Oh what a time we had at Lunch for Libraries with Jesmyn Ward and Nate Marshall on Tuesday!
Check out the album at the link in our bio to see photos from the event. Thank you for your continued dedication and support of our libraries.
#LunchForLibraries @wibookfest@madisonpubliclibrary
📚 We’re hiring: Communications & Events Coordinator
Love books, storytelling, and bringing people together? The Wisconsin Book Festival is looking for a detail-oriented communicator to help plan and promote our free, community-centered author events.
Support everything from social media and newsletters to on-site event coordination and volunteer engagement, playing a key role in making the festival accessible and impactful year-round .
📍 Madison, WI | 32 hrs/week | $23–$25/hr + benefits
🗓 Deadline: May 15
Job description is in our bio
Apply: jrotonda[at]mplfoundation.org
Come help us spark conversation and build community.
It's National Library Week! This annual celebration highlights the important role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. This year's theme is Find Your Joy!
Don't miss out on the library fun! Learn more on @madisonpubliclibrary 's website. #NationalLibraryWeek
Your support helps build a more sustainable future.
At the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park, solar energy, geothermal systems, and energy-efficient design will reduce long-term costs and environmental impact for years to come.
Donate here at the link in our bio.
#EarthDay @madisonpubliclibrary
Get a head start on our Lunch for Libraries conversation with Jesmyn Ward by reading this moving excerpt from her latest work via @vanityfair . Ward’s writing is a “monument to hope and resilience,” and we can’t wait to hear her speak in person at Monona Terrace. Read the excerpt at the link in our bio.
🎟️ Don't forget to grab your tickets before April 24 at the link in our bio!
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We are saddened by the passing of Linda J. Baumann, a devoted supporter of Madison Public Library Foundation.
Linda served on our Board as the Friends Representative, was a passionate Wisconsin Book Festival Ambassador, a major donor, and a cherished member of the Epilogue Circle. Her belief in the power of libraries, literacy, and community made a lasting difference.
Linda loved Goodman South Madison Library, where she served as a long-time Board member of their Friends group.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Linda’s loved ones. Her legacy will live on through the lives she touched and the causes she cared for so deeply.
Image ID: Photo of Linda J. Baumann (1948-2026)
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Where there is a gap, you build a bridge.
Because of you, neighbors find connection, learners find support, and our community grows stronger, together.
Donate at the link in our bio.
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The new LINKcat is live!
Check out a series of short videos on @madisonpubliclibrary 's website that guide you through the updated system, including how to reset your password/PIN, navigate your account, and more.
Discover some of the new features and get familiar with the changes by visiting madpl.org/linkcatupdate
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Thank you to our Lunch for Libraries Partner-level sponsors!
Our Partner sponsors help support free, year-round author programming through the Wisconsin Book Festival. Thank you!
Lunch for Libraries will feature two-time National Book Award Winner Jesmyn Ward in conversation with poet Nate Marshall at Monona Terrace Convention Center on May 5.
Buy your tickets now at the link in our bio.
Thinking about spending part of your tax refund on a new appliance? Before you buy, check Consumer Reports for free.
Your library card gives you access to trusted product reviews and buying guides at no cost, thanks to support from donors like you. It’s just one of the many ways your library saves you money every month.
#LibraryLove @madisonpubliclibrary
Thank you to our Leader-level sponsors of Lunch for Libraries!
The support from our Leader sponsors helps ensure that year-round author programming through the Wisconsin Book Festival is free for everyone. Thank you!
Lunch for Libraries will feature two-time National Book Award Winner Jesmyn Ward in conversation with poet Nate Marshall at Monona Terrace Convention Center on May 5.
Buy your tickets now at the link in our bio.
#LunchForLibraries2026
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