by Amy Mertz | Oct 11, 2019 | News, Patron Stories
We recently received this story from Pamela Phillips Olson (pictured above, second from right), one of our library patrons and donors, and thought it was a lovely story to share with all our supporters! Pamela recently celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with her...
by Amy Mertz | Oct 11, 2019 | News
Madison Public Library Foundation Executive Director Jenni Jeffress presented Juli Jasicki, a Page at Madison Public Library’s Central Library, with the 2019 Elizabeth Moon Proctor Scholarship at the library’s Staff Day in September. Jasicki graduated from...
by Amy Mertz | Oct 11, 2019 | Giving, News
This summer, a team of four Collection Management Team librarians from Madison Public Library traveled to New York City for 2019’s BookExpo America. A grant from Madison Public Library Foundation’s annual fund made this professional development opportunity possible. ...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 18, 2019 | News, Newsletter
Our Ex Libris Planning Committee and foundation staff picked a winning theme for this year’s Ex Libris! Ex Libris: Timeout to Tailgate will be 7–10 p.m. Friday, November 8, at Central Library. You’re invited to sport your favorite team attire while you enjoy gameday...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 18, 2019 | News, Newsletter
Support your library over happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, October 24, at the Ex Libris Beer Release Party at Working Draft Beer Co. on the city’s near east side. The brewery will donate $1 from the sale of each pint of Red Scooter, an Irish red ale made specially...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 18, 2019 | News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Foundation unveiled a new website this month. The site was redesigned by Kennedy Communications. It’s packed with photos and other visual elements, and will improve the user experience on both desktops and mobile devices. Take a look around the...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 18, 2019 | News, Newsletter
Tell us a little about yourself. I grew up in Prairie du Sac, a lovely place along the Wisconsin River. I moved to Madison right after high school. I am a single mom of two grown daughters, Ann and Leah. I have two pets: a dog (Irish Terrier) that I got from my...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 18, 2019 | News, Newsletter
Get Your Gift Matched: All gifts to The Capital Campaign for a New Pinney Library will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, thanks to a gift from Jill Ball. Donations will support programming and the endowment fund for a secure future. If you would like to...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 18, 2019 | News, Newsletter
Sales take place at their respective library unless noted otherwise. Monroe Street Library League Fall Book Sale (in conjunction with the 42nd annual Monroe Street Festival): Saturday, September 14, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Friends of Pinney Library One-Day Book Sale: Friday,...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 18, 2019 | News, Newsletter
After 11 years in the Westgate Mall, the Friends of Sequoya Library bookstore moved to a new home at 6672 Odana Road in Market Square. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the Sequoya Friends to join other shops that sell previously used items because they are next to...
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