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Appleton Public LibraryFriends of Appleton Public Library225 N Oneida StreetAppleton, WI 54911(920) 832-6177www.apl.org
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Classes and EventsNovember | December
APPLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY | FRIENDS OF APPLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
AnimeNightDecember 26:30-8:30 pm
Teens, love everything from anime cosplay to manga? Stop by and watch anime and play games with us.
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Serving the community for over 110 years, Appleton Public Library currently operates from an 85,000 square foot facility at 225 N. Oneida Street. Established under state law by the City of Appleton, APL is governed by a nine-member citizen Board of Trustees.
APL houses and serves as resource library for the Outagamie Waupaca Library System, a federated system of 16 member libraries.
Administration.........................(920) 832-6170Children’s Desk........................ (920) 832-6187Circulation Desk......................(920) 832-6179Information Desk..................... (920) 832-6177Reference Desk......................(920) 832-6173
Appleton Public Library Phone Numbers
Monday.............................. 9:00 am - 9:00 pmTuesday.............................. 9:00 am - 9:00 pmWednesday....................... 9:00 am - 9:00 pmThursday..................... ........ 9:00 am - 9:00 pmFriday.................................. 9:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday............................. 9:00 am - 5:00 pmSunday................................ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Appleton Public Library School Year Hours
[email protected] | [email protected]
Thanksgiving..............................November 27Christmas Eve............................December 24Christmas Day...........................December 25
Appleton Public Library Upcoming Closures
Children’s Classes and Events
Teen Classes and Events
Adult Classes and Events
All classes and events are free and open to the public. Events and classes are prepared for a variety of age groups and some events or classes may not be suitable for all ages.
Unless otherwise noted, registration for events or classes is not required. Please contact the library in advance if a program requires registration.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made upon request and if feasible. If you need an accommodation to attend a class or an event, please contact us at (920) 832-6177.
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Music @ The Library
November 9 New Horizons Band
December 14Druid’s Table
December 22Appleton West High SchoolChamber Choir
Join us for a variety of music preformedby local musicians.
Tween Scene Third Thursday of the Month| 4:00-5:00 pm Tween Scenes are for students in grades 3 through 6. Space is limited, register today at www.apl.org/cal.
September 18: Minecraft in the LibraryTake part in Minecraft paper crafts, an element hunt and more!October 16: Squishy CircuitsStep into the mad scientist lab to learn about electrical currents.November 20: Shake It Up!Discover the science behind earthquakes and engineer an earthquake proof skyscraper.
December 18: A Minute to Win It We provide the activity and you provide the skill to complete the game in under a minute.
Tuesday Night Specials
December ScheduleTuesdays | 6:15-7:00 pmDecember 2 | Family Game NightBring the whole family and enjoy gameswithout electricity, such as Apples to Apples!
December 9 | Spanish-English StorytellingJoin us for stories told in the Spanish and English language.
December 16 | Holiday Sing AlongCelebrate the holiday season with fun andclassic holiday songs. Adults without childrenare also welcome to attend this program.
Programs are perfect for the whole family!
Friends of Appleton Public Library
BOOKSemi-annual
SALEFRIDAY & SATURDAY 9am to 5pmEarly Bird Sale for Friends - Thursday 10am to 5pm
November 20, 21 & 22
Proceeds support the Appleton Public LibraryBooks, Audio Books, DVDs - 1,000s of items!
www.apl.org/friends
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Booklets for events and classes arepublished bi-monthly. Printing is provided by the Outagamie Waupaca Library System (OWLS).
Mail correspondence to:Appleton Public Library 225 N Oneida StreetAppleton, WI 54911
Email correspondence to:[email protected]
APL MissionLearn, know, gather, grow - yourcenter of community life.
APL VisionWhere potential is transformedinto reality.
Contact UsFor information about services,programs or materials pleasecall us at (920) 832-6177.
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Personal Finance Classes
October 15 Getting Ahead of Paycheck to Paycheck Living
October 22 Credit Cards 101
October 29 Debt Consolidation
November 5 Life Insurance Demystified
November 12 Basics of Investing
November 19 Retirement Saving Made Simple
Wednesdays6:00-7:30 pm
Would you like to know more about how to budget, the basics of credit cards or how to save for retirement? Join us for a series of six stand-alone finance sessions presented by Devin Czech.This series is funded by Friends of Appleton Public Library.
at Appleton Public Library
225 N Oneida Street | (920) 832-6173Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made upon request and if feasible.
