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Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Harding Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

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Read to a Dog
4:00 p.m.
 Read to a Dog
Monday, May. 4, 4:00 p.m.Read to a Dog
19 Blue Mill Road
As it provides a safe, judgment-free space to practice their reading skills, children can read to a dog without the fear of being corrected or critiqued. A dog is simply a supportive, patient companion, who offers undivided attention. This stress-free environment allows children ...read more

Read to a Dog
4:15 p.m.
 Read to a Dog
Monday, May. 4, 4:15 p.m.Read to a Dog
19 Blue Mill Road
As it provides a safe, judgment-free space to practice their reading skills, children can read to a dog without the fear of being corrected or critiqued. A dog is simply a supportive, patient companion, who offers undivided attention. This stress-free environment allows children ...read more

Read to a Dog
4:30 p.m.
 Read to a Dog
Monday, May. 4, 4:30 p.m.Read to a Dog
19 Blue Mill Road
As it provides a safe, judgment-free space to practice their reading skills, children can read to a dog without the fear of being corrected or critiqued. A dog is simply a supportive, patient companion, who offers undivided attention. This stress-free environment allows children ...read more

Read to a Dog
4:45 p.m.
 Read to a Dog
Monday, May. 4, 4:45 p.m.Read to a Dog
19 Blue Mill Road
As it provides a safe, judgment-free space to practice their reading skills, children can read to a dog without the fear of being corrected or critiqued. A dog is simply a supportive, patient companion, who offers undivided attention. This stress-free environment allows children ...read more

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The NYC Crystal Palace: Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations (on zoom)
7:00p.m.
The NYC Crystal Palace: Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations (on zoom)
Tuesday, May 5, 7:00p.m.The NYC Crystal Pala
on zoom
Before the creation of New York's beloved Bryant Park, this area behind the NYPL, then occupied by a monumental water reservoir, was the site of the first American international exhibition. Inspired by an earlier exhibition in London, New York, in 1853, built its own Crystal Palace and with its ...read more
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Move With Me Dance Class
10:15 a.m.
 Move With Me Dance Class
Thursday, May. 7, 10:15 a.m.
(Thursdays 10:15 a.m.)

19 Blue Mill Road
Move with Me Dance Classes are a special partnership with the Madison Area YMCA School of Performing Arts.We welcome Professional Dancer Jennifer Gregory will lead this parent or caregiver/child class. Jennifer holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Modern Dance and Choreography from Sarah Lawrence C...read more

Virtual Author Event: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali (online)
7:00p.m.
Virtual Author Event: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali (online)
Thursday, May 7, 7:00p.m.Virtual Author Event
online
REGISTER HEREJoin us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the unt...read more
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VIrtual Author Event: How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming (online)
2:00p.m.
VIrtual Author Event: How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming (online)
Tuesday, May 12, 2:00p.m.VIrtual Author Event
online
REGISTER HEREJoin us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People. In&n...read more
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Move With Me Dance Class
10:15 a.m.
 Move With Me Dance Class
Thursday, May. 14, 10:15 a.m.
(Thursdays 10:15 a.m.)

19 Blue Mill Road
Move with Me Dance Classes are a special partnership with the Madison Area YMCA School of Performing Arts.We welcome Professional Dancer Jennifer Gregory will lead this parent or caregiver/child class. Jennifer holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Modern Dance and Choreography from Sarah Lawrence C...read more

The Polar Adventures of Fridtjof Nansen (on zoom)
7:00p.m.
The Polar Adventures of Fridtjof Nansen (on zoom)
Thursday, May 14, 7:00p.m.The Polar Adventures
19 Blue Mill Road
Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) is considered the godfather of all modern polar explorers.  In 1888 (at age 26), he became the first person to successfully cross Greenland from coast to coast.  At age 31 he organized and led an expedition to the North Pole; although he and his crew ultimately ...read more
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Virtual Author Event: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal (online)
2:00p.m.
Virtual Author Event: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal (online)
Tuesday, May 19, 2:00p.m.Virtual Author Event
online
What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. Most of your limits aren’t physical. They’re psychological. In Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal reve...read more
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The Dog Days of Summer (on zoom)
7:00p.m.
The Dog Days of Summer (on zoom)
Wednesday, May 20, 7:00p.m.The Dog Days of Summ
on zoom
Have you ever wondered about the origin of the crazy words and phrases we use? From “breaking the ice” to “a wild goose chase,” these seemingly illogical expressions fill our everyday language without a second thought. This program explores the strange and varied origins of a...read more
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Move With Me Dance Class
10:15 a.m.
 Move With Me Dance Class
Thursday, May. 21, 10:15 a.m.
(Thursdays 10:15 a.m.)

19 Blue Mill Road
Move with Me Dance Classes are a special partnership with the Madison Area YMCA School of Performing Arts.We welcome Professional Dancer Jennifer Gregory will lead this parent or caregiver/child class. Jennifer holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Modern Dance and Choreography from Sarah Lawrence C...read more

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Move With Me Dance Class
10:15 a.m.
 Move With Me Dance Class
Thursday, May. 28, 10:15 a.m.
(Thursdays 10:15 a.m.)

19 Blue Mill Road
Move with Me Dance Classes are a special partnership with the Madison Area YMCA School of Performing Arts.We welcome Professional Dancer Jennifer Gregory will lead this parent or caregiver/child class. Jennifer holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Modern Dance and Choreography from Sarah Lawrence C...read more

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