january | february 2015 classes and events

Appleton Public LibraryFriends of Appleton Public Library225 N Oneida StreetAppleton, WI 54911(920) 832-6177www.apl.org Classes and Events

January | February

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Inside...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...............................12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Appleton Public Library School Year Hours

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Staff Training Day..........................February 16Easter......................................................April 5

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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Classes and Event Notes

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Staff PicksAre you looking for your next read?Check out some of our staff pickslisted below. For more picks, pleasevisit www.apl.org/staffpicks.

The Snow Child Eowyn IveyAdult Fiction

The Princess in Black Shannon & Dean HaleLeUyen PhamChildren’s Fiction

Frida & Diego Catherine ReefAdult Non-Fiction

This One Summer Mariko & Jillian TamakiTeen Fiction

MeetingRooms

We have four meeting rooms in our lower level that are available for use by community groups for presentation of informational, educational, or recreational meetings and programs in keeping with our mission.

There is no charge for meeting rooms and they may be booked at a first come first served basis.

We also have three study rooms available for public use on our second floor. Study rooms may be booked at the Reference Desk and are available at a first come first served basis.

Using the Library

Library Cards

ElectronicLibrary

ComputerAccess

PrintingServices

Free library cards are available to all Wisconsin residents. Identification andproof of residence are required for adults when the card application is completed. Minors (17 and under) need a parent or guardian signature on their application. Library cards provide access to our collections, computers, downloadable materials and more at www.apl.org.

Get an application at any servicedesk or download one from ourwebsite at www.apl.org/faq.

We offer access to more than 90 free digital resources. Some of our most popular resources include; ebooks, digital magazines, independent films, language learning, genealogy records,viewpoint articles, practice tests and study aides and more. Some of our digital resources require in-library use.

For a full listing of electronic resources or for more information visit our websiteat www.apl.org/e, call 832-6173 or stop by one of our service desks.

We have over 60 desktop computerswith free access to the Internet.Computers may be used for up totwo hours a day, with your librarycard. Reservations are not required.

In addition, we have a Digital Creation Computer Lab available for public use.

Free WIFI is also available in the library.Any device with WIFI capabilityshould automatically detect the aplpublic signal. No password is required to log on.

Do you have a question about the classes or services we offer? Ask us! We’re available by phoneat (920) 832-6173, by email at [email protected] or in person at any service desk.

Two printers are available for publicuse, located on the first and thesecond floors. Printing/copying is $.15 per one-sided sheet for black and white and $.35 for color.Available paper sizes include letter(8.5x11) and legal (8.5x14).

Wireless printing is also availablefor devices on a Windows or a Mac environment.

Here are some basics to get your started with using your library.


Ask Us!

WINTER 2014HIGHLIGHTS

Go behind-the-scenes with an exclusive tour of the Appleton Police Department.

January 20 | 6:00 pm | Teens

Unicorn lovers unite with this funstorytime and magical craft activity.January 31 | 9:30 am | Kids

NEW SERIES! Judith Waller, Artist in Residence at APL, will discuss her new exhibit, Layers: Places in Peril.

January 29 | 6:30 pm | Adults

NEW SERIES! Judith Waller, Artist in Residence at APL, will demonstrate her painting techniques.

February 21 | 10:00 am | Adults

Teens - creatively decorate/destroya journal with us!January 27 | 6:30 pm | Teens NEW SERIES! Join Judith Waller, Artist

in Residence at APL, for a painting and drawing workshop.

February 26 | 1:30 pm | Adults

Meet some of the best picture books of 2014 with a read-a-thon! January 24 | 9:30 am | Kids

Browse our full calendar at apl.org/events

Creative Writing at the LibraryJanuary 8 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: one line prompts.

Thursday at the MoviesJanuary 8 | 4:00 - 6:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing The Black Stallion.

Celebrating Ancient Chinese DanceJanuary 9 | 4:00 - 5:00 pmMeeting Room CLearn about China’s 5,000 year historythrough its culture and dance. Researching Ancestors in Marginalized Groups January 10 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CLearn how to research ancestors inmarginalized groups by Nick Hoffman,Curator, History Museum at the Castle. Music at the LibraryJanuary 11 | 2:00 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Suzie with String Attached performing popular songs from 1940-80.

Thursday at the MoviesJanuary 15 | 6:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room C Featuring A Most Wanted Man.

