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Poetry Reading and Community Open Mic

Poetry Reading and Open Mic @ Beans n Cream Coffee

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a night of poetry at Beans n Cream Coffee! This event will start with featured readings from poets Michelle Murray and Shoshauna Shy. Afterw

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:
Celebrate National Poetry Month with a night of poetry at Beans n Cream Coffee! This event will start with featured readings from poets Michelle Murray and Shoshauna Shy. Afterwards, we invite the community to share their own poetry or their favor...
Book cover for Poeartistry: Empathy

Urban SUN: Black Voices Book Club

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Urban SUN: Black Voices Book Club is a monthly book club (since September 2020) devoted to creating meaningful conversations about race by exploring works of contemporary and histo

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:
Urban SUN: Black Voices Book Club is a monthly book club (since September 2020) devoted to creating meaningful conversations about race by exploring works of contemporary and historical African-American authors. Discussions are led by Sun Prairie res...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Growth Chess logo. Title: Grow with Chess: Learn Chess for All Ages. Chess board black and blue. SPPL logo.

Grow with Chess

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family, Children (5 - 12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grow with Chess: Learn Chess for All Ages! Tuesday, April 30th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM For ages 7 and up. Whether you’ve never played before or just want to improve your game, co

Required
Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children (5 - 12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grow with Chess: Learn Chess for All Ages! Tuesday, April 30th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM For ages 7 and up. Whether you’ve never played before or just want to improve your game, come learn chess at the Sun Prairie Public Library! Partnering with the ...
Bargello Coasters

Bargello Coasters

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bargello coasters are crafted with vibrant embroidery on sturdy plastic canvas, designed to delight both beginners and advanced students alike. Join Lauren Williams from the Monroe

Required
Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Bargello coasters are crafted with vibrant embroidery on sturdy plastic canvas, designed to delight both beginners and advanced students alike. Join Lauren Williams from the Monroe Street Arts Center to craft these creations. She will offer an enjoya...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Neighborhood Navigators

Community Health Worker Drop-In Hours

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Discussion Room 1 at Sun Prairie Public Library
Event Details:

Community Health Worker Drop-in Hours No appointment needed, come as you are for resource navigating!  Community Health Worker, Darreon Steward, will be available Fridays f

Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Discussion Room 1
Event Details:
Community Health Worker Drop-in Hours No appointment needed, come as you are for resource navigating!  Community Health Worker, Darreon Steward, will be available Fridays from 9AM-12PM to provide information/resource linkage on:  F...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Dream Bus Mobile Library @ Rolling Prairie & The Element

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Family, Children (0 - 5), Children (5 - 12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Dream Bus Mobile Library on Fridays at Rolling Prairie apartments and The Element on Main apartments. Sign up for a library card, check out free books, music, and movies,

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Children (0 - 5), Children (5 - 12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:
Join the Dream Bus Mobile Library on Fridays at Rolling Prairie apartments and The Element on Main apartments. Sign up for a library card, check out free books, music, and movies, access free Wi-Fi and resources, and more! Schedule:  Rolli...
Clipart image of a group of people talking

Beginning Spanish for English Speakers

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library is offering a 6-week course for English speakers who want to learn or brush up on beginning conversational Spanish! This course is open to adults and will be held Satur

Required
Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:
The library is offering a 6-week course for English speakers who want to learn or brush up on beginning conversational Spanish! This course is open to adults and will be held Saturday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30, on April 6, 13, 27 and May 4, 11, 18....

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Grupo de Inglés Conversacional / English Conversation Group

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

La biblioteca pública de Sun Prairie ofrece un curso gratis de ingles conversacional con duración de 6 semanas. Sábados 6, 13, y 27 de abril, y 4, 11, y 9 de mayo; 11:30am - 12:30p

Required
Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:
La biblioteca pública de Sun Prairie ofrece un curso gratis de ingles conversacional con duración de 6 semanas. Sábados 6, 13, y 27 de abril, y 4, 11, y 9 de mayo; 11:30am - 12:30pm. No necesitas traer nada. Esta es una clase sin cita previa, se reco...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Teen Anime Club

Teen Anime Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us to watch some anime! Learn about the manga that inspires it. We are guided by manga-lover and scholar Katarina. This program is for teens in 6th-12th grade.

Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:
Join us to watch some anime! Learn about the manga that inspires it. We are guided by manga-lover and scholar Katarina. This program is for teens in 6th-12th grade. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food: We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photography: Children and adults participating in Sun Prairie Public Library programs may be photographed by newspaper or television reporters/photographers, library staff members, or others involved with the program. These photographs may appear without compensation in newspapers or productions, publications, on the web, or other printed or electronic materials related to the role and function of the Sun Prairie Public Library. Parents who do not want their children photographed should notify Lynn Montague, Head of Youth Services, before the program starts.

Salads

Salads with Chef Jason Dunn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a cooking demonstration with Chef Jason Dunn, as he creates delicious seasonal salads using fresh ingredients! Samples will be provided, and attendees will receive a

Required
Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a cooking demonstration with Chef Jason Dunn, as he creates delicious seasonal salads using fresh ingredients! Samples will be provided, and attendees will receive a copy of the recipe. Space is limited, registration is required.&nb...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food: We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Homeland Elegies

Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Afternoon Book Club, facilitated by librarian Maggie Eichenlaub, is a group of seasoned readers who enjoy a variety of genres and engaging discussions. The Afternoon Book Cl

Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
The Afternoon Book Club, facilitated by librarian Maggie Eichenlaub, is a group of seasoned readers who enjoy a variety of genres and engaging discussions. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm. All adults ar...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Policy Committee

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Library Policy Committee meets 4-6 times per year, on the second Thursday of the month at 4:30pm in the Conference Room. Agendas are typically posted the Friday before the meet

Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:
The Library Policy Committee meets 4-6 times per year, on the second Thursday of the month at 4:30pm in the Conference Room. Agendas are typically posted the Friday before the meeting here: https://agendas.cityofsunprairie.com/onbaseagendaonline ...

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Sun Prairie Public Library Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6pm in the Conference Room. 

Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:
The Sun Prairie Public Library Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6pm in the Conference Room.  ...
Neighborhood Navigators

Community Health Worker Drop-In Hours

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Discussion Room 1 at Sun Prairie Public Library
Event Details:

Community Health Worker Drop-in Hours No appointment needed, come as you are for resource navigating!  Community Health Worker, Darreon Steward, will be available Fridays f

Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Discussion Room 1
Event Details:
Community Health Worker Drop-in Hours No appointment needed, come as you are for resource navigating!  Community Health Worker, Darreon Steward, will be available Fridays from 9AM-12PM to provide information/resource linkage on:  F...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Dream Bus Mobile Library @ Vandenburg Heights Park, Rolling Prairie & The Element

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Family, Children (0 - 5), Children (5 - 12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Dream Bus Mobile Library on Fridays at Vandenburg Heights Park, Rolling Prairie apartments and The Element on Main apartments. Sign up for a library card, check out f

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Children (0 - 5), Children (5 - 12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:
Join the Dream Bus Mobile Library on Fridays at Vandenburg Heights Park, Rolling Prairie apartments and The Element on Main apartments. Sign up for a library card, check out free books, music, and movies, access free Wi-Fi and resources, and mor...
Clipart image of a group of people talking

Beginning Spanish for English Speakers

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library is offering a 6-week course for English speakers who want to learn or brush up on beginning conversational Spanish! This course is open to adults and will be held Satur

Required
Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:
The library is offering a 6-week course for English speakers who want to learn or brush up on beginning conversational Spanish! This course is open to adults and will be held Saturday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30, on April 6, 13, 27 and May 4, 11, 18....

