Madison Public Libraries
See below for dates, times, and locations
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/calendar.html
Here is all of the fun stuff going on through the Madison Public Libraries for this week. Click on the colored titles to register online.

TAPIT/new works
1957 Winnebago Street, Madison
608-244-2938 - phone 608-244-9114 - fax info@tapitnewworks.org
http://www.tapitnewworks.org
Fall Tap dance classes, for ages 8 - 80+, begin September 10, 2007 at TAPIT/new works, 1957 Winnebago Street. Instruction is for all levels, beginning to advanced. Group and single classes available, as well as private lessons.  Rehearsal and class space is available for rental.

Please call 608-244-2938 to register or for more information.

2007 Fall Schedule
Creative Movement and Drama Classes (with Donna Peckett)
http://www.donnapeckettcreativearts.com

Monday (3-5 year olds) 11:00 - 11:30 AM 9/17 - 12/10 $72 (12 wks.)
Tuesday (4-6 year olds) 3:30 - 4:00 PM 9/18 - 12/11 $72 (12 wks.)
Friday (3-5 year olds) 10:30 - 11:00 AM 9/14 – 12/14 $72 (12 wks.)
PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 5, BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS BEGINS
$6.00 per class for the full season, please pay by September 5
$8.50 single class fee
 

Happy Bambino Fall Classes
2045 Atwood Ave., Suite 113 Madison
(608) 204-6147 - hello@happybambino.com
http://www.happybambino.com/classes.asp
The Happy Bambino Fall Classes are online and waiting for you!  Take a look at their website above.  It sounds like they have great stuff for expectant parents and young children alike.

RSVP for Junior Naturalists
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.
Ages 7 & up, set for 10-11:30 am, 9/8, Olbrich Gardens. $6 ($18 series). RSVP by 8/30: 246-4550
September 8, October 6, November 10, and December 8 -10:00am - 11:30am
http://www.olbrich.org

Watery Worlds September 8 Registration Deadline: August 30
Leaves & Seeds October 6 Registration Deadline: September 27
Habitats & Homes November 10 Registration Deadline: November 1
Tracks, Scat & Signs December 8 Registration Deadline: November 29

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is full of beautiful, unique plants and an abundance of wildlife. Dive in and join Olbrich educators to search out the animals and plants that call Olbrich home during the Junior Naturalist classes on Saturdays, September 8, October 6, November 10, and December 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Investigate Olbrich's backyard ecology using dip nets, sweep nets, magnifying glasses, and field guides.

The classes are designed for children ages 7 and up. Sign up for the entire series or individual classes. The cost of the entire series is $12 per child for Olbrich members and $18 per child for the general public. Registration for the entire series is required by August 30. Individual classes are $4 for members and $6 for the general public. An adult must accompany children; adults attend free. Maximum two children per adult. Early registration is advised since space is limited. For more information or to register call 608-246-4550.
 

Culture Coach - Traveling Concert Series
Madison Center for Creative & Cultural Arts' free concert series
Drum circle 3 pm, Music 4 pm, dance 5-6 pm Call: 251-2787
http://www.mccca.net
The Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts announces the second summer tour of the Culture Coach, a movable stage that will visit 12 Madison city parks and one in Monona during summer 2007. Each event will begin at 3:00 with a community drum circle featuring hand drums and other hand percussion instruments. The feature performance is scheduled for 4:00 and includes familiar Madison music groups as well as four Overture resident companies.

Following is a list of parks and feature performances::
August 25 - Tenney Park - Atimevu Dance & Drum Ensemble

The afternoon ends with a dance from 5 to 6 p.m. with familiar music that is sure to get everyone out dancing. This is a free family event. Everyone is sure to enjoy a week-end summer afternoon in their neighborhood park. For further information please call 251-2787. Please visit the MCCCA website at www.mccca.net. These events are possible thanks to funding from the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission, the Madison Arts Commission, the Madison South Rotary, Madison Community Foundation, Veridian Foundation, private foundations and donations from M&I Bank, Park Bank and Ziegler Design Associates.

Capitol City Band
Rennebohm Park 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison Free. 835-9861
Thur Aug 30 Rennebohm Park 7:00 p.m.
http://www.madison.com/communities/ctyband
The 2007 summer concerts in the park open on June 14 with concert number 700, a milestone for a band whose founder thought it would die when he did. Concerts continue every Thursday throughout the summer at 7:00 p.m. at Madison's beautiful Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Avenue. There's plenty of street parking and easy access for drop-off at the shelter. All are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a friend for listening comfort. Arrive early, stay late. Don't miss a beat. Concerts last one hour and you leave wanting more. In fact, the audience cheer after the final number is often "play one more." With some cajoling, there's always an encore favorite.