Knit2TogetherJanuary 19 | 6:00 - 9:00 pmMeeting Room DMulti-generational knitting circle.

Downtown Book ClubJanuary 21 | 12:00 - 1:00 pmMeeting Room DA discussion of your favorite book.

Creative Writing at the LibraryJanuary 22 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: word phrases.

Thursday at the MoviesJanuary 22 | 4:00 - 6:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing 22 Jump Street.

Walk a Mile in My ShoesJanuary 22 | 6:30 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room CWe’ll hear from the perspective of others in the community with time toask questions.

Music at the LibraryJanuary 25 | 2:00 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Randy Funk and Mike Bleck performing covers of Louie Armstrong,The Beatles and more.

Meet Wisconsin AuthorsJanuary 26 | 4:00 - 5:00 pmMeeting Room CMeet Jean Long Manteufel, author ofTransition: Stories of How to Help Mom and Dad with their Stuff.

Layers: Places in Peril with Judith WallerJanuary 29 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmMeeting Room CJudith Waller, Artist in Residence at APL, will discuss her new exhibit, Layers: Places in Peril.

On the Road with Master GardenersFebruary 2 | 7:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room ATravel with the Master Gardeners to gardens all over the world.

Thursday at the MoviesFebruary 5 | 4:00 - 6:30 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing West Side Story.

Outagamie County Master Gardeners February 7 | 10:00 - 11:30 amMeeting Room ATopic: to be determined.

Music at the LibraryFebruary 8 | 2:00 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Red River Ramblers performing a combination of 1970s rock and contemporary folk music.

Creative Writing at the LibraryFebruary 12 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: share something that you have written on your own.

Thursday at the MoviesFebruary 12 | 6:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing The Skeleton Twins.

Researching Land Records in WIFebruary 14 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CRandy Bixby, Board of Commissioners for Land Records in Madison, will explain early land records and what you can learn about your family from them.

Downtown Book ClubFebruary 18 | 12:00 - 1:00 pmMeeting Room DA discussion of the book Pat and Dick: The Nixons, an Intimate Portrait of a Marriage.

Thursday at the MoviesFebruary 19 | 4:00 - 6:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Nightcrawler.

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Hmong Language StorytimeFebruary 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 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 February 2, 9 & 23 | 9:15 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Stimulate your baby’s senses and promote early literacy techniques with this fun lapsit storytime.

Wonderful OnesFebruary 2, 9 & 23 | 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience focusing on your child’s cognitive and motor skills development.

Time for TwosFebruary 2, 9 & 23 | 11:00 - 11:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience with books, songs, finger plays and musical movement.

Ready to Read: Play and LearnFebruary 2, 9 & 23 | 1:30 - 2:30 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.

Lego LabFebruary 2, 9 & 23 | 6:15 - 7:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/B Drop-in and create a masterpiece out of Legos.

Musical Movin’ Storytime February 3, 10, 17 & 2410:00 - 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 February 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 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.

StoryvineFebruary 4, 11, 18 & 259:15 - 9:45 am & 10:00 - 10:30 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Come for stories, music and movement and finger plays.

Full STEAM AheadFebruary 5, 12, 19 & 269:00 - 9:45 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 StorytimeFebruary 5 | 6:30 - 7:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BAn interactive program designed to engage kids through movement, music, stories and sensory play.

Stories and CraftsFebruary 6 | 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/BEnjoy a storytime and craft activity.

Take Your Child to the Library DayFebruary 7 | 9:30 - 10:30 amChildren’s Program Room A/BMeet Biscuit, star of the Biscuit books and get a library card!

Pooches and PagesFebruary 7 | 10:00 - 11:25 amChildren’s Program Room A/BChildren will read to a therapy dog for 15 minutes. Registration is required.

Puppet PaloozaFebruary 13, 20 & 27 | 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/BListen to stories, watch a puppet show and participate in a theme activity.

Tween SceneFebruary 19 | 4:00 - 5:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BTopic: to be determined. Please see our online calendar at www.apl.org/cal.


FEBRUARY

January | February


January 29 | 6:30 pm

Promote pre-literacy skills withhands on activities in theHmong Language.Sundays | 3:45 pm

Celebrate Take Your Child tothe Library Day by meetingBiscuit the Dog! February 7 | 9:30 am

Walk a Mile in My ShoesFebruary 19 | 6:30 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room CWe’ll hear from the perspective of others in the community with time toask questions.

