Monroe Street Library League

09/21/2026

Stock up for winter reading, and to fill your Little Library. All sales benefit the Monroe Street Library and the Madison Public Library.

09/16/2026

The Monroe Street Library League book sale will take place on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 to 3:00 as part of the 48th annual Monroe Street Festival. Do you have books - especially recent fiction or nonfiction, and any children's titles - to donate? We are also happy to accept DVDs and CDs.(Please note that the Monroe Street Library is closed on Sunday and Thursday.)

09/13/2026

The home delivery of books for those who can’t get to a library is a wonderful service provided by the Madison Public Library.

Do you have a grandparent in your life who isn't as mobile as they used to be? Or maybe that grandparent is you? One way to stay connected and informed is to use Madison Public Library's Home Service program!

The program is for both individuals and organizations like assisted living or nursing home facilities- anyone living within Madison's city limits who has an ongoing physical condition that prevents them from coming to the library. You'll work with our library staff to share what you enjoy reading; we'll curate a list of books and other library materials for you (large print, DVDs, magazines, etc.), and a home service volunteer will deliver the items to you on a regular monthly schedule, returning them once you're finished, free of charge.

Recently, our staff received a lovely bouquet from a Home Service patron with a card attached reading, "I am so grateful for the care and concern you have showed in picking out books for me. -Ilene"

Learn more and consider giving the service a try at madpl.org/homeservice

09/08/2026

Calling all video game fans!

One of the things you may not know your library card gets you access to is video games! You can browse online via LINKcat or in person in the stacks at any library location, and then take home games for various systems (PlayStation, Wii, Nintendo, etc.) and play.

Have you checked out our video game collection? Visit madpl.org/signupmonth in honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month to see our list of 30 Things You Can Do With Your Library Card to get more ideas.

09/02/2026

Do you recognize which photos are from the Monroe Street Library?

08/28/2026

Less than a month until the big Monroe Street Library League Book Sale - and the 48th annual Monroe Street Festival! Book donations are welcome, especially kids books and recent adult fiction and nonfiction. Stop in to volunteer!

08/24/2026

Free online language courses via the Madison Public Library!

Happy Cheap Flight Day!! Have you found a great travel deal?

Before you pack your bags, pick up a few useful phrases to make your next adventure even better! With your Madison Public Library card, you can access Transparent Language for FREE and choose from 140+ free language courses.

Start learning today and get ready for your next adventure at madpl.org/language

08/23/2026

Join us for a casual playdate for babies ages birth to 18 months and their caregivers on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30, starting on September 8. This neighborhood event will include play materials, books, and early literacy resources. Siblings are welcome and registration is not required. Sponsored by the Monroe Street Library League.

08/09/2026

It is with sorrow that we note the recent passing of Dorothy Batt, the long-time head librarian at the Monroe Street Library. Dorothy will always be remembered fondly by the patrons of our branch.

View Dorothy F. Batt's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

08/08/2026

Bring your little one (ages birth-5) to the Monroe Street Library this Tuesday morning at 10:30 to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play! Teacher Junko Yamauchi Stewart will lead these fun music & movement activities for families to do together.