by Amy Mertz | Dec 18, 2024 | Giving, News, Newsletter
The Green Bay Packers Foundation recently awarded Madison Public Library Foundation a $4,000 grant that will power Dream Bus mobile library operations. The Dream Bus — jointly operated by Madison Public Library and Dane County Library Service, with support from the...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 18, 2024 | News, Newsletter
On May 31, 2025, Madison Public Library will mark 150 years of service to the community! Beginning in late January, the library — with support from Madison Public Library Foundation — will kick off a yearlong Celebrating the Past, Inspiring the Future effort. Plans...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 18, 2024 | Giving, News, Newsletter
At the end of the year, many people are taking stock of what’s important to them. Take a few minutes to read some of the heartwarming comments donors left when supporting the library through online gifts this year: We found a $100 bill on the ground. It seemed right...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 20, 2024 | News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library’s WE READ card game has returned to offer families a summer-long reading experience! Every card and deck is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. The two kinds of cards, “read” and “play,” offer learning activities and reading-based awards for...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 20, 2024 | News, Newsletter
The Wisconsin Book Festival had a record-breaking spring season, made possible only by the unwavering support of sponsors, festival members, and other donors. Your contributions to the festival’s work ensure that programming stays world-class and that we’re able...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 20, 2024 | Giving, News, Newsletter
The Wisconsin Book Festival and Madison Public Library Foundation are deeply grateful to the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation for becoming the festival’s Signature Sponsor for the 2024–25 season! Rowland has been a longtime backer of the festival’s work through both her...
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