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05/29/2026

We invite you to complete our short community survey so we can learn more about your experiences with our services, programs, and facilities. We're engaged in a strategic planning process and your responses will help inform our future plans. Even if you don't have a library card or haven't visited the library recently, your responses are important for planning purposes.

All responses are confidential and no information will be shared that identifies respondents. The survey report will be used to inform future collections, services, programs, and spaces. Thank you for your time!

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05/28/2026

Episode 149 of Appleton Engaged is LIVE! 🎙

In this episode of Appleton Engaged, we speak with Jessica Adams, Director of Partnerships for Northeast Wisconsin, and Miranda Dunlap, reporter for Wisconsin Watch. The conversation explores the important role local journalism plays in building informed, connected communities and how nonprofit investigative reporting helps bring deeper context, accountability, and transparency to issues impacting Wisconsin residents.

Jessica and Miranda share more about the mission of Wisconsin Watch and how the organization approaches long-form, fact-based journalism focused on public interest stories across the state. From workforce development and education to housing, homelessness, data centers, and local government transparency, the conversation highlights how investigative reporting can shine a light on complex community issues while also elevating solutions and lived experiences.

We also discuss the changing media landscape, the decline of local newsrooms, and why access to trustworthy, thoroughly fact-checked information matters now more than ever. Jessica and Miranda explain how Wisconsin Watch engages directly with communities through listening sessions, public events, tip lines, and partnerships to better understand the stories people feel are missing from the conversation.

âś… About the Organization:
Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan investigative news organization dedicated to producing in-depth, fact-based journalism that serves communities across Wisconsin. Founded in 2009, the organization focuses on accountability reporting, public policy, education, workforce development, environmental issues, and other topics that impact residents throughout the state.

Through investigative reporting, community listening efforts, multimedia storytelling, and partnerships with news outlets statewide, Wisconsin Watch works to provide accessible, trustworthy journalism that helps inform civic engagement and strengthen local communities.

âś… LINK to the FULL Episode:
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xH9R2wCVv3b

âś… Learn more:
https://wisconsinwatch.org/

🎙 Have a topic suggestion for the Appleton Engaged Podcast?
EMAIL us at [email protected]. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform or listen online and GET ENGAGED with the community! You can also find the podcast link on our website. Support us by subscribing to our podcast.

05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, Appleton City Hall will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25th, 2026. Regular operating hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/21/2026

Episode 148 of Appleton Engaged is LIVE! 🎙

In this episode of Appleton Engaged, we speak with Margaret Collett, Marketing and Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Appleton Parks and Recreation Department. The conversation explores the new Discover Appleton Challenge — a citywide interactive scavenger hunt designed to help residents, students, and families learn more about the many departments, services, and resources that help make Appleton a great place to live, work, and play.

Margaret shares how the challenge was inspired by the City’s Resident Leadership Academy and reimagined into a fun, flexible, and community-driven experience using the Goose Chase app platform. We also discuss how the challenge encourages community engagement, promotes exploration of local spaces and city services, and creates opportunities for people of all ages to connect with their community in a creative and interactive way.

From discovering sidewalk poetry and public spaces to learning about Valley Transit, the library, parks, and more, the Discover Appleton Challenge highlights the many ways city departments impact everyday life in Appleton. Participants can complete missions at their own pace, earn points, compete on the leaderboard, and even win prizes along the way.

âś… About the Initiative:
The Discover Appleton Challenge is a free, app-based scavenger hunt created through collaboration between 12 City of Appleton departments and coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Using the Goose Chase app, participants complete missions, answer questions, explore city spaces, and learn fun facts about local government and community resources.

The challenge is designed for individuals, families, classrooms, and teams and runs through the end of October. Through interactive experiences and community exploration, the initiative helps residents become more informed, engaged, and connected to the City of Appleton.

âś… LINK to the FULL Episode:
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/QehZZEs9j3b

âś… Learn more:

🎙 Have a topic suggestion for the Appleton Engaged Podcast?
EMAIL us at [email protected]. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform or listen online and GET ENGAGED with the community! You can also find the podcast link on our website. Support us by subscribing to our podcast.

Join us as we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.đź“… Monday, May 2...
05/21/2026

Join us as we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

đź“… Monday, May 25, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
đź“Ť Starting at the corner of College Ave & Appleton St, Appleton, WI

❤️🤍💙 We hope to see you there, Appleton!

REMINDER !! Thursday May 21, 2026Join us for the Appleton City Celebration: Touch‑A‑Truck, a family‑friendly event where...
05/20/2026

REMINDER !! Thursday May 21, 2026

Join us for the Appleton City Celebration: Touch‑A‑Truck, a family‑friendly event where the community can explore the city fleet that keeps Appleton running.
Fire trucks, police vehicles, buses, and other essential city service vehicles will be on display, offering an up‑close look and the chance to meet the teams who serve our community every day.
Enjoy an evening filled with hands‑on learning, community pride, and great local flavors from on‑site food trucks—all at Appleton Veterans Memorial Park

Appleton Police Department Fire Department Appleton Public Library

05/14/2026

Episode 147 of Appleton Engaged is LIVE! 🎙

In this episode of Appleton Engaged, we speak with Shana Farrell, Hospice Volunteer Specialist for ThedaCare at Home. The conversation explores the important role hospice and home care services play in supporting individuals and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.
Shawna shares more about ThedaCare at Home’s mission to provide compassionate, holistic care that supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of patients and their loved ones. We also discuss the impact of hospice volunteers, the importance of dignity and connection during end-of-life care, and how community members can get involved through volunteer opportunities that provide comfort, companionship, and support to local families.