Artist in Residence: Judith WallerFebruary 21 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pmMain Level Judith Waller will demonstrate her painting techniques as she prepares for her new project.

Music at the LibraryFebruary 22 | 2:00 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Quartette Affetuoso.

Understanding Classical MusicFebruary 23 | 4:00 - 5:00 pmMeeting Room CErnestine Whitman, Lawrence University Professor, will help us understand the various facets of classical music.

Creative Writing at the LibraryFebruary 26 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: one line prompts.

Workshop with Judith WallerFebruary 26 | 1:30 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room A/BJoin APL’s Artist in Residence, Judith Waller, in a drawing and painting workshop.

Let’s Talk About Dental Hygiene February 28 | 2:00 - 3:30 pmMeeting Room A/B/CAn informational program about dental hygiene presented in Spanish.


Tuesday Night Specials Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 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.

Play and Learn: Spanish EditionJanuary 18 & 25 | 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 EditionJanuary 18 & 25 | 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 StorytimeJanuary 18 & 25 | 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 January 19 & 26 | 9:15 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Stimulate your baby’s senses and promote early literacy techniques with this fun lapsit storytime.

Wonderful OnesJanuary 19 & 26 | 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience focusing on your child’s cognitive and motor skills development.

Time for TwosJanuary 19 & 26 | 11:00 - 11:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience with books, songs, finger plays and musical movement.

Ready to Read: Play and LearnJanuary 19 & 26 | 1:30 - 2:30 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.

Lego LabJanuary 19 & 26 | 6:15 - 7:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/B Drop-in and create a masterpiece out of Legos.

Musical Movin’ Storytime January 20 & 2710:00 - 10:45 am & 1:30 - 2:15 pm Children’s Program Room A/BSing, move, dance and exploremusical instruments! Registration is required.

StoryvineJanuary 21 & 289:15 - 9:45 am & 10:00 - 10:30 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Come for stories, music and movement and finger plays.

Full STEAM AheadJanuary 22 & 299:00 - 9:45 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.

Award Winning Books Read-a-ThonJanuary 24 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BMeet some of the best picture books of 2014! Listen to stories read aloud or read silently. For every 30 minutes of participation, receive an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card.

Sing-Along StorytimeJanuary 30 | 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Enjoy stories and music!

I Love UnicornsJanuary 31 | 9:30 - 10:15 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Come listen to unicorn stories and create magical crafts with other unicorn enthusiasts.

Play and Learn: Spanish EditionFeb. 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 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 EditionFeb. 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 2:30 - 3:30 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.


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FEBRUARY

January | February


February 21 | 10:00 am

Join the Downtown Book Club for a discussion of your favorite book. January 21 | 10:00 am

Stop by for a viewing of themovie West Side Story.February 5 | 4:00 pm

Learn about the various facetsof classical music. February 23 | 4:00 pm

Help your child develop pre-reading skills and confidence. Mondays | 1:30 pm


Writers’ Workshop January 2 | 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 GuildJanuary 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmDigital Creation LabHelp us create something amazing in Minecraft. Registration is required.

Anime Night January 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room CJoin us for an anime viewing whereyou get to vote on what we watch.

BOOK CLUB!January 7 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmMeeting Room DJoin us for a discussion of an interestingand challenging book. Registration is required.

K-Pop ClubJanuary 8 & 22 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmMeeting Room DJoin us for food, fun, merchandiseand the best music Asia has to offer.Registration is required.

Game Break: Rock a Cop!January 13 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room A/B/COpen drop-in gaming featuring Wii with Mario Kart, Guitar Hero and morewith the Appleton Police Department!

Chess Tournament January 15 | 5:00 - 6:30 pmMeeting Room A/BShow off your chess skills at ourchess tournament.


Behind the Scenes with APD January 20 | 6:00 - 7:30 pmAPD - 222 South Walnut StreetFind out what the Appleton Police doon a day-to-day basis with this exclusivebehind the scenes tour. Registration isrequired.

Society for Creative Destruction January 27 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room CCreatively decorate/destroy a journal with us! Materials will be provided.Registration is required.

Anime Night February 3 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room CStop by for an anime viewing whereyou pick what we watch.

BOOK CLUB!February 4 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmMeeting Room DJoin us for a discussion of an interestingand challenging book. Registration is required.

