Find your military ancestors
Fri, Jan 15, 2016Researching a Wisconsin ancestor who is a veteran? Russell Horton of the Wisconsin Veteran’s Museum will explain what types of military records are available and how to access them....
View ArticleFrancisco X. Mora Exhibit and Programs
Francisco X. Mora Exhibit and ProgramsWe are honored to display the art work of Francisco X. Mora in our lower level exhibit space from January 4-February 29. Author/Illustrator Mora grew up in Mexico....
View ArticleI Love My Library Dinner
I Love My Library is an elegant evening hosted by the Friends of Appleton Public Library that supports our programs, technologies and services. Tickets are $125 per person and $1000 for a table...
View ArticleBuilding Process Update
The Appleton Public Library Board of Trustees remain committed to the plan for a new library to serve this community. While the Appleton Common Council voted last June not to support the Lawrence...
View ArticleDigital Collection Patron Survey
The Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC) seeks your valued feedback on the collection of materials available in Wisconsin's Digital Library. Your input will help guide us as we continue to grow...
View ArticleClosing Early - Tuesday, February 2
We will be closing at 4:00 pm today, Tuesday, February 2, due to the weather. Posted on: Tuesday, February 2, 2016
View ArticleLego Lab
Link to: http://host6.evanced.info/appleton/evanced/eventcalendar.asp?ag=&et=&kw=lego%20lab&df=list&cn=0&private=0&ln=0&nd=90
View ArticleI Didn’t Know There Were Latinos in Wisconsin
Did you know there are Latinas and Latinos in Wisconsin? Of course you did! You will have a chance to read and hear the varied experiences of Latinas and Latinos in Wisconsin at Appleton Public...
View ArticleFind Your Military Ancestors
Mon, Feb 8, 2016Many of us have military ancestors, but we often don’t know much about their service. Russ Horton, archivist at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison will explain how to find their...
View ArticleLunar New Year Celebration
Come and celebrate the year of the Monkey with us. On February 20 at 2:00 p.m. in meeting rooms A/B/C you can join us and NEWCA as we celebrate the Lunar New Year with dance, music and food. Enjoy...
View ArticleTeen Steampunk Valentine Party
Teens - do you love steampunk? Then you'll love our Steampunk version of Valentine's Day. Join us February 15 at 2:00 p.m. and enjoy a variety of steampunk activities for our Valentine celebration....
View ArticleClosed February 25, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
We will be closed Thursday, February 25 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for staff training. Posted on: Tuesday, February 16, 2016
View ArticleFreedom is a Constant Struggle
Take part in this Books Build Community book discussion of Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement by Dr. Angela Davis on Wednesday, February 24,...
View ArticleAnnouncing the 2016 Fox Cities Reads Selection!
Fox Cities Reads is happy to announce that Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction by best-selling author David Sheff has been selected as the 2016 book. Readers are encouraged to...
View ArticleLibrary Business Manager
This is a full-time, exempt, benefited supervisory position and member of the Library administrative team. The Library Business Manager is responsible for providing financial and accounting oversight,...
View ArticleDigital Magazine Survey
Hello! Your library and the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC) seek your help in guiding the development of Wisconsin's Digital Library!The survey below aims to gather input about your...
View ArticleIditaread Reading Program Registration
Check out our March reading program, Iditaread - based on the annual Alaskan Race, the Iditarod. Children ages 3 through 6th grade are welcome to participate in challenges between March 1 – 31 for an...
View ArticleMaking sense of complicated family trees
Thu, Feb 25, 2016Local historian, Lawrence University Music Librarian and Associate Professor Antoinette Powell will guide us through Untangling the Spaghetti--Making Sense of Complicated Family Trees....
View ArticleDid you Know? Steve Ballard is our newest Artist-in-Residence!
Steve Ballard will be APL’s Artist-in-Residence from March 1-April 29. Steve was born in Appleton. His art career included humorous illustration, advertising design, drawing and painting and the...
View ArticleLibrary Assistant - Hmong Family Outreach Specialist
This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt library assistant position in the Children's Services Section of the Appleton Public Library. Work involves outreach to Appleton's Hmong community, working...
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