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« December 18, 2007 - January 17, 2008 »
 
12 / 18
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

12 / 19
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am

"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.

12 / 20
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.

 

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12 / 26
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

 

  

Harry Potter Film Festival

Join us for four days of Harry Potter fun as we show all five films for people of all ages. Today's film: Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone! This free event features a bit of trivia, some popcorn and a chance for fans to watch all five films over the course of four days. For additional information on this free unregistered program, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670, the Reference Department at 967-3690.

12 / 27
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

 

  

Harry Potter Film Festival

Join us for four days of Harry Potter fun as we show all five films for people of all ages. Today's film: Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone! This free event features a bit of trivia, some popcorn and a chance for fans to watch all five films over the course of four days. For additional information on this free unregistered program, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670, the Reference Department at 967-3690.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

 

Harry Potter Film Festival

Join us for four days of Harry Potter fun as we show all five films for people of all ages. Today's film: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! This free event features a bit of trivia, some popcorn and a chance for fans to watch all five films over the course of four days. For additional information on this free unregistered program, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670 or the Reference Department at 967-3690.

12 / 28
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

 

  

Harry Potter Film Festival

Join us for four days of Harry Potter fun as we show all five films for people of all ages. Today's film: Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone! This free event features a bit of trivia, some popcorn and a chance for fans to watch all five films over the course of four days. For additional information on this free unregistered program, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670, the Reference Department at 967-3690.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

Harry Potter Film Festival

Join us for four days of Harry Potter fun as we show all five films for people of all ages. Today's film: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! This free event features a bit of trivia, some popcorn and a chance for fans to watch all five films over the course of four days. For additional information on this free unregistered program, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670 or the Reference Department at 967-3690.

12 / 29
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

 

Harry Potter Party

Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a Harry Potter party in the Children's Dept as part of our Film Festival series. Come dressed as your favorite character and enjoy Hogwarts classes, a small feast, prizes, and fun based on the Harry Potter books. For additional information on this free unregistered event, contact the Children's Dept at 967-3670 or the Reference Dept at 967-3690.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:30 pm

 

Harry Potter Film Festival

Join us for four days of Harry Potter fun as we show all five films for people of all ages. Today's films: a double feature - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire followed by Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! This free event features a bit of trivia, some popcorn and a chance for fans to watch all five films over the course of four days. For additional information on this free unregistered program, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670 or the Reference Department at 967-3690.

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01 / 7
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

"Swing Into the New Year"
Monday, January 7th
7-8 pm
Company E. Room, Lower Level

Join us on Monday evening, January 7th, as the Neenah Ambassadors Dance Band performs a variety of swing music.  During their performance we will have a swing dance "demonstration" by the folks from the Fox Valley Dance Studio.  Kick up your heels and help us "swing into the New Year".  FREE!  Refreshments served. 

Please call 967-3690 for more information.

01 / 8
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

"Computer Basics"
Are you computer illiterate? This class will teach you the very basics: turning on the computer, using the mouse, and getting started with Windows.

Hands-on experience will help ease any fears you may have regarding computers. This class is intended for those wtih little or no computer experience. Class will be held in the Activity Room, Lower Level of the Library.

Free! Registration required. Call 967-3690 for more information. Class will be repeated on Mon., Feb. 4th from 2-3:30 pm, and, on Tuesday, March 4th, 10:30 - Noon.

01 / 9
Start: 10:30 am

"Introduction to the Internet" - Computer Class
"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.   This class will be repeated on Tues., Feb. 12th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm and on Monday, March 10th, 1:30 - 3:00 pm.

 

 

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01 / 14
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm

"E-Mail"
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.

Free!

The class will be held in the Activity Room, Lower Level. Registration is required. Please sign up at the Reference Desk, online, or, call 967-3690 for more information. This class will be repeated on Wed., Feb. 6th, 10:30 am - Noon, and on Tues., March 11th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

 

Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:59 pm

Menasha Kids Read One Book Program Begins

Do you like puzzles, mysteries, games, brainteasers, or art? Then you won't want to miss Kids Read!, a special winter reading program for kids in grades 4-6 . We are inviting all 4-6th graders in Menasha to read the same book during one four week period.

The book, Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett, is the story of two teens who try to solve an international art theft. This Kids Read! program runs Jan. 14 - Feb. 15. There will be read alouds in the classrooms, copies available for checkout at the library, and fun programs including a chance to give your opinion about the book. Kids will receive a mood pencil at sign up. This family literacy project is co-sponsored with the Menasha Joint School District and funded by a grant from the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.

Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:59 pm

Sign-up for Scintillating Science Workshop

Kaboom! Registration for "Scintillating Science", a free three-week afterschool science workshop for kids in Grades 2-5 begins on Monday January 14. Using fun mixed with science, host Cindy Duckert will help participants explore dinosaurs, paper airplane derring-do and wild experimentation. This workshop takes place on Wednesdays, January 23, 30 and February 6 from 4:00-4:45 pm and is co-sponsored with the Weis Earth Science Museum. For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.

01 / 15
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:15 pm

 

 

Puzzling Art with Mary Tooley

Artist Mary Tooley introduces kids to some puzzling and mysterious art projects. Kids will go home with one of their own creations. This free program is part of the Kids Read winter reading program & is perfect for kids in grades 4-6.

For more information, please call the Reference Desk at 967-3690 or the Children's Department at 967-3670.

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01 / 17
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm

"Microsoft Word"
Take this class to understand the basics of using Word to create letters, flyers, brochures, invitations, etc.  Tasks presented will include opening a new document, formatting pages, printing, and, saving the file.

Spell check, cutting & pasting, inserting pictures and tables will help the student create a customized document - the sky's the limit!  Class will be held in the Activity Room.

This class will be repeated on Tues., Feb. 12th, 10:30 - Noon, and on Saturday, March 8th, 10:30 - Noon (Company E. Room, Lower Level).

Free!  Registration required.  Please call the Reference Desk at 967-3690 for more information.

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.