
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.