by Amy Mertz | Jun 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Nancy McGill fully understands the value that libraries bring to people’s lives. For many years, she was a librarian in specialty libraries, with a subsequent career in nonprofit fundraising that included volunteer work for library fundraising. “After I retired from...
by Amy Mertz | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Since 2002, Hasan Kaya has been a loyal Madison Public Library patron. Hasan’s parents brought him to his first local library, Sequoya Library, when he was 6 years old. His appreciation for libraries grew from there. “Libraries are an essential part of my life,” he...
by Amy Mertz | Apr 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Diane Grypp was raised with a deep love and appreciation for local libraries. Her mother was a librarian in Milwaukee for over 20 years and would lead storytimes for the younger patrons. Through her mother, Diane was able to experience firsthand the work that goes...
by Amy Mertz | Mar 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Carole Thomas, who served as a librarian in Boston for 28 years, says she loves Madison Public Library because she can get almost any book she wants, anytime she wants it. “I grew up in California in a very small country town, and the library was kind of a way to open...
by Amy Mertz | Mar 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Longtime Madison resident Tom DeChant became involved with Madison Public Library Foundation before the Goodman South Madison Library was rebuilt in 2010. He joined the board of directors soon after, and has served as vice president and president. DeChant, who is...
by Amy Mertz | Feb 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Zach Smith loves reading old Russian literature, and designates Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina” as one of the best books ever written. Making frequent use of Madison Public Library’s Central location, Zach says he most often checks out books and DVDs, and even...
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