by Amy Mertz | Aug 12, 2020 | Giving, News, Uncategorized
Did you know the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was signed into law in March includes provisions related to charitable giving? For those who don’t itemize deductions, the act offers a $300 above-the-line deduction...
by Amy Mertz | Aug 12, 2020 | Giving, News, Uncategorized
Are you participating in a book club that meets virtually or outdoors, and in need of free materials? Book club kits are now available for curbside pickup at Central Library! Each kit features multiple copies of a particular title, plus suggested discussion questions....
by Amy Mertz | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Madison Public Library and City of Madison leaders are facing incredibly difficult decisions during the pandemic as they propose cost-cutting measures for the upcoming year’s city budget. Each city department and entity was asked by the Mayor’s Office to cut 5 percent...
by Amy Mertz | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
The new Pinney Library is for everyone — even the tiniest of patrons, and their caregivers. The PlayLab at Pinney Library promotes early literacy through child-directed play for children ages birth to 5. PlayLab programming will encourage community support and family...
by Amy Mertz | Feb 18, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
UW-Madison Art Department Professor Tom Loeser (pictured above, left) recently completed an artistic seating area for the new Pinney Library that was constructed from ash trees decimated by the emerald ash borer infestation. Titled Pair of Perches for Pinney People...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 13, 2019 | Giving, News, Newsletter, Uncategorized
Leo loves fonts and wants to design them someday. Zoey likes to explore careers and new materials in the Spotlight Station. Amy enjoys building small cardboard houses for her dolls. Jaycob likes to build and take apart technology. These third-graders at Madison...
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