Adriana McCleer, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Adriana McCleer serves as Executive Director of the Friends of the Appleton Public Library, and began her role in December 2025. As Executive Director, Adriana leads the Friends in advancing their mission to enhance library programs and services beyond what public funding alone can provide. Through Friends support, the Library is able to expand offerings that benefit all community members and visitors.
Adriana has more than twenty years of experience working in libraries, including ten years on the leadership team at the Appleton Public Library. She served as Community Partnerships Supervisor, leading a staff team focused on community-centered programming, services, outreach, and partnerships for teens and adults. This collaborative work built strong relationships across government, education, business, nonprofit, healthcare, and civic sectors.
Adriana holds an undergraduate degree from Edgewood College, a master’s degree in Library & Information Science from the University of Arizona, and a Ph.D. in Information Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (920) 832-3931
Kathy Dreyer
Operations Assistant
Kathy Dreyer joined the Friends of the Appleton Public Library as the Operations Assistant in January 2026. She brings a valuable range of experience serving libraries and nonprofits that enhance the Friends. Her previous work includes such roles as Administrative Assistant for the Rotary Club of Appleton, Project Assistant for Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, and Administrative Assistant/Business Manager for Elisha D. Smith Public Library. She is familiar with Appleton Public Library as she has worked as an APL Data Assistant/Sub, Volunteer, and most recently, Page.
Kathy enjoys volunteering, traveling, snorkeling, ceramics and spending time with her grandchildren.
She feels libraries are an essential part of our community and a place where learning lasts a lifetime.
Email: [email protected]