APL Meeting Room D
Movies @ the Library
December 4 | 4:00 - 8:30 pmA Division of Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. • Tim Swank, President
Movie Licensing USA
Special
Double Feature!
Outagamie Co. Master GardenersNovember 1 | 10:00 - 11:30 amMeeting Room CToday’s topic: bird feeding.
Creative Journey November 4 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room A Conversation time. What makes you laugh or smile? Downtown Book ClubNovember 5 | 12:00 - 1:00 pmMeeting Room DA discussion of A Farewell to Armsby Ernest Hemingway.
Personal Finance ClassNovember 5 | 6:00 - 7:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: life insurance demystified.
Thursday @ the MoviesNovember 6 | 4:00 - 6:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Fantasia 2000.
Meet Wisconsin AuthorsNovember 6 | 7:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room C Meet John Ferak author of Bloody Lies: A CSI Scandal in the Heartland.
Music @ the LibraryNovember 9 | 2:00 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing New Horizons Band performing Veteran’s Day songs.
Understanding Modern ArtNovember 10 | 4:00 - 5:00 pmMeeting Room CLearn the language of art and the stories behind modern masterpieces.
Creative Journey November 11 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room A Bring part of a collection that youwould like to show off.
Dead Man WalkingNovember 12 | 4:00 - 7:00 pmMeeting Room CWe’re hosting a special screening of Dead Man Walking before the December visit of Sister Helen Prejean.
Personal Finance ClassNovember 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: the basics of investing.
Creative Writing @ the LibraryNovember 13 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: write about a moviein which you are the star or director.
Thursday @ the MoviesNovember 13 | 6:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Race to Nowhere.Discussion led by Kevin Steinhilber.
Find Your Military AncestorsNovember 15 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CLearn about the records available to you and how to research your military ancestor.
Monday @ the MoviesNovember 17 | 4:00 - 6:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Ghostbusters.
Knit2TogetherNovember 17 | 6:00 - 9:00 pmMeeting Room AMulti-generational knitting circle.
Creative Journey November 18 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room A Conversation time. What are your holiday traditions?
Strolling Across France November 18 | 7:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room C David Haas will introduce you to theWay of Le Puy and to the pilgrimage route of which it is a part.
Personal Finance ClassNovember 19 | 6:00 - 7:30 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: retirement saving made simple.
Creative JourneyDecember 2 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room AFeaturing the film The Shop Around the Corner.
Downtown Book ClubDecember 3 | 12:00 - 1:00 pmMeeting Room DA discussion of your choice of two short stories; one written before 1964 and one written after 1964.
Thursday @ the Movies: Double FeatureDecember 4 | 4:00 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Mary Poppins (4:00-6:15 pm)and Saving Mr. Banks (6:25-8:30 pm).
NOVEMBER
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Wonderful OnesDecember 1, 8 & 15 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience focusing on your child’s cognitive and motor skills development.
Time for TwosDecember 1, 8 & 15 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience with books, songs, finger plays and musical movement.
Ready to Read: Play and LearnDecember 1, 8 & 15 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.
Lego LabDecember 1, 8 & 15 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Drop-in and create a masterpiece out of Legos.
Musical Movin’ Storytime December 2, 9 & 16 10:00 - 10:45 am & 1:30-2:15 pm Children’s Program Room A/BSing, move, dance and exploremusical instruments! Registration is required.
Tuesday Night Specials December 2, 9 & 16 | 6:15 - 7:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/B Drop-in for various fun family-friendlyactivities. See the online calendar forfull details.
StoryvineDecember 2 | 9:15 - 9:45 am & 10:00 - 10:30 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Come for stories, music and movement and finger plays.
Full STEAM AheadDecember 4, 11 & 1810:00 - 10:45 am & 1:30 - 2:15 pm Children’s Program Room A/BExcite the imagination and curiosity through hands-on activities and experiments. Registration is required.
Sensory StorytimeDecember 4 | 6:30 - 7:15 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BAn interactive program designed to engage kids through movement, music, stories and sensory play.