K-Pop ClubFebruary 5 & 19 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmMeeting Room DJoin us for food, fun, merchandiseand the best music Asia has to offer.Registration is required.


Writers’ Workshop February 6 | 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 GuildFebruary 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 5:00 - 5:45 pmDigital Creation LabHelp us create something amazing in Minecraft. Registration is required.

Game BreakFebruary 10 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room A/B/COpen drop-in gaming featuring Wii with Mario Kart, Guitar Hero and more.

A Homestuck Valentine’s Day PartyFebruary 13 | 2:00 - 3:30 pmMeeting Room A/B/CJoin us and other Homestuck Fans for a celebration of all things Homestuck with a Valentine’s Day twist. Sign-Up today to make sure you leave with serious swag.


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Join us for food, fun and thebest music Asia has to offer. January 8 & 22 | 5:00 pm

Creative CupcakesFebruary 17 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room CDo you love cupcakes? Join us as we learn how to creatively decoratethese delicious treats. Registration is required.

Space: The Final FrontierFebruary 24 | 6:30 - 8:30 pmMeeting Room CIf you are fan of space explorationsign up for this celebration of allthings space. Make an edible Marsrover, perform an alien autopsyand more. Registration is required.

Learn how to creatively decorate delicious cupcakes.February 17 | 6:30 pm

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Join us for an anime viewing whereyou get to vote on what we watch.February 3 | 6:30 pm

NEW! Show off your chess skills in our new Chess Tournament. January 15 | 5:00 pm


Space fans, make an edible Mars rover, perform an alien autopsy and more.February 24 | 6:30 pm

Walk a Mile in My ShoesFebruary 19 | 6:30 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room CWe’ll hear from the perspective of others in the community with time toask questions.

Artist in Residence: Judith WallerFebruary 21 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pmMain Level Judith Waller will demonstrate her painting techniques as she prepares for her new project.

Music at the LibraryFebruary 22 | 2:00 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Quartette Affetuoso.

Understanding Classical MusicFebruary 23 | 4:00 - 5:00 pmMeeting Room CErnestine Whitman, Lawrence University Professor, will help us understand the various facets of classical music.

Creative Writing at the LibraryFebruary 26 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: one line prompts.

Workshop with Judith WallerFebruary 26 | 1:30 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room A/BJoin APL’s Artist in Residence, Judith Waller, in a drawing and painting workshop.

Let’s Talk About Dental Hygiene February 28 | 2:00 - 3:30 pmMeeting Room A/B/CAn informational program about dental hygiene presented in Spanish.


Tuesday Night Specials Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 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.

Play and Learn: Spanish EditionJanuary 18 & 25 | 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 EditionJanuary 18 & 25 | 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 StorytimeJanuary 18 & 25 | 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 January 19 & 26 | 9:15 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Stimulate your baby’s senses and promote early literacy techniques with this fun lapsit storytime.

Wonderful OnesJanuary 19 & 26 | 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience focusing on your child’s cognitive and motor skills development.

Time for TwosJanuary 19 & 26 | 11:00 - 11:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience with books, songs, finger plays and musical movement.

Ready to Read: Play and LearnJanuary 19 & 26 | 1:30 - 2:30 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.

Lego LabJanuary 19 & 26 | 6:15 - 7:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/B Drop-in and create a masterpiece out of Legos.

Musical Movin’ Storytime January 20 & 2710:00 - 10:45 am & 1:30 - 2:15 pm Children’s Program Room A/BSing, move, dance and exploremusical instruments! Registration is required.

StoryvineJanuary 21 & 289:15 - 9:45 am & 10:00 - 10:30 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Come for stories, music and movement and finger plays.

Full STEAM AheadJanuary 22 & 299:00 - 9:45 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.

Award Winning Books Read-a-ThonJanuary 24 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BMeet some of the best picture books of 2014! Listen to stories read aloud or read silently. For every 30 minutes of participation, receive an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card.

Sing-Along StorytimeJanuary 30 | 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Enjoy stories and music!

I Love UnicornsJanuary 31 | 9:30 - 10:15 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Come listen to unicorn stories and create magical crafts with other unicorn enthusiasts.

Play and Learn: Spanish EditionFeb. 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 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 EditionFeb. 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 2:30 - 3:30 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.


