Events & Programs

Adult Programs & Events

Reference and Information Services staff coordinate on-going and special adult programs and events.

Summer Reading Program for Adults

Rules Print a Registration Form Register Online

"Changing Lives @ Your Library"
May 19 - August 1

Fill out a Drawing Ticket at the Info Desk for each book you complete for a chance to win in one of the weekly drawings.

$25 Gift Certificates from Brewed Awakenings or CSI.

Funding Provided by the Friends of the Appleton Public Library

Author Visits - includes the "Meet Wisconsin Authors" series

Book Discussions - includes the "Downtown Book Club" which meets at Harmony Cafe for lunch and discussion on the first Wednesday of each month.

View an Excel list (you can sort by Owning Library to group together APL titles) or a web page of titles available for book clubs (Dept. of Public Instruction).

College Prep Sessions - series of programs designed to help students and parents get ready for college. Co-sponsored by Great Lakes College Access Counselors and Appleton Public Library.

Computer Classes - gain practical computer experience and learn how to make effective use of the Internet to find the information you need.

Computer Help, One-on-One - request an appointment for One-On-One help on a laptop (Microsoft Office, the internet, even using the mouse) OR get assistance with your personal eReader. (We cannot sync your personal eReader with a Library laptop.)

Crafts - includes "Knit2Together," a multi-generational knitting circle that meets the 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30 - 8 pm

Creative Journey - participate in artistic ideas and share creativity.

Exhibits & Displays - located in the west wing of the library's main floor.

Films - join us for Feature Films, Documentaries and Film Discussions

Gaming for Adults - come play Wii and XBox Kinect games! Mondays @ 6:00-7:45pm: June 20, July 18, & August 15

Library Use Instruction Sessions - learn how to make effective use of the library's tools, resources and computers.

Musical Performances - located in the Lower Level Meeting Rooms.

Park & Recreation Programs with the City of Appleton - times vary

Special Events & Speakers - enjoy presentations on a wide variety of topics by guest speakers. Dates and times vary.

Writing Matters - participate in writing exercises and learn about writing techniques.

For more information on adult programming, please contact Elizabeth Eisen at 920-832-6392.

All events and classes (except for Parks & Rec) are free and open to the public. For some events and classes, pre-registration is required (contact the Reference Desk at 832-6173).

Participants may reserve discussion books by contacting the Information Desk (for fiction) at 920-832-6177 or the Reference Desk (for non--fiction) at 920-832-6173.

Programs are held in the Lower Level Meeting Room unless otherwise indicated.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made upon request and if feasible.

Adult Programs & Events

Summer Reading Program for Adults

Rules Print a Registration Form Register Online

"Changing Lives @ Your Library" May 19 - August 1

"Changing Lives @ Your Library"
May 19 - August 1