Pay a visit to Madison Public Library to steep yourself in the wonderful collection of newspapers, books and other resources. This place is a wellspring of knowledge and ideas.
You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when staying in Madison. Madison Public Library is a great place to start here, but there are lots of other worthwhile spots to check out. US Space and Rocket Center, Bridge Street Town Centre, and University of Alabama-Huntsville are close to the collection of books and will fill in your day nicely.