by mplf intern | Oct 7, 2025 | News, Newsletter
The Reindahl capital campaign has successfully raised $3.86 million, representing over 86% of our $4.5 million goal. Recent contributions include a grant of $150,000 from The Evjue Foundation, the charitable arm of The Capital Times, as well as a $50,000 grant from...
by mplf intern | Sep 30, 2025 | News, Newsletter
For the library’s 150th anniversary, we’re celebrating in style! We have created a number of special anniversary edition items for purchase, in addition to the classic Madison Public Library merch. The Fall design was inspired by Bubbler artist, Jaundy Brunswick’s,...
by mplf intern | Sep 30, 2025 | News, Newsletter
Congratulations to Rachel Davidson, Community Engagement Librarian at Sequoya Library. Every year, the foundation provides a scholarship in memory of past librarian Elizabeth Moon Proctor. Established in memory of Elizabeth “Betsy” Moon Proctor, the scholarship fund...
by Celia Hiorns | Apr 23, 2025 | News
Last month, a new Executive Order called for the reduction of the components and functions of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to its minimum presence required by law. IMLS is the primary funder of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s...
by Celia Hiorns | Apr 23, 2025 | News
This month, the library is welcoming two new Bubbler Artists-in- Residence. This program, made possible with support from the foundation, aims to connect artists to the community and offer teaching resources for artists to open a public space to create. Previous...
by Celia Hiorns | Apr 23, 2025 | Giving, News
Lost in the Stats is a recurring feature that highlights interesting library-related numbers. In this issue, we are showcasing data from some of our earliest available circulation records, in celebration of the library’s history. 1911: 12,448 library card holders,...
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