In this episode of the Downtown Appleton Podcast, we're joined by Karen Stern, Children's Library Assistant, and Peter Kotarba, Community Partnerships Supervisor, from the Appleton Public Library.

Summer is one of the busiest and most exciting times at the library, with reading challenges, events, activities, and opportunities for all ages to learn, explore, and have fun. We talk about this year's Summer Reading Program, exciting events happening throughout the season, and some of the incredible features and resources available in the newly renovated library.

Listen to this episode to learn about all the exciting programs and unique features of the Appleton Public Library!

In this episode of the Downtown Appleton Podcast, we're joined by Trevor Lord, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Lawrence University.

We explore how Lawrence University and Downtown Appleton are growing together through intentional partnerships, student engagement, applied learning opportunities, and community investment. From Fox Commons and the Trout Museum of Art collaboration to internships, student research projects, and local business connections, Lawrence continues to play an important role in shaping the future of our community.

Tune in to learn how this evolving partnership benefits students, businesses, and the broader Appleton community and why it's becoming a model for what strong campus-community collaboration can look like.

This week on Talk of the Town, we welcome back Meghan Warner and Corey Otis with the City of Appleton Parades Committee to talk about two of Downtown Appleton’s most meaningful community traditions, the Memorial Day Parade and the Flag Day Parade.

From honoring service members to celebrating patriotism and community spirit, these annual events continue to bring generations together. Meghan and Corey share what goes into planning the parades, special moments attendees won’t want to miss, exciting updates for this year’s Flag Day Parade, and why these traditions matter now more than ever as America approaches its 250th birthday celebration.