A New Chapter for Appleton Public Library

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Director Colleen Rortvedt reflects on her 20-year journey with APL and the library’s $40.4 million renovation aimed at building a more connected, experiential community hub.
What began as a student job shelving books became a lifelong passion, with Rortvedt now leading a library that’s redefining its role as a vibrant, life-changing space for discovery and connection.