by Amy Mertz | Mar 29, 2024 | News
A recent report and a Gallup poll provide evidence of frequent library use among Americans, especially Generation Z and Millennials. The American Library Association report titled Gen Z and Millennials: How They Use Public Libraries and Identify Through Media Use,...
by Amy Mertz | Mar 22, 2024 | Giving, News
Madison Public Library endowment funds supported a variety of art programs in 2023 that sparked creativity in library users and fulfilled the foundation’s vision of expanding its commitment to literacy in all forms. At Lakeview and Hawthorne libraries, endowment funds...
by Amy Mertz | Feb 23, 2024 | Giving, News
Madison Public Library Foundation has an endowment fund for each Madison Public Library location, as well as several other special purposes. The funds, which maintain robust library services, programs, and materials for years into the future, were established to meet...
by Amy Mertz | Feb 23, 2024 | Giving, News
Madison Public Library Foundation grants totaling more than $125,000 allowed Madison Public Library to complete a variety of technology upgrades at Sequoya, Goodman, and Central libraries throughout last year. The projects include new screens, sound equipment,...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 19, 2023 | News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Foundation’s board of directors recently welcomed five new board members: Laura Bird, Bryan Chan, JP Croake, Laura Murray, and Jessica Yehle. Bird is a Milwaukee native with an English degree from the University of Notre Dame. Her...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 19, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Kids tested out new play materials at Alicia Ashman Library recently. Funded with a Madison Public Library Foundation grant, the Superspace panels immediately inspired and intrigued children. “As soon as I brought the box out to the children’s area today, kids flocked...
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