by Conor Moran | Aug 12, 2026 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Because our 2025 Annual Report reflects on Madison Public Library’s 150th year of service, we chose to feature a work from The Bubbler’s ambitious 150 Artists x 150 Years exhibition on the cover. The exhibition challenged artists to create an original work...
by Conor Moran | Aug 12, 2026 | Giving, Imagine the Possiblities, News, Newsletter
Long before children learn to read independently, they develop the building blocks of literacy through reading, singing, and playing. Every conversation, every lullaby, and every story shared while sitting on a parent or caregiver’s lap helps shape a...
by Conor Moran | Jul 15, 2026 | Giving, Imagine the Possiblities, News, Newsletter
Editor’s Note: Many Deaf or hard of hearing, Autistic and Neurodivergent, and Blind or Low vision people prefer identity-first language (e.g., “Deaf person,” “Autistic person,” “Blind person” “Disabled person”) over person-first...
by Conor Moran | Jun 15, 2026 | Giving, Imagine the Possiblities, News, Newsletter
The WE READ Youth Voices writing contest is open for submissions May 1 – June 30, 2026. Six youth will be published and win up to $500 in cash prizes thanks to support from the Madison Public Library Foundation. Hosted by Madison Public Library in collaboration...
by Conor Moran | Jun 15, 2026 | Giving, Imagine the Possiblities, News, Newsletter
Your support ensures Madison Public Library staff have access to the latest ideas, tools, and best practices shaping libraries today. A group of eight library staff attended the 2026 Public Library Association Conference (PLA) in Minneapolis, where they enjoyed...
by Conor Moran | Jun 15, 2026 | Giving, Imagine the Possiblities, News, Newsletter
This spring, the Wisconsin Book Festival’s 25th anniversary season brought powerful stories and ideas to life across Madison. Donors like you made it possible! With your support, the festival welcomed readers of all ages to author talks, panels, and school...
by Conor Moran | Jun 15, 2026 | Giving, Imagine the Possiblities, News, Newsletter
If you’re looking for a tax-smart way to support Madison Public Library, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a powerful option. If you’re age 70 1/2 or older and have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) you can direct a gift from your IRA to...
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