by Amy Mertz | Dec 14, 2020 | Giving, News, Newsletter
An anonymous donor committed a $75,000 match for all donations to Madison Public Library Foundation’s annual fund through December 31. With this gift, every contribution will have twice the impact! The annual fund supports Madison Public Library collections,...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 14, 2020 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Foundation secured a $3,500 Alliant Energy Foundation grant that will allow Madison Public Library to begin offering remote printing services next year. Library patrons will be able to send a print job via the library website or the ePRINTit app...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 14, 2020 | Giving, News, Newsletter
The Dream Bus is partnering with Madison School Community Recreation (MSCR) sites and community centers to make bimonthly book drops at 23 locations throughout the City of Madison this winter. MSCR school sites will make books available to its students enrolled in...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 11, 2020 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are gaining popularity for the advantages they bring to individuals who donate regularly to charitable organizations. Here are some reasons why they could be a worthy tool for you. Greater tax deductions. When you create and contribute...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 11, 2020 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library’s work with at-risk and court-involved teens through the Bubbler’s Making Justice program has made significant headway since the summer, with weekly virtual workshops for teens at the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center. These workshops...
by Amy Mertz | Oct 6, 2020 | Giving, News
Madison Community Foundation awarded two gifts to Madison Public Library Foundation in the last year to support collection items for elderly library patrons. The organization gave the foundation $5,000 from the Edna Walker Fund for the Elderly — a field of interest...
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