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Thanks for Making Our 10th Ex Libris a Special Edition

Thanks for Making Our 10th Ex Libris a Special Edition

by Amy Mertz | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorized

 Ex Libris: Box Set Edition, the 2020 version of our 10th annual fall fundraiser, was a hit! Each box, available for pickup in early November, included: locally made beverages a certificate booklet redeemable for food and beverages from local businesses nonperishable...
Wisconsin Book Festival Unveils Fall Schedule

Wisconsin Book Festival Unveils Fall Schedule

by Amy Mertz | Aug 27, 2020 | Event, News, Uncategorized

The Wisconsin Book Festival will present a wide variety of virtual author programs this fall, with the season’s signature celebration taking place Thursday–Saturday, October 15–17. The fall celebration will feature 16 events over three days, including: seven-time...
Stories from a Distance Documents History

Stories from a Distance Documents History

by Amy Mertz | Aug 27, 2020 | Giving, News, Newsletter, Uncategorized

When Wisconsin began its Safer at Home order in March, Madison Public Library Community Engagement Librarian and Madison Living History Project leader Laura Damon-Moore developed an oral history-focused project to document the pandemic’s impact on people’s lives....
Library Services Adapt as Public Health Guidelines Change

Library Services Adapt as Public Health Guidelines Change

by Amy Mertz | Aug 27, 2020 | News, Newsletter, Uncategorized

As local public health guidelines continue to restrict Madison Public Library operations, library staff are hard at work behind the scenes, preparing to respond once changes occur. While curbside service and returns, personal computer appointments and digital...
Library’s New Racial Equity Change Team Gets to Work

Library’s New Racial Equity Change Team Gets to Work

by Amy Mertz | Aug 27, 2020 | News, Newsletter, Uncategorized

The City of Madison’s Department of Civil Rights has adopted the Racial Equity and Social Justice Initiative (RESJI), which seeks to “establish racial equity and social justice as a core principle in all decisions, policies and functions of the City of Madison.” In...
Libraries Are More Essential Than Ever

Libraries Are More Essential Than Ever

by Amy Mertz | Aug 27, 2020 | News, Newsletter, Uncategorized

A message from foundation board President Susie Younkle In the nearly six months since the pandemic began, my family has sorely missed visiting Madison Public Library. We’re all big readers, especially our kids, and are frequent patrons at Sequoya and Monroe Street....
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