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What to know about the library in Madison

Madison Public Library serves Madison’s 6,091 residents. Last year it logged 38,688 visits, about 6.4 for every resident, and lent 55K books, movies and e-books.

It’s open about 56 hours a week at 209 E Center. It’s fine-free, so there are no late fees. A card also gets you e-books, audiobooks and research databases.

Last year the library ran 381 programs, 229 of them for kids up to age 11, drawing 6,372 people.

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