Friends of the Pinney Library

09/12/2026

We'll have our merch ready for the sale!

09/12/2026

Get your book buying shoes ready! The sale is tomorrow!

We might be getting ready to say goodbye to summer, but we're ready for FALL reading!

Our next Friends of Pinney Library book sale is on Saturday September 12 from 9:30pm-4:30pm. And don't sleep on
the bag sale from 3:30pm till the end 🍂

We can't wait to see you & all your amazing book finds!

08/27/2026

We might be getting ready to say goodbye to summer, but we're ready for FALL reading!

Our next Friends of Pinney Library book sale is on Saturday September 12 from 9:30pm-4:30pm. And don't sleep on
the bag sale from 3:30pm till the end 🍂

We can't wait to see you & all your amazing book finds!

08/18/2026

Update: We've decided to move the benefit to tomorrow Aug 19 due to the possibility of rain.

We will see you on Wednesday for fun, books, beers, & pretzels!!

It's that time of year again! Join us on Tuesday August 18, 2026 at The Biergarten at Olbrich Park from 4-8pm (rain date Wednesday August 19) with proceeds to support our amazing library 📚

08/18/2026

Don't forget to join us tomorrow to support The Friends of Pinney Library. If we do get rained out, we'll be moving our fundraiser to Wednesday Aug 19.

Either way we hope to see you for books & drinks this week!

It's that time of year again! Join us on Tuesday August 18, 2026 at The Biergarten at Olbrich Park from 4-8pm (rain date Wednesday August 19) with proceeds to support our amazing library 📚

08/02/2026

It's that time of year again! Join us on Tuesday August 18, 2026 at The Biergarten at Olbrich Park from 4-8pm (rain date Wednesday August 19) with proceeds to support our amazing library 📚

05/20/2026

Register today to view a clip of Ken Burn's The American Revolution, enjoy conversation with neighbors, and consume snacks! This free event is Thursday, 5/28 from 6-8pm.
https://events.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/248504

Registration just opened for an America at 250 event that will be hosted at Pinney Library later this month! Join Madison Public Library and PBS Wisconsin for a community conversation marking America’s 250th anniversary on May 28 from 6-8pm.

This two-hour experience brings neighbors together to connect, reflect, and engage with the theme of the Spirit of Service—past and present. Through a mix of mingling, facilitated small-group discussion, and selected clips from The American Revolution—a six-part PBS documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt—participants will explore service as a core American value. Together, we’ll consider how volunteerism, military service, civic participation, and public leadership have shaped our nation and continue to influence our communities today.

The conversation invites reflection on what service looks like in our own lives and how each of us can contribute to a stronger, more connected civic life. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register to vote or update their registration, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with neighbors in a welcoming, community-centered setting. Registration is required and is available online at madpl.org/america250

05/13/2026

Pinney Library is hosting a series on Getting to Know Dementia. An important topic that affects many of us.

You can sign up and find more information with following link.

https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/getting-know-dementia-what-dementia-really-228661

In partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County, we're hosting a series of aging and dementia-awareness classes throughout the summer. The first event in the series, What is Dementia, Really?, will be on May 21 from 3-4:30pm at Pinney Library.

Attendees will learn about age-related memory loss and how they can differentiate Dementia from other diagnoses. Registration is required; please register separately for each session in the series. Registration opens today (May 1). Register and learn more about Aging and Dementia Awareness resources at madpl.org/aging

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

Mark your calendars for the All Friends Book Sale for August 1! We love this huge sale - all proceeds go to support our libraries.

More details to come in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you there 📚