Events

Read Off Your Fines Week for Kids!

Jan 27-Feb 2 (TV Turn-off Week)

Do you have fines on Menasha Library materials returned late but no money to pay them off? We are offering a one-time chance to "read off your fines" for kids preschool though grades 5 from Jan. 27 - Feb. 2.

Stop in the Children's Dept and we will check your fines, and have you read (or be read to by a parent) your fines down to zero! We will have cuddly book characters to read to and comfy chairs to make the experience fun. Bring your own book or pick from our wonderful collection - & let's make sure all kids can use the library!

Book-Venture! Story and Workshop

A free eight-week afterschool workshop and stories series that is perfect for children ages 4-7. Stories, songs, crafts, science, art, and fun based on books are all part of this forty minute weekly event. No registration is required.

Read to a Dog

During "Read Off Your Fines Week", you can read to a real dog! One to three dogs will be available for kids to read to Monday and Thursday between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. A furry canine will listen patiently as children read aloud to them in a relaxed environment designed to help improve reading skills and confidence in children.

Call us at 967-3670 to schedule a 10 minute appointment for your reader!

The League of Women Voters will hold a Voter Forum on the 5 candidates running for the office of Mayor of the City of Menasha on Thursday, January 31 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Co. E Room at the Menasha Public Library.

Read Off Your Fines Week for Kids!

Jan 27-Feb 2 (TV Turn-off Week)

Do you have fines on Menasha Library materials returned late but no money to pay them off? We are offering a one-time chance to "read off your fines" for kids preschool though grades 5 from Jan. 27 - Feb. 2.

Stop in the Children's Dept and we will check your fines, and have you read (or be read to by a parent) your fines down to zero! We will have cuddly book characters to read to and comfy chairs to make the experience fun. Bring your own book or pick from our wonderful collection - & let's make sure all kids can use the library!

Read Off Your Fines Week for Kids!

Jan 27-Feb 2 (TV Turn-off Week)

Do you have fines on Menasha Library materials returned late but no money to pay them off? We are offering a one-time chance to "read off your fines" for kids preschool though grades 5 from Jan. 27 - Feb. 2.

Stop in the Children's Dept and we will check your fines, and have you read (or be read to by a parent) your fines down to zero! We will have cuddly book characters to read to and comfy chairs to make the experience fun. Bring your own book or pick from our wonderful collection - & let's make sure all kids can use the library!

Smith Park Winter Gala

Join us to celebrate winter fun at Smith Park featuring Frozen Flamingo Golf, a snow sculpting contest and storytelling at 1:30 pm with Marge from the Library. This free activity sponsored by the City of Menasha Park and Recreation Dept, needs no registration and is part of the Shoot for the Stars-Read! community-wide winter reading program.

Digital Photography Scrapbooking
Sat., February 2, 2008
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Company E. Room, Lower Level

Join us for an afternoon of electronic, digital scrapbooking! Learn how you can take those family photographs from Christmas, weddings, last year's vacation and make your own, customized scrapbook....online!

Workshop is free, but registration is required. Please sign up at the Reference Desk or call 967-3690 for more information.

Read Off Your Fines Week for Kids!

Jan 27-Feb 2 (TV Turn-off Week)

Do you have fines on Menasha Library materials returned late but no money to pay them off? We are offering a one-time chance to "read off your fines" for kids preschool though grades 5 from Jan. 27 - Feb. 2.

Stop in the Children's Dept and we will check your fines, and have you read (or be read to by a parent) your fines down to zero! We will have cuddly book characters to read to and comfy chairs to make the experience fun. Bring your own book or pick from our wonderful collection - & let's make sure all kids can use the library!

Baby Stay and Play Registration Begins

Registration begins Monday, February 4.

Bring in Baby for twenty minutes of sweet stories, rollicking rhymes, and merry music. Stay for playtime and pizza afterwards. We'll provide toys for Baby and pizza for the adults. Perfect for babies birth-24 months and their parents/caregivers.

Baby Stay and Play sessions run Tuesdays Feb 12-26 from 6:00-6:30 pm

To register, or for more information, please contact the Children's Dept at 967-3670.

Winter Family Storytime

Start your child off on the right foot with this free eight-week series that is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, a focus on the best in children's books and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. No registration is required, though we hope you check out lots of great books to share with your kids each week!

"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.

Free! Registration required. Call 967-3690 for more information. Class will be repeated on Tuesday, March 4th, 10:30 - Noon.

