by Amy Mertz | Apr 21, 2023 | Giving, News, Patron Stories
Claire Titelbaum, a freshman at West High School, was raised with a deep love of books. Her favorites are Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card, the Scythe books by Neal Shusterman, and The Giver by Lois Lowry. “I love the library because I love to read,” she says. “The...
by Amy Mertz | Apr 19, 2023 | Giving, News
A Madison Public Library Foundation grant covered expenses for five library staffers to attend the Joint Council of the Librarians of Color (JCLC) conference in St. Pete Beach, Fla., in February. The JCLC conference only takes place once every four years with the goal...
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...
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