MPL provides access to dynamic collections, appropriate technology, and global information to support and enrich individual, family, and community life."
209 E Center St Madison, SD 57042
605-256-7525
About the Library
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Madison Public Library to provide access to dynamic collections, appropriate technology, and global information to support and enrich individual, family, and community life.
Goal Statement
The general goals of the Madison Public Library shall be:
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To serve all residents of the City of Madison and Lake County;
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To acquire and make available to all residents of Madison and Lake County such books, periodicals, media, and other services to address their needs
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For information,
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For imaginative and creative expression,
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For the development of skills for career and vocational advancement, and
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For the enjoyment of leisure;
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To secure the means to provide frequently requested material locally and upon demand;
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To strive to discover new methods and improvements for better service for the Library’s customers;
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To review and, if necessary, revise these goals in light of new developments.
Reviewed and Adopted by the Madison Public Library Board of Trustees,
October, 2014
Address:
209 E Center Street
Madison, SD 57042
Library Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
CLOSED
The following is an excerpt from minutes of the City Commission of Madison for June 6, 1906.
“Be it resolved by the city council of the City of Madison, S.D. That said city of Madison, S.D. accept the ten thousand dollars offered by Mr. Andrew Carnegie for a free public library building in the City of Madison, South Dakota...Be it further resolved that the sincere and heartfelt thanks of this council and the citizens of Madison, be extended to Mr. Andrew Carnegie for the magnificent gift which he so liberally bestows upon said city.”
Library Services:
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Wi-Fi
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Public access computers
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Faxing
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Photo-copier
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Color available
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Nancy Sabbe Room (meeting space)
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pre-approved reservation
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Library of Things
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Outdoor games, Tools, and more!
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Programming
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Storytime, Pages for Pizza, Book Clubs and more!
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Coming Soon - Sensory Sensitivity Resources
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Home delivery
Library Staff
Lisa Martin - Director
Melanie Argo - Systems Librarian
Katie Gales-Loyd - Programs Coordinator
Emily Warns- Technical Services
Joy H.
Isaac M.
Cassidy T.
Library Board
John Nelson
Laura Reed
Carrie Studer
Michael Trimble
Kanthi Narukonda
Kelli Wollmann - County Commissioner
Sarah Cronin - City Commissioner
Term Ends
25-Apr
26-Apr
26-Apr
25-Apr
25-Apr
The library staff may be contacted by phone during regular library hours or any time through e-mail.