2022-2023 Takeovers
Madison Public Library hosted a fourth round of Library Takeover community-driven events in 2022-2023. Selected projects included:
Kaypimi Kanchik | We Are Here
Elevating the lived experiences of migrant Kichwa communities in Wisconsin from a first-person perspective
Parent Meetup
Community conversation for parents of Madison-area students
2021-2022 Takeovers
Madison Public Library engaged with a third round of Library Takeover community-driven events in 2021-2022. Selected projects included:
Thrival Tools: On Indigenous Winter Survival and Brilliance
Bringing together Indigenous methods of existence through food, art, and land sovereignty
Muslim Mental Health Matters
An event that provides a bridge between mental health basics and the nuances of American Muslim context
Essential: True Stories of Unseen Work
An opportunity for essential workers to share their stories from the pandemic and beyond
2018-2019 Takeovers
Madison Public Library wrapped up a second round of Library Takeover community-driven events in 2018-2019. Selected projects included:
Love, InshAllah
A night of storytelling that showcased the diversity of the Muslim community.
Nourish You
A self-care retreat for women who don’t always feel included in wellness conversations.
Many Voices, One Community
A celebration and amplification of Many Voices, One Community Radio WWMV-LP 95.5 FM.
2016-2017 Takeovers
The very first round of community-driven events, which took place in February and May of 2017, included:
Access Denied
A dance party preceded by a discussion - nightlife spaces can be inaccessible to many members of our community
Share the Word
A gathering of Madison-area poets, writers, spoken word performers, hip hop artists, and storytellers
Namaste Madison
Celebrating the contributions of Indian-Amerians in the greater Madison area
