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...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 19, 2023 | News, Newsletter
When Conor Moran took over as Executive Director last December, one of the first changes he made was to his email signoff. Little did he know that by adding the simple closing statement, “Hope you’re reading something good,” he would learn so much about all of you! He...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 19, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library’s Making Justice program, run by the Bubbler staff, is teaching incarcerated and at-risk youth to create podcasts, videos, visual art, and more. A November 25 Wisconsin State Journal story highlighted the program’s work that engages local...
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