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Be a Friend!

Tue, Apr 9, 2013
Be a Friend of Appleton Public Library – and you strengthen one of our most important resources. Appleton needs a strong library more than ever before, and we cannot be strong without your support. Consider these areas and so many more which have been assisted by Friends funds:

Reading Readiness and Family Literacy Education
Appleton Ready to Read reaches out to the underserved Hmong population with books and activities which help parents become their child’s first teacher. Family R.E.A.D. (Read, Eat, and Discover) (page 4) joins with Bemis Foundation, FVTC’s Even Start Literacy, and a variety of local food service organizations to provide dinner, story-hour, and conversations for the whole family.
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2013 Fox Cities Book Festival

Mon, Apr 8, 2013
The 2013 Fox Cities Book Festival is almost upon us! This year’s Festival will run from April 17 through April 24, and will feature nearly 50 writers and more than 60 events. Activities include book talks, readings, poetry panels and workshops.

Here at APL, we have 17 special events planned for you; including a craft talk and reading by Holly Harden, a visit from wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela and a discussion with this year's Fox Cities Reads author Richard Louv. View all the events at APL by clicking on the photo to the left or by opening the PDF below.
2013 Fox Cities Book Festival Schedule
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New features on OverDrive!

Fri, Apr 5, 2013
Cover, Grid or List—these are new ways to browse for titles.

For a quick look at the collection, try the cover view. You will see more books at once.

Blog Name:
Pulp-less Fiction
Blog Author:
Diana
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Money Smart Week @ Your Library

Thu, Apr 4, 2013
April 20-27 is Money Smart Week at your library! Money Smart Week (MSW) is a series of free classes and activities designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances.

This year we have three special programs planned for MSW.

The ABC's of Retiring
April 24 | 4:00-5:00pm
Presented by Kate Thome, President of Thome Benefit Solutions, LLC. Kate will address the challenges of possible retirement; income needs and how to efficiently use the multiple sources and forms of retirement income, including Social Security, Pensions, Annuities, and personal investment accounts.

The Sandwich Generation: Financial Considerations
April 25 | 4:00-5:00pm
Presented by Megan Stumpf, Investment Advisor Representative, Legacy Investment Services, Inc. Megan will address and discuss financial considerations when caring for your children and parents.
Money Smart Week - Adults
Money Smart Week - Kids
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Library Futures Series

Tue, Apr 2, 2013
As we begin our long range planning process, we'd like to invite you to join us for two guest speakers here at the library. The guest speakers will present a fascinating look at the future of libraries and how libraries can learn to anticipate changes in society and technology and how those changes will have an impact on our communities and civic institutions.

Please consider joining us at one, or both of the presentations. Information for each speaker can be found below.

Revitalizing Cities & Towns in the 21st Century: The Past, Present and Potential Future
Presented by Tony Nelessen
Thursday, March 21 | 2:00pm

Tapping Your Inner Futurist: Foresight and Future of Appleton Public Library
Presented by Garry Golden
Wednesday, April 10 | 2:00pm
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