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The Appleton Library Foundation was founded in 1985 to promote excellence in public library service to the Appleton community. Unrestricted contributions to the Foundation from local businesses and individuals enhance tax dollars to provide library collections, programs and services that are on the cutting edge. Starting with an initial goal of a $1 million endowment, the Foundation currently has assets in excess of $1.9 million. Each year the Foundation provides grants to the library for library collections, programs, and computer technology. Public access to the Internet began with cooperative funding from the Foundation, the Outagamie Waupaca Library System, and the Appleton Public Library operating budget. New collections, including circulating CD-ROMs and Storytime Kits, were created with seed money from the Foundation. Adult programs such as the Tuesdays are Science discussion series exploring science in the news, and a presentation by author and National Public Radio's Morning Edition contributor Nancy Pearl were presented with Foundation support.