Winter Family Storytime

Start your child off on the right foot with this free eight-week series that is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, a focus on the best in children's books and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. No registration is required, though we hope you check out lots of great books to share with your kids each week!

Winter Family Storytime 

Start your child off on the right foot with this free eight-week series that is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, a focus on the best in children's books and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. No registration is required, though we hope you check out lots of great books to share with your kids each week!

"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.

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.

Celebrate Carnivale!

Carnivale will be celebrated with the Vale Todo Salsa Band in the Co E. Room. This twelve piece Latin band of Lawrence University students features a blend of trumpets, sax, percussion, piano, horn, and vocals. Dessert will be served in the Children's Department Spanish Language book collection area following the concert.

"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.

Thursday, Feb. 7th
1-4 pm
Company E. Room
Lower Level

Book-Venture! Story and Workshop

A free eight-week afterschool workshop and stories series that is perfect for children ages 4-7. Stories, songs, crafts, science, art, and fun based on books are all part of this forty minute weekly event. No registration is required.

Winter Family Storytime

Start your child off on the right foot with this free eight-week series that is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, a focus on the best in children's books and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. No registration is required, though we hope you check out lots of great books to share with your kids each week!

Winter Family Storytime

Start your child off on the right foot with this free eight-week series that is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, a focus on the best in children's books and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. No registration is required, though we hope you check out lots of great books to share with your kids each week!

Winter Family Storytime 

Start your child off on the right foot with this free eight-week series that is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, a focus on the best in children's books and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. No registration is required, though we hope you check out lots of great books to share with your kids each week!

"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! This class will be held in the Activity Room.

Baby Stay and Play

The storytimes will be presented Tuesday evenings and will feature twenty minutes of sweet stories, rollicking rhymes, and merry music. After the storytimes, parents and babies are invited to stay for playtime and pizza. To register or for additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.

"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.

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.

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.

Humphrey Bogart, Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, and Fred MacMurray star in…February Film Noir at the Menasha Public Library! Join us for a fascinating look at this classic genre. Films will be introduced by Tim O’Grady, lecturer at UW-Fox Valley and film noir enthusiast.

Kids, Design A Bookmark Kick-off!

Children ages 3-10 are invited to "Design-a-Bookmark" for the Menasha Public Library Children's Department! Beginning on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14), kids can pick up an official "I Love the Library" bookmark form to draw a full-color picture of the library, books, a favorite character or anything that they love about the library.

Completed forms can be returned to the library by Saturday, March 1. Three designs will be chosen from those submitted to be made into bookmarks to be given away to the public during National Library Week, April 13-19! For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.

"Online Catalog"

Learn how to search the catalog and maximize use of your library card.  See how you can locate DVDs, CDs, books, magazines and more by using keyword searching and date-specific, age-specific limiters!

Also, we will show you just why your library card is the most important card in your wallet!  Learn how to renew books online, place holds on materials in other Winnefox libraries or those checked out from the Menasha Public Library.  Your card can also hook you up to books outside the Winnefox system, electronic books,  and databases covering health, legal, biographical and business information. This class will be held in the Activity Room, Lower Level.

Free!  Registration required.  Please call 967-3690 for more information.  This class will be repeated on Wednesday, March 5th, 10:30 am - Noon.

"Online Catalog"
Learn how to search the catalog and maximize use of your library card.  See how you can locate DVDs, CDs, books, magazines and more by using keyword searching and date-specific, age-specific limiters!

Also, we will show you just why your library card is the most important card in your wallet!  Learn how to renew books online, place holds on materials in other Winnefox libraries or those checked out from the Menasha Public Library.  Your card can also hook you up to books outside the Winnefox system, electronic books, and databases covering health, legal, biographical and business information.

This class will be held in the Activity Room, Lower Level. Free!  Registration required.  Please call 967-3690 for more information.  This class will be repeated on  Wednesday, March 5th, 10:30 am - Noon.

Book-Venture! Story and Workshop

A free eight-week afterschool workshop and stories series that is perfect for children ages 4-7. Stories, songs, crafts, science, art, and fun based on books are all part of this forty minute weekly event. No registration is required.

Please join us at our open house celebrating the Friends of the Library!

Come to learn more about the library and all its treasures.
Stay to hear about our new efforts to revitalize our Friends of the Library organization, another treasure in the making.