Stories and Crafts: Winter Holiday!December 5 | 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/BEnjoy a winter-themed storytimeand craft activity.
Play and Learn: Spanish EditionDecember 7 & 14 | 1:00 - 2:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.
Play and Learn: Hmong EditionDecember 7 & 14 | 2:30 - 3:30 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.
Hmong Language StorytimeDecember 7 & 14 | 3:45 - 4:15 pmChildren’s Program Room BPromotes language development and pre-literacy skills with stories, hands-on activities and songs in the Hmong language.
Tween Scene: Minute to Win It December 18 | 5:00 - 6:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/B We provide the activity, you provide the skill to complete the game in under a minute.
Adult Programs Children’s Programs
DECEMBER
Outagamie Co. Master GardenersDecember 6 | 10:00 - 11:30 amMeeting Room CToday’s topic: holiday decorationsmade from materials found in yourbackyard.
Creative Journey December 9 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room A Holiday part, a re-gift exchange.Bring your favorite holiday dishto share.
Creative Writing @ the LibraryDecember 11 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: holiday stories. Write a a story or a memory around your favorite winter holiday.
Thursday @ the MoviesDecember 11 | 6:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Edge of Tomorrow.
Who Loved My House Before I Found It?December 13 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CDiscover your home’s forgotten past using library and other community resources.
Music @ the LibraryDecember 14 | 2:00 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room CEnjoy a Celtic Christmas withDruid’s Table.
Knit2TogetherDecember 15 | 6:00 - 9:00 pmMeeting Room AMulti-generational knitting circle.
Thursday @ the MoviesDecember 18 | 4:00 - 6:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Guardians of the Galaxy.
Music @ the LibraryDecember 22 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing the Appleton WestHigh School Chamber Choir.
Children’s Programs
Pooches & PagesNovember 1 | 10:00 - 11:25 amChildren’s Program Room A/BRead to a registered therapy dog. Recommended for children in grades 1-4. Registration is required.
Play and Learn: Spanish EditionNov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 | 1:00 - 2:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.
Play and Learn: Hmong EditionNov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 | 2:30 - 3:30 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.
Hmong Language StorytimeNov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 | 3:45 - 4:15 pmChildren’s Program Room BPromotes language development and pre-literacy skills with stories, hands-on activities and songs in the Hmong language.
Book Babies Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Stimulate your baby’s senses and promote early literacy techniques with this fun lapsit storytime.
Wonderful OnesNov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience focusing on your child’s cognitive and motor skills development.
Time for TwosNov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience with books, songs, finger plays and musical movement.
Ready to Read: Play and LearnNov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.
Lego LabNov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Drop-in and create a masterpiece out of Legos.
Musical Movin’ Storytime November 4, 11, 18 & 2510:00 - 10:45 am & 1:30-2:15 pm Children’s Program Room A/BSing, move, dance and exploremusical instruments! Registration is required.
Tuesday Night Specials Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25 | 6:15-7:00 pm Children’s Program Room A/BDrop-in for various fun family-friendlyactivities. See www.apl.org/calfor a listing of specials.
StoryvineNovember 5, 12, 19 & 269:15 - 9:45 am & 10:00 - 10:30 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Come for stories, music and movement and finger plays.
Full STEAM AheadNovember 6, 13 & 2010:00 - 10:45 am & 1:30 - 2:15 pm Children’s Program Room A/BExcite the imagination and curiosity through hands-on activities and experiments. Registration is required.
Sensory StorytimeNovember 6 | 6:30 - 7:15 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BAn interactive program designed to engage kids through movement, music, stories and sensory play.
Puppet PaloozaNov. 7, 14 & 21| 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Listen to stories, watch a creative puppet show, and participate in a theme related activity.
Yoga StorytimeNovember 15 | 1:30 - 2:15 pmChildren’s Program Room A/B Pop in for cooperative game, musicart, storytime and movement throughyoga poses.
Tween Scene: Shake It Up! November 20 | 4:00 - 5:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/B Discover the science behind earth-quakes and engineer an earthquakeproof LEGO skyscraper. Registration is required.
Book Babies December 1, 8 & 15 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Stimulate your baby’s senses and promote early literacy techniques with this fun lapsit storytime. 8 | Appleton Public Library November/December 2014 | 5
Adult Programs
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
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Anime Night November 4 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room CStop by for an anime viewing and have fun creating a living manga. Think Tableau Vivant meets Naruto.