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FEBRUARY

January | February


February 21 | 10:00 am

Join the Downtown Book Club for a discussion of your favorite book. January 21 | 10:00 am


Learn about the various facetsof classical music. February 23 | 4:00 pm

Help your child develop pre-reading skills and confidence. Mondays | 1:30 pm

Creative Writing at the LibraryJanuary 8 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: one line prompts.

Thursday at the MoviesJanuary 8 | 4:00 - 6:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing The Black Stallion.

Celebrating Ancient Chinese DanceJanuary 9 | 4:00 - 5:00 pmMeeting Room CLearn about China’s 5,000 year historythrough its culture and dance. Researching Ancestors in Marginalized Groups January 10 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CLearn how to research ancestors inmarginalized groups by Nick Hoffman,Curator, History Museum at the Castle. Music at the LibraryJanuary 11 | 2:00 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Suzie with String Attached performing popular songs from 1940-80.

Thursday at the MoviesJanuary 15 | 6:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room C Featuring A Most Wanted Man.


Downtown Book ClubJanuary 21 | 12:00 - 1:00 pmMeeting Room DA discussion of your favorite book.

Creative Writing at the LibraryJanuary 22 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: word phrases.

Thursday at the MoviesJanuary 22 | 4:00 - 6:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing 22 Jump Street.

Walk a Mile in My ShoesJanuary 22 | 6:30 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room CWe’ll hear from the perspective of others in the community with time toask questions.

Music at the LibraryJanuary 25 | 2:00 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Randy Funk and Mike Bleck performing covers of Louie Armstrong,The Beatles and more.

Meet Wisconsin AuthorsJanuary 26 | 4:00 - 5:00 pmMeeting Room CMeet Jean Long Manteufel, author ofTransition: Stories of How to Help Mom and Dad with their Stuff.

Layers: Places in Peril with Judith WallerJanuary 29 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmMeeting Room CJudith Waller, Artist in Residence at APL, will discuss her new exhibit, Layers: Places in Peril.

On the Road with Master GardenersFebruary 2 | 7:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room ATravel with the Master Gardeners to gardens all over the world.


Outagamie County Master Gardeners February 7 | 10:00 - 11:30 amMeeting Room ATopic: to be determined.

Music at the LibraryFebruary 8 | 2:00 - 3:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Red River Ramblers performing a combination of 1970s rock and contemporary folk music.

Creative Writing at the LibraryFebruary 12 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeeting Room DToday’s topic: share something that you have written on your own.

Thursday at the MoviesFebruary 12 | 6:00 - 8:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing The Skeleton Twins.

Researching Land Records in WIFebruary 14 | 1:00 - 2:30 pmMeeting Room CRandy Bixby, Board of Commissioners for Land Records in Madison, will explain early land records and what you can learn about your family from them.

Downtown Book ClubFebruary 18 | 12:00 - 1:00 pmMeeting Room DA discussion of the book Pat and Dick: The Nixons, an Intimate Portrait of a Marriage.

Thursday at the MoviesFebruary 19 | 4:00 - 6:00 pmMeeting Room CFeaturing Nightcrawler.

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Hmong Language StorytimeFebruary 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 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 February 2, 9 & 23 | 9:15 - 9:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Stimulate your baby’s senses and promote early literacy techniques with this fun lapsit storytime.

Wonderful OnesFebruary 2, 9 & 23 | 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience focusing on your child’s cognitive and motor skills development.

Time for TwosFebruary 2, 9 & 23 | 11:00 - 11:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/B An early literacy experience with books, songs, finger plays and musical movement.

Ready to Read: Play and LearnFebruary 2, 9 & 23 | 1:30 - 2:30 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BHelp your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through play-centered learning.

Lego LabFebruary 2, 9 & 23 | 6:15 - 7:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/B Drop-in and create a masterpiece out of Legos.

Musical Movin’ Storytime February 3, 10, 17 & 2410:00 - 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 February 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 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.

StoryvineFebruary 4, 11, 18 & 259:15 - 9:45 am & 10:00 - 10:30 amChildren’s Program Room A/B Come for stories, music and movement and finger plays.

Full STEAM AheadFebruary 5, 12, 19 & 269:00 - 9:45 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 StorytimeFebruary 5 | 6:30 - 7:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BAn interactive program designed to engage kids through movement, music, stories and sensory play.

Stories and CraftsFebruary 6 | 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/BEnjoy a storytime and craft activity.

