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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.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss Party

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with a Seuss-sational party in the Children's Dept. Games, activities, treats, crafts, and stories will be provided at this free event which is co-sponsored with the Neenah Menasha Red Cross Youth Committee. For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.

We are launching a multi-year, early literacy program called 1000 Books Before Kindergarten beginning today. Using Eric Carle's Very Hungry Caterpillar as theme and mascot, this program is an on-going, multiyear project to encourage parents to read aloud 1000 books with their children before they enter school.

Randy Peterson Concert!!!

Randy Peterson brings his rocking, rollicking music to the library to help us launch our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program encouraging families to read at least 1000 books to their preschoolers before they begin school. Call us at 967-3670 for more info!

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!

Japanese Doll Festival Celebration

Hina Matsuri Festival, also known as Doll Festival and Girl's Day in Japan, will be celebrated in the Children's Department. The program will feature Japanese crafts and fun; children from Clovis Grove School performing Japanese songs, snacks and placing the library's Japanese dolls in the display case. This free program for all ages is presented in cooperation with the Menasha Public Schools.

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!

"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.

The party is re-scheduled!!

"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. 

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.

"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 Company E. Room. 

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

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"
"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.

Free!  Registration is required.  Sign up at the Reference Desk, online, or, call 967-3690 for more information. 

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!

"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!

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.

After School "Tween" Special

Emma Roberts stars as Nancy Drew, a teenage super-sleuth trying to fit in at Hollywood High after moving from her small hometown. After promising her worried father that she would put her sleuthing aside, Nancy stumbles across a series of clues in the case of a beautiful Hollywood movie star who perished years ago under particularly mysterious circumstances.