Refreshments, Door prizes and Musical entertainment

Winter Family Storytime

Start your child off on the right foot with this free eight-week series that is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, a focus on the best in children's books and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. No registration is required, though we hope you check out lots of great books to share with your kids each week!

Winter Family Storytime

Start your child off on the right foot with this free eight-week series that is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, a focus on the best in children's books and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. No registration is required, though we hope you check out lots of great books to share with your kids each week!

Winter Family Storytime 

Start your child off on the right foot with this free eight-week series that is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, a focus on the best in children's books and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. No registration is required, though we hope you check out lots of great books to share with your kids each week!

Baby Stay and Play

The storytimes will be presented Tuesday evenings and will feature twenty minutes of sweet stories, rollicking rhymes, and merry music. After the storytimes, parents and babies are invited to stay for playtime and pizza. To register or for additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.

Humphrey Bogart, Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, and Fred MacMurray star in…February Film Noir at the Menasha Public Library!  Join us for a fascinating look at this classic genre.  Films will be introduced by Tim O’Grady, lecturer at UW-Fox Valley and film noir enthusiast.  All films are at 6:30 in the Company E Room.  Light refreshments will be served.  Watch for a tie-in article in the February issue of the Valley Scene (www.scenenewspaper.com).   For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 967-3690.

Book-Venture! Story and Workshop

A free eight-week afterschool workshop and stories series that is perfect for children ages 4-7. Stories, songs, crafts, science, art, and fun based on books are all part of this forty minute weekly event. No registration is required.

Library Board Meeting

Usually runs approximately one hour. Public welcome. Board agendas and minutes are available online.

Saturday, Febrary 23rd

9:30 am

Co E Room - Lower Level

Egg Decorating Tips & Tricks

From Design Expert, Diane Whipp

For ages 14 and up.

Eggs-Citing Eggs for Kids

Children ages 3 and up are invited to "Bunny Hop" down to the Children's Department to enjoy funny bunny tales, and an eggs-citing egg craft or two as we get ready for springtime. This free event is perfect for families! For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.

Nia African Dance Group

The dancers and drummers of Nia Dance Group will share dances of Africa including short narratives about the dances. High energy drumming accompanies the dancing and audience participation will be a fun part of this free event for adults as well as children.

Winter Family Storytime

Start your child off on the right foot with this free eight-week series that is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, a focus on the best in children's books and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. No registration is required, though we hope you check out lots of great books to share with your kids each week!

Winter Family Storytime

Start your child off on the right foot with this free eight-week series that is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, a focus on the best in children's books and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. No registration is required, though we hope you check out lots of great books to share with your kids each week!

Winter Family Storytime 

Start your child off on the right foot with this free eight-week series that is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, a focus on the best in children's books and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. No registration is required, though we hope you check out lots of great books to share with your kids each week!

Baby Stay and Play

The storytimes will be presented Tuesday evenings and will feature twenty minutes of sweet stories, rollicking rhymes, and merry music. After the storytimes, parents and babies are invited to stay for playtime and pizza. To register or for additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.

Dancing Feet with Linda Hernandez--Cool Salsa

Meet local teen sensation Linda Hernandez, host of the radio program, Evolucion, Mexican television host and singer, as she tells stories and share songs and dances with children. This free event, part of the Cool Salsa series, is co-sponsored with the Menasha Joint School District and is perfect for kids in grades K-5. No registration is required. For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.

Humphrey Bogart, Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, and Fred MacMurray star in…February Film Noir at the Menasha Public Library!  Join us for a fascinating look at this classic genre.  Films will be introduced by Tim O’Grady, lecturer at UW-Fox Valley and film noir enthusiast.  All films are at 6:30 in the Company E Room.  Light refreshments will be served.  Watch for a tie-in article in the February issue of the Valley Scene (www.scenenewspaper.com).   For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 967-3690.

Book-Venture! Story and Workshop

A free eight-week afterschool workshop and stories series that is perfect for children ages 4-7. Stories, songs, crafts, science, art, and fun based on books are all part of this forty minute weekly event. No registration is required.

Hometown Hero Night

Children in grades K-5 and their families are invited to meet hometown hero Edward Hall. Hall, who served in the 1157th Transportation Unit out of Oshkosh in Iraq for the past year will show kids his equipment and tell about his life serving in Iraq. After his presentation, we'll make cards for other service members serving overseas. This program, part of the Shoot for the Stars-Read! community-wide winter reading program, is free and perfect for kids in grades K-5. For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.