Eastside Playdate

Madison Public Library invites families to a pop-up educational fair celebrating early literacy and sharing fun, creative, low-cost (or darn near free) ways for parents and caregivers to create their own educational toys and games to support their children’s development. 

The Eastside Playdate will take place at Glendale Elementary School alongside local food carts for their weekly “Let’s Eat Out” night. If inclement weather results in cancellation of Let's Eat Out!, the event will be moved to Pinney Library.

Early literacy activities are key for preparing kids for kindergarten and providing essential tools for speech, cognitive, and social development. The hands-on play demonstrations and activities are targeted for babies and toddlers. Library staff will also offer summer reading sign-ups, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten registration, and library card sign-ups for folks of all ages. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten registrants will receive a free book and tote bag while supplies last.

The Playdate will also feature an interactive video booth for people of all ages to participate in Tell Us/Cuéntenos, the Library’s public input phase of its planning process. The feedback will help Madison Public Library plan for library services and facilities on the east side.