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JOIN THE FRIENDS MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE The Friends of the Madison Public Library (Friends or FMPL) are reaching out to all Madisonians to ask for your help in our mission of supporting the Madison Public Library. Since 1938, the Friends have provided the Library with volunteers, advocacy and funding for new acquisitions for the [...]
MADISON – In response to their 2011 Annual Appeal, the Friends of the Madison Public Library received a strong message from the community that came through loud and clear: Madison loves its library.
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When then-Councilman Robert Conley was running what turned out to be his successful campaign for mayor last summer and fall, he held several “town meetings” in Madison neighborhoods … He wanted to hear what Madison residents considered as their town’s most vital services. Not surprisingly, emergency services like fire and police protection consistently topped the [...]
Friends Annual Benefit A good time was had by all as the Friends of the Madison Public Library held their Annual Benefit on Saturday, March 5, 2011. An enthusiastic crowd of supporters gathered to celebrate the library and to join the Friends in recognizing the many contributions of Drew University of Madison to the [...]
Chairman’s Annual Report Our Annual Meeting is a day when Friends’ takes stock, reflects on the year past and enjoys the fruits of its labor. Looking back the library has had to accept budget cuts that affected not only operations and acquisitions but staffing as well. We’ve witnessed a difficult reorganization take place… yet the [...]
The Friends of the Madison Public Library in cooperation with the Madison Rotary Club and the Madison Area YMCA announce the fundraiser Touch-A-Truck for 2012, featuring trucks to touch, climb, and photograph. Touch-A-Truck 2012 will take place on Saturday, August 4, 2012, from 10am-2pm.
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Madison Patch recognizes Friends fundraising, volunteer work, and it’s Chair, Pat Tagg. Read the ARTICLE on Patch
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 5th! Friends of the Madison Public Library is hosting their Annual Benefit at the Madison Public Library, 39 Keep Street, honoring our generous and distinguished partners at Drew University. As always, we promise a wonderful evening at the Library enjoying great music, food, drinks and remarkable friends. The fun [...]
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2011 Annual Appeal Donors