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There are several ways to stay on top of Madison Public Library Foundation news. Below, you’ll find a selection of recently published website articles that share the impacts of your gifts, as well as other Foundation news.
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Recently Featured In the Media
Recently Published to Our Website
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.
Estate & Tax Workshops June 25, October 8
Madison Public Library Foundation will host two free workshops this year for those interested in estate planning and tax strategy.
Lawton, Weatherby-Flowers Honored
Library Journal awarded Madison Public Library Neighborhood Library Supervisor Sarah Lawton the title of 2019 Mover & Shaker – Advocate.
Whole Foods Bag Refunds Total $1,317.08
Whole Foods Market Madison selected Madison Public Library Foundation to receive grocery bag refunds in January, February and March from shoppers who brought their own bags to hold their purchases.
Library Receives $105,500 in Annual Fund Grants
Madison Public Library Foundation disbursed $105,500 in grants to Madison Public Library this...
Building Kids’ Literacy One Book at a Time
One Book at a Time is Madison Public Library’s program for children from disadvantaged families. It primarily reaches low-income, black and multilingual young people from birth to high school age, as well as those for whom English is not a first language.
Dream Bus Mobile Library Serving Five Neighborhoods
Madison Public Library partnered with Dane County Library Service to bring a mobile mini-library to those with such obstacles.
Short Story: Meet Library Page Mai Neng Thao
“I like building relations with people, staff and patrons alike by exchanging genuine and sincere interactions. It’s important to be kind to others to invite positive experiences into my days.”
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