Mayor backs Central Library renovations Nov 11, 2009
According to Madison Public Library Board President Tripp Widder, building a new Central Library would cost $37 million, with $17 million coming from taxpayer-supported borrowing. This is an expensive undertaking, and through the hard work and advocacy of the mayor, the costs have been narrowed substantially, he said. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
Community Calendar Nov 5, 2009
Lee County Health Department open house celebrating 20 years of Hospice Care 5 to 7 p.m., Fort Madison Public Library. Refreshments provided. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
A tortured soul Nov 5, 2009
Quoting The Raven was a given, he said after a performance that brought Poes mysterious life to the present at the Fort Madison Public Library on Monday. He also shared the Tell Tale Heart and Annabelle Lee. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Events Fill Local Calendars Oct 24, 2009
"Halloween Hauntings" at the Madison Public Library Friday for grades 1-4 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The free event includes stories, a puppet show and treats. Boo at the Zoo Friday and Halloween day at The Jackson Zoo from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event features non-scary Halloween activities for kids, including trick-or-treating, pictures with Casper the Friendly Ghost, costume parade and contest. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Enke: Odds good for getting Scenic Byways grants Oct 21, 2009
Enke discussed the program at the Mississippi River Parkway Commission meeting on Thursday at the Fort Madison Public Library. He said some of the Lee County projects that have recently received funding from the program include: the replacement of pickets at Old Fort Madison, the project to move the Amtrak depot to the old Santa Fe depot in Riverview Park, turning a run-down area in Montrose to a museum with an observation deck and money for the George M. Verity Museum in Keokuk. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
River Parkway Commission meeting Thursday in Fort Madison Oct 13, 2009
FORT MADISON The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission will hold its regional meeting at 2:30 p.m., Thursday at the Fort Madison Public Library. The MRPC meeting will include presentations from the Iowa Department of Tourism regarding the visitors along the Great River Road, the Iowa Department of Transportation for funding opportunities for Great River Road projects and an update on a new GPS mapping project along the road. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Madison library groundbreaking Saturday Sep 12, 2009
For more information about the Madison Library District or the library expansion, contact the Madison Public Library at 356-3461 or visit online at. NATE SUNDERLAND. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Circulation numbers continue to soar at FM library Sep 4, 2009
Published: Thursday, September 3, 2009 11:46 AM CDT It's been a full fiscal year since the Fort Madison Public Library opened its doors at its central location on Avenue E, and Library Director Sarah Clendineng was more than pleased with her annual report to the Fort Madison City Council. "Circulation is up 17 percent and participation in the other area, well, I'm not a pessimist, but I was expecting them to be down a bit," Clendineng told the city council Tuesday night. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
FM school candidates field questions (238) Aug 27, 2009
The forum, moderated by Tracy Vance, began at 6 p.m. at Fort Madison Public Library. Candidates were given seven questions, prepared by the FMEA, in advance. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Lake Herman Sanitary District postpones no tax budget decision Aug 22, 2009
The next board meeting is set for Sept. 16 at the Madison Public Library at 6:30 p.m. By that time, Heidelberger hopes to have information about the scope of the district's spending authority and whether funds can be spent on items like grassed waterways, filtration dams or water quality monitoring. He'd also like to know if the district has authority to assess septic tanks currently installed within the district to see if they meet regulations. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Mayor asks if FM is better off under his leadership (2) Aug 14, 2009
Fort Madison Public Library. I am one of the first public officials to recognize and support the benefits of a new public library. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Lake Herman Sanitary District proposes tax cut Aug 13, 2009
The budget meeting for the district is 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 at the Madison Public Library. Madison Daily Leader 2009. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Summer programs strive to make reading a habit Jul 24, 2009
Fort Madison Public Library most definitely understands its role in attracting children (and adults) to their castle of books: Keep them reading and keep them coming back for the fun activities. And with the library's active summer reading program, children's attendance at the library has more than doubled since last year. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Library use up in down economy Jul 16, 2009
