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11 / 5 (event) Preschool Players Return Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:00 pm Preschool Players Return Register for this theater experience (see October 22 for registration information and form). A special three weeks theater experience for kids ages 3-5 who are ready to be on their own and in a play! We'll have play practice, learn basic stage directions and present the play Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock on Nov 12 (during book week) for parents and the public. more info
11 / 6 (event) Computer Class: "Tuesday TechTalk" Start: 2:30 pm End: 3:30 pm Tuesday TechTalk Join this informal discussion group which will explore issues regarding the Internet, Microsoft Office, free email, wireless access, our new website, the catalog - whatever (digital) is on your mind! This class will meet in the Company E. Room, Lower Level. Registration is required. Please call 967-3690 for more information. more info (event) Book Look Start: 4:00 pm End: 4:45 pm Tell us what you're reading! Join this special book discussion group and share children's books you're reading with each other--and we'll share what we've been reading too! Grades 3 and up. Adult lovers of children's books are welcome too! more info (event) Ratatouille DVD & Dessert Extravaganza Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:45 pm Ratatouille DVD & Dessert Extravaganza The whole family is invited to see Pixar's latest creation, Ratatouille-and bring in one of your own creations, too. Each family is asked to provide a favorite dessert to share in honor of Remy, the Rat Chef star of the film. Satisfy your sweet tooth as you watch the adventures of Remy and bumbling chef Linguini as they turn the culinary world upside-down. For additional information on this free unregistered program, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670. more info
11 / 7 (event) Computer Class: "E-mail" Start: 10:00 am End: 11:00 am "Email" Today you need an email account to do just about everything online: reserve a hotel room, apply for a job, participate in chat or instant messaging, bid on auction items, belong to listservs and more. In this class you will learn how to sign up for a free e-mail account, how to compose messages, send mail, and "reply" to and "forward" messages. We'll talk about folders, storage, attachments and some of the precautions everyone needs to know when communicating electronically. The class will be held in the Company E. Room, Lower Level. Registration is required. Please sign up at the Reference Desk, online, or, call 967-3690 for more information. more info
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11 / 10 (event) 'Sicko' Showing and Discussion Start: 1:30 pm End: 4:30 pm On Saturday, November 10th at 1:30 the library will be showing the Michael Moore documentary Sicko, which explores some of the problems of the health care system. This will be followed by a discussion moderated by UW-Oshkosh faculty Martin Gruberg and Vivian Foss. Dr. Gruberg is a professor in the Department of Political Science who has taught courses on the politics of health care. Dr. Foss is an instructor in the Department of English. This event will be featured in the November issue of the Valley Scene as part of an article on the health care system. Copies of the Valley Scene are available at the library or online at http://www.scenenewspaper.com/. This is a free event open to the public. The event will be held in the Company E Room in the lower level of the library. Light refreshments will be served. more info
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11 / 12 (event) Tween Film Fest Start: 3:30 pm End: 5:00 pm Tween Film Fest Youths in grade 4-8 are invited to watch an anime movie in the Lower Level Co. E Room during National Children's Book Week. Popcorn and pizza will be servced and participants are encouraged to bring their trading cards and trade with friends before the program begins. For additional information on this free unregistered event, contact the Children's Dept at 967-3670 or the Reference Dept at 967-3690. more info (event) Teen & Tween Film Fest Start: 3:30 pm End: 5:00 pm Tween Film Fest Start: 3:30 pm End: 5:00 pm Tween Film Fest Youths in grades 4-8 are invited to watch "Origin: Spirits of the Past". an anime movie, in the Lower Level Co. E Room during National Children's Book Week. Popcorn will be served and participants are encouraged to bring their trading cards and trade with friends before the program begins. For additional information on this free unregistered event, contact the Children's Dept at 967-3670 or the Reference Dept at 967-3690. more info (event) Book Week Extravaganza Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:15 pm Book Week Extravaganza Children and families are invited to enjoy the debut performance of Anansi the Spider by the Preschool Players, Menasha Library's own theater troupe at 6:30 followed by a giant Book Week Celebration in the Children's Department. Meet Kevin Henkes' superstar book character, Lilly in person, along with the Cat in the Hat, and enjoy crafts, activities, and fun in our annual celebration. This free unregistered event is sponsored by The Friends of the Library. For additional information call 967-3670. more info
11 / 13 (event) Computer Class: "Tuesday TechTalk" Start: 10:30 am End: 11:30 am "Tuesday TechTalk" Join this informal discussion group which will explore issues regarding the Internet, Microsoft Office, free email, wireless access, our new website, the catalog - whatever (digital) is on your mind! This class will meet in the Company E. Room, Lower Level. Registration is required. Please call 967-3690 for more information. more info
