APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials with the City of Appleton say the new Appleton Public Library is set to have its grand opening. According to a release, the grand opening will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided tours of the new library, library card sign-ups, and other family-friendly activities throughout the day. We are thrilled to announce the date of Appleton Public Library’s grand opening and ribbon cutting. The new library is a space that inspires learning, connection and discovery. We can’t wait to see how our community brings it to life. Library Director Colleen Rortvedt The new Appleton Public Library will officially open to the public at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, with the ribbon cutting scheduled to take place on the same day at 11:00 a.m. Where will the Green Bay Packers pick as they prepare to host the 2025 NFL Draft? City officials say the grand opening event is possible through the collaborative work between the Appleton Public Library, the City of Appleton, Friends of Appleton Public Library, The Boldt Company (Boldt), and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM).  Our new library represents the culmination of decades of work and is the result of the combined efforts and resources of our project team, donors, and the people of Appleton. All are welcome to join us in celebrating this community achievement. Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford for those looking for more information about the new library or to keep up to date with the library building project's latest news and developments, click here.