Beyond the Page

Mount Horeb Library Event with attendees looking at Skype projected on screen

Skype Author Visit with Tara Westover |

"It is so great to hear from the author, to ask questions and interact. It takes reading a book to another level of understanding." Mt. Horeb Public Library

Author Visit: Collected Works of Meg Medina |

“I was able to take a small crew of kiddos downtown yesterday to hear young adult author Meg Medina speak! Meg talked to us about the importance of finding our One True Story: the story we will spend our lives telling.

Actors perform in front of the Rosemary Garfoot Public Library tree mural

From Page to Stage with Forward Theater | Photo courtesy of Rosemary Garfoot Public Library, Cross Plains

“I attended my first 'Beyond the Page' event tonight. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in conversation about drama and prepare to view the play." Rosemary Garfoot Public Library Event

A writer addresses the audience at DeForest Public Library

Hidden Voices: African American Voices In Wisconsin | Photo courtesy of Shanna Wolf

“Beautifully presented, enlightening talk by three local writers on the African American writing experience & history.” Madison Central Public Library Event

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Beyond the Page is a permanent endowment held by the Madison Community Foundation that annually funds humanities programming in all Dane County libraries- forever.

Calendar

Jul
20

So We Won the Vote, Then What?
6:30 pm at Deerfield Public Library
Jul
22

Alligators vs. Crocodiles
1:30 pm at Zoom
Aug
3

Odd Wisconsin: True Tales and Folklore from the Badger State
6:30 pm at Deerfield Public Library
Oct
3

Beyond the Ingenue: Trailblazers
2:00 pm at Central Library (room 302)
Oct
5

Easy Days Barbershop Quartet
6:30 pm at Deerfield Public Library

Ripple Project 2021

Apply today to bring humanities programs forcused on racial equity to Dane County libraries in 2021. Click here for more information.