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Newsletters
Our newsletter is published three times a year: in May, September and December. Click below to read our digital newsletter PDF, or click on an individual story of your choice. To subscribe to our print newsletter, please send us a message with your name and address.

Hughes, Rajaraman Reflect on Six Years as Board Members
Two dedicated, longtime Madison Public Library Foundation board members completed their terms this fall. Christopher Hughes, Partner at Stafford...
New Board Members Begin Terms
Madison Public Library Foundation’s board of directors was thrilled to welcome three new members in October: Brigid Elliott-Boger, Ray Mendez and...
Get a Sneak Preview of the 2023 Library Takeover Teams
Library Takeover is an opportunity to support communities to make their ideas happen at the library. Every year, Madison Public Library opens its...
Donors Commit $125,000 Annual Fund Matching Gift
A group of donors is providing a $125,000 matching gift — the largest match ever for Madison Public Library Foundation — to encourage contributions...
Moran Selected to Become Executive Director; Foundation Bids Farewell to Jeffress
Madison Public Library Foundation said goodbye to longtime Executive Director Jenni Jeffress earlier this month and welcomed Conor Moran, formerly...
Shop at Kendra Scott on December 18
Support Madison Public Library Foundation and do your holiday shopping at the same time! Kendra Scott in Hilldale Shopping Center will donate a...
20th Anniversary Was Banner Year for Wisconsin Book Festival
The Wisconsin Book Festival closed out the celebration of its 20th anniversary year with more than 60 events, mostly in person plus some virtual. It...
Book Festival Represented at International Conference
The second Global Association of Literary Festivals (GAOLF) Conference invited and paid for a Wisconsin Book Festival representative to attend its...
September Is Library Card Signup Month
Support Library Card Signup Month by encouraging someone you know to apply for a card! Tell them to visit Madison Public Library staff at the...
Foundation Grant Outfits Libraries With Birding Backpacks
Madison Public Library will begin to offer Birding Backpacks for checkout, thanks to a Madison Public Library Foundation grant and a gift from the...


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