Public Computers, Internet, and Printing/Copying

By appointment: call 608-315-5151 or 888-266-7805 (toll free) -or-

Walk up use: available on a first come, first served basis

Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-6:30pm, Sat (Central Library only) 12-4:30pm

Available at all libraries except Monroe Street Library

For more details about this service, visit our Internet and Computer Access page.

Curbside pickup of library materials

By appointment: call pickup library to schedule an appointment

Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 12-5pm

Available at all libraries

Place holds in LINKcat or call 608-315-5151 (toll free 888-266-7805) for assistance in finding books for curbside pickup. For more details about this service, visit our Curbside Pickup Service​​​ page.

Returns

Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 12-5pm at neighborhood libraries, 24/7 returns on Fairchild St. entrance at Central Library

Returns are curbside; please place library materials in outdoor bins for touchless return and easy quarantining of items. Return service may be temporarily suspended in case of inclement weather.

After a long extension of due dates due to COVID-19 this spring and summer, regular due dates and checkout periods will now apply. Due to quarantine requirements, items that have been returned on time may show up as being overdue during the 72 hour quarantine period. All items checked out at Madison Public Library are now fine free. Please contact our Circulation Department at 608-266-6357 for questions related to returns or fines.

Reference assistance and help with resources

Call 608-315-5151 or 888-266-7805 (toll free)

Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm

Call to schedule a computer use appointment, place holds on library materials, ask questions about online collections like Libby/OverDrive/Wisconsin's Digital Library, or other questions. Or, ask a question via email.

Using your library card

Call 608-315-5151 or 888-266-7805 (toll free)

Use your library card to place holds in LINKcat or use our many online collections. If you need assistance with an expired card or a PIN number, fill out this email form or call 608-315-5151 (toll free 888-266-7805). Don't have one? Apply for a card online.

Online collections and programs

With your library card, you'll have instant access to over 71,000 ebooks and audiobooks through Wisconsin’s Digital Library, over 50 online magazines through Flipster, as well as Mango Languages, Consumer Reports, the New York Times, and many more free online resources. We are also beginning to offer a few online programs - visit our calendar for upcoming events.

Voting assistance

We were proud to support the City Clerk's office by serving as in-person absentee voting sites, absentee ballot drop off locations, and polling places for the August 11 election. Learn more about what services were offered where and when. We'll continue to support the Clerk's office for the November election by serving as in-person absentee voting sites and polling places on election day.