madison, wi.
Pinney branch library is located at 204 cottage grove rd. Pinney branch library can be reached at 6082247100. For a detailed schedule of grand opening events, click here. Welcome to the madison public library, where we offer something for everyone.
Harmony bar and grill, 2201 atwood ave, madison, wi 53704. Meet playlab partners and discover the playlab, a new space for children 0 5. Pinney library at 516 cottage grove road opens march 12, 11am, with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by tours, cake and coffee. Pinney library grand opening weekend cancelled madison. Madison public librarys pinney library opening date set for march. The madison public library received funding through the madison arts commission s art in public places program and a donation from madison public library foundation. With the help of a number of madisonbased artists, the pieces on display at the new pinney library will ignite wonder and help guests feel right at home. Madison public library madison, wisconsin wikipedia. Dec 16, 2019 find madison public library pinney branch in madison with address, phone number from yahoo us local. Madison public librarys pinney library, currently located at an. Then, drop in for a full weekend of events on grand opening weekend, march 1415. Read more about the incredible artwork that can discovered in madisons newest library. Madison public librarys pinney library, currently located at an interim space at 211 cottage grove rd.
Uwmadisons tom loeser, a professor with the school of educations art department, recently created an artistic seating area for the new pinney library in madison according to a news release from the madison public library foundation mplf, the seating area was constructed from ash trees decimated by the emerald ash borer infestation. Madison public library pinney branch 204 cottage grove rd. See current services or call 6083155151 11am7pm daily. The interim pinney library at 211 cottage grove road is located at the. Madison public librarypinney branch public libraries. Popup book sale hosted by the friends of pinney library with coffee and cookies in the pinney library atrium. Madison public library pinney branch in madison madison. Two artists selected for public art pieces for pinney library. The new pinney library will be at a super bikefriendly location, just off the cap city trail. It opened on may 31, 1875 as the madison free library in two rooms of city hall. Madison public library foundation cares deeply about the health and safety of our donors, friends, volunteers and staff.
Madison public librarys pinney library, currently located at an interim space at 211 cottage grove road, will close to the public at 5pm on sunday, feb. Jun 20, 2019 members of the public are invited to join opn architects, library managers and staff, and city engineering staff as preliminary plans for the new pinney library are unveiled in a formal presentation on wednesday, january 31, 6. Giving tuesday, a global celebration of the spirit of giving, is an. Meeting rooms and small study rooms available for use at nearly all our locations. Read more about the madison friends of the library.
Pinney library makes final fundraising push prior to. An increasing number of residents near pinney are underserved, and at several public schools within the librarys service area, more than 77 percent of students qualify for free or reducedprice lunch. The space is meant to be warm, welcoming and promote play and early literacy to address the achievement gap. The madison bikes vision is one where anyone can ride conveniently and comfortably to any place in madison, year round. Pinney library, 516 cottage grove road, madison, wisconsin 53716. Madison public library pinney branch 204 cottage grove rd madison wi 53716. Madison public library was created by city ordinance in november 1874 under the persuasion of mayor silas pinney. May 31, 2009 new library will double its current size to 20,000 square feet while adding new and more technology, a larger community room, study rooms, dedicated spaces for teens and children, and an outdoor courtyard. Madison public library moves to curbside pickup on monday. Madison public library foundation promotes and supports madison public librarys facilities, services and programs. Madison is a city that has seen tremendous growth and development over the last 10 years, and with new growth, comes the need for expanded community services. This is drag queen storytime, and its exactly what it sounds like a drag queen reading books to kids. Madison public librarys pinney library opening date set.
City of madison voters can drop off their absentee ballots at three madison public library locations. From connecting moms and kids at storytimes to discussing your next favorite novel at one of our book groups, the library serves as a center for engagement, information, and entertainment. The madison public library foundation is hopeful it can raise even more money for the pinney library endowment, prior to the eastside library opening on march 12. Madison public librarys pinney library closed to public. Madison public library pinney branch libraries 204 cottage. The 20,000squarefoot library will nearly double its former size with an emphasis on new technology, a larger community room, study and reading rooms, and dedicated space for children. Pinney neighborhood library engineering, city of madison. Madison public library is a community resource, offering lifelong enrichment opportunities through access to ideas, information and programming.
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