Support Your Library

You can support the library in many ways!

Donate to the Madison Public Library Foundation, Inc.

Your tax-deductible contribution helps advance library services, builds collections, and improves technology and facilities. Visit the Madison Public Library Foundation, Inc. web site to learn about the many ways you can donate to Madison Public Library, or stay up to date on the Foundation through its Sequels online newsletter.

Donate Books and Other Materials

Give your gently used books, CDs, and videos an "afterlife" by donating them to the Friends of the Library for book sales or donate new or used books on our Amazon Wish List for our book discussion kits. Proceeds fund special projects, programs and facilities improvements. Contributions are tax-deductible.

Donate Your Time and Talent

Volunteers provide essential support for library functions, including mailings, research, and even gardening.

Join the Friends

Over 800 Madisonians are members of the Central or Branch Friends organizations, providing volunteer help and supplemental funds for special projects and collections that the Library could not otherwise afford.

Visit the Friendshop

Located on the second floor of the Central Library, the Friends Book Store is a treasure trove of used books, CDs, videos, and other materials. Proceeds from the Friendshop and book sales benefit the Madison Public Library. Call 266-6300 to check for open hours.

Community Partners

Madison Public Library partners with a variety of educational and community agencies in Madison and Dane County for one-time events and ongoing programs. For more information or to become a partner, email madtech @ scls.lib.wi.us.