We support and celebrate local art and artists through our Artist-in-Residence program. We’re excited to announce our next Artist-in-Residence, Diego Sosa! Diego will serve as our Artist-in-Residence from October through December 2026. You can check out some of his art on our upper level in the Rick and Sue Detienne Gallery.
While connecting people with books and information is the core of what we do as a hub of learning and literacy in our community, we also offer various services to help people find jobs and advance in their careers.
We’re excited to announce the incoming Appleton Poet Laureate, Megan Gannon, at a special ceremony Thursday, September 17 at 6 pm in the Mary Beth Nienhaus Community Meeting Rooms. Join us for a night of celebration for the whole community.
The updated library catalog is live! You can now search the collection, place holds, renew items, and manage your account. The catalog is also accessible by visiting our website homepage. If you have the old catalog saved or bookmarked, make sure to update it so you can continue to access library materials.
We support and celebrate local art and artists through our Artist-in-Residence program. We’re excited to announce our new Artist-in-Residence, designer and illustrator Cat Tervo! Cat will serve as our Artist-in-Residence from July through September 2026. You can check out some of her art on our upper level in the Rick and Sue Detienne Gallery.
We’re excited to announce our Mary Beth Nienhaus Community Meeting Room features a new reservable ADA-compliant stage and ramp system. The new stage is made possible thanks to the generous support from Wispact Foundation and Friends of Appleton Public Library.
Whether you’re looking to try something totally new, meet friends, or just find a cool place to hang out, our teen summer programs have something for everyone. From hands-on activities and gaming events to art workshops and a BINGO Bash, this summer lineup will let you explore your interests while making fun memories.
The library catalog and account experience will be getting a refresh. The updated experience will make it easier to search, discover, and manage your library account. There may be temporary service interruptions during the transition in August. We’ll keep you informed as the update progresses.
School is officially out and we’ve got a great lineup of special performers and programs for you! You won’t want to miss these weekly events, so keep reading to learn more about what we have planned.
The City of Appleton launched the Sidewalk Poetry Program in 2014. Since then, Appleton residents and Appleton Area School District students have contributed over 60 original poems, transforming our city’s sidewalks into an open book of poetry.