Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Madison Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
Madison Community Art Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison
Monday, Oct. 7, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Have no time or space to finish up all those craft projects? Take n Makes waiting to be assembled? You are not alone! Join us for some quiet time away from the kids and the dirty dishes. Relax with friends and fellow crafters. Bring along anything you want to work on or enjoy doing the craft I will provide. Register at MadisonNJLibrary.org **Location change - Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison**
10 kings Road, Madison NJ
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 10:30am - 11:30am
Transform an ordinary wine glass into a pumpkin votive holder. All supplies will be provided. Please register at MadisonNJLibrary.org. The class will be held at the Madison Community Art Center at 10 Kings Road, Madison. If you have to cancel please inform me by 9:30am. I am posting two sessions on this class so please register for the time you prefer.
Sponsored by Madison Public Library.
10 kings Road, Madison NJ
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11:45am-12:45pm
Transform an ordinary wine glass into a pumpkin votive holder. All supplies will be provided. Please register at MadisonNJLibrary.org. The class will be held at the Madison Community Art Center at 10 Kings Road, Madison. If you have to cancel please inform me by 9:30am. I am posting two sessions on this class so please register for the time you prefer.
Sponsored by Madison Public Library.
ZOOM
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7:00 PM
This lecture is sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library.
Even after 300 years, Salem’s witch trials remain a defining example of intolerance and injustice in American history. The extraordinary events of 1692-3 led to the deaths of 25 innocent people, the vast majority of whom were women. Organized by the Peabody Essex Museum, the exhibition includes tangible fragments from the past that illuminate the real lives of Salem’s residents: those accused of witchcraft, their accusers, and those who defended them against legal charges, risking their own lives and reputations in the process. The exhibition seeks to ask: In moments of injustice, what role do we play?
Highlights include John Proctor’s brass sundial; a loom that belonged to Rebecca Putnam, whose family was a major force in the accusations; and materials from New-York Historical’s collection, including a 17th-century account of the trials, alongside contemporary creative responses from Salem descendants. A gown from fashion designer Alexander McQueen’s 2007 collection In Memory of Elizabeth How, 1692 is based on research into his ancestor Elizabeth How, who was condemned and hanged as a witch in July 1692. Portraits from the series Major Arcana: Portraits of Witches in America by contemporary photographer Frances F. Denny—a descendant from one of the presiding trial magistrates—seek to reclaim the meaning of the word “witch” from its historical use as a tool to silence and control women.
This lecture is hosted by the New York Historical Society.
Even after 300 years, Salem’s witch trials remain a defining example of intolerance and injustice in American history. The extraordinary events of 1692-3 led to the deaths of 25 innocent people, the vast majority of whom were women. Organized by the Peabody Essex Museum, the exhibition includes tangible fragments from the past that illuminate the real lives of Salem’s residents: those accused of witchcraft, their accusers, and those who defended them against legal charges, risking their own lives and reputations in the process. The exhibition seeks to ask: In moments of injustice, what role do we play?
Highlights include John Proctor’s brass sundial; a loom that belonged to Rebecca Putnam, whose family was a major force in the accusations; and materials from New-York Historical’s collection, including a 17th-century account of the trials, alongside contemporary creative responses from Salem descendants. A gown from fashion designer Alexander McQueen’s 2007 collection In Memory of Elizabeth How, 1692 is based on research into his ancestor Elizabeth How, who was condemned and hanged as a witch in July 1692. Portraits from the series Major Arcana: Portraits of Witches in America by contemporary photographer Frances F. Denny—a descendant from one of the presiding trial magistrates—seek to reclaim the meaning of the word “witch” from its historical use as a tool to silence and control women.
This lecture is hosted by the New York Historical Society.
39 Keep Street
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7:00 PM
Attention all parents! Are you concerned about how you will afford your child's college education in the future? Start planning now by attending the college funding workshop presented by Jodi Bloom, a Certified College Funding Specialist, Founder of Cornerstone College Solutions.
By enrolling in Cornerstone College Solutions workshop, we will educate you about funding for college. We will cover a variety of options, including 529 plans, FAFSA, Financial Aid, Merit Aid, and strategies to help you save for your child's future education and position your child for discounts on college tuition. Plus, learn about all the changes in the world of college funding.
Starting a college savings program NOW will pay off in the long run. With Cornerstone’s college savings plan, you can rest easy knowing that you are taking a proactive approach to securing your child's future.
Don't wait until it's too late to start planning for your child's college education!
By enrolling in Cornerstone College Solutions workshop, we will educate you about funding for college. We will cover a variety of options, including 529 plans, FAFSA, Financial Aid, Merit Aid, and strategies to help you save for your child's future education and position your child for discounts on college tuition. Plus, learn about all the changes in the world of college funding.
Starting a college savings program NOW will pay off in the long run. With Cornerstone’s college savings plan, you can rest easy knowing that you are taking a proactive approach to securing your child's future.
Don't wait until it's too late to start planning for your child's college education!
Zoom
Thursday, Oct. 10, 7:00 PM
The author of Disappearing Earth and Bear will be joining us on Zoom.
Julia Phillips is the author of the bestselling novels Bear and Disappearing Earth, which was a finalist for the National Book Award and one of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year. A 2024 Guggenheim fellow, she lives with her family in Brooklyn.
Julia Phillips is the author of the bestselling novels Bear and Disappearing Earth, which was a finalist for the National Book Award and one of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year. A 2024 Guggenheim fellow, she lives with her family in Brooklyn.
