Events & Programs

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

Summer Reading Program for Adults

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

Complete a Drawing Ticket for each book you complete.

Win Prizes.

Weekly prize drawings begin the week of June 2 - 7.

Rules Print a Registration Form

Funding Provided by the Appleton Library Foundation

Exhibits and Musical Performances

Speakers, Films, & Ongoing Discussion Groups

Afternoon Board Games - have fun playing your favorite board games. May 21, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Author Visit & Signing - Richard Haviland, author of Splendid Gallantry. Lower Level Meeting Room. May 22, 7 - 8 pm.
Creative Journey - participate in artistic ideas and share creativity.
Downtown Book Club - meet at Harmony Cafe for lunch and discussion on the last Wednesday of each month.
Film Screenings & Discussion - April 10 and May 15, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Hearthstone Book Club - books on a Victorian theme
Special Event: Wisconsin Englishes: Exploring the English We Speak in Wisconsin - presented by the UW-Madison Linguistic & English Departments. Explores how we speak in various parts of the state and how much has been influenced by immigration patterns and other factors. Located in the Lower Level Meeting Room. Thu, May 29, 6:30-8:30 pm (check out their website)
Summer Reading Program for Adults - Begins May 19! Watch for details.
Writing Matters - participate in writing exercises and learn about writing techniques.

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

Library & Internet Classes

All events and classes are free and open to the public. For some events and classes, pre-registration is required. Please call Reference at 832-6173 for more information.

Participants may reserve discussion books by contacting the Information Desk at 920-832-6177 or the Reference desk at 920-832-6173

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

Adult Programs & Events