Friends of the Madison Public Library - NJ

05/23/2026

Bach, Handel and Vivaldi: Masters of the Baroque schedule change:
The first class of this minicourse will now be on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm; the last and fifth class will now be on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

There is still room in this class, click here for more info and to register

Summer 2026 Minicourse Bach, Handel, Vivaldi: Masters of the BaroqueDr. Robert Butts, conductor, composer, educator, and lecturer5 Tuesday afternoons, 1:30 to 3:00 pm (1 ½ hours), June 9, 16, 23, 30, and July 7, 2026.Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and Antonio Vivaldi – three of t...

05/20/2026

Send a quick email to [email protected]

To be added to our Mahjong For Beginners waitlist and learn about upcoming events!

05/18/2026

(Thu) June 11 @ 2:30 - join us in the Chase Room for a viewing of a 2025 movie starring Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal. Based on a 2020 novel, this movie follows the life of a famous playwright after the death of his young son.

Popcorn and refreshments will be served. No reservations required however, first come first served for seating.

Rating: PG-13 Run time: 2 hours and 5 minutes

05/13/2026

Come learn the fundamentals of Mahjong with our local Madison expert, Penny Sullivan!

June 9th and 16th
6:30-8:30pm

2 lessons for $70
*space is limited*

Madison Public Library
(Chase Room)

Tickets available here:

https://friendsmadisonnjlibrary.networkforgood.com/events/100823-mahjong-for-beginners

PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY ❤️

04/18/2026

When you donate to the Friends, this one of the things your gift supports.

NEW! We now have a SEED LIBRARY! Stop by the Library and come browse our selection of vegetable, fruit and flower seeds! No library card necessary. Get ready to grow! Find the Seed Library in the Adult Services Department near the Reference Desk.

04/06/2026

This is what your donations and contributions support!

Did you know that nearly 75,000 people walked through our doors last year? We love our collection of over 83,000 print books but the Madison Public Library also offers so much more! From circulating the nearly 190,000 books and other items that were borrowed last year to providing over 19,000 Wi-Fi sessions to bringing in over 9,000 attendees to library programs to connecting to over 60+ other Main Libraries, take a look at some of the ways we supported our Madison friends and neighbors in 2025!

03/07/2026

Grab some friends and come out to support the library!
Saturday, March 21, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Madison Library.
With live music featuring musicians from the Baroque Orchestra of NJ and catering by the delicious Jersey Artisan Co.

Click for tickets or to donate:
https://friendsmadisonnjlibrary.networkforgood.com/...

All proceeds support the Madison Public Library

You're invited! Please join us for our Annual Benefit, honoring Maestro Robert Butts for 30 years of leading music education in our Minicourse program.

Saturday, March 21, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Madison Library

Click here for more info and tickets:
https://friendsmadisonnjlibrary.networkforgood.com/events/97287-2026-annual-benefit

02/28/2026

You're invited! Please join us for our Annual Benefit, honoring Maestro Robert Butts for 30 years of leading music education in our Minicourse program.

Saturday, March 21, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Madison Library

Click here for more info and tickets:
https://friendsmadisonnjlibrary.networkforgood.com/events/97287-2026-annual-benefit

02/22/2026

Monday's Minicourse is canceled due to snow, and is rescheduled for March 9

02/22/2026

Library closure update

The Library will close at 4 pm today, Sunday 2/22, and will be closed Monday 2/23 due to the forecasted inclement weather.