We are currently operating a mini version of our library in the Chase Room, located right across the courtyard from the library’s front doors, while our main building is closed.
These are the services we currently offer:
- Consult our librarians
- Place and pick up holds
- Browse a curated collection of new and popular library materials, including books, DVDs, magazines, and items from our discovery collections.
- Obtain or renew a library card
- Use our Notary services
- Reserve museum passes
- Use the photocopier
- Enjoy our coffee service
- Use the outdoor seating in our courtyard and around the campus.
The library regrets having to pause these public services while we are under construction, as our temporary space is much smaller than our usual home:
- Public PCs and printing
- Scanner
- Individual and group work space
- Due to space restrictions, we are currently unable to carry our regular assortment of newspapers. We do have physical copies of the Madison Eagle and are pleased to provide digital access to the Wall Street Journal through our membership in the Main Library Alliance.
All programming will occur online or offsite. Full details can be found on our calendar.
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Library Construction Update 10
What moved out must be moved back in! The movers have brought back our furniture from storage this week, bringing us one step closer to reopening! However, there is a lot left to do before we start celebrating, including installing new shelving and returning the stacks in the Chase Room to the main library building. In
Library Construction Update 9
Our construction project is moving along! Check out our updated visual timeline to see how far we’ve come, where we are right now, and what is next.
Library Construction Update 8
Our construction crew has been busy finishing installing new carpeting in the main entryway and adult section of the library! In the meantime, our cabling and wiring project has started, preparing areas where our new service desks will be located. We’ve also added several new electrical outlets into the floor in the adult services area,
Library Construction Update 7
Where are we in our Library construction project? Check out our visual timeline to see how far we’ve come, where we are right now, what’s next, and our anticipated reopening time frame! We are OPEN during construction in our curated mini-library housed in the Library’s Chase Room offering reference services, youth services, inter-library loan services,
Library Construction Update 6
After so much demolition, the pieces of the library puzzle are being assembled. The ceilings and carpeting in the children’s room have been completed, while final details are being added in the adult wing – take a look at the new carpeting and light fixtures! In our main entryway, the front doors have been installed
Library Construction Update 5
It’s been a busy month! Inside, the ceiling in the children’s room is nearly finished, and the ceiling in adult services is not too far behind. The shelving in the teen room is also being installed. Take a look at the progress in the slideshow below! Outside, we (literally) broke ground on the footprint for
Library Construction Update 4
It’s been a busy few weeks, and we’re excited to announce that our asbestos abatement and demolition phase is complete! Take a peek at the gallery below to see images from this phase. The trenches were dug to add more electricity and internet ports to the building – can a library ever have too many
Library Construction Update 3
Our Mini Library is OPEN! We are operating a mini library in The Chase Room while our main building undergoes construction. We have new and popular materials (including books, DVDs, and magazines) for all ages, and our copier is on site and available to use. Holds may be placed for pickup in Madison. Our hours
Library Construction Update 2
The movers are done and the library is being prepped for construction to start! Meanwhile, we’ve been hard at work setting up our mini library, where we have a curated collection of new and popular materials just waiting to be checked out. Please come visit us in the Chase Room to check out these materials
Madison Public Library Construction Updates
Introduction The Madison Public Library is excited to undergo renovations that will improve our space and public services for our community. These renovations are extensive and, as a result, the main library building will have to close to the public so they can be completed effectively and safely. However, while the building may be closed,
