by Amy Mertz | Jun 9, 2021 | Event, Giving, News, Newsletter, Uncategorized
Madison Public Library and Madison Public Library Foundation will sponsor a bicycle in Madison BCycle’s Art Bike Program, which aims to raise awareness for and bring attention to important causes in our communities. The BCycle Art Bike Program will have 28 bikes and...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 9, 2021 | Giving, News, Newsletter, Uncategorized
Madison Public Library Foundation kicked off a campaign on Library Giving Day (April 7) that ran through the end of April to recruit new Sustainer — aka monthly — donors. Thanks to a generous matching gift from Tom DeChant, Paul Gibler and an anonymous donor, the...
by Amy Mertz | Jun 9, 2021 | Giving, News, Newsletter, Uncategorized
When it became apparent that Madison Public Library’s Friends groups would have to cancel their annual Book Club Café spring fundraiser, some of the groups came together to support UW-Madison’s Go Big Read program in its place. Monroe Street Library League, Friends...
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 | 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...
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...
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