by Amy Mertz | Sep 8, 2022 | News, Newsletter
Fifty authors are on the lineup for the Wisconsin Book Festival’s 20th anniversary fall celebration October 13–16 at Central Library. Their work spans the literary genres, from fiction and nonfiction to poetry and more. “We’re delighted to be able to celebrate the...
by Amy Mertz | Jul 15, 2022 | Giving, News
Madison Public Library Foundation has 15 established endowment funds, all held at Madison Community Foundation. These funds ensure there is long-term library support for years to come. Donations go directly to the cause of your choosing, and each year, library staff...
by Amy Mertz | Jul 15, 2022 | News
Elizabeth Engle is our summer Communications Intern this year! Originally from Middleton, Elizabeth will be a junior this fall at The Ohio State University, where she’s working toward a bachelor of arts in strategic communications with a minor in French. Elizabeth...
by Amy Mertz | Jul 15, 2022 | News
The last of three new Madison Public Library Foundation staff members to introduce this year is Erin Woodard, Grant Writer. She started work at the foundation in January. Before her work at the foundation, Woodard earned two bachelor’s degrees in botany and...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 9, 2022 | News, Newsletter
The Wisconsin Book Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! To mark the occasion, the festival gave away free books at two May events, and it will distribute free books on Wednesday, June 15, when world-renowned author James Patterson will visit Madison...
by Amy Mertz | May 27, 2022 | Event, News, Newsletter
lMadison Public Library’s Bubbler is kicking off a citywide summer series featuring neighborhood library community artists. Each library location has been partnered with a community artist from June through August to introduce patrons to artists, help them build...
by Amy Mertz | May 27, 2022 | News, Newsletter
Getting ready to plant your garden? Four Madison Public Library locations — Goodman South, Meadowridge, Lakeview and Pinney — offer Seed Libraries where you can pick up seeds for your direct-to-sow vegetables and herbs this spring. Participating in the seed library...
by Amy Mertz | May 27, 2022 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Foundation recently granted Madison Public Library $31,000 from its budget surplus for We Read & Play materials that will boost literacy and educational play in the libraries. The sturdy, attractive new materials — which include rainbow...
by Amy Mertz | May 27, 2022 | Event, Giving, News, Newsletter
More than 600 library supporters attended Madison Public Library Foundation’s 11th annual Lunch for Libraries fundraiser on May 16 at Monona Terrace. The event featured hit podcast host and producer Guy Raz, who spoke about his book, How I Built This, which shares a...
by Amy Mertz | May 27, 2022 | News, Newsletter
Congratulations to OPN Architects! The firm recently received the 2022 Award of Excellence from the International Interior Design Association’s Wisconsin Chapter for its design of Pinney Library. The 20,500-square-foot library, which opened in Royster Commons in 2020...
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