Friends of the Pinney Library

05/20/2026

Register today to view a clip of Ken Burn's The American Revolution, enjoy conversation with neighbors, and consume snacks! This free event is Thursday, 5/28 from 6-8pm.
https://events.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/248504

Registration just opened for an America at 250 event that will be hosted at Pinney Library later this month! Join Madison Public Library and PBS Wisconsin for a community conversation marking America’s 250th anniversary on May 28 from 6-8pm.

This two-hour experience brings neighbors together to connect, reflect, and engage with the theme of the Spirit of Service—past and present. Through a mix of mingling, facilitated small-group discussion, and selected clips from The American Revolution—a six-part PBS documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt—participants will explore service as a core American value. Together, we’ll consider how volunteerism, military service, civic participation, and public leadership have shaped our nation and continue to influence our communities today.

The conversation invites reflection on what service looks like in our own lives and how each of us can contribute to a stronger, more connected civic life. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register to vote or update their registration, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with neighbors in a welcoming, community-centered setting. Registration is required and is available online at madpl.org/america250

05/13/2026

Pinney Library is hosting a series on Getting to Know Dementia. An important topic that affects many of us.

You can sign up and find more information with following link.

https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/spaces/events/getting-know-dementia-what-dementia-really-228661

In partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County, we're hosting a series of aging and dementia-awareness classes throughout the summer. The first event in the series, What is Dementia, Really?, will be on May 21 from 3-4:30pm at Pinney Library.

Attendees will learn about age-related memory loss and how they can differentiate Dementia from other diagnoses. Registration is required; please register separately for each session in the series. Registration opens today (May 1). Register and learn more about Aging and Dementia Awareness resources at madpl.org/aging

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

Mark your calendars for the All Friends Book Sale for August 1! We love this huge sale - all proceeds go to support our libraries.

More details to come in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you there 📚

05/03/2026

The spring sale was as popular as ever! Thank you for stopping, buying books, & supporting Pinney Library. We love hearing all the amazing stories behind the treasures you've found!

And don't forget about the merch! We had our limited edition bags, Pinney cards, and mugs (new!!) for purchase. If you missed out on grabbing something this time, don't worry, we'll have it available at our next sale!

Keep your eyes peeled for our next events - the Saturday Music at Pinney, the Olbrich Biergarten, and our next sale! We'll see you soon 📚

04/19/2026

Stop by Pinney to celebrate this week!

Today is the first day of National Library Week (April 19-25)! This annual celebration highlights the important role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities.

This year's theme is Find Your Joy - whether it’s finding new titles, learning something new, or creating and connecting with others through art and community programs, the library offers countless ways to experience joy. This week, we want to hear what sparks joy for you! Visit any of our nine library locations or the Dream Bus and fill out a Share Your Story postcard, detailing how library services, resources, collections, and spaces spark joy. Plus, pick up free library and reading-themed stickers!

Library supporters can also participate remotely by using the Library Value Calculator online to estimate how much they save by using library services each month and filling out a form to share why the library is important to them. How much does library joy cost? It's free! Try the library value calculator at madpl.org/value or learn more about what we've got planned this week at madpl.org/nationallibraryweek

04/17/2026

Check out the latest expedition at Pinney. Prints Alive! is running April thru June 🎨

04/06/2026

The spring book sale is coming up. Join us in the Pinney atrium on Saturday May 2 from 9:30am-4:30pm. Stock up on your summer reads!

03/29/2026

The wonderful textile program at Pinney!

02/05/2026

We are excited for this special sale! This one is for the kids - an all children's book sale!

Stop by and stock up on Saturday February 28 10am-2:30pm in the Community Room at Pinney. And we're still doing a bag sale starting at 2pm. See you then!