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Appleton Public Library previews redesigned website, seeks artists and highlights teen and children’s programs
Summary
Staff previewed a soft public preview of the redesigned site at new.apl.org ahead of a targeted mid-December launch, announced a call for artist-in-residence applications due 01/04/2026, and highlighted a teen art reveal and children’s 'kid librarian for a day' program.
Library staff gave board members a sneak peek of a redesigned Appleton Public Library website, asked the public to review the preview at new.apl.org, and outlined programming and staffing highlights including an artist-in-residence application window and a teen art reveal that drew about 105 attendees.
The website committee presenter said the redesign emphasizes improved navigation, a larger catalog search feature, more community and staff photos, and weekly-update sections on the home page. The site is available for public review during a soft preview at new.apl.org; staff said a hard launch is targeted for the week of Dec. 15 if no major issues are reported.
Adult services staff announced a call for artist-in-residence applications coordinated by Peter Catarba; the transcript lists a submission deadline of Jan. 4, 2026 (01/04/2026). Staff also previewed a Fox Cities Reads launch event on Nov. 20 that will include a presentation by a zoologist, Megan Anderson, and a live animal from J and R Aquatic Animal Rescue.
Staff described a recent teen art project led by Appleton North High School art educators that resulted in a public reveal with roughly 105 attendees; students shared statements about community and pride. Children’s services staff recounted a “kid librarian for a day” program winner who participated in hands-on activities during a library program, praising staff who supported the event.
Personnel and staffing notes included an announcement that Adrianna will leave her community partnerships supervisor role on the 12th to start as executive director of the Friends of the Appleton Public Library on the 15th. The board expressed thanks and recognition for Adrianna’s work in community partnerships.
Next steps and public participation: staff asked board members and the public to review the website preview, provide feedback through a survey link on the current site (apl.org), and noted programming dates and application deadlines for arts opportunities.
