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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.
Select Wisconsin Book Festival Programs Back in Person
As we near the end of 2021, we’re reflecting on a great year for the Wisconsin Book Festival. We were so excited to host some events in person and...
Greater Diversity in Ex Libris: New Recipe Vendors
Madison Public Library Foundation’s 11th annual Ex Libris fall fundraiser returned to an in-person format on November 5. About 400 guests sampled...
Two Join Foundation Board; Clefisch Takes Over Presidency
Madison Public Library Foundation’s board of directors has a new President and two new members whose terms began in October. Heather Clefisch will...
My Day on the Dream Bus
Madison Public Library Marketing Specialist Liz Boyd recently did a ride-along with the Dream Bus staff. We asked her to share her experience with...
Library Receives $242K National Leadership Grant to Evaluate Programs
Thanks to a $242,000 National Leadership Grant for Libraries from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Madison Public Library will...
Your Gift Has Twice the Impact All Month Long
All gifts made to Madison Public Library Foundation through December 31 will double, thanks to an anonymous donor who committed a match of $80,000!...
Foundation, BCycle Launch Bicycle Pass Program at Libraries
Madison Public Library Foundation is sponsoring Madison BCycle’s new Community Pass Program that will enable riders to use their Madison Public...
Wisconsin Book Festival 2021-22 Season to Feature Mix of Virtual, In-Person Events
The Wisconsin Book Festival is gearing up for the fall kickoff to its 2021–22 programming season, with a hybrid approach for author events — some...
Dream Bus Loans Out 1,000+ Items Throughout Summer
The Dream Bus has been busy this summer! With approximately 500 checkouts in June and nearly 800 in July, it has been making many stops around the...
Stock Gifts Can Be Mutually Beneficial to Donor, Nonprofit
Did your stock earnings skyrocket over the last 18 months due to investments in companies like Zoom and GOJO Industries, the manufacturer of...
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