Posts filed under 'Art of the Picture Book'
A picture is worth a thousand words, and what wonderful stories those pictures tell! On Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m., join Ginny Moore Kruse, Director Emeritus of the Cooperative Children’s Book Center of UW-Madison (CCBC) in the James Watrous Gallery of the Overture Center for the Arts for a discussion of The Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration, on display now through December 6th. The exhibit features the works of several of Wisconsin’s most accomplished illustrators of children’s books, including Lois Ehlert, Kevin Henkes, and Ellen Raskin. Bring the family and pick out your favorite art, then stop in the Central Library to check out some picture books (we’re open 1 - 5 p.m. on Sundays). Also on the 8th, stop by the Madison Children’s Museum for a diorama workshop from 1 - 3 p.m. Registration is required; contact McKenzie Glynn at mglynn@madisonchildrensmuseum.org or call 256-6445 ext. 18.
Save the date for an evening with Kathleen Horning, Director of the CCBC. On Thursday, November 19, 7 p.m. at the Sequoya Library, join us for a presentation about picture book illustration with slides of art from recently published picture books. Horning is the author of From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children’s Books, a look at some of the best in children’s literature and a guide to selecting and suggesting books for young children. School Library Journal deems her “one of the most influential librarians you’ll ever meet - and one of the kindest.” She has served on the Newbery Award Committee, the Coretta Scott King Award Committee, and many more, and worked at the Madison Public Library as a children’s librarian for a number of years. Horning recently wrote an article on Wisconsin picture book illustrators for the Fall 2009 issue of Wisconsin People & Ideas Magazine.
Although Horning’s presentation is intended for adults, interested children ages 10 and up are welcome to join us. Register online or call 266-6385. This event is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Madison Community Foundation to the Sequoya Library to develop the Art of the Picture Book Collection.
November 4th, 2009
Alicia
During October and November, visit the Sequoya Library Children’s Area for an exhibit of works by local picturebook illustrator Michael Kress-Russick. Illustrations are from the recently released picturebook “Moon over the Mountain” by Keith Polette.
This exhibit is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Madison Community Foundation to the Sequoya Library supporting the Art of the Picture Book collection.
October 2nd, 2009
Alicia
Celebrate National Library Week at the Sequoya Branch with the Grand Opening of the new Children’s Area! Join us on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for music, crafts and fun! At the event, children can attend a musical performance of Mr. Billy’s Rock & Roll Band at 10:30 a.m., meet Bucky Badger at 11:45 a.m., and participate in crafts and other children’s activities.
The children’s area of the new Sequoya Branch was funded through a major gift o $100,000 from the Madison Community Foundation. This gift supported the furnishings, décor, and play opportunities present in the large, sunny children’s area. The Madison Community Foundation has also granted Sequoya a $27,500 grant to develop a special children’s collection, The Art of the Picture Book, and established a challenge grant toward a Sequoya Branch Library endowment.
April 14th, 2009
Tana
The Sequoya Branch Library houses Madison’s largest and most heavily used picture book collection. Thanks to a generous grant from the Madison Community Foundation, Sequoya now has the opportunity to expand their selection. Adding depth and breadth to an already widely-used collection, Sequoya will focus on adding Caldecott and other award-winning picture books, ensuring that library patrons have access to finest books for children. In addition, Madison Community Foundation funds have under-written the costs for an activity-rich emergent literacy alcove where the collection will be housed, giving families the opportunity to share the best of the best in picture books and a delightful ambiance to enjoy them in.
See all new materials at Sequoya purchased with the grant. Visit the Dane County Collections website for more information about all Madison Community Foundation grants awarded to libraries in Dane County.
April 6th, 2009
Tana
The Madison Community Foundation granted $192,500 to Madison Public Library to build focused collections at seven Madison library locations. The collections will be created over the next three years.
The libraries and collections are: Central Library (Small Business & Entrepreneurship); Hawthorne Branch (Pop Culture); Meadowridge Branch (Strong Families); Monroe Street Branch (Audio Books); Pinney Branch (Sustainable Living); Sequoya Branch (Art of the Picture Book); and South Madison Branch (Success U: Education, Employment & Housing). The Madison Community Foundation previously awarded grants for $27,500 each to the Alicia Ashman Branch (Comics & Anime) and the Lakeview Branch (Film & Film History).
“This is a generous and significant contribution to our libraries and we are grateful to the Madison Community Foundation for their ongoing support of Dane County libraries. The grants will allow us to offer in-depth specialty collections on topics of interest to Madison residents, and will provide much-needed funds to help combat shrinking book budgets and rising prices,” says Carla DiIorio, Collection Development Coordinator for all Madison libraries.
Research demonstrates that people value public libraries and see them as essential community cornerstones. Library usage continues to increase, and libraries were seen as an “essential” city service in a recent City of Madison Resident Satisfaction Survey. When asked how to enhance libraries, users and non-users alike want more current materials. Madison Public Library was one of 256 libraries to receive a top-star rating last week in a nationwide comparison of public libraries.
The grants come with a challenge to use the gifts to help build more community support, to develop partnerships, and to raise additional funds for the collections. As the collections grow, the library and community partners will hold events and offer outreach opportunities around each distinctive collection. Madison residents will be able to subscribe to updates about the collection(s) of their choice.
The Madison Community Foundation has supported Dane County’s public library system with over $5 million in donations for collections, programs and capital campaigns since 2000, including a total of 27 collection grants awarded to Madison and Dane County Libraries.
“It’s simple - great libraries make great communities. We continue to support this wonderful asset and are thrilled to see the collections grow and be shared so widely across the county,” says Kathleen Woit, President of the Madison Community Foundation.
Madison Community Foundation encourages, facilitates and manages long-term philanthropy. Since 1942, the foundation staff has helped people realize their philanthropic goals, allowing them to support charitable interests anywhere in the world. The community foundation also awards grants throughout Dane County to build communities. More information is available online at www.madisoncommunityfoundation.org
March 13th, 2009
Tana