Madison Public Library invites interested citizens to help define the future of the South Madison Branch. A listening session - rescheduled for the third time due to inclement weather on previous dates - will be held at the South Madison Library on 2222 S. Park Street on Tuesday, March 3, 6-8 p.m.

Community input will be crucial in determining the best possible design for the new South Madison Library. The architectural design team, Engberg Anderson of Madison, will use input about the library's services, amenities and ambiance to guide the development of design options. Future meetings will provide an opportunity for residents to offer feedback on the various options.

The South Madison Branch will expand from 3,200 square feet to 12,000 square feet and will inhabit the first floor of a two-story building owned by the Urban League of Greater Madison. The Urban League will be headquartered on the second floor. The building will serve as an anchor for the Villager Mall redevelopment. The South Madison Branch Library serves a diverse population and has experienced a sharp increase in use over last year. Visits to the library are up 13% over last year, and checkouts are up 7.4%.

For additional information contact Margie Navarre Saaf: (608) 824-1780 or navarre@scls.lib.wi.us.

More information about the South Madison Branch Library may be viewed at www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/about/southmad.html