K-Pop ClubNovember 6 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmMeeting Room DJoin us for food, fun, merchandiseand the best music Asia has to offer.Registration is required.
Teen Writers’ Workshop November 7 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmMeeting Room DWork on your writing and discover new ways to become inspired to create pieces. Registration is required.
APL Minecraft GuildNovember 7, 14 & 21 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmDigital Creation LabHelp us create something amazing in Minecraft. Registration is required.
Game BreakNovember 11 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room A/B/COpen drop-in gaming featuring Wii with Mario Kart, Guitar Hero and more!
Chess ClubNovember 13 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmMeeting Room D Improve your chess game and play with others who like to play chess. Registration is required.
Meet the YA AuthorNovember 13 | 6:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room A/BMeet Luke Strasburg, author of fantasy novel The Pasdon. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.
Gelato Fun! November 18 | 6:30 - 7:45 pmCopper Rock - 210 College AvenueLearn how gelato is made and samplethis tasty treat. Registration is required.
Anime Night December 2 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room CStop by for an anime viewing whereyou pick what we watch.
K-Pop ClubDecember 4 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmMeeting Room DJoin us for food, fun, merchandiseand the best music Asia has to offer.Registration is required.
Game BreakDecember 9 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room A/B/COpen drop-in gaming featuring Wii with Mario Kart, Guitar Hero and more!
Jewelry Creation: Make One, Take OneDecember 16 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room A/B/CIs there someone important to you that you wish you could give a hand-made token of your appreciation?Stop by and create some jewelry with us. Registration is required.
Teen Programs
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Find Your AncestorsSeries @ the Library
Find Your Military AncestorsNovember 15 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CRussell Horton, Records Archivist at the WIVeterans Museum will speak about how to research your military ancestor.
Tracing a House HistoryDecember 13 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CMelody Hanson will teach you how you can discover your home’s forgotten past usinglibrary and other community resources.
Researching Ancestors in Marginalized GroupsJanuary 10 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CLearn about researching ancestors in marginalized groups from Nick Hoffman,Chief Curator at the History Museum at the Castle.
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Anime Night November 4 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room CStop by for an anime viewing and have fun creating a living manga. Think Tableau Vivant meets Naruto.
K-Pop ClubNovember 6 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmMeeting Room DJoin us for food, fun, merchandiseand the best music Asia has to offer.Registration is required.
Teen Writers’ Workshop November 7 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmMeeting Room DWork on your writing and discover new ways to become inspired to create pieces. Registration is required.
APL Minecraft GuildNovember 7, 14 & 21 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmDigital Creation LabHelp us create something amazing in Minecraft. Registration is required.
Game BreakNovember 11 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room A/B/COpen drop-in gaming featuring Wii with Mario Kart, Guitar Hero and more!
Chess ClubNovember 13 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmMeeting Room D Improve your chess game and play with others who like to play chess. Registration is required.
Meet the YA AuthorNovember 13 | 6:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room A/BMeet Luke Strasburg, author of fantasy novel The Pasdon. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.
Gelato Fun! November 18 | 6:30 - 7:45 pmCopper Rock - 210 College AvenueLearn how gelato is made and samplethis tasty treat. Registration is required.
Anime Night December 2 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room CStop by for an anime viewing whereyou pick what we watch.
K-Pop ClubDecember 4 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmMeeting Room DJoin us for food, fun, merchandiseand the best music Asia has to offer.Registration is required.
Game BreakDecember 9 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room A/B/COpen drop-in gaming featuring Wii with Mario Kart, Guitar Hero and more!
Jewelry Creation: Make One, Take OneDecember 16 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room A/B/CIs there someone important to you that you wish you could give a hand-made token of your appreciation?Stop by and create some jewelry with us. Registration is required.
Teen Programs
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Find Your AncestorsSeries @ the Library
Find Your Military AncestorsNovember 15 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CRussell Horton, Records Archivist at the WIVeterans Museum will speak about how to research your military ancestor.
Tracing a House HistoryDecember 13 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CMelody Hanson will teach you how you can discover your home’s forgotten past usinglibrary and other community resources.
