by mplf intern | May 24, 2019 | News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Foundation will host two free workshops this year for those interested in estate planning and tax strategy. Attorneys Jennifer Hannon and Ryan Van De Hey of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C., will lead “Estate Planning Primer: A Will, A Trust … What’s...
by Jcooley | May 22, 2019 | News, Newsletter
Library Journal awarded Madison Public Library Neighborhood Library Supervisor Sarah Lawton the title of 2019 Mover & Shaker – Advocate. Lawton, who joined the library staff in 2013, received the honor for her role of library representative on the City of...
by Jcooley | May 22, 2019 | News
Whole Foods Market Madison selected Madison Public Library Foundation to receive grocery bag refunds in January, February and March from shoppers who brought their own bags to hold their purchases. The store’s One Dime at a Time program offers the chance for shop-...
by Kennedy Communication | May 22, 2019 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Foundation disbursed $105,500 in grants to Madison Public Library this spring for technology, collections, professional development, events and other projects that enhance the library’s service to its patrons. Technology, $25,000 Funds will be...
by mplf intern | May 22, 2019 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Research shows that lack of access to good books is a key reason why kids from low-income and disadvantaged families fall behind their peers in literacy skills. Children from such families typically own fewer books and other reading materials at home. Complicating...
by mplf intern | May 22, 2019 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Do you have fond memories of visiting a public library during your childhood? Signing up for a library card and choosing your own books were a rite of passage. But for many kids right here in our community, going to the library isn’t an option or can’t happen all that...
by mplf intern | May 22, 2019 | News, Newsletter
Tell us a little about yourself. I am a child of Hmong refugee parents. I love traveling and prefer to explore outside of the country more than within. I’ve been to Thailand, Mexico and Costa Rica, and expect to max out the pages of my passport with various other...
by mplf intern | May 22, 2019 | News
Two history books and one epic fantasy novel will be the focus of Wisconsin Book Festival events over the next month, completing the 2018-19 season as festival organizers prepare for the 2019–20 season that will kick off in late summer. All three will be held in...
by mplf intern | May 22, 2019 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Tri-North Builders began construction of the Pinney Library space within the Royster Corners development on Cottage Grove Road this spring. Foundation staff are offering monthly tours of the new library to donors. Tour dates are: Friday, June 7; Friday, July 12; and...
by mplf intern | May 21, 2019 | News
The Wisconsin Book Festival was awarded its first-ever grant by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) on May 15. The $10,000 grant, part of the organization’s Art Works II category, will support the festival’s efforts to host award-winning author programming. The...
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