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Appleton Public Library details children’s AI activities, March Mammal Madness and adult tech offerings
Summary
Children’s and adult program staff described self-directed AI-literacy activities, a March Mammal Madness learning bracket, a student pitch competition, 10 public laptops in a coworking space, upcoming Milanote and basic computer workshops, and an artist in residence exhibit by Mariah Crocker.
Library staff used the meeting’s information items to outline upcoming children’s and adult programs and community partnerships for early 2026.
A children’s programs presenter described self-directed activities designed to teach kids about artificial intelligence. The presenter said the activity included side-by-side images and a sticker vote so children could indicate which images they thought were AI-generated; answers were posted the following week. “We had some pictures...and then some pictures out where they could vote with a sticker on which picture they thought was AI and which one was not,” the presenter said.
The presenter also introduced a March Mammal Madness program (an Arizona State University–originated bracket-style learning activity) planned for March where children can research animals and participate in a bracket-style competition with educational materials and prizes.
Community partnerships updates noted ongoing local-history presentations with the Appleton Historical Society (including a January talk by Jim Krueger) and an upcoming February presentation by Appleton native Dr. Anne McKee. Staff highlighted a Launchpad pitch competition open to Fox City students in grades six through 12, funded by the ALA Libraries Build Business grant fund.
On adult services, staff said 10 public laptops are available in a coworking space to support digital skills workshops. A Milanote “Motivate” session will teach participants how to use that digital workspace, and adult services staff will offer a basic computer course limited to the number of available laptops. Staff also announced January–March artist in residence Mariah Crocker, whose exhibition and programs include "Physical Practice for Wellness" in February and a movement-for-Parkinson’s session in March.
The board logged these program updates and will continue to publicize registration details and schedules through library channels.
