by Amy Mertz | Sep 14, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
This summer marked Madison Public Library Foundation’s 30th birthday, and there are a variety of accomplishments to celebrate! Since its founding in 1993, the foundation has made an intentional effort to support library staff. Coming up in mid-September, Madison...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 14, 2023 | Event, Giving, News, Newsletter
Tickets for our annual fall fundraiser, Ex Libris: Local Flavor, are on sale now! This casual evening of craft beverages and bites to benefit Madison Public Library will be from 7–10 p.m. Friday, November 3, at Central Library. Madison area restaurants, breweries,...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 14, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library and Forward Madison FC announced six young Madison writers as the winners of their second annual We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest. All 142 submissions from kids ages 5 to 18 were carefully reviewed by a panel of community judges. Three...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 14, 2023 | Giving, News
More than 50 authors are scheduled to speak about their latest published works at the Wisconsin Book Festival’s 22nd annual Fall Celebration October 19–22 at Central Library. The lineup features a diverse group of writers, both new and accomplished, whose work spans a...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 15, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
July 9, 2023, will mark Madison Public Library Foundation’s 30th birthday! In 1993, a small but mighty group of library lovers started the foundation to steward library gifts in support of lifelong learning and free access to information. We’re proud to share that...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 14, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Dane Arts awarded Madison Public Library Foundation a $2,900 grant to fund art exhibitions in Madison Public Library locations. The library’s Bubbler program regularly works with local artists to exhibit work throughout its buildings and pays each artist whose pieces...
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