Events for May 5, 2026
Lunch for Libraries with Jesmyn Ward
This event: || Lunch for Libraries is Madison Public Library Foundation’s signature spring fundraising event. Your ticket supports Wisconsin Book Festival’s free, year-round programs that bring readers and authors together. This year’s featured speaker will be Jesmyn Ward, two-time National Book Award–winning author of On Witness and Respair. In this powerful collection of essays and […]
Cancer Support Services at Gilda’s Club Wisconsin [In-Person]
This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Have you or someone you loved been given a cancer diagnosis? Are you looking for a space to connect with others who understand? Join us for an in person group new member meeting. We'll take some time to talk about the resources available at […]
Writing Workshop – Novels for Kids and Teens
This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Are you working on a novel for kids or teens? Don't do it alone! In this writing workshop, writers will submit chapters from a middle grade or young adult novel in progress. Through critique and discussion, you'll deepen your skills, develop a community of […]
