I lived on the west side for years and this used to be my go-to post office. After attending a…read moremeeting on the west side I dropped by to mail a package and was reminded that this is one of the most efficient locations with staff that's on the friendlier side. There's one guy in particular who is super friendly, will explain everything you need to know about pretty much anything, and has worked there for as long as I remember. Every post office needs one of him. Like pretty much every post office I've been in, it's older and a little worse for wear - it's a government entity that does retail (gift cards, envelopes, bubble mailers, etc.) and the emphasis is definitely on the government side of things. At least this location has a lot of windows/skylights so it's nice and bright inside. There is a self-service machine available in the lobby and there are drive-up mailboxes in the parking lot if you're just needing to drop off smaller, pre-stamped items.

Passport issue : The postal worker helping me with my…read morepassport seemed friendly enough but she did not know what she was doing . She handed me back my birth certificate and never sent this with the passport . She kept asking me if this was my first passport she asked this question excessively approx 10 times . She said there was a problem with my marriage license not having my married name on it . Marriage licenses DO NOT have your married name because name changes are done AFTER you are married ( through social security card reissue which I had and she never asked to see). If passports are going to be required to vote in the future this is a very ineffective way to get one issued. DO NOT GO TO THIS LOCATION for Passports !

While I do not spend much time in State Capital buildings, I would like to spend more time here, as…read morethe Wisconsin State Capital building is absolutely beautiful, a great space to learn about history, marvel at the intricate details of the stonework, look over Madison from the mezzanine level or take in the phenomenal artwork on the rotunda ceilings! The capital building is located in the heart of the city and is a perfect backdrop of any day, no matter the season. While great from the exterior, wandering around inside is way more fun. It is open to the public and free to roam, however you can get guided tours that get you access to the more restricted areas, including the floors. We wandered around for well over an hour and could have spent more time if we had more access. The mezzanine level was the best, as it allowed you to see lots of history as you made the circle indoors, then let you get every angle of Madison and the lake from the outdoor area. Parking is all public and street, so plan accordingly, but if you are staying anywhere in or near downtown, then you have easy access with a quick walk. Overall, the building is gorgeous and the staff were helpful from entry to exit. Lots to see, whether politics or history are your things, it is definitely worth a visit!

**June 2025: Weekday Morning Visit**…read more This State Capitol was very impressive and I'm so glad that I did made room in my trip to do a tour. Guests can enter in one of four entrances and start at the help desk for a free one hour tour. Our guide was super knowledgeable and engaging. We visited six areas of the Capitol: the Rotunda, the Assembly, the Senate, the North Hearing Room, the Governor's Conference Room, and the Supreme Court. She told lots of stories and I learned so much about Wisconsin history. There's also a Museum and an opportunity to get a bird's eye view of the city at the dome. you'll take the elevator up and then take some narrow stairs. I think my friend and I spent allotted 2 hours for the State Capitol which would be sufficient time to take it all in. Overall I thought this was a worthwhile visit! Some Helpful Info! https://legis.wisconsin.gov/about/visit Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm Weekends and Holidays: 8am - 4pm Free tours are offered daily, Tours start at the information desk -Monday through Saturday at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 am and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 pm -Sundays at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. A 4:00 p.m

I was recently arrested on a welfare check for not providing my ID. I had broken my leg…read more I was put on suiside watch and placed in a tiny cell naked for 36 hours without any medical assistance whatsoever. During booking, I was told that because I was unwilling to provide my information for an unlawful arrest, our public servants got butt hurt and decided to play judge, jury, and executioner. I have absolutely no history of suicide and the medical staff was well aware of this during my stay. I remember the good times and bad regarding my stay at this establishment. I remember my neighbor pooping and peeing on the door of his cell whilst singing "I believe I can fly," by R Kelly. I remember the friends I made, like the public servant who told me to "shut the fuck up" after asking for medical assistance. We had a great time together. Overall the food was amazing! 5 stars. The company and care was top notch! 5 stars. However, I will admit that this is not an establishment where bringing a date or finding one is recommended. Time to sue the city of madison.

The lie, lie, lie and lie some more. They all work in the same building, but each jail grunt you…read moretalk too has a different story! My brother was told by them that he could get out on the jail diversion program and dose at psychological addiction services to continue his treatment. Now some nurse is totally going in the opposite direction, lie lie lie and lie some more that's all they do in the Dane County jail. My brother is trying to put his life back together not to mention the judge put in there in his notes that he is to continue going there that's why he got the jail diversion program this new sheriff don't know his ass from a hole in the ground. Get my brother out of there and let him continue his treatment because if he relapses I am going to hold the Dane County jail responsible and I will find a lawyer in the United States that will take this case. You can't just send pregnant females out there to dose and leave everybody else to die that is called discrimination. Somebody is going to listen to me I am not going to lay down anymore. So if you're from the Dane County jail I would get your ass in gear. Shawn Johnson