Take Your Child to the Library DayFebruary 7 | 9:30 - 10:30 amChildren’s Program Room A/BMeet Biscuit, star of the Biscuit books and get a library card!

Pooches and PagesFebruary 7 | 10:00 - 11:25 amChildren’s Program Room A/BChildren will read to a therapy dog for 15 minutes. Registration is required.

Puppet PaloozaFebruary 13, 20 & 27 | 10:00 - 10:45 amChildren’s Program Room A/BListen to stories, watch a puppet show and participate in a theme activity.

Tween SceneFebruary 19 | 4:00 - 5:00 pmChildren’s Program Room A/BTopic: to be determined. Please see our online calendar at www.apl.org/cal.


FEBRUARY

January | February


January 29 | 6:30 pm

Promote pre-literacy skills withhands on activities in theHmong Language.Sundays | 3:45 pm

Celebrate Take Your Child tothe Library Day by meetingBiscuit the Dog! February 7 | 9:30 am

Using the Library

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Free library cards are available to all Wisconsin residents. Identification andproof of residence are required for adults when the card application is completed. Minors (17 and under) need a parent or guardian signature on their application. Library cards provide access to our collections, computers, downloadable materials and more at www.apl.org.

Get an application at any servicedesk or download one from ourwebsite at www.apl.org/faq.

We offer access to more than 90 free digital resources. Some of our most popular resources include; ebooks, digital magazines, independent films, language learning, genealogy records,viewpoint articles, practice tests and study aides and more. Some of our digital resources require in-library use.

For a full listing of electronic resources or for more information visit our websiteat www.apl.org/e, call 832-6173 or stop by one of our service desks.

We have over 60 desktop computerswith free access to the Internet.Computers may be used for up totwo hours a day, with your librarycard. Reservations are not required.

In addition, we have a Digital Creation Computer Lab available for public use.

Free WIFI is also available in the library.Any device with WIFI capabilityshould automatically detect the aplpublic signal. No password is required to log on.

Do you have a question about the classes or services we offer? Ask us! We’re available by phoneat (920) 832-6173, by email at [email protected] or in person at any service desk.

Two printers are available for publicuse, located on the first and thesecond floors. Printing/copying is $.15 per one-sided sheet for black and white and $.35 for color.Available paper sizes include letter(8.5x11) and legal (8.5x14).

Wireless printing is also availablefor devices on a Windows or a Mac environment.

Here are some basics to get your started with using your library.


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WINTER 2014HIGHLIGHTS

Go behind-the-scenes with an exclusive tour of the Appleton Police Department.

January 20 | 6:00 pm | Teens

Unicorn lovers unite with this funstorytime and magical craft activity.January 31 | 9:30 am | Kids


January 29 | 6:30 pm | Adults


February 21 | 10:00 am | Adults

Teens - creatively decorate/destroya journal with us!January 27 | 6:30 pm | Teens NEW SERIES! Join Judith Waller, Artist

in Residence at APL, for a painting and drawing workshop.

February 26 | 1:30 pm | Adults

Meet some of the best picture books of 2014 with a read-a-thon! January 24 | 9:30 am | Kids

Browse our full calendar at apl.org/events


Inside...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...............................12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Appleton Public Library School Year Hours

[email protected] | [email protected]

Staff Training Day..........................February 16Easter......................................................April 5

Appleton Public Library Upcoming Closures




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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Staff PicksAre you looking for your next read?Check out some of our staff pickslisted below. For more picks, pleasevisit www.apl.org/staffpicks.

The Snow Child Eowyn IveyAdult Fiction

The Princess in Black Shannon & Dean HaleLeUyen PhamChildren’s Fiction

Frida & Diego Catherine ReefAdult Non-Fiction

This One Summer Mariko & Jillian TamakiTeen Fiction

MeetingRooms

We have four meeting rooms in our lower level that are available for use by community groups for presentation of informational, educational, or recreational meetings and programs in keeping with our mission.

There is no charge for meeting rooms and they may be booked at a first come first served basis.

We also have three study rooms available for public use on our second floor. Study rooms may be booked at the Reference Desk and are available at a first come first served basis.

Appleton Public LibraryFriends of Appleton Public Library225 N Oneida StreetAppleton, WI 54911(920) 832-6177www.apl.org Classes and Events

January | February

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Be a Friend Today!

Visit the Friends of APL webpage at

www.apl.org/friends or stop by any of

our service desks for more information.

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