So far this year, the foundation has made two grants to the library to support its digital resources. This part of the library’s offerings includes access to services such as video streaming and research databases.
One of the grants awarded to the library will support online resources and databases that provide information and referral services to patrons. These highly used resources include news sources, consumer research, genealogy databases, and more. Library users will retain access to popular services such as the New York Times, AncestryLibrary, and Consumer Reports.
Another grant the foundation awarded to the library will fund Kanopy, a video streaming service. The platform has movies, documentaries, foreign films, and more. Performance of this popular service continues to grow. In 2024, Madison Public Library users racked up 2.7 million minutes of watch time — up from 2.2 million minutes in 2023!
Access to digital resources is one way the library seeks to offer not only traditional library services, but also services that respond to the changing needs of the community. Digital collections contribute to the library’s diverse selection of titles and equitable access to research resources. The foundation is proud to help fund these efforts. Learn more at the foundation’s Annual Fund page.