Friends of the Madison Public Library

Friends of the Madison Public Library We are volunteers who support the Madison Public Library (Central) through our bookstore and events Become a friend TODAY!

Incorporated in 1961, the Friends of the Madison Public Library provides monetary and volunteer support for the entire Madison Public Library community. Most of our posts are about our non-profit, cash-only bookstore located in the Central Library.http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/friends_form.pdf

Calling all SFF lovers! Our blind books for August are a collection of Sci Fi and Fantasy books. Pick a description that...
08/05/2026

Calling all SFF lovers! Our blind books for August are a collection of Sci Fi and Fantasy books. Pick a description that calls to you and escape into a new world! Blind books are $1 for hardcovers and $0.50 for paperbacks.

August’s theme is Summer Escapes, featuring all things fiction! Stop by and find your next summer read. We have also add...
08/03/2026

August’s theme is Summer Escapes, featuring all things fiction! Stop by and find your next summer read. We have also added new special collections of mythology, spiritual powers, and astrology, as well as literature and history. See you in the store soon!

TODAY!! We can’t wait to see you there! Come find books, CDs, and movies for fantastic deals, all while supporting your ...
08/01/2026

TODAY!! We can’t wait to see you there! Come find books, CDs, and movies for fantastic deals, all while supporting your local libraries!

Attention FMPL Bookstore Customers:We will be unable to accept credit card sales at the Central Library Bookstore beginn...
07/31/2026

Attention FMPL Bookstore Customers:
We will be unable to accept credit card sales at the Central Library Bookstore beginning at 4:00 pm on Friday, July 31st, through Saturday, August 1st at 5:00 pm. Our ipad and card reader will be in use for the Joint Friends Sale on August 1st. We will gladly accept cash and checks as payment during this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you for your support of the library!

THIS SATURDAY!! Come to our joint Friends sale Saturday, August 1st from 9am-2pm for fantastic deals on a huge selection...
07/27/2026

THIS SATURDAY!! Come to our joint Friends sale Saturday, August 1st from 9am-2pm for fantastic deals on a huge selection of books! 6 Years of the 6 Library Friends Groups!

Just added: The Professor’s Library! We had a donation of an amazing collection from a professor of literature; stop by ...
07/15/2026

Just added: The Professor’s Library! We had a donation of an amazing collection from a professor of literature; stop by the bookstore to snag some great finds!

Our featured authors for July are J.R.R. Tolkien and John Irving! Stop by to see our selection of their works.
07/09/2026

Our featured authors for July are J.R.R. Tolkien and John Irving! Stop by to see our selection of their works.

We have our blind books wrapped up in Red, White, and Blue! Come check out these mystery biographies and memoirs for $0....
07/07/2026

We have our blind books wrapped up in Red, White, and Blue! Come check out these mystery biographies and memoirs for $0.50-$1!

July’s theme at the Bookstore is Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness! Stop by to check out our featured collecti...
07/01/2026

July’s theme at the Bookstore is Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness! Stop by to check out our featured collections of politics, history, and war & military books.

Have you checked out our comics selection yet? A variety of genres and art styles, for $1 each!
06/12/2026

Have you checked out our comics selection yet? A variety of genres and art styles, for $1 each!

Address

201 W Mifflin Street
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8:45pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:45pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:45pm
Thursday 9am - 8:45pm
Friday 9am - 4:45pm
Saturday 9am - 4:45pm

Telephone

+16082664875

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