Library Giving Day

media release: Library Giving Day is here! All day long, each contribution to Madison Public Library Foundation will be matched up to $15,000, thanks to an anonymous match that will make your gift go twice as far.

Today, we want to highlight the library's role as a free community resource for you, from infancy to the golden years.

Perhaps you attended library storytime as a baby or preschooler, or you take your own family to these programs today. 

In middle and high school, and continuing into college, the library provides homework help, reference materials, computers, and printers to help students excel in the classroom. 

In adulthood, the library is a place to turn to for career tools, starting a business, and innovative programming.

For seniors, the library is a place of social connection, with free services including everything from clothing mending to tax help.

And we can't forget the original reason libraries exist: books! From children's board and picture books to novels and nonfiction to large-print books, audiobooks, and eBooks, there are books for all ages, plus movies, music, magazines, and newspapers.

At every stage of your life, your library is ready to support you with all the tools you need for literacy, learning, and enjoyment.

The city budget covers basic library services and staffing, but your gift today helps the library serve more people in our community and improves the library experience, taking it from good to great.