All Madison Public Library locations will be closed beginning Tuesday, March 17.  Programs, meetings, private events, and mobile services are also cancelled.

Madison Public Library is committed to the health and safety of our staff and the public, and has worked closely with the City of Madison and Public Health Madison & Dane County to monitor developing information and recommendations about the spread of COVID-19. More detail will be released regarding the service closures, alternate delivery of some services, and availability of libraries as absentee voting sites in the next few days.

“This was an incredibly difficult decision,” said Madison Public Library Director Greg Mickells, “We know our libraries are critical resources for information and internet access, voter registration, in-person absentee voting, distance education, and resources for people to fill out their 2020 Census forms. However, protecting the health of staff and customers is our highest priority.”

Library book drops will be closed, and customers are urged to keep library materials until libraries reopen. Due dates of checked out materials will be extended, and holds will be retained at libraries until libraries reopen. The library's databases, online magazines and newspapers and downloadable audiobooks and eBooks collections are also accessible 24/7 with a library card.

Any additional information including expected reopen dates will be posted on the library’s website as well as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information on how to reduce your risk to exposure of COVID-19, please visit Public Health Madison & Dane County’s web site at publichealthmdc.com

For additional library updates, visit: https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org
For a list of all library hours and locations, visit http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/locations
For downloadable audiobooks and ebooks, visit http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/ebooks
For LINKcat online library catalog, visit http://www.linkcat.info

About Madison Public Library
Madison Public Library’s tradition of promoting education, literacy and community involvement has enriched the City of Madison for more than 140 years.  Our nine locations throughout the City of Madison are open six days per week and welcome 2 million visits each year. Visit the library online at www.madisonpubliclibrary.org, madisonpubliclibrary on Facebook, @madisonlibrary on Twitter, or @madisonpubliclibrary on Instagram.