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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.
Making Justice Programming Ramps Up
Madison Public Library’s work with at-risk and court-involved teens through the Bubbler’s Making Justice program has made significant headway since...
Stories from a Distance Documents History
When Wisconsin began its Safer at Home order in March, Madison Public Library Community Engagement Librarian and Madison Living History Project...
Library Services Adapt as Public Health Guidelines Change
As local public health guidelines continue to restrict Madison Public Library operations, library staff are hard at work behind the scenes,...
Library’s New Racial Equity Change Team Gets to Work
The City of Madison’s Department of Civil Rights has adopted the Racial Equity and Social Justice Initiative (RESJI), which seeks to “establish...
Libraries Are More Essential Than Ever
A message from foundation board President Susie Younkle In the nearly six months since the pandemic began, my family has sorely missed visiting...
In Remembrance: Judy Olson, Longtime Foundation President
Judith “Judy” Plaenert Olson, the longest-serving President of Madison Public Library Foundation and a Madison Common Council member for 10 years,...
In Remembrance: Marilyn Brown, Volunteer
Longtime Madison Public Library and Madison Public Library Foundation volunteer Marilyn Brown died on March 24. Brown lived a full life despite...
Bubbler, City of Madison Launch ‘Look Forward’ Campaign
Madison Public Library’s Bubbler and the City of Madison have teamed up to launch #LookForwardMadison. This arts-fueled social media...
Foundation Grants Library $154,000+ for Digital Resources
The foundation normally kicks off its annual fund campaign in April, but due to the quickly changing nature of COVID-19 and Madison Public Library...
Book Festival Adopts Online Format
Since early April, the Wisconsin Book Festival has been presenting regular author programs online via Crowdcast. These live-stream events are...
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