âś… About the Organization:
ThedaCare at Home is part of ThedaCare, a community-owned nonprofit healthcare system serving Northeast and Central Wisconsin. Through home care and hospice services, ThedaCare at Home provides compassionate care and support to patients and families navigating chronic illness, terminal diagnoses, and end-of-life journeys.
The organization’s hospice team focuses on improving comfort, safety, and quality of life while offering emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support for both patients and caregivers. Through dedicated staff, volunteers, and community partnerships, ThedaCare at Home helps individuals and families feel supported, connected, and cared for during life’s most challenging transitions.

âś… LINK to the FULL Episode:
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/65rieBPj72b

âś… Learn more:
https://thedacare.org/services/thedacare-at-home/

🎙 Have a topic suggestion for the Appleton Engaged Podcast?
EMAIL us at [email protected]. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform or listen online and GET ENGAGED with the community! You can also find the podcast link on our website. Support us by subscribing to our podcast.

Get ready to explore Appleton in a whole new way.The Discover Appleton Challenge is a citywide, interactive scavenger hu...
05/12/2026

Get ready to explore Appleton in a whole new way.

The Discover Appleton Challenge is a citywide, interactive scavenger hunt designed for students, families, teens, and adults of all ages. This fun and engaging experience invites you to complete missions, explore parks and neighborhoods, and get an inside look at the departments that keep our city running—from the Fire Department and Police Department to Parks & Recreation, the Library, the Mayor’s Office, and the Department of Public Works.

You’ll uncover fun facts, tackle challenges, and even earn bonus points for trying something new…like hopping on Valley Transit for a ride!

The best part? You can jump right in from wherever you are. Many missions can be completed at home or in the classroom, making it easy to get started and learn a lot before heading out to explore even more around the community.

Work as a team, bring the family together, or take it on solo—however you play, you’ll be earning points, discovering new places, and gaining a whole new appreciation for what makes Appleton such a great place to live.

It’s completely free to participate, and all you need to get started is a smartphone or a Chromebook. (Please note that to complete the entire challenge, you will need a smartphone)

From quick research missions to hands-on adventures, the Challenge blends civic learning, exploration, and friendly competition—with the chance to win exciting prizes along the way.

This Learn the City Scavenger Hunt is proudly presented by the Appleton Noon Optimist Club.

Let's Get Started!

The Challenge runs from May 1 - October 31, 2026. You can start any time and complete at your own pace. Make sure to read the Pro-tips and Frequently Asked Questions before you start so you are set up for success.

If you have any questions regarding the challenge, please contact us: https://parks.appletonwi.gov/programs_events/discover_appleton_challenge.php

05/07/2026

Episode 146 of Appleton Engaged is LIVE! 🎙

In this episode of Appleton Engaged, we speak with Lois Krull about the growing need for dementia support services and the importance of caring for both individuals living with dementia and the loved ones who care for them every day.

Lois shares the story behind the Living Spirit Dementia Respite Center, a community-centered respite program located in downtown Appleton that provides connection, activities, and companionship for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia while giving caregivers much-needed time to rest, recharge, and care for themselves.

The conversation explores how dementia impacts families, the emotional and physical challenges caregivers often face, and why relationship-centered care matters so deeply. Lois also highlights the center’s unique one-to-one volunteer model, the power of music, art, movement, and fellowship in dementia care, and the meaningful moments that continue to emerge even as memory changes.

We also discuss the growing need for volunteers and community support as more families across the Fox Cities region navigate the realities of aging and dementia care.

âś… About the Organization:
Living Spirit Dementia Respite Center provides respite care and supportive programming for individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease while offering relief and support for caregivers. Located in the lower level of First English Lutheran Church in Appleton, the center creates a welcoming, relationship-focused environment where participants can engage in music, art, games, movement, service projects, and fellowship.

Through compassionate volunteers and community partnerships, Living Spirit helps individuals maintain dignity, connection, and purpose while supporting caregivers who often provide around-the-clock care. The center serves families throughout the Fox Valley region.

âś… Learn more: https://www.felc.com/livingspirit

âś… Contact Information:
📧 [email protected]

đź“ž (920) 733-2303 x310

🎙 Have a topic suggestion for the Appleton Engaged Podcast?
EMAIL us at [email protected]. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform or listen online and GET ENGAGED with the community! You can also find the podcast link on our website. Support us by subscribing to our podcast.

🗓️ May 2026 Office Hours with Mayor Woodford📍 Location: Erb Park | 1800 N Morrison St, Appleton WI 54911🗓️ Date: Tuesday...
05/02/2026

🗓️ May 2026 Office Hours with Mayor Woodford
đź“Ť Location: Erb Park | 1800 N Morrison St, Appleton WI 54911
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2026
🕒 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 PM
đź“žTo Register: Call (920) 832-6400 or email [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
Registration is required; walk-ins NOT accepted.

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