by Amy Mertz | Mar 24, 2021 | News, Uncategorized
We’re continuing our series of updates from staff members since they began working from home last spring. This month, get to know foundation Donor Relations Manager Dayna Long. I used my extra time at home over the last year to do a lot of baking. I baked 15...
by Amy Mertz | Feb 15, 2021 | Giving, News
When you’re able to safely return to your neighborhood library, things may look a little different. With the temporary absence of patrons in the buildings, the library’s maintenance and facilities team saw an opportunity to update and improve many areas at...
by Amy Mertz | Feb 15, 2021 | News
Ann Falconer, a longtime member of the Friends of Madison Public Library board and pictured above at left, died December 21 at age 91. Several fellow Friends members shared memories of Falconer with us recently. “Ann took over chairpersonship of the committee...
by Amy Mertz | Feb 14, 2021 | News
We’re continuing our series of updates from staff members since they began working from home last spring. This month, get to know foundation Operations Manager Kate Herron. 2020 was a challenging year for all of us. My partner Brian and I tried to make the best...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 14, 2020 | Giving, News, Newsletter
An anonymous donor committed a $75,000 match for all donations to Madison Public Library Foundation’s annual fund through December 31. With this gift, every contribution will have twice the impact! The annual fund supports Madison Public Library collections,...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 14, 2020 | News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library Foundation’s board of directors has four new members whose terms began in October. The foundation thanks departing board members Melissa Selinger, John Icke and Gail Ambrosius for their service. Nathan Houdek (pictured above, bottom...
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