Library Blog
Welcome Artist-in-Residence Diego Sosa
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.
Using the Library to Find a New Job or Career
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.
Welcome Appleton’s Second Poet Laureate, Megan Gannon
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.
New Library Catalog Now Available
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.
Welcome Artist-in-Residence Cat Tervo
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.
New Accessible Stage Expands Opportunities for Community Meeting Room Users
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.