by Amy Mertz | Feb 23, 2024 | Giving, News
Madison Public Library Foundation grants totaling more than $125,000 allowed Madison Public Library to complete a variety of technology upgrades at Sequoya, Goodman, and Central libraries throughout last year. The projects include new screens, sound equipment,...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 19, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Kids tested out new play materials at Alicia Ashman Library recently. Funded with a Madison Public Library Foundation grant, the Superspace panels immediately inspired and intrigued children. “As soon as I brought the box out to the children’s area today, kids flocked...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 19, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library’s Making Justice program, run by the Bubbler staff, is teaching incarcerated and at-risk youth to create podcasts, videos, visual art, and more. A November 25 Wisconsin State Journal story highlighted the program’s work that engages local...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 15, 2023 | Giving, News, Newsletter
A group of loyal donors to Madison Public Library Foundation is offering a $100,000 match throughout December for all gifts made to the annual fund, which fuels core library resources and programming. Every contribution will go twice as far! In 2023, annual fund gifts...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 15, 2023 | News, Newsletter
Under the leadership of new Director Jane Rotonda, the Wisconsin Book Festival presented 91 free author programs in 2023, concluding a fantastic year with beloved children’s author Jan Brett speaking about her latest book, Cozy, on December 2. Last spring, the...
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