Friends of the Sun Prairie Public Library

10/14/2026

What a wonderful Book Club Social! Thank you to Library staff for doing an excellent job planning the food and having Michael Finkel speak. The food by Forage Kitchen was delicious too! Thanks to the Friends for donating totes.

The library has 6 book clubs. Jump on the website for times, dates, and selections!

10/13/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19W6HbpNhW/

STOP SCROLLING! You're paying for entertainment while your local library is giving it away for FREE! 👀

10/08/2026

By popular demand, we've added a second date for the Spooky Beaded Tapestry program! If you weren't able to register for the first night, consider joining us on Thursday, October 22 at 6:30PM in The Mixer for Night Two! 👻

Choose from one of the provided patterns, or create your own design! All supplies will be provided. No prior experience is needed.

This program is open to adults 18+. Registration is required as space is limited. Please register on our website: https://sunprairie.librarymarket.com/event/spooky-beaded-tapestries-night-two.

This event is generously funded by Friends of the Sun Prairie Public Library.

10/06/2026

Join us this Friday, October 9 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room for an opening reception in celebration of local artist Nancy Mather! 🎨

The opening reception will feature a library-led conversation with the artist followed by a viewing of her artwork. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet Nancy and ask her questions about her work. Refreshments will be served.

This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Sun Prairie Public Library.

Sun Prairie Public Library will host various pieces of Nancy’s artwork in the Community Room from October 2 through the end of December.

Learn more on our website: https://sunprairie.librarymarket.com/event/nancy-mather.

10/06/2026

Join us this Saturday, October 10 between 9:00 a.m. and 12 p.m. for a Banned Books Read-in! 📚

Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read. This year we are hosting a Banned Books Read-in. Come to the library to read in peace with the community. Choose a banned book available at the library (or bring your own), enjoy some snacks, and read!

The first 20 participants will receive a free book! 🎉

This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Sun Prairie Public Library.

To learn more about the freedom to read and frequently banned and challenged books, visit ALA's Banned Books page at https://www.ala.org/bbooks.

You can also learn more about this event on our website: https://sunprairie.librarymarket.com/event/banned-books-read-in.

10/06/2026

So many events! If you love art, be sure to check out this Virtual Author Talk on Thursday! https://libraryc.org/sunprairie/209222?uMarketingSource=_LSC_ME_09_1

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09/25/2026

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09/22/2026

The Sun Prairie Multicultural Fair is this Saturday! We had a couple of questions from our board members at the last meeting, so we know the general public may have questions, too. FAQ:

Now that the library has extra outdoor space, the booths will be set up in the library lot and moved inside for inclement weather.

The fair takes place from 11-2 this year. Free thanks to sponsors! Be sure to tell them thank you when you're out in the community.

Friends will be there with a couple of activities and bookmarks/squeezy globes to hand out. Be sure to say hello!

The City of Sun Prairie is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting its highly anticipated annual Multicultural Fair on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 11am - 2pm at the Sun Prairie Public Library. This vibrant event aims to honor and celebrate the diverse cultures that thrive within our comm...

09/21/2026

Make a date to visit the Repair Cafe this Wednesday!

Events Calendar for Sun Prarie Public Library

09/17/2026

This week, the Friends Board had the opportunity to meet with two artists that may display in the library in the future. Additionally, our board member Dave found two videos about them. Learn more about Rebecca and Jerry. Sun Prairie is lucky to have them call home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJwCDC2IZ7M
https://www.pbs.org/video/jerry-butler-kluzpx/

Sun Prairie artist Jerry Butler explores why community is integral to his art practice.