There are many ways to show your support for Madison Public Library! In fact, you support us every time you check out materials, visit a library location, or utilize online databases. However, if you're looking to do even MORE to support the library, there are several options:
Donate to Madison Public Library Foundation
Since 1993, the Madison Public Library Foundation has been committed to developing sustainable and vibrant partnerships between the community and the city’s library system. They help bridge the financial gap between publicly funded library services and all the experiences that library staff want to deliver to the community by raising millions of dollars each year for collections, technology, programs, professional development, equity and innovation projects, capital campaigns, endowments and the Wisconsin Book Festival.
With the help of generous donors, they build better libraries every day. In 2023, they were able to give more than $1 million to support Madison Public Library. There are several ways to give, including:
- A small monthly donation to the annual fund
- Attending one of the two annual fundraising events - Lunch for Libraries and Ex Libris
- Purchasing a Wisconsin Book Festival membership
- Getting Madison Public Library branded gear
Your tax-deductible contribution helps advance library services, builds collections, and improves technology and facilities.
Visit the Madison Public Library Foundation 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 online newsletter.
Join a Friends Group
Over 1,000 Madisonians are members of the Central or Neighborhood Library Friends groups, providing volunteer help and supplemental funds for special projects and collections that the Library could not otherwise afford.
Donate Books
Give your gently used books, CDs, and videos an "afterlife" by donating them to the Friends of the Library for book sales. Proceeds fund special projects, programs and facilities improvements.
Volunteer
In 2024, hundreds of volunteers collaboratively contributed 6,612 hours to helping out library staff with projects! Help pull books for holds, pack maker kits, package seeds, and more. Opportunities vary by location and throughout the year.
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 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 online newsletter.
Friends of Madison Public Library
Join the Friends
Over 1,000 Madisonians are members of the Central or Neighborhood Library Friends groups, providing volunteer help and supplemental funds for special projects and collections that the Library could not otherwise afford.
Visit one of the Friends Book Stores
Friends of the Madison Public Library at Central Bookstore
Located on the first floor of the Central Library, the Friends of the Madison Public Library (FMPL) Bookstore sells used and donated books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs, generally for $2 or less. The store is open during the hours of the Central Library. The Friends use sale proceeds to support the Madison Public Library (this includes the Central Library as well as the other neighborhood libraries throughout the City), library programming and services throughout the community. Have questions? Visit the FMPL website or call 608-266-6300.
Friends of Sequoya Bookshop
Located at 6672 Odana Rd in Market Square, the Sequoya Friends Shop offers over 10,000 items for sale, including books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and games. With the easing of COVID restrictions, First Saturday Books Sales have resumed from 9am to 4pm on the first Saturday of every month. In addition, the Friends of Sequoya maintain a smaller selection of books and media available for sale every day at the Sequoya Library.
If you have a large amount of material to donate or would like to otherwise support the Friends of Sequoya Email FriendsofSeq@gmail.com or call 608-288-9848 and leave a message. Donations of materials are accepted at the Shop on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am to noon, with smaller quantities welcome anytime at the Sequoya Library.
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@madisonpubliclibrary.org.
Donate to the Library
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. Proceeds fund special projects, programs and facilities improvements. Contributions are tax-deductible. Please note: Lakeview Library is not currently accepting donations due to lack of storage, but you can bring your donations to one of the other Madison Public Library locations.
Donate Your Time and Talent
Volunteers provide essential support for library functions, including mailings, research - even gardening!