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« June 04, 2008 - July 04, 2008 »
 
06 / 4
06 / 5
06 / 6
06 / 7
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Page Turners Book Club

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

The Next Chapter BookClub

06 / 8
06 / 9
Start: 8:30 am
End: 8:30 pm

Summer Reading Program - Teens & Tweens
Sign-up today, June 9th, for a "Metamorphosis @ Your Library" reading experience!

Start: 8:30 am
End: 8:30 pm

Summer Reading Program Sign-Up for Adults
"Remember Your Cootie? @ Your Library"
Sign-up begins today for this summer's adult reading program.  Weekly drawings for prizes include dinner and movie packages from Fox Valley Cinema and local restaurants, an autographed Packer football, or two passes to the Packer Hall of Fame.  Second and third prizes will also be awarded each week.

Start: 8:30 am
End: 8:30 pm

Cool Camps for Tweens Kids going into 4th-6th grade


Kids going into grades 4th-6th are invited to participate in weeklong "Cool Camps" throughout the summer on Tuesdays-Thursdays from 1:00-2:00. Sign-up begins Monday June 9. Kids can sign up for up to two different camps. Attendance at all three days is required.

The camps include:

Start: 9:00 am
End: 8:59 pm

 

Children ages three to ten are invited to join a special buggy summer reading program, "Catch the Reading Bug". Children can register June 9-June 30 for the self-paced program which runs for ten weeks (until August 15).

06 / 10
Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:00 pm

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.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm

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.

06 / 11
Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:00 pm

 

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.

Start: 1:30 pm
End: 2:15 pm

06 / 12
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 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! This class will be held in the Company E. Room.

06 / 13
06 / 14
06 / 15
06 / 16
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

Caterpillar Club Family Storytime

The Caterpillar Club is a free five-week family storytime (sorry no storytime on Monday June 30). We'll bug out with books, music, and some crazy antics with that silly dog Mopsy. This free unregistered program is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult as well as families enrolled in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670

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

Krazy 4U Crafts Camp for Pre Teens

 

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

Krazy 4U Crafts Camp for Pre Teens

 

06 / 17
Start: 12:15 pm
End: 12:45 pm

Bug Lunch Bunch Picnic and
Stories


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

Krazy 4U Crafts Camp for Pre Teens

 

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Tween & Teen Movie Time

You've read the book, now enjoy the full-length movie of "The Golden Compass" on the big screen with popcorn and soda treats.

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

Skippy and Dave Concert

Smith Park Pavilion (on Doty Island across from the Mem Bldg)

The Children's Dept and City of Menasha Park and Rec Dept invite children and families to a free concert with Skippy and Dave at the Smith Park pavilion. Dave weaves together song, music, ventriloquism, stories, and jokes with his friends, Skippy and Company.

06 / 18
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 2:15 pm

Bug Scapes Mural Making

Children ages 4-10 are invited to a free Bug-scapes Mural Making Program. Participants will make a giant buggy mural using stampers and their own artistic coloring. The finished art will be hung in the Children's Dept. For detailed information, please call the Children's Dept. at 967-3670.


06 / 19
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:40 pm

Buggy Book Venture

 

Buggy Book Venture, a free five-week storytime/activity series that is perfect for children 4-7 years old.
As an added attraction, kids will get to be the audience for special
puppetry and storytelling performances by older kids enrolled in our
summer camps. No registration is required. For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.

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.

 

06 / 20
06 / 21
06 / 22
06 / 23
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

Caterpillar Club Family Storytime

The Caterpillar Club is a free five-week family storytime (sorry no storytime on Monday June 30). We'll bug out with books, music, and some crazy antics with that silly dog Mopsy. This free unregistered program is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult as well as families enrolled in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670

06 / 24
Start: 8:00 am
End: 8:59 am

Story Wizards/Podcasting Camp for Pre-Teens

Start: 12:15 pm
End: 12:45 pm

Bug Lunch Bunch Picnic and Stories


Between Summer School and the Pool, join us on our picnic blankets and enjoy stories and read-alouds. Bring a bag lunch to eat
while we read at this free program. No ants and flies allowed! Perfect for ages 4 -10.  For more information call the Children's Dept at 967-3670.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

 

First Annual BrainWalk

Kids and families are invited to use their brains and their feet on our first ever Brain Walk between the Library and the Trestle Trail. The walk, sponsored by the Children's Dept and Menasha Park and Rec Dept, begins in the library parking lot.

06 / 25
Start: 8:00 am
End: 8:59 am

Story Wizards/Podcasting Camp for Pre-Teens

Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm

"Bee" at a Bug Movie

We invite kids to enjoy a buggy movie - The Bee Movie!  Bee Barry B. Benson decides to sue the human race for stealing honey from hard-working bees. Buzz in for popcorn and a movie that is sweet for kids of all ages. Bee there or bee square! For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.

06 / 26
Start: 8:00 am
End: 8:59 am

Story Wizards/Podcasting Camp for Pre-Teens

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:40 pm

Buggy Book Venture

 

Buggy Book Venture, a free five-week storytime/activity series that is perfect for children 4-7 years old.
As an added attraction, kids will get to be the audience for special
puppetry and storytelling performances by older kids enrolled in our
summer camps. No registration is required. For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.

06 / 27
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:30 pm

 Spiderwick Chronicles Pre-Teen Movie

Kids ages eight and up are invited to the DVD premiere showing of this adventure fantasy movie based on the popular Spiderwick books. The Grace siblings--Simon, Jared, and Mallory--move into their uncle's secluded old estate and notice that strange things start happening. Now it's up to them to learn the unbelievable truth about the house--and of the amazing creatures that inhabit it. This movie is rated PG for scary creature action, so those faint of heart beware!

06 / 28
06 / 29
06 / 30
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

Caterpillar Club Family Storytime

The Caterpillar Club is a free five-week family storytime (sorry no storytime on Monday June 30). We'll bug out with books, music, and some crazy antics with that silly dog Mopsy. This free unregistered program is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult as well as families enrolled in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670

07 / 1
07 / 2
07 / 3
Start: 11:30 am
End: 10:00 pm

Communityfest-Neenah/Menasha
Thursday, July 3rd
5K Run/Walk-Menasha Public Library
Register at Bank Mutual or Neenah Park and Rec. $15.00/person or $45/family. On-site registration at 8:00 pm at St. Mary's Parish in Menasha. Race begins at Menasha Public Library at 8:45 pm sharp.
Live Music

07 / 4
Start: 8:30 am
End: 9:30 pm

Communityfest - Neenah/Menasha
I
ndependence Day Celebrations, July 4th
Carnival Rides, Games, Petting Zoos, Food Beverages & Snacks

Jefferson Park, Menasha - 3:00 - 9:30 pm
Riverside Park, Neenah - 8:00 am - 9:30 pm