Friends of the Madison Public Library - NJ

08/06/2026

🌱Get growing this fall with the Seed Library, located at the Madison Public Library 🌱

donated by the Friends of the Madison Public Library - NJ

08/05/2026

Today we honor the memory of Professor Frank Occhiogrosso, who taught five Shakespeare courses and seven courses on Broadway musicals in our minicourse program. He was a beloved husband and father and dedicated member of our community.

A Memorial will be hosted by his family:
Saturday, August 8, at 1:00 pm at Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall, Drew University

07/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Summer Reading Kickoff last month! Your support of the Friends helps us sponsor wonderful events at the Library. Madison Public Library Friends of the Madison Public Library - NJ

06/21/2026

📚Calling all bibliophiles and lovers of DOH! 🫟

Join us at the Summer Reading Kickoff Madison Public Library and enjoy a free DOH station, sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library!

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!