by Amy Mertz | Apr 21, 2023 | Giving, News, Patron Stories
Claire Titelbaum, a freshman at West High School, was raised with a deep love of books. Her favorites are Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card, the Scythe books by Neal Shusterman, and The Giver by Lois Lowry. “I love the library because I love to read,” she says. “The...
by Amy Mertz | Apr 19, 2023 | Giving, News
A Madison Public Library Foundation grant covered expenses for five library staffers to attend the Joint Council of the Librarians of Color (JCLC) conference in St. Pete Beach, Fla., in February. The JCLC conference only takes place once every four years with the goal...
by Amy Mertz | Apr 19, 2023 | Giving, News
Thanks to all our attendees, table captains, sponsors, volunteers, and other supporters for making Monday’s sold-out Lunch for Libraries fundraiser at Monona Terrace a huge success! The event — which set records by grossing $107,000 and drawing about 700 guests...
by Amy Mertz | Apr 19, 2023 | News
Madison Public Library’s Bubbler program is kicking off a new artist residency at Pinney Library! Bernie Witzack of bernie & zuzu is a local printmaker who specializes in unique, one-of-a-kind art, home goods, accessories, and prints all done in bright, bold...
by Amy Mertz | Mar 20, 2023 | Giving, News
Madison Public Library Foundation recently granted $5,000 to Madison’s Progress Center for Black Women so it could build a special collection of inspiring and focused books and other materials for Black women in business. The Progress Center is located just...
by Amy Mertz | Mar 19, 2023 | Giving, News, Patron Stories
Samuel Li is a full-time cinematographer and photographer based in Madison, Wisconsin. His career grew from people’s pride in the Midwest. Although most of his work highlights cityscapes, iconic places, and the scenic beauty of Wisconsin, he travels to Minnesota,...
by Amy Mertz | Feb 22, 2023 | Giving, News, Patron Stories
Winnie Schlitz, 7, saved up her allowance and decided to donate it to Madison Public Library Foundation’s annual fund in support of the library’s collection. When asked why she decided to donate, she says, “I just thought it would be really awesome to...
by Amy Mertz | Feb 17, 2023 | Event, News
The Wisconsin Book Festival begins its spring season on Sunday, February 19, under the leadership of newly named Director Jane Rotonda. Rotonda joins the foundation staff with eight years’ experience at the nonprofit Wisconsin Public Radio, where she was most recently...
by Amy Mertz | Jan 20, 2023 | Giving, News
Every year, Madison Public Library foundation supports professional development through its annual fund, which is generously supported with donor gifts. The library tapped this fund to send two of its librarians in late fall 2022 to the Feria Internacional del libro...
by Amy Mertz | Jan 20, 2023 | News
The Affirmative Action Student Professionals In Residence (AASPIRE) internship offers on-the-job experience with the City of Madison to underrepresented college students and recent graduates. Interns spend eight to 10 weeks working on projects with a manager in a city...
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