11 / 14 (event) Computer Class: "Introduction to the Internet" Start: 1:00 pm End: 2:00 pm "Introduction to the Internet" "Double-click" on this class if you are interested in learning how to surf the 'Net! Beginning computer users will be provided with an introduction to the Internet and all of its parts. Learn about web browsers, web sites, search engines, and all the tools you'll need to effectively access and navigate the Internet. This class will be held in the Activity Room, Lower Level. Registration is required. Sign up at the Reference Desk, online, or, call 967-3690 for more information. more info
11 / 15 (event) Library Board Meeting Start: 4:30 pm End: 5:30 pm Library Board Meeting Usually runs approximately one hour. Public welcome. Board agendas and minutes are available online. more info
11 / 16 (event) Shrek the Third DVD Debut Start: 6:00 pm End: 7:30 pm Shrek the Third DVD Debut Who will be the next king of Far Far Away? Will it be Shrek? Discover what lies ahead for Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and Puss during this Friday after-hours' showing of Shrek the Third. Wear green in support of your favorite ogre. Popcorn provided. Great fun for all ages. For additional information on this free unregistered program, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670 or the Reference Department at 967-3690. more info
11 / 17 (event) National Adoption Day Celebration Start: 1:00 pm End: 1:40 pm National Adoption Day Celebration Join us in the Children's Dept for fun stories, a snack and a look at Chinese culture as we celebrate the joys of adoption. Special guest reader Gina Fidlin is our host! For additional information on this free unregistered program, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670. more info
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11 / 20 (event) Computer Class: "Tuesday TechTalk" Start: 10:30 am End: 11:30 am Tuesday TechTalk Join this informal discussion group which will explore issues regarding the Internet, Microsoft Office, free email, wireless access, our new website, the catalog - whatever (digital) is on your mind! This class will meet in the Company E. Room, Lower Level. Registration is required. Please call 967-3690 for more information. more info
11 / 21 (event) Computer Class: "Online Catalog" Start: 1:00 pm End: 2:00 pm "Online Catalog" Discover the various ways to search the Online Catalog. See how to reserve materials from other libraries, renew items checked out on your library card, be prompted by email when your books are due, or, how to check out a digital audiobook or e-book. Class will be held in the Company E. Room, Lower Level. Registration is required. Please sign up at the Reference Desk, or, for more information call 967-3690. more info (event) Ocean's Thirteen - Stop the Madness Film Series! Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm Take a break from the holiday madness and enjoy a great movie and popcorn at the library! For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 967-3690. more info
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11 / 26 (event) Blood Drive - Community Blood Center Start: 3:00 pm End: 6:00 pm "Community Blood Drive" The Community Blood Center will conduct a Blood Drive at the Library on Monday, November 26th, from 3 - 6 pm. Walk-ins are always welcome!! However, scheduling an appointment in advance helps ensure a speedy donation for all. Call the Reference Desk at 967-3690, to reserve a time. A person never knows when he, or someone he loves, is going to need blood. It may be YOU! more info
11 / 27 (event) Computer Class: "Tuesday Techtalk" Start: 11:00 am End: 12:00 pm "Tuesday TechTalk " Join this informal discussion group which will explore issues regarding the Internet, Microsoft Office, free email, wireless access, our new website, the catalog - whatever (digital) is on your mind! This class will meet in the Company E. Room, Lower Level. Registration is required. Please call 967-3690 for more information. more info (event) Cool Salsa--Las Posadas Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:15 pm Cool Salsa--Las Posadas Join us for light snacks and an evening of wonderful bi-lingual Spanish/English family fun featuring a celebration of Las Posadas with stories and crafts. The evening event, part of the Cool Salsa program, is sponsored jointly by the Menasha School District and Menasha Public Library. For additional information on this free unregistered program, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670. more info
11 / 28 (event) Computer Class, "Introduction to the Computer" Start: 10:00 am End: 11:00 am "Introduction to the Computer" For the beginner! If you've just purchased your first PC this class is for you. Learn the "nuts and bolts" of the computer! Become familiar with the keyboard and mouse. Learn how to click on the "Start" menu, set up the taskbar and desktop icons, and, use dropdown file menus. The class will be held in the Company E. Room, Lower Level of the Library. Reigstration is required. Sign up at the Reference Desk, or, call 967-3690 for more information more info (event) Hairspray - Stop the Madness Film Series! Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm Take a break from the holiday madness and enjoy a great movie and popcorn at the library! For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 967-3690. more info
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