Library Board Receives Update On The Elimination Of The Institute of Museum and Library Services – Impact On Appleton Public Library Remains Unclear

The Library Board met 04/15/2025. One of the information items they received was an update on the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download: President Trump’s “Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy” Executive […]

Library Board Meeting 04/15/2025 – Will Vote On Update To Library’s Financial Policy, Receive Information On Reduction Of The Institute Of Museum And Library Services

The Library Board will be meeting 04/15/2025 at 5PM. They will be voting on the March Bill Register, a budget amendment, the 2024-2025 Library budget carryover request, and an update to the library’s financial policy. They also have a number of reports and updates that […]

Library Board Approves Amendments To Library’s Space Use Policy And Fee Schedule, Receives Update On New Building

The Library Board met 02/18/2025. There were a couple of items on the agenda that pertained to the new library building. One was the request to update the Space Use Policy and Library Rental Fee Schedule which was recommended for approval unanimously by the board. […]

Library Board Meeting 03/18/2025 – Will Vote On 2025 Budget Items And Policy Updates

The Library Board is meeting 03/18/2025 at 5PM in the Cornerstone Conference Room in the Appleton Public Library. The action items look like fairly straightforward budget and policy related items. They will be voting on a number of Budget Year 2025 budget amendment requests and […]

Library Board Meeting 02/25/2025 – Meeting To Be Held In Conference Room At Library

The Library Board is meeting 02/25/2025 at 5PM. The meeting will be in the Cornerstone Conference Room of the Appleton Public Library so I would assume it will not be live streamed or recorded. The action items look fairly routine, including approval of monthly bill […]

Library Board Personnel & Policy Committee Meeting 02/20/2025 – Will Establish Library Director’s 2025 Performance Goals

The Library Board Personnel and Policy Committee is meeting 02/20/2025 at 2PM. They have one action item on the agenda which is to establish the Library Director’s 2025 performance goals. The board will be meeting in closed session, and they are also holding the meeting […]

Library Board Approves Donor Associated Named Spaces – Donor And Board Member Tells Personal Story Related To Dedication On Plaque

The Library Board met 01/30/2025. They had one item on the agenda which was a request to approve the Named Spaces associated with donors in the library. The meeting lasted less than 10 minutes, and, after making one amendment to the name to be displayed […]

Library Board Meeting 01/30/2025 – Will Vote On Request To Approve Named Spaces In Library

The Library Board is holding a special meeting 01/28/2025 at 9AM. They will be voting on a request to approve the named spaces in the library. Presumably they are holding this special meeting so that they can get the final approval from the Common Council […]

Library Board Meeting 01/14/2025 – Will Vote On Multiple Policies Related To New Building, Receive Update On Library Project

The Library Board is meeting 01/14/2025 at 5PM. They will be voting on a several policies pertaining to the new library including the Naming Opportunities Policy, Supplemental Space Use Policies, and meeting room rental rates. They will also be receiving an update on the building […]

Library Board Receives Updates On Donor Signage, Capital Campaign, Friends’ Plans For 2025

The Library Board met 12/17/2024. They received information on donor signage plans as well as reports from Friends of Appleton Public Library on the Capital Campaign and the Friends’ plans for 2025. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download: DONOR RECOGNITION: Library Executive […]