by mplf intern | Sep 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
This September–December, sign up for a library card in person at the Imagination Center Library and receive a special Welcome to the Neighborhood booklet that includes discounts and coupons for local businesses on the northeast side. It’s a great way to discover some...
by mplf intern | Aug 25, 2026 | Imagine the Possiblities, Lost in the Stats, News
Thanks to everyone who took our latest Lost in the Stats quiz published in our Fall / Winter newsletter! Here are the answers, along with some facts about what your support makes possible. Madison’s Biggest Book Club Question One: In 2025, about how many...
by mplf intern | Jun 17, 2026 | Event, Giving, Imagine the Possiblities, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Foundation is proud to support a new photography exhibition, Preserving Art and Culture for a Decade, by artist Amadou Kromah, on display through August 1 at Central Library. In his artist statement, Kromah hopes viewers will reflect on what...
by mplf intern | Jun 17, 2026 | Giving, Imagine the Possiblities, News, Newsletter
Thanks to donor support, Madison Public Library and Literacy Network continue to partner on Community English classes at Goodman South Madison Library. This spring, the program served 56 adult learners from 17 countries, helping participants strengthen their English...
by mplf intern | Jun 17, 2026 | Giving, Imagine the Possiblities, News, Newsletter
Reading doesn’t look the same for everyone. Some people prefer to listen while following along with text. For other readers, audio support can make the difference between struggling with a book and enjoying it. Thanks to donor support, Lakeview Library and...
by mplf intern | Oct 7, 2025 | News, Newsletter
The Reindahl capital campaign has successfully raised $3.86 million, representing over 86% of our $4.5 million goal. Recent contributions include a grant of $150,000 from The Evjue Foundation, the charitable arm of The Capital Times, as well as a $50,000 grant from...
by mplf intern | Sep 30, 2025 | News, Newsletter
For the library’s 150th anniversary, we’re celebrating in style! We have created a number of special anniversary edition items for purchase, in addition to the classic Madison Public Library merch. The Fall design was inspired by Bubbler artist, Jaundy Brunswick’s,...
by mplf intern | Sep 30, 2025 | News, Newsletter
Congratulations to Rachel Davidson, Community Engagement Librarian at Sequoya Library. Every year, the foundation provides a scholarship in memory of past librarian Elizabeth Moon Proctor. Established in memory of Elizabeth “Betsy” Moon Proctor, the scholarship fund...
by mplf intern | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
For more than thirty years, the Affirmative Action Student Professionals in Residence (AASPIRE) program has placed more than 250 students into paid summer internships throughout the City of Madison. This summer, Madison Public Library welcomed Ismael Jaral-Vera and...
by mplf intern | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
September marks the national celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when the library encourages new people within the community to learn about and access library resources, as well as educating current library cardholders about everything a library card can...
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