Go Big Read

Go Big Read UW-Madison’s common reading program, Go Big Read, account. The ‘26-‘27 book is Eliot Stein's 'Custodians of Wonder.'

Go Big Read is the the University of Wisconsin–Madison's common book program, Go Big Read. An initiative of the Chancellor, the program will engage members of the campus community and beyond in a shared, academically focused reading experience. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to participate by reading the book, and taking part in classroom discussions and campus events.

We can still feel the excitement from Convocation last week, when new Badgers and transfer students got their copies of ...
09/08/2026

We can still feel the excitement from Convocation last week, when new Badgers and transfer students got their copies of this year's Go Big Read, Custodians of Wonder. Want your own copy? Visit the Participate page on the Go Big Read website to find out how you can join in the conversation: https://gobigread.wisc.edu/participate/.

Photo credits: Althea Dotzour

09/02/2026

Yesterday, Interim Chancellor Wilcots helped us hand out more than 6,000 copies of this year’s Go Big Read, Custodians of Wonder, to the newest crew of Badgers.

Convocation was just the beginning for this year’s stacked slate of Go Big Read events, including the November 19 lecture and discussion with Custodians author, journalist Eliot Stein. Stay tuned to discover everything we have planned!

08/25/2026
08/25/2026
08/21/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is almost around the corner, and our next First Friday Film night at Lakeview Library is ready to celebrate!

Join us on Fri, September 3 from 6-8pm for a free screening of Tortilla Soup (2001).

This movie shares the story of three grown sisters, Maribel, Leticia, and Carmen, as they try to cope and live with the fact that their father Martin (a veteran chef) is slowly losing his sense of taste.

See all the upcoming First Friday Films at Lakeview Library on madpl.org/firstfridayfilms

08/21/2026
08/11/2026

When children see themselves reflected in books, it fosters confidence, belonging, and a lifelong love of reading.

Support from the Courtier Foundation, Inc., made it possible for Madison Public Library's Dream Bus to create a display celebrating neurodiversity. The display featured stories with neurodiverse characters and resources for families.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/madison-library-neurodiversity

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