Thursday Night Sessions at Quizno's Subs!
Quizno's Subs-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd.
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm May 31st - September 6th
Rain or Shine!
Enjoy Free Live Music at Hilldale this Summer!

Quizno's proudly hosts local musicians every Thursday evening on our patio. Listen to great singers/songwriters and relish in the warm evenings and delicious food.

Did we mention the music is Free?

SCHEDULE OF ARTISTS
August 30 Michael Gruber
September 6 Lil' Rev

Mad-City Ski Team
Law Park, 410 S. Blair St. (off Lake Monona east of Monona Terrace) Call: 446-3129
Sunday, May 27, 6:00pm (and just about every Sunday after that through September 2)
http://www.velocitycomputing.com/madcity/index.htm
Our free ski shows will begin again on May 27, 2007, and continue through September 2. Come and join the fun with the Wisconsin State and National Champion Mad-City Ski Team.

a la carte Kids Cooking Classes
The Young Gourmet Culinary Studios 1970 Cayuga St Middleton, WI
Phone 608-831-9211 Email info@theyounggourmet.com 
http://www.theyounggourmet.com 

These people are great!  They have gone out of their way to include our son who has autism into their curriculum in a way that is positive for everyone!  He LOVES to go there!  I can't begin to say enough about how much fun our kids have there -- especially our 8 year old future chef!!!

McKee Farms Flyers
McKee Farms Park 2930 Chapel Valley Rd.
Kite flying, noon-4 pm Sundays (weather-permitting), McKee Farms Park. Free. 271-8265
When: Weekly on Sunday @ 12:00pm
Cost: Free Call: 271-8265

Musical Tots Music Together
Jo Severt
www.musicaltots.com 
creative music class for kids 0-5 w/parents
jokat@tds.net, 608-442-0519 home, 608-772-1522 cell

Fall Schedule to be announced soon.

Babies' Music
Rhapsody Arts Center, 271 S. Main St., Verona (608)848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org 
Music class for ages 0-18 months.  Sing together at Rhapsody Arts Center's FREE "Babies Music" class! Sponsored by The Purple Goose of Verona, this class is for caregiver and baby. Strengthen the bond with your baby while encouraging the discovery of sounds, movements and textures. Your child's overall development will soar through enjoyable musical stimulation , and you will enjoy sharing experiences with other new parents.

Open Gyms at Madtown Twisters
7035 Old Sauk Road P.O. Box 620827 Madison (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon)
http://www.madtowntwisters.com/Opengym-Fall.htm
This place rocks!  It's great for all age groups listed below.  They also have regularly scheduled gymnastics and dance classes during the week.  Some days I feel like we live there!

At-Home Dads
Happy Bambino 2045 Atwood Ave. 204-6147 [MAP]
Every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 am
http://www.HappyBambino.com
Come join a community of dads who have made the choice to stay at home with their child/children. The discussion will be led by the group, but topics may range from fatherhood and the novelty of being a stay-at-home-dad to topics completely unrelated to being a parent, like sports, music, and movies.  Snacks and drinks available for purchase or BYO.

New Mom's Group
Madison Birth Center 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Suite 103Middleton  821-0123 [MAP]
Free drop-in group for mothers, babies & pregnant women
11 am-12:30 pm Thursdays
jody@madisonbirthcenter.com
Led by Jen Perfetti, MA, LPC and the Madison Birth Center midwives, this drop-in group is for mothers, babies and pregnant women. Each week a topic is discussed along with open discussion. Breastfeeding support is always available. You need not have given birth at the Madison Birth Center to attend.  When: Thursday mornings from 11 AM-12:30 PM  Cost: No charge

Storytimes Ages 2-6
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison  [MAP]
Thursdays - 10:00am 238-8455
Story Time for Children
The University Book Store - Hilldale Shopping Center

Weekly Crafts at Michaels Craft Store
Michael's Craft Stores - locations
Every Saturday, 10:00am - Noon - $2
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=kids_events
10:00am-Noon $2

Latte Da Espresso Lounge Preschool Storytime
864 Jupiter Drive Madison, WI 222-8817 
Fridays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
http://www.lattedaespresso.net/

Tuesdays at the Castle - Avol's Bookstore
315 W. Gorham St. 255-4730  [MAP]
ages 3-6, 11 am Tuesdays. 255-4730
Trudy Barash reads stories for children ages 3-6 years at Avol's Bookstore, (formerly Canterbury Booksellers).

