by Amy Mertz | Sep 14, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library and Forward Madison FC announced six young Madison writers as the winners of their second annual We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest. All 142 submissions from kids ages 5 to 18 were carefully reviewed by a panel of community judges. Three...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 14, 2023 | Giving, News
More than 50 authors are scheduled to speak about their latest published works at the Wisconsin Book Festival’s 22nd annual Fall Celebration October 19–22 at Central Library. The lineup features a diverse group of writers, both new and accomplished, whose work spans a...
by Amy Mertz | Jul 25, 2023 | News
Elissa Russell, Madison Public Library Foundation’s Donor Relations Manager, recently earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation. The certification is granted to individuals who have met standards of knowledge, skills, and commitment to fundraising...
by Amy Mertz | Jul 25, 2023 | News
Each semester, Madison Public Library hosts interns who play an integral role in supporting our staff. We believe internships are so important in the nonprofit field: While they provide students with the opportunity to gain direct experience, build connections, and be...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 15, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
July 9, 2023, will mark Madison Public Library Foundation’s 30th birthday! In 1993, a small but mighty group of library lovers started the foundation to steward library gifts in support of lifelong learning and free access to information. We’re proud to share that...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 14, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Dane Arts awarded Madison Public Library Foundation a $2,900 grant to fund art exhibitions in Madison Public Library locations. The library’s Bubbler program regularly works with local artists to exhibit work throughout its buildings and pays each artist whose pieces...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 14, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Community Foundation and Ascendium Education Group each contributed $5,000 to Madison Public Library Foundation for food programming at Meadowridge Library. The donations will support food-related events for library users, including free snacks and meals,...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 14, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Central Library is hosting Mars through July for Ecorest Art & Reflection in the Bubbler Room. This residency is an extension of the Bubbler’s Our Town Everywhere project, in which the artist-in-residence is encouraged to explore the idea of community...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 14, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library’s Bubbler recently announced its Artists in the Neighborhood partners for the summer. This series pairs a community artist with each of the Madison libraries to lead and develop creative programming. From June through August, patrons will have...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 14, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library’s summer We Read campaign is in full swing! This summer-long program inspires youth to keep reading and invites families to participate in fun, free library programs in and around Madison. “Reading, playing, and participating in fun activities...
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