by Amy Mertz | May 27, 2022 | Event, News, Newsletter
Seven library Friends groups are pooling their inventory for a large book sale from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Madison Public Library’s Service & Support Center, 1301 W. Badger Road. All proceeds will benefit Madison Public Library. “Last year’s...
by Amy Mertz | May 27, 2022 | Giving, News, Newsletter
The Dream Bus will be making the rounds six days a week this summer! The mobile library, operated by Dane County Library Service and Madison Public Library, will bring books, movies, music, Wi-Fi service and more to the following locations on a weekly basis: Eagle...
by Amy Mertz | Apr 15, 2022 | News
We have a few new faces in the Madison Public Library Foundation office this year, and this month, we’re introducing another one of these employees. Elissa Russell, our new Donor Relations Associate, joined our staff in January. Russell earned her...
by Amy Mertz | Mar 23, 2022 | Giving, News
When a library opens, it becomes a longstanding support to its community, with open catalogs of knowledge and resources available for everyone. But without a fund to sustain the library’s future, making improvements and other enhancements can be financially...
by Amy Mertz | Mar 23, 2022 | News
There are several new faces in the Madison Public Library Foundation office lately, so we’ll be introducing all of these new staff members in the coming weeks. First up is Katy Kaufman, Foundation Manager. Kaufman took on the role of former Foundation Manager Tracy...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 14, 2021 | News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library’s Black, Indigenous & People of Color Affinity Group held an anniversary networking party at Goodman South Madison Library to celebrate one year since it was founded, and to thank speakers and others the group worked with throughout the...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 14, 2021 | News, Newsletter
As we near the end of 2021, we’re reflecting on a great year for the Wisconsin Book Festival. We were so excited to host some events in person and are looking forward to continuing with more in-person programming in 2022. We hosted 73 virtual and in-person events...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 14, 2021 | News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Foundation’s 11th annual Ex Libris fall fundraiser returned to an in-person format on November 5. About 400 guests sampled local food and beverages from 31 area tasting partners, including restaurants, caterers and breweries. The event — which...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 14, 2021 | News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Foundation’s board of directors has a new President and two new members whose terms began in October. Heather Clefisch will serve as President, taking over for Susie Younkle. The foundation also thanks departing board members Allen Arntsen and...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 14, 2021 | News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Marketing Specialist Liz Boyd recently did a ride-along with the Dream Bus staff. We asked her to share her experience with our donors. I’ve been promoting the Dream Bus on social media for more than a year, and I really wanted to get a better...
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