Researching Ancestors in Marginalized GroupsJanuary 10 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CLearn about researching ancestors in marginalized groups from Nick Hoffman,Chief Curator at the History Museum at the Castle.
Outagamie Co. Master GardenersDecember 6 | 10:00 - 11:30 amMeeting Room CToday’s topic: holiday decorationsmade from materials found in yourbackyard.
Creative Journey December 9 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room A Holiday part, a re-gift exchange.Bring your favorite holiday dishto share.
Creative Writing @ the LibraryDecember 11 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: holiday stories. Write a a story or a memory around your favorite winter holiday.
Thursday @ the MoviesDecember 11 | 6:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Edge of Tomorrow.
Who Loved My House Before I Found It?December 13 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CDiscover your home’s forgotten past using library and other community resources.
Music @ the LibraryDecember 14 | 2:00 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room CEnjoy a Celtic Christmas withDruid’s Table.
Knit2TogetherDecember 15 | 6:00 - 9:00 pmMeeting Room AMulti-generational knitting circle.
Thursday @ the MoviesDecember 18 | 4:00 - 6:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Guardians of the Galaxy.
Music @ the LibraryDecember 22 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing the Appleton WestHigh School Chamber Choir.
Children’s Programs
Pooches & PagesNovember 1 | 10:00 - 11:25 amChildren’s Program Room A/BRead to a registered therapy dog. Recommended for children in grades 1-4. Registration is required.
Play and Learn: Spanish EditionNov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 | 1:00 - 2:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.
Play and Learn: Hmong EditionNov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 | 2:30 - 3:30 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.
Hmong Language StorytimeNov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 | 3:45 - 4:15 pmChildren’s Program Room BPromotes language development and pre-literacy skills with stories, hands-on activities and songs in the Hmong language.
Book Babies Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Stimulate your baby’s senses and promote early literacy techniques with this fun lapsit storytime.
Wonderful OnesNov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience focusing on your child’s cognitive and motor skills development.
Time for TwosNov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience with books, songs, finger plays and musical movement.
Ready to Read: Play and LearnNov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.
Lego LabNov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Drop-in and create a masterpiece out of Legos.
Musical Movin’ Storytime November 4, 11, 18 & 2510:00 - 10:45 am & 1:30-2:15 pm Children’s Program Room A/BSing, move, dance and exploremusical instruments! Registration is required.
Tuesday Night Specials Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25 | 6:15-7:00 pm Children’s Program Room A/BDrop-in for various fun family-friendlyactivities. See www.apl.org/calfor a listing of specials.
StoryvineNovember 5, 12, 19 & 269:15 - 9:45 am & 10:00 - 10:30 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Come for stories, music and movement and finger plays.
Full STEAM AheadNovember 6, 13 & 2010:00 - 10:45 am & 1:30 - 2:15 pm Children’s Program Room A/BExcite the imagination and curiosity through hands-on activities and experiments. Registration is required.
Sensory StorytimeNovember 6 | 6:30 - 7:15 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BAn interactive program designed to engage kids through movement, music, stories and sensory play.
Puppet PaloozaNov. 7, 14 & 21| 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Listen to stories, watch a creative puppet show, and participate in a theme related activity.
Yoga StorytimeNovember 15 | 1:30 - 2:15 pmChildren’s Program Room A/B Pop in for cooperative game, musicart, storytime and movement throughyoga poses.
Tween Scene: Shake It Up! November 20 | 4:00 - 5:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/B Discover the science behind earth-quakes and engineer an earthquakeproof LEGO skyscraper. Registration is required.
Book Babies December 1, 8 & 15 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Stimulate your baby’s senses and promote early literacy techniques with this fun lapsit storytime. 8 | Appleton Public Library November/December 2014 | 5
Adult Programs
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Outagamie Co. Master GardenersNovember 1 | 10:00 - 11:30 amMeeting Room CToday’s topic: bird feeding.
Creative Journey November 4 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room A Conversation time. What makes you laugh or smile? Downtown Book ClubNovember 5 | 12:00 - 1:00 pmMeeting Room DA discussion of A Farewell to Armsby Ernest Hemingway.
Personal Finance ClassNovember 5 | 6:00 - 7:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: life insurance demystified.
Thursday @ the MoviesNovember 6 | 4:00 - 6:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Fantasia 2000.