Zoom
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7:00 PM
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library
Unlock the power of your unique voice as a writer in this engaging and interactive virtual workshop with Gabrielle Esposito, a published author of short stories and a graduate of the SUNY Geneseo's creative writing program. Whether you're an aspiring novelist, poet, journalist, or simply someone who enjoys putting pen to paper, this course will help you discover and refine your writing voice. Through a blend of practical exercises and constructive feedback, you'll embark on a creative journey to find your distinctive voice and develop the confidence to share it with the world.
Unlock the power of your unique voice as a writer in this engaging and interactive virtual workshop with Gabrielle Esposito, a published author of short stories and a graduate of the SUNY Geneseo's creative writing program. Whether you're an aspiring novelist, poet, journalist, or simply someone who enjoys putting pen to paper, this course will help you discover and refine your writing voice. Through a blend of practical exercises and constructive feedback, you'll embark on a creative journey to find your distinctive voice and develop the confidence to share it with the world.
Zoom
Thursday, Oct. 24, 7:00 PM
Join us for an engaging conversation with art historian Jay Schuck, as he discusses Leonardo da Vinci's artistic theories and practices in relation to the conditions of his time. Works to be examined include the Virgin of the Rock, the Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and more.
This event is hosted by the Kemmerer Library
This event is hosted by the Kemmerer Library
ZOOM
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7:00 PM
This lecture is sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library
Presidents can furnish the Oval Office to suit their own tastes, and this re-creation evokes the decor of President Ronald Reagan’s second term, widely considered a classic interpretation of Oval Office design. The Resolute Desk, which has been used by almost every president, was presented by Queen Victoria of England in friendship to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880. The original was made from timbers from the British Arctic explorer ship H.M.S. Resolute, which was trapped in the ice, recovered by an American whaling ship, and returned to England. Other elements reminiscent of the Reagan-era on view include a famous jar of jelly beans, an inspirational plaque reading “It can be done,” and artist Frederic Remington’s Bronco Buster bronze sculpture of a rugged cowboy fighting to stay on a rearing horse.
The Meet the Presidents Gallery traces, through artwork and objects, the evolution of the presidency and executive branch and how presidents have interpreted and fulfilled their leadership role. Highlights include the actual Bible used during George Washington’s inauguration in 1789 and a student scrapbook from 1962 chronicling JFK’s leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
This lecture is led by the New York Historical Society.
Presidents can furnish the Oval Office to suit their own tastes, and this re-creation evokes the decor of President Ronald Reagan’s second term, widely considered a classic interpretation of Oval Office design. The Resolute Desk, which has been used by almost every president, was presented by Queen Victoria of England in friendship to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880. The original was made from timbers from the British Arctic explorer ship H.M.S. Resolute, which was trapped in the ice, recovered by an American whaling ship, and returned to England. Other elements reminiscent of the Reagan-era on view include a famous jar of jelly beans, an inspirational plaque reading “It can be done,” and artist Frederic Remington’s Bronco Buster bronze sculpture of a rugged cowboy fighting to stay on a rearing horse.
The Meet the Presidents Gallery traces, through artwork and objects, the evolution of the presidency and executive branch and how presidents have interpreted and fulfilled their leadership role. Highlights include the actual Bible used during George Washington’s inauguration in 1789 and a student scrapbook from 1962 chronicling JFK’s leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
This lecture is led by the New York Historical Society.
ZOOM
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7:00 PM
This lecture is sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library
A discussion on Morals, Values, and Ethics associated with AI as well as a discussion on the scams, deepfakes, and intellectual property implications of AI.
This lecture is led by AI specialists at Promo Ambitions.
This lecture is hosted by Kemmerer Library.
A discussion on Morals, Values, and Ethics associated with AI as well as a discussion on the scams, deepfakes, and intellectual property implications of AI.
This lecture is led by AI specialists at Promo Ambitions.
This lecture is hosted by Kemmerer Library.
zoom
Monday, Dec. 2, 7:00 PM
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library
Mickalene Thomas has given us vivid and multifaceted artworks—paintings, collage, photography, video, and site-specific installations. Her work addresses our common perceptions of beauty, sexuality, celebrity, and politics, and expands and subverts these notions in original and complex ways. The subject of a major international tour that began at The Broad in Los Angeles in May of 2024, and travels to The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia on October 20, and culminates at The Hayward Gallery in London from February 11 to May 5, 2025, Mickalene Thomas has assumed her rightful place in the pantheon of the most important, original, and inspiring artists of the 21stCentury.
This lecture is hosted by the Kemmerer Library
Mickalene Thomas has given us vivid and multifaceted artworks—paintings, collage, photography, video, and site-specific installations. Her work addresses our common perceptions of beauty, sexuality, celebrity, and politics, and expands and subverts these notions in original and complex ways. The subject of a major international tour that began at The Broad in Los Angeles in May of 2024, and travels to The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia on October 20, and culminates at The Hayward Gallery in London from February 11 to May 5, 2025, Mickalene Thomas has assumed her rightful place in the pantheon of the most important, original, and inspiring artists of the 21stCentury.
This lecture is hosted by the Kemmerer Library
Zoom
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 7:00 PM
Join us for this empowering workshop tailored for aspiring authors seeking insight into the complex world of publishing. Gabrielle Esposito, a published author of short stories and a graduate of the SUNY Geneseo's creative writing program, will help participants gain a comprehensive understanding of traditional and self-publishing routes, approaching literary agents, how to submit a query letter, and submission processes. Whether you're a debut novelist, seasoned writer, or curious beginner, "Publishing Pathways" equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently navigate your publishing journey and achieve your literary goals.