by Amy Mertz | Jun 9, 2021 | Giving, News, Newsletter, Uncategorized
When it became apparent that Madison Public Library’s Friends groups would have to cancel their annual Book Club Café spring fundraiser, some of the groups came together to support UW-Madison’s Go Big Read program in its place. Monroe Street Library League, Friends...
by Amy Mertz | Apr 20, 2021 | Giving, News, Patron Stories
Rick Chandler has been an instrumental volunteer and donor to Madison Public Library Foundation over the last 15 years. He is a former board of directors member, a Silas Pinney Legacy Society member and a current member of the Donor Development Committee. He was also...
by Amy Mertz | Feb 15, 2021 | Giving, News
When you’re able to safely return to your neighborhood library, things may look a little different. With the temporary absence of patrons in the buildings, the library’s maintenance and facilities team saw an opportunity to update and improve many areas at...
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...
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