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Pinney Partnership with YMCA Blossoms
When Pinney Library moved to an interim location over the winter, it lost dedicated space...
Sperling Family Gift Elevates Health Programming at Meadowridge Library
A recent gift from the David I. “Larry” Sperling family is supporting health programming at...
2019 Wisconsin Book Festival Schedule Released
The Wisconsin Book Festival’s four-day celebration will take place October 17–20 in and around...
Johnson Joins Foundation Staff
Madison Public Library Foundation recently welcomed new Development Officer Michelle Johnson to...
Foundation Grant Funds Cooperative Business Program
A $6,000 Madison Public Library Foundation annual fund grant fueled the creation of a cooperative...
Gifts Boost Wild Rumpus Early Childhood Programs
Madison Public Library and Madison Parks partnered to bring A Wild Rumpus, an award-winning...
Pinney Spotlight: The PlayLab
The PlayLab at the new Pinney Library will support and encourage early literacy through child-directed play, especially children ages birth to 5.
Geothermal System to Lower New Pinney Library’s Heating, Cooling Costs
Madison Public Library leaders and OPN Architects staff, who serve on library’s design team for the new Pinney Library, identified numerous sustainability goals as they planned the Pinney space.
Goodman South Madison Library Celebrates Renovations
Goodman South Madison Library marked the completion of its recent remodeling project with a reception and open house on May 28.
Summer Reading Program Launches
Children ages birth to 14 are encouraged to read throughout the summer to prevent the “summer slide,” or the learning loss that can occur when kids are out of school for an extended period.


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