Recent Studies Show Frequent Library Use

Recent Studies Show Frequent Library Use

A recent report and a Gallup poll provide evidence of frequent library use among Americans, especially Generation Z and Millennials. The American Library Association report titled Gen Z and Millennials: How They Use Public Libraries and Identify Through Media Use,...
Meet Our Five New Board of Directors Members

Meet Our Five New Board of Directors Members

Madison Public Library Foundation’s board of directors recently welcomed five new board members: Laura Bird, Bryan Chan, JP Croake, Laura Murray, and Jessica Yehle. Bird is a Milwaukee native with an English degree from the University of Notre Dame. Her...
Alicia Ashman Library Gets New Play Items

Alicia Ashman Library Gets New Play Items

Kids tested out new play materials at Alicia Ashman Library recently. Funded with a Madison Public Library Foundation grant, the Superspace panels immediately inspired and intrigued children. “As soon as I brought the box out to the children’s area today, kids flocked...
Email Signature Inspires Sharing About Reading

Email Signature Inspires Sharing About Reading

When Conor Moran took over as Executive Director last December, one of the first changes he made was to his email signoff. Little did he know that by adding the simple closing statement, “Hope you’re reading something good,” he would learn so much about all of you! He...