My favorite local library! Great natural light, perfect mix of quiet and lively. Wonderful book…read moreselection and really enjoyed the adult summer reading challenge. One of my favorite free spots in Madison and will always go back for more.

So much natural light! This is a really beautiful location that has a pretty wide selection in a…read moresuper inviting space. Light pours in from the glass walls and just makes you want to grab a chair and spend the afternoon reading. The card catalog computer was a bit slow and clunky, but they have some more modern touches like self-checkouts. They also have arcade games upstairs and in the lobby - there were lots of little kiddos playing so we couldn't get a look to see if they were free or quarter machines. A cool feature either way! It was super foggy on our visit so we didn't have a chance to check out the view, but I'm looking forward to coming back!

absolutely beautiful large modern library!! that actually has space for all ages!! they even have a…read morelittle store on the second? floor with very affordable books. it was actually so pretty, id def go here to do work or study

Excellent public library, a great place to find reading, listening material. Friendly helpful…read morelibrarians, there's a printing station if you're staying a downtown hotel for business or a scientific seminar. If you forgot your book at home there's a small but pleasant used bookstore here with a great selection of used classical CDs. Lots of interesting events. Comfortable and peaceful seating. Because democracy requires an informed and literate citizenry I consider this library to be part of the bulwark of American freedom.

The librarians here are so kind! I was absolutely lost trying to pick up my books in the self pick…read moreup for the first time and a kind gentleman helped me out. I will return and keep this as my go to library in Madison because of this. I've also used the study rooms and the librarians have been very accommodating when needing to book them.

Love the library! Staff is nice and they host great events throughout the year. Parking is easy…read more They have a drive through book drop for the cold days. The library system is connected to over 30+ branches so you can reserve a book for pickup at this spot.

During the 2013 Savor South Madison Taste Race, I spent quite a bit of time roaming the South Park…read moreStreet corridor and witnessed firsthand the renaissance the area is experiencing. The new Villager Mall, the South Side Clinic for the Access Community Health Center, the phoenix-like rebirth of Taqueria Guadalajara and the expansion of the St Mary's Hospital are all testaments to positive changes taking place in this neighborhood. In my opinion, the best example of the area's metamorphosis is the Goodman South Madison branch of the Madison Public Library system. With numerous meeting rooms, a children's section designed to stimulate interaction, original artwork covering the walls and a boatload of computer terminals, this new building serves as a community center in addition to its library duties. Every time I visit, it's buzzing with activity. I'm a fan of the reading area in the southwest corner of the building. With its fireplace, comfy chairs, a multitude of outlets to plug in your laptop and free wi-fi, it's a great place to drop in and get some work done. It's isolated from the rest of the library, so the activity in other sections of the building does not serve as a distraction to the patrons in this cozy little nook. As Pearl mentioned in her review, the staff members are always über-helpful. The only negative I can see if that the content selection at this branch is less than the Central Library and some of the other branches. However, with the use of LINKCAT, you can access media from 53 libraries that are members of the South Central Library System, so it's not that big of deal. And with more stores opening in the new Villager Mall, parking can be a challenge at times. If you haven't visited this library yet, I strongly encourage you to check it out.

The building is new - what's not to like…read more They have several meeting rooms open to the community. Four stars for service Five stars for selection Five stars for the location (easy in and out) Two stars for the theft deterrent

This place is around to help you keep your home stabilized and fend off the bad/illicit weather…read moreeffects (e.g. heat loss, improper cooling et al). Located next to CarQuest off Stoughton down from Farm & Fleet. They provide weatherization for those in need (the elderly, affordable housing, etc) But what is that.... you make too much money and no one ever helps you??!?! NO fear... Project Home will take your questions, appear at your place or you come to them and they'll walk through a proper assessment of how to improve your place. Lower your heating bills. Lower your cooling bill. Fix the crack rubber sealant on the fridge door that you didn't think was a big deal but it is as it allows coolness to escape and doesn't properly keep your food. They also work on energy saving lights/appliances and all things to make your place more efficient. They will come to condo's and apartments. But for the apartments - you have to get the management to sign off on it and they'll visit all the apartments in the complex. They are offering weekly classes on Thursday in October 2012 at their office + Monroe Public Library. It's worth the call even if you don't own.

Took weeks at a time to call me back. Randomly would cancel appointments without letting me know…read more Showed up hours late. Broke lightbulbs in my bathroom and left the glass all over the place. Left loose insulation all over my closets. Called and complained about the lightbulbs and they offered to come by *the next day* to clean up the glass, because apparently people just leave glass all over their bathroom sink and floor for a whole day like it's no thing. Called about the insulation all over and still have yet to receive a response about getting it cleaned up.

The Capital is Beautiful, the city is sandwiched between two lakes, and we have minimal…read moreregulations. For instance, license plates & insurance for cars are apparently optional now. Don't wanna stop at that pesky red light? No problem. Seriously though, why are these cars careening through traffic with no license plates not being pulled over? Dumb ass kids shoot guns from stolen cars like once a week now. Maybe if we pulled sone of these cars over in advance of the shooting that would help. Satya has got to go & why the hell is Evers not stepping in to do something about this? Also f&$k Ron Johnson though; Republicans just give everything to the already rich and that ain't helping either.

The best city in the State of Wisconsin. Home to our state government and seat of the primary/main…read morecampus of the great University of Wisconsin System. We also have a capitol building which is quite beautiful, inside and out, and my great grandfather built some of its original staircases.

This rating is for the open house held this past weekend to introduce this valuable new resource…read morefor Madison DIYers. For $20 a year, you can be a member and rent all the tools you need for the project you're doing. It's located in the downstairs level of Zion Lutheran Church. Pretty cool idea, and a membership would more than pay for itself with one power-tool project. Now I just have to figure out what project that will be!

Honey - clean, quiet, knowledgeable staff and I'd hang out at this place if it wasn't a library…read more Best resources after the Risser Law library.

I spotted this beautiful blue library box as I was driving through Madison and had to stop. As far…read moreas I can tell, it is not a part of the Little Free Library system as it is not on their database/map and did not have a charter number posted. The box is pained sky blue with trees painted on the sides. There is a single door with a handle. Inside, quite full with a variety of books including fiction, non-fiction, self-help and graphic novel. A good collection. [Review 17183 overall - 194 in Wisconsin - round number 700 of 2022.]