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

genealogy

Genealogy Class

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A fun, informal, & informative genealogy group, facilitated by local family ancestry expert, Patty Schmitt. Genealogists of all experience levels are welcome! The group meets t

Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:
A fun, informal, & informative genealogy group, facilitated by local family ancestry expert, Patty Schmitt. Genealogists of all experience levels are welcome! The group meets the second Saturday of every month from 10am-noon. No registration need...
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Grupo de Inglés Conversacional / English Conversation Group

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

La biblioteca pública de Sun Prairie ofrece un curso gratis de ingles conversacional con duración de 6 semanas. Sábados 6, 13, y 27 de abril, y 4, 11, y 9 de mayo; 11:30am - 12:30p

Required
Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:
La biblioteca pública de Sun Prairie ofrece un curso gratis de ingles conversacional con duración de 6 semanas. Sábados 6, 13, y 27 de abril, y 4, 11, y 9 de mayo; 11:30am - 12:30pm. No necesitas traer nada. Esta es una clase sin cita previa, se reco...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Credit & Credit Scores

Credit Scores & Reports

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this 60-minute workshop, participants will learn what a credit score is, its importance, and how to read a credit report. You’ll also learn the tools to maintain a healthy credi

Required
Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:
In this 60-minute workshop, participants will learn what a credit score is, its importance, and how to read a credit report. You’ll also learn the tools to maintain a healthy credit score and repair bad credit. You’ll receive a workbook to complete e...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Money Masters

Money Masters: A Financial Workshop for Kids and Teens (8-18)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Sun Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Children (5 - 12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Money Masters, a financial workshop designed for kids and teens ages 8-18. Learn essential budgeting skills, set achievable financial goals, and make smart spendin

Required
Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children (5 - 12), Teens
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for Money Masters, a financial workshop designed for kids and teens ages 8-18. Learn essential budgeting skills, set achievable financial goals, and make smart spending choices that align with your priorities. From budgeting to overcomin...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

The Davenports

Eclectic Book Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Discussion Room 1 at Sun Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Eclectic Book Club explores the imaginations of interesting authors across numerous genres. The Eclectic Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm. All adul

Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Discussion Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
The Eclectic Book Club explores the imaginations of interesting authors across numerous genres. The Eclectic Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm. All adults are welcome! Copies of each month's selected book are available at ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Neighborhood Navigators

Community Health Worker Drop-In Hours

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Discussion Room 1 at Sun Prairie Public Library
Event Details:

Community Health Worker Drop-in Hours No appointment needed, come as you are for resource navigating!  Community Health Worker, Darreon Steward, will be available Fridays f

Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Room: Discussion Room 1
Event Details:
Community Health Worker Drop-in Hours No appointment needed, come as you are for resource navigating!  Community Health Worker, Darreon Steward, will be available Fridays from 9AM-12PM to provide information/resource linkage on:  F...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Bon Voyage Party. Friday, May 17 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM by the Aquarium. Three of the fish from the tank: Yellow Tang, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, and Clown Fish. The fish have sunglasses on and are holding a suitcase. SPPL and SPPLF logos at the bottom. Background is underwater.

Bon Voyage Party

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Sun Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Family, Children (0 - 5), Children (5 - 12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We're having a Bon Voyage Party for the fish! Friday, May 17 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM by the aquarium! The fish will be going on vacation until their new home is ready in the exp

Library Branch: Sun Prairie Public Library
Age Group: Family, Children (0 - 5), Children (5 - 12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food
Event Details:
We're having a Bon Voyage Party for the fish! Friday, May 17 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM by the aquarium! The fish will be going on vacation until their new home is ready in the expansion! Come say good-bye to them! Eat goldfish crackers, make a fishy...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food: We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photography: Children and adults participating in Sun Prairie Public Library programs may be photographed by newspaper or television reporters/photographers, library staff members, or others involved with the program. These photographs may appear without compensation in newspapers or productions, publications, on the web, or other printed or electronic materials related to the role and function of the Sun Prairie Public Library. Parents who do not want their children photographed should notify Lynn Montague, Head of Youth Services, before the program starts.