Six-year-old twins Rand and Rece Raju make a stack of books to check out at the Madison Public Library Monday ... Below: Madison resident Wilma Smith fills out an online application at the Madison Public Library Monday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Children's television celebrity urges kids to turn off the TV and go outside Jul 9, 2009
IPTV s Dan Wardell (Dantastic) made a stop at the Fort Madison Public Library on Tuesday as part of his Reading Road Trip. Wardell is the host of IPTV s Kids Clubhouse and entertained the children while teaching them to be creative in play. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
it Happened This Week: June 29-July 5 Jun 30, 2009
Catfish Bend Casinos pledged 50,000 to the renovation project of the new Fort Madison Public Library. A review of the Great River Regional Waste Authority's documents did not relieve City Manager Bill Kelly's concerns. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Residents warned against identity theft and fraud Jun 5, 2009
Many of those ways were discussed Wednesday afternoon Richard Tiemeyer, a 10-year volunteer with the Senior Medicare Patrol told about 25 residents at a program entitled "Identity Theft: Don't be A Victim" at the Fort Madison Public Library. Tiemeyer said Iowans are "sitting ducks" when it comes to identify thefts and scams because their trusting nature and close-knit communities. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Volunteers needed to finish historical survey May 23, 2009
A work session to finish assembling the final products will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 in the community room at the Fort Madison Public Library. The recommendations of the survey project will also be presented at the meeting. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Summer program lets children eat free Apr 30, 2009
Last year, the Library Literacy Program, gave away over 1,000 books, according to Amber Kent, an employee of Madison Public Library. The Book Wagon was paid for through grants from Basic Americans Food and the CHC Foundation. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Forum on same-sex marriage planned for Fort Madison Apr 15, 2009
The forum will be held at noon Saturday at the Fort Madison Public Library in Fort Madison. Flyers publicizing the forum have been placed in area businesses and gathering sites. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Arbor Day celebration planned for April 23 Apr 8, 2009
City officials have scheduled a public gathering at the Madison Public Library on the evening before Arbor Day (which is April 24). Event organizers will offer a PowerPoint presentation displaying the entries created by Madison fifth-graders for the National Arbor Day Foundation poster contest, "Trees are Terrific...In Cities and Towns.". (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Author to present slide show at library Apr 8, 2009
Weidemann will present a slide show of this story at 7 p.m. on Monday at the Madison Public Library. Books will be available for purchase; signing follows. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
HandsOn Madison aims at new generation of workers Mar 20, 2009
There will be a signup day at the Madison Public Library March 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. Speak your mind. (Madison County Record, AL)
Garden Club sponsors program Mar 7, 2009
The Madison Garden Club is celebrating Arbor Day on Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. noon, at the Madison Public Library in their conference room with a program on trees for the homeowner s landscape. The program will feature specific information on trees that are suitable for our area, Madison County extension agent Ken Creel and members of the Madison Garden Club will be available to answer questions. (Madison County Record, AL)
Auburn students design Madison gateways Mar 7, 2009
The event came to a close on Saturday at the Madison Public Library where the students interacted with members from the community and put their ideas on display. According to Charlene LeBleu, associate professor of landscape and architecture, usually the work the students do help the city when they go to apply for grants to pay for the installing some of the ideas. (Madison County Record, AL)
Archeologist seeks protection for Fort Madison's fort site Feb 19, 2009
Bill Whittaker with the Office of the State Archaeologist and the Iowa Archeological Society will present a program at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Madison Public Library about the historical importance of the fort site and its need for protection. Whittaker repeatedly has said in a series of press releases and at a program last month in Iowa City that the original site of Fort Madison, now located under the concrete parking lot next to the former Sheaffer Pen building, could be sold and... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Visions of Healing to meet Feb 10, 2009
The monthly meeting of Visions of Healing, a group for people suffering with mental challenges, will be held on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Madison Public Library. For more information, call 556-1010. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