Dan, Dan, the Story Man
Borders Books East 2173 Zeier Rd., Madison 240-0080
10:30 am Wednesdays
Call: 240-0080
Dan, Dan, the Story Man: stories, music and activities, Wednesdays at 10:30am

Drop-In Playtime
Family Enhancement 2120 Fordem Ave., Suite 210 (new location)
Weekly on Friday @ 9:00am Call: 241-5150 ext. 15
http://www.familyenhancement.org
Ages 9 months-4 years, 9 am-noon Mondays & Fridays, Family Enhancement. 241-5150 ext. 15

Drop-In Playtime
Child Development Inc. (lower level), 2012 Fisher St.
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:00pm-3:00pm Call: 241-5150 ext. 15
http://www.familyenhancement.org
Ages 9 months-4 years, 1-3 pm Tuesdays, Child Development, 2012 Fisher St. 241-5150 ext. 15

Preschool Crafts
Eager Free Library, Evansville 39 W. Main St. 608-882-2260
Tuesdays, 8:00am
This is a great way to ensure that your child is getting some great experiences with eye-hand coordination. Registration is not necessary for these craft programs.  Year Around Preschool Craft Time every Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Muddy Moose Espresso
449 W. Cottage Grove Rd in Cottage Grove (in the Piggly Wiggly Mall, next to the Post Office) 839-5900
YOU ARE INVITED to have fun, get creative, learn something new, and widen your horizons!

Every Friday until 8 p.m. Free drop-in event for families and friends. Many board games and puzzles provided or bring your own. LOG some quality time in our cozy cabin atmosphere! Free.

August 18 - August 24
The weather-- Rain, rain, and more rain.  What a difference from just a couple of weeks ago!  Highs in the 70's and 80's from Sunday to Friday.

Back to school drive:
Madison Children's Museum will hold its first back-to-school clothing and school supplies drive for the Madison YWCA from August 12-18 inside the Museum at 100 State Street. New and gently used children's clothing, gift cards to local department stores and various school supplies can be dropped off during regular Museum hours. The drive will benefit approximately 40 families who live with their children in the YWCA at 101 East Mifflin Street in Madison.  For a detailed wish list or more information, please contact Madison Children's Museum Visitor Services Supervisor Carrie Krecak at (608) 256-6445 ext. 23. For more information on YWCA housing initiatives for women and children, visit www.ywca.org.   

Madison Children's Museum 
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com

Juniorpalooza!!
The fantastical kids’ celebration from 10am-2pm. Come down and join in the fun!
Musical performer Ken Lonquist at 10am
Musical performers The Figureheads 11:30am
August 18, 2007 — 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Fun with Spanish
Que Bueno! Learn your colors, numbers, and animals en Espanol.
August 21, 2007 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
August 24, 2007 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Friendship Banners
Who are your friends? Create a beautiful banner to wave in celebration of your best buds!
August 20, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 21, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 22, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 23, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 24, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Hmong Paj Ntaub Patterns
Come learn about traditional Hmong culture!
August 19, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 25, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Barnes & Noble Activities
#1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 241-4695
West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road Madison, WI 53717 827-0809
http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/events.d

August 18, 2007 10:30 AM	Storytime Super Saturday Imagination Storytime Performed by the Five Amazing Tacos! Children's	Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall East Towne Mall #1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 608-241-4695
August 20, 2007 10:30 AM	Storytime Amy's Story Corner Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)	Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall East Towne Mall #1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 608-241-4695
August 21, 2007 10:30 AM	Storytime Various Themes Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)	Barnes & Noble Booksellers Madison West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road Madison, WI 53717 608-827-0809
August 21, 2007 10:30 AM	Storytime Super Sarah Storytime Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)	Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall East Towne Mall #1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 608-241-4695
August 21, 2007 07:00 PM	Writing Group Writing Workshop	Barnes & Noble Booksellers Madison West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road Madison, WI 53717 608-827-0809

August 21, 2007 07:00 PM	Book Group Harry Potter Book Club Young Readers (ages 8-12), Teen	Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall East Towne Mall #1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 608-241-4695
August 22, 2007 10:30 AM	Storytime Language Circle Storytime Children's	Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall East Towne Mall #1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 608-241-4695

Farewell to Summer
Stoughton Library 304 S. 4th St., Stoughton
http://www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org
The Stoughton Public Library Children's Department invites you to join us for two "Farewell to Summer" programs.

Tuesday, August 21
The first is a movie on Tuesday, August 21st, from 10:00 to 11:50 a.m. based on a book by
Louise Fitzhugh about a young girl named Harriet, whose goal in life is to become a spy. In order to be prepared, she keeps a notebook with comments concerning her friends, activities and possible mysteries to solve. Harriet's amusing escapades are fun for the whole family. This movie is rated PG and is funded by the Stoughton Optimist's Club.

Friday, August 24
On Friday, August 24, from 10-10:30 a.m., Julie Salomon will entertain the children with a bi-lingual story time entitled "The World of Nature." Come, relax and enjoy tales from other cultures that explain natural events. We guarantee you'll understand even if you don't know Spanish!

If you need special accommodations to attend these events, please call 873-6281 as soon as possible.