Meet Wisconsin AuthorsNovember 6 | 7:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room C Meet John Ferak author of Bloody Lies: A CSI Scandal in the Heartland.
Music @ the LibraryNovember 9 | 2:00 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing New Horizons Band performing Veteran’s Day songs.
Understanding Modern ArtNovember 10 | 4:00 - 5:00 pmMeeting Room CLearn the language of art and the stories behind modern masterpieces.
Creative Journey November 11 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room A Bring part of a collection that youwould like to show off.
Dead Man WalkingNovember 12 | 4:00 - 7:00 pmMeeting Room CWe’re hosting a special screening of Dead Man Walking before the December visit of Sister Helen Prejean.
Personal Finance ClassNovember 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: the basics of investing.
Creative Writing @ the LibraryNovember 13 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: write about a moviein which you are the star or director.
Thursday @ the MoviesNovember 13 | 6:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Race to Nowhere.Discussion led by Kevin Steinhilber.
Find Your Military AncestorsNovember 15 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CLearn about the records available to you and how to research your military ancestor.
Monday @ the MoviesNovember 17 | 4:00 - 6:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Ghostbusters.
Knit2TogetherNovember 17 | 6:00 - 9:00 pmMeeting Room AMulti-generational knitting circle.
Creative Journey November 18 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room A Conversation time. What are your holiday traditions?
Strolling Across France November 18 | 7:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room C David Haas will introduce you to theWay of Le Puy and to the pilgrimage route of which it is a part.
Personal Finance ClassNovember 19 | 6:00 - 7:30 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: retirement saving made simple.
Creative JourneyDecember 2 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room AFeaturing the film The Shop Around the Corner.
Downtown Book ClubDecember 3 | 12:00 - 1:00 pmMeeting Room DA discussion of your choice of two short stories; one written before 1964 and one written after 1964.
Thursday @ the Movies: Double FeatureDecember 4 | 4:00 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Mary Poppins (4:00-6:15 pm)and Saving Mr. Banks (6:25-8:30 pm).
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Wonderful OnesDecember 1, 8 & 15 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience focusing on your child’s cognitive and motor skills development.
Time for TwosDecember 1, 8 & 15 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience with books, songs, finger plays and musical movement.
Ready to Read: Play and LearnDecember 1, 8 & 15 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.
Lego LabDecember 1, 8 & 15 | 9:00 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Drop-in and create a masterpiece out of Legos.
Musical Movin’ Storytime December 2, 9 & 16 10:00 - 10:45 am & 1:30-2:15 pm Children’s Program Room A/BSing, move, dance and exploremusical instruments! Registration is required.
Tuesday Night Specials December 2, 9 & 16 | 6:15 - 7:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/B Drop-in for various fun family-friendlyactivities. See the online calendar forfull details.
StoryvineDecember 2 | 9:15 - 9:45 am & 10:00 - 10:30 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Come for stories, music and movement and finger plays.
Full STEAM AheadDecember 4, 11 & 1810:00 - 10:45 am & 1:30 - 2:15 pm Children’s Program Room A/BExcite the imagination and curiosity through hands-on activities and experiments. Registration is required.
Sensory StorytimeDecember 4 | 6:30 - 7:15 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BAn interactive program designed to engage kids through movement, music, stories and sensory play.
Stories and Crafts: Winter Holiday!December 5 | 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/BEnjoy a winter-themed storytimeand craft activity.
Play and Learn: Spanish EditionDecember 7 & 14 | 1:00 - 2:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.
Play and Learn: Hmong EditionDecember 7 & 14 | 2:30 - 3:30 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.
Hmong Language StorytimeDecember 7 & 14 | 3:45 - 4:15 pmChildren’s Program Room BPromotes language development and pre-literacy skills with stories, hands-on activities and songs in the Hmong language.
Tween Scene: Minute to Win It December 18 | 5:00 - 6:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/B We provide the activity, you provide the skill to complete the game in under a minute.
Adult Programs Children’s Programs
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Tuesday Night Specials
December ScheduleTuesdays | 6:15-7:00 pmDecember 2 | Family Game NightBring the whole family and enjoy gameswithout electricity, such as Apples to Apples!
December 9 | Spanish-English StorytellingJoin us for stories told in the Spanish and English language.
