As a Toddler Mom I highly recommend this library. The entire lower level is for kids and it is…read moreclean and organized. There is plenty to do for all ages. Something important to note is parking is metered so you will have to put in quarters in order to park.

What a lovely newly build library…read more There are three floors. The bottom floor is mainly for the kids. There are cute nooks to read in, a big play area, a crafting room, and a large variety of children books. I loved seeing the small enclosures near the computer for those with small babies that need to have a space for the baby while the parent uses the computer. The main and upper level are full of books, media, local art work displays, and conference/tech/study rooms. The one person bathrooms are super large, have hooks for bags, and are gender neutral. The library also offers a water bottle refill stations on each level too. There is a snack machine on the main level.

Beautiful public library in a historic building, yet still offers modern amenities…read more The quality of this library exceeds what one would expect from a relatively small city. In addition to the standard services (books, hello!) you'll find a variety of events for all ages, e-book rental, and excellent resources about the local area history. A great addition to Wisconsin libraries!

Have received very helpful services. Appreciate this library. using the computers is not easy…read morefor me, thank you.

This is such a wonderful library! It's a beautiful building in a great location, being situated…read moredowntown and right by the water. This library boasts a large collection of materials, as well as many useful community resources. The librarians are always courteous and helpful. I have seen them answer all sorts of questions without missing a beat, and they seem genuinely dedicated to helping others. There always seems to be some kind of activity going on during the week, and they especially have many activities for kids - concerts, magicians, movie nights, etc. They have multiple self-checkouts, so you never have to wait long (usually not at all!) to check out your items. It has a Keurig, sells snacks, and usually has a puzzle or coloring pages out to enjoy. It also has conference rooms that you can reserve if you want some more privacy while working or want to have a meeting there. As much as I love this library, there are some downfalls. First, the parking situation is kind of a mess - there simply isn't enough of it for how busy the library is. Secondly, because it usually is busy, it can be hard to find an open table at times and enjoy a quiet atmosphere. Because it has an open layout, you can often hear children screaming/crying if you are upstairs in the "adult" section. If you think about it, these "downfalls" only prove how popular this place is. Overall, this library is great!

My favorite place to do work, hang out and write. Always able to find a quiet spot by the window.read more

What a great service for local Appleton residents and awesome way to support the environment!…read more The City of Appleton is producing compost from what were previously considered to be "city waste products." These ingredients include: leaves, brush and biosolids from the Appleton Wastewater Treatment Plant. Over time, the composting process converts these ingredients into a nutrient rich material - perfect for feeding your garden! Rest assured: the compost has been certified by the United States Composting Council's Seal of Testing Assurance program. Keep your eyes open for residential giveaways and program promotions on the compost webpage on the City of Appleton website: www.appleton.org. This year the city has given away free trees and hosted free recycle days of unwanted household electronics (no disposal fee). After looking at prices for dirt at Menards to fill our garden bed (2.5 cubic yards adds up quickly!), I was glad that a fellow gardner told us about FREE black dirt and mulch available at the Appleton Yard Waste Site. Fear not: the compost soil did not have a smell. Our plants LOVED the compost soil and the mulch kept the garden bed from drying out.

This is my favorite place. As avid gardeners my husband and I love the free dirt and mulch. With 6…read moreflower beds and 4 vegetable gardens it sure saves money! Great place to get rid of those old flags that look like heck and other yard waste.

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thinks of this park as one of the many wonderful things about…read moreAppleton! This park has a fountain with a big statue of children frolicking around inside of it. There are plenty of picnic tables as well as tons of green space and trees, which are perfect for shade in the hotter months. There is also a playground that is perfect for kids and adults (there were certainly a few times that my college friends and I would venture onto the playground and swing on the swings). This park is just the epitome of Appleton. Even though this place is pretty big, it really has that sort of friendly, mid-west small town feel to it. When I've gone to this park to relax reading a book in the sunshine, I've always heard the laughter of children playing, people walking dogs, strolling, etc. It's so idyllic. If you're looking for a place to bring your kids, or to walk, or have a picnic, this is the place to go!

It's a bit weird reviewing a park but I was thinking about it today and felt the need to tell about…read moreits' greatness. What's also weird is that it has a phone number? Must be the pay phone by the bathrooms. Anyways....I grew up in Appleton and this park was my escape. (like life was so tough but you know, when you're in the moment...) It has this beautiful fountain that was perfect to sit by in the summer. There were always families around, couples having a picnic, dog walkers, etc. If you're in Appleton (you never know - crazier things have happened!!), take a swing by this park. Take a seat by the old oak and take it all in. It's a simple and beautiful place that I miss more and more each year.

This little town is so cool and rich in history. We were driving around looking at some of the…read morehistorical sites and found this historical marker, which was neat to get the back story of the town and the town's founder. Little known that this is supposedly the most haunted town in Wisconsin!

Atmosphere: Parking is limited, I had to park in the used exercise equipment lot. The inside is…read morewhite, and boring. They have a number kiosk right when you walk in. It smells bad in here, like a nursing home or worse. I also wish they had a bigger sign by the road, it wasn't very noticeable. Service: It was a bit of a wait to get called, about 25-30 min. The people that actually helped me get through my name change were fast and organized. I got my new social security card within 5 business days in the mail and I was pretty dang happy about that.

Oshkosh. My second home. I've been coming here for the airshow and to visit friends for more than…read more35 years. It has grown a bit in that time, but is still a friendly, fairly small city, with a welcoming Wisconsin character. There's a revitalized downtown, lots of local history, decent shopping and dining, plenty of access to the water, and more. I started coming for the airshow, and EAA clearly has a big impact on the town, culturally and economically. Every summer for a week, aviation enthusiasts flock here (and many live here and nearby.) The residents are mostly welcoming and supportive of this (though many flee for the week, often renting out their houses.) For that week, and much of the rest of the year, aviation is central to the Oshkosh experience. The museum is awesome, and there are many other events throughout the year. Don't miss the old-time ice cream and root beer drive-ins, Leon's and Ardy and Ed's. Check out the other museums, and the small zoo. Get out on the lake. And go for a flight over it all. This is my 2500th review, and I wanted to choose something special, so I chose Oshkosh. Special to me, and a special place to many.