One of the first things I do when I move somewhere is go to their local library and see what it's…read morelike. Coming from an actual city, and being in Janesville, I was prepared to see a few copies of a phone book, someone's yearbook from the '70s, and maybe a few old Dean Koontz novels with the jacket cover taped back on, and some pages missing. I was definitely in for a pleasant surprise. While they don't always have all of the latest books you'll have on your GoodsRead list, and they aren't open on Sundays, this is a very nice little library, and definitely the best community asset to Janesville. When you get a library card you get to choose between white or teal cards. The ground floor is a cafe, with seating where people are sometimes seen playing chess with strangers, or enjoying books that they've purchased, or picked up for free, as you can just drop off books there for people to grab, and also the "community room" which can be reserved for large meetings/gatherings. Other, smaller rooms are available on the second floor for anyone to reserve or request, as well. The second floor has a hold shelf for reserved books (you can put a hold on books online or at the library), self check out stations, an employee recommends section that lists what genres those employees are into so you know if their likes are a good fit for you to choose from, and all the the books. There's also a bulletin board with a listing of all sorts of local events going on in Janesville, and some going on in the library. There's a table with hand sanitizer and lotion. The real thing here is the events. This library hosts so many events and does so much for the community. It's truly impressive. The only thing I dislike about this library is that the return slot inside the library is not clearly labeled at all, and I wandered around like a fool until I saw other people slowly putting their items one at a time into a small, unlabeled, conveyor belt hole in the wall one at a time, and asked them if that was it. Haha. All the employees are hella nice. According to the website, there are other return sites for the books, including Woodman's, which I've also done a review on. Woodman's is open 24 hours a day, so if you're out getting your groceries in the middle of the night and need to return your library book, you can kill two birds with one stone, theoretically. I've yet to do so. I have attended a writing workshop here, an open mic event, a support group, and picked up a free craft project. I've only lived here a couple months.

This place was fantastic. Not only was the building architecture lovely you can really tell that…read morethe community cares and puts money into this place. The self service kiosks were awesome, we'd never seen those before. There were loads of tables, computers, and seats to sit in where you could read. All of the windows are fantastic and the view overlooking the river makes those reading places super idealic. Outside there are places to sit and sculptures to enjoy as well as read again over looking the river. Also the book clubs in a bag are also a fantastic idea. This place made us really jealous of the people in Janesville, we wished our local library was even half as nice.

Friendly, attentive, informative and timely. This place rents bikes with helmets and provide bike…read moretrail maps. The lady treated us just the way you'd like and expect from a good friend and neighbor that looks out for you.

This wonderful towns sports a world class bike trail, great swiss food, and so much more. Tour the…read morepicture videos and come for a stay

I pretty much grew up here. I'd go in every few days and grab the pile of 15 books I'd put on hold…read more The librarians were really friendly. When I came back fifteen years later, I wondered if they were just being friendly because I was just a little kid. Nope. People are stil friendly. But, this branch sure seems a lot smaller, now.

I'm a huge fan of the public library system, and while Meadowridge isn't one of the newest or…read morelargest branches, it has most of the resources I'm looking for. The staff are friendly and helpful, I can get books from all over the system delivered directly to the branch (with an email notification to pick them up when they arrive,) and they partner with the neighborhood center next door for a lot of interesting educational community programs for all ages and interests. This branch is also where I now go to vote for every election, and the recent expansion to allow absentee voting and early voting at library branches is super-useful for my sometimes-crazy schedule! My biggest complaints about the branch are that they're closed on Sundays (as are many of the Madison branches,) and this branch seems to be quite a bit noisier than others I'm used to. (Maybe I'm just getting old and crotchety!)

This community is over regulated and managed poorly. The stop lights are scheduled to cause long…read moredelays and I am now seeing people run the lights all the time because they are sick of waiting for no reason. Someone is going to get killed as a result, and it is the City's fault. The City also posts signs that blare out in red letters SLOW DOWN if you are going five miles over the speed limit. Perhaps George Orwell was right.

Just Go (#42) We…read moredrove through Wisconsin from Chicago to Minnesota, making a few stops along the way. One of the things we like to do is stop and take a photo of the Welcome sign... this one took us on a little loop where we can stop safely and not on the side of the freeway. One of the most photographed and visited signs is this one just past the border with Illinois along I-94 right before hitting Pleasant Prairie/Kenosha. As we entered from Rockford just at the Beloit Travel Center there it is... the "Welcome to Wisconsin" sign. It is worth mentioning because they are pretty and not just a metal road sign. It is a wooden welcome sign in the shape of the state. We stopped at the first food place we saw... Culver's in Pleasant Prairie and ordered their Butterburger with a side of Cheese Curds. First time having both... we don't have a Culver's in California. We enjoyed their yummy burger and we liked the Cheese Curds too! When I think of Wisconsin I think of cheese and I think of this parody song by Eurythmics: "Sweet dreams are made of cheese Who am I to dis a Brie... " We drove to Downtown Milwaukee and across the impressive building of the Pabst Theater, along the Milwaukee River there he stood the larger-than-life -- Bronze Fonz... ahhh! These Days Are Ours... Happy Days. Who remembers? Finally, before leaving Wisconsin we made a "shortstop" (okay, bad pun) at the American Family Field at the Brewers Team Store. At the time of our visit the team was in Miami playing the Marlins in Game 2 of their three-game series so we were able to walk inside without the masses. In front were a couple of their MVP's, Hank Aaron and Robin "The Kid" Yount, and also Bob Uecker, Brewers icon & Baseball Hall of Famer... It was a quick visit but we're not done with Wisconsin yet and we will be back next year. Thank you, Great State of Wisconsin. As The Fonz would say... "Ayyyy" Review #3845

I spent time in Wisconsin for work, working at the Oshkosh Air Show in Oshkosh for a week! I'm a…read morehuge cheese fan so of course, I loved Wisconsin! Thank goodness work was in a giant tent (among numerous giant tents) with our booth having a free standing air conditioning unit because it was hot the summer we worked the Air Show! The air show is typically held the last week in July and is attended by over 600,000 people! Yeah, it's a huge event! Famous folks attend the air show including John Travolta, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Gene Hackman, and numerous astronauts. Everyone I encountered was really nice in Wisconsin! It was fun to see the Green Bay Packard merchandise and the Cheesehead merchandise in the convenience stores! And the Wisconsin topography was peaceful and lovely! Thanks Wisconsin for the kind hospitality!