by Amy Mertz | Sep 9, 2022 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library will begin to offer Birding Backpacks for checkout, thanks to a Madison Public Library Foundation grant and a gift from the Feminist Bird Club – Madison Chapter. This past spring, the Feminist Bird Club joined the Great Wisconsin Birdathon to...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 9, 2022 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library’s We Read program, which celebrates the joy of reading, featured a wide assortment of fun library events and activities throughout the summer. In June, each of the nine libraries, along with the Dream Bus, hosted We Read bookmaking programs. The...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 9, 2022 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library’s Making Justice program recently brought teaching artists to teen participants at the Dane County Juvenile Court Shelter Home for an inaugural shoe design residency. Artist Carlos Eduardo Gacharna worked with a teen participant from a previous...
by Amy Mertz | Sep 8, 2022 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Foundation issued $110,000 in grants to Madison Public Library to cover the costs of new self-check machines at Sequoya, Meadowridge and Goodman South Madison libraries, and replacement materials for Central Library’s collection. The three...
by Amy Mertz | Jul 15, 2022 | Giving, News
Madison Public Library Foundation has 15 established endowment funds, all held at Madison Community Foundation. These funds ensure there is long-term library support for years to come. Donations go directly to the cause of your choosing, and each year, library staff...
by Amy Mertz | May 27, 2022 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Foundation recently granted Madison Public Library $31,000 from its budget surplus for We Read & Play materials that will boost literacy and educational play in the libraries. The sturdy, attractive new materials — which include rainbow...
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