December 16 | Holiday Sing AlongCelebrate the holiday season with fun andclassic holiday songs. Adults without childrenare also welcome to attend this program.
Programs are perfect for the whole family!
Friends of Appleton Public Library
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SALEFRIDAY & SATURDAY 9am to 5pmEarly Bird Sale for Friends - Thursday 10am to 5pm
November 20, 21 & 22
Proceeds support the Appleton Public LibraryBooks, Audio Books, DVDs - 1,000s of items!
www.apl.org/friends
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Booklets for events and classes arepublished bi-monthly. Printing is provided by the Outagamie Waupaca Library System (OWLS).
Mail correspondence to:Appleton Public Library 225 N Oneida StreetAppleton, WI 54911
Email correspondence to:[email protected]
APL MissionLearn, know, gather, grow - yourcenter of community life.
APL VisionWhere potential is transformedinto reality.
Contact UsFor information about services,programs or materials pleasecall us at (920) 832-6177.
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October 15 Getting Ahead of Paycheck to Paycheck Living
October 22 Credit Cards 101
October 29 Debt Consolidation
November 5 Life Insurance Demystified
November 12 Basics of Investing
November 19 Retirement Saving Made Simple
Wednesdays6:00-7:30 pm
Would you like to know more about how to budget, the basics of credit cards or how to save for retirement? Join us for a series of six stand-alone finance sessions presented by Devin Czech.This series is funded by Friends of Appleton Public Library.
at Appleton Public Library
225 N Oneida Street | (920) 832-6173Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made upon request and if feasible.
APL Meeting Room D
Movies @ the Library
December 4 | 4:00 - 8:30 pmA Division of Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. • Tim Swank, President
Movie Licensing USA
Special
Double Feature!
AnimeNightDecember 26:30-8:30 pm
Teens, love everything from anime cosplay to manga? Stop by and watch anime and play games with us.
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Serving the community for over 110 years, Appleton Public Library currently operates from an 85,000 square foot facility at 225 N. Oneida Street. Established under state law by the City of Appleton, APL is governed by a nine-member citizen Board of Trustees.
APL houses and serves as resource library for the Outagamie Waupaca Library System, a federated system of 16 member libraries.
Administration.........................(920) 832-6170Children’s Desk........................ (920) 832-6187Circulation Desk......................(920) 832-6179Information Desk..................... (920) 832-6177Reference Desk......................(920) 832-6173
Appleton Public Library Phone Numbers
Monday.............................. 9:00 am - 9:00 pmTuesday.............................. 9:00 am - 9:00 pmWednesday....................... 9:00 am - 9:00 pmThursday..................... ........ 9:00 am - 9:00 pmFriday.................................. 9:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday............................. 9:00 am - 5:00 pmSunday................................ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Appleton Public Library School Year Hours
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Thanksgiving..............................November 27Christmas Eve............................December 24Christmas Day...........................December 25
Appleton Public Library Upcoming Closures
Children’s Classes and Events
Teen Classes and Events
Adult Classes and Events
All classes and events are free and open to the public. Events and classes are prepared for a variety of age groups and some events or classes may not be suitable for all ages.
Unless otherwise noted, registration for events or classes is not required. Please contact the library in advance if a program requires registration.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made upon request and if feasible. If you need an accommodation to attend a class or an event, please contact us at (920) 832-6177.
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November 9 New Horizons Band
December 14Druid’s Table
December 22Appleton West High SchoolChamber Choir
Join us for a variety of music preformedby local musicians.
Tween Scene Third Thursday of the Month| 4:00-5:00 pm Tween Scenes are for students in grades 3 through 6. Space is limited, register today at www.apl.org/cal.
September 18: Minecraft in the LibraryTake part in Minecraft paper crafts, an element hunt and more!October 16: Squishy CircuitsStep into the mad scientist lab to learn about electrical currents.November 20: Shake It Up!Discover the science behind earthquakes and engineer an earthquake proof skyscraper.
December 18: A Minute to Win It We provide the activity and you provide the skill to complete the game in under a minute.
Appleton Public LibraryFriends of Appleton Public Library225 N Oneida StreetAppleton, WI 54911(920) 832-6177www.apl.org
Be a Friend Today!
Visit the Friends of APL webpage at
www.apl.org/friends or stop by any of
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