National Library Week @ Your LibraryApril 19th - 24th

Patron Appreciation Day - Monday, April 19th 
Enjoy treats hosted by Friends of the Library all day

CLEVELAND COMEDY KITCHEN - Monday, April 19th at 7 pm
Fun for the Whole Family! Traditional standup comedy routines with Rodney Bengston, Mike Scanion, John David Sidley and Ralph Stewart. Admission charge is a non-perishable food item for the Madison Ministerial Association as part of Cleveland Comedy Kitchen's HA! (Hunger Assistance) Shows

FINE AMNESTY WEEK - April 19 - April 24
Bring those overdue materials back! Anyone with overdue fines from Madison Library may have their fines forgiven simply by visiting the library during Amnesty Week and talking with staff. All materials must be returned before fines will be forgiven. Applies only to overdue fines, not lost or damaged materials or collection agency fees.

MYSTERY AND LUNCH - Tuesday, April 20 at 12:30 pm Mystery Book Discussion over lunch; third Tuesday of every month. Bring a sack lunch; we'll provide the dessert and beverage. April is a planning meeting to choose titles for the next few months.

ETTAS Book Discussion - Tuesday, April 20th at 7 pm
Everyone welcome! April's book is Our Lady of the Forest by David Guterson

SCIENCE SNACKS! Thursday, April 22nd at 3:30 pm
Grades 3 - 5 -- Registrations accepted April 12 - 20 -- Attendance Limited.  Call the Children's Department at 428-2189.  Try a little taste of science with fun experiments to watch and do! (No, you don't have to eat what you make!!)

Friends' Scholarship Application Forms Due

MADISON'S MOST SENIOR CITIZENS' WALL - On Display through the month of May Current photos of Madison residents 75 years old or older. Bring photos to the library by the beginning of May. List name (maiden name), date and place of birth on back of photo. Younger photos and a bio may be included, too. Photos will be added to the library's Local History file; they will not be returned.

Library Hours
(Summer Hours)

Mon  - 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tue  - 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wed  - 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thurs  - 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fri  - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Drive-up Window Service Available all regular library hours - call ahead for pickups 428-2189

Drive-up Book Drops on West side of building open 24 hours

Rabbit Run Community Art Association's 13th Annual SPRING ART SHOW on display May 1st through May 31stOpening Reception at the library - Saturday, May 1st at 2pm

Summer Reading Book Sale - in the MacKenzie Meeting RoomFriday, May 14th and Saturday, May 15th 9 am to 5 pmCommunity Yard Sale - Saturday, May 15th 9 am to 4 pm No sign up, no charge. Just set up, sell, clean up and go home!

Children's Storytime Sign-Ups Begin Monday, May 17th for June Storytimes. Call the Children's Department at 428-2190 for more info and to register.

MYSTERY AND LUNCH - Tuesday, May 18th at 12:30 pmMystery Book Discussion over lunch; third Tuesday of every month. Bring a sack lunch; we'll provide the dessert and beverage.

THE ROMANCE OF PRECIOUS GEMS presented by Ralph Beattie Tuesday, May 18th at 7:30 pm - Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds, Oh My! Fascinated with the beauty of precious gems and can't resist window-shopping when you pass a jewelry store? Many of us remember the beautiful scenes created with gems in the windows of H.W. Beattie & Sons on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland. Learn about all these fabulous stones from Ralph Beattie himself at this free program!

ETTAS Book Discussion - Tuesday, May 18th at 7 pm
Everyone welcome! May's book is The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk 

KiddScholastic Book Sale! Great Deals Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 20 - 22. In the MacKenzie Room during regular library hours.

"Discover New Trails" 2004 Summer Reading Program - June 7th through July 17th Reading, Contests, Fun and Prizes for Children, Teens and Adults.

2004 Community Quilt Show begins Monday, June 7th - Quilts from local quilters on display. More info on participating at the library.

MYSTERY AND LUNCH - Tuesday, June 15th at 12:30 pm
Mystery Book Discussion over lunch; third Tuesday of every month. Bring a sack lunch; we'll provide the dessert and beverage.

ETTAS Book Discussion - Tuesday, June 15th at 7 pm
Everyone welcome! June's book is Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl

"Discover New Trails" Family Fun Day - Saturday, July 10th 11 am - 2 pm Bring your GPS receiver or follow written clues to hidden treasure. Erie Heights Brass Ensemble at 11 am, Rabbit Run Community Arts Association at 1 pm, Picnic lunch of Hotdogs and chips provided by the Friends of the Library. Bring a blanket or chair! Everyone welcome!!

MYSTERY AND LUNCH - Tuesday, July 20th at 12:30 pm
Mystery Book Discussion over lunch; third Tuesday of every month. Bring a sack lunch; we'll provide the dessert and beverage.

ETTAS Book Discussion - Tuesday, July 20th at 7 pm
Everyone welcome! July's book is The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

FRIENDS' OLD FASHIONED DAYS BOOK SALE- Thursday, August 5th - 10 am to 8 pm, Friday, August 6th - 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday, August 7th - 10 am - 8 pm -- Bag of Books for $1 

Special FRIENDS' MEMBERS PREVIEW NIGHT at the BOOK SALE Wednesday, August 4th - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Memberships may be purchased at the door!

FRIENDS' Night at Rabbit Run Theater - Friday, July 23rd
Picnic at 7pm -- "The Secret Garden" at 8 pm***Watch for more info on how and when to purchase tickets

4th Annual Photography Show - October - This year's theme is "My Family!"