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The following policies have been adopted by the Appleton Public Library Board of Trustees. For questions about any of these policies, please call 920-832-6170.

  • Board of Trustees Bylaws
    Bylaws that govern the library board of trustees.
  • Art Policy
    The development of exhibits and collections of artwork and displays.
  • Children’s Room Use Policy
    Guidance on appropriate use of the Children’s Services area.
  • City of Appleton Policies
    Adopted as library policies September 10, 2003.
  • Circulation Policy
    The use of library cards, including confidentiality of information.
  • Collection Development Policy
    The selection and acquisition of library resources.
  • Comfort Room Policy
    Designation of a space specifically for breastfeeding mothers.
  • Customer Service Policy
    Provision of high-quality customer service to our diverse community.
  • Displays Policy
    The use of library display space by the public and the library.
  • Financial Policy
    Budget, expenditures, gifts and donations, grants and reporting.
  • Freedom to Read and Intellectual Freedom
    Statement on the freedom to read and intellectual freedom by the Wisconsin Library Association.
  • Gifts and Donations Policy
    Guidelines for accepting gifts and donations.
  • Handouts, Bulletin Board Postings, Notices and Petitioning Policy
    Use of the designated public bulletin board space and display racks and petitioning on library property.
  • Internet Access and Computer Use Policy and Guidelines
    Use of public computers and library-provided internet connections.
  • Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read
    The library bill of rights and statement on the freedom to read by the American Library Association.
  • Library Emergency Policy
    Empowers the library director to make decisions to address urgent emergency needs.
  • Meeting Rooms and Study Rooms
    The use of bookable library spaces by both the public and the library.
  • Naming Rights Policy
    Board recognition of financial support from the community.
  • Piano Policy
    The use of the piano when booking the library’s meeting room.
  • Policy Policy
    Development of library policies in conjunction with the City of Appleton.
  • Privacy Policy
    Privacy and confidentiality rights of library users.
  • Programming Policy
    Development of library programs and events.
  • Reference and Reader’s Advisory Policy
    Provision of aid in helping library users find information and resources.
  • Safety and Security Policy
    Behavior expectations, equitable access and process to appeal restrictions.
  • Scholarship Policy
    Handling and provision of the Frank P. Young Scholarship fund.
  • Smoking and Tobacco Use Policy
    Prohibition of use of tobacco or vaping products at the library.