by Amy Mertz | Apr 19, 2023 | Giving, News
Thanks to all our attendees, table captains, sponsors, volunteers, and other supporters for making Monday’s sold-out Lunch for Libraries fundraiser at Monona Terrace a huge success! The event — which set records by grossing $107,000 and drawing about 700 guests...
by Amy Mertz | Mar 20, 2023 | Giving, News
Madison Public Library Foundation recently granted $5,000 to Madison’s Progress Center for Black Women so it could build a special collection of inspiring and focused books and other materials for Black women in business. The Progress Center is located just...
by Amy Mertz | Mar 19, 2023 | Giving, News, Patron Stories
Samuel Li is a full-time cinematographer and photographer based in Madison, Wisconsin. His career grew from people’s pride in the Midwest. Although most of his work highlights cityscapes, iconic places, and the scenic beauty of Wisconsin, he travels to Minnesota,...
by Amy Mertz | Feb 22, 2023 | Giving, News, Patron Stories
Winnie Schlitz, 7, saved up her allowance and decided to donate it to Madison Public Library Foundation’s annual fund in support of the library’s collection. When asked why she decided to donate, she says, “I just thought it would be really awesome to...
by Amy Mertz | Jan 20, 2023 | Giving, News
Every year, Madison Public Library foundation supports professional development through its annual fund, which is generously supported with donor gifts. The library tapped this fund to send two of its librarians in late fall 2022 to the Feria Internacional del libro...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 14, 2022 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Two dedicated, longtime Madison Public Library Foundation board members completed their terms this fall. Christopher Hughes, Partner at Stafford Rosenbaum, served on the board for six years. Stafford Rosenbaum became involved with the foundation during the Central...
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