06 / 20
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06 / 21
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06 / 22
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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06 / 28
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06 / 29
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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
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07 / 1
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07 / 2
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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
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07 / 4
Start: 8:30 am
End: 9:30 pm
Communityfest - Neenah/Menasha
Independence 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
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07 / 5
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07 / 6
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07 / 7
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
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07 / 8
Start: 8:30 am
Wrist Buddy Camp
Start: 12:15 pm
End: 12:45 pm
Bug Lunch Bunch Picnic and Stories
Between summer school and the pool, children ages 4-10
are invited to join us on our picnic blankets and enjoy stories and
read-alouds. Participants are invited to bring a bag lunch to eat while
being read to at this free program. No ants and flies allowed! For
additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
"Pimp Your Kicks" for Tweens & Teens
Join us for some freestylin' fun and learn some cool ways to lace up your athletic or other tie shoes ("kicks"). Bring your shoes along for some hands-on fun and be the coolest kid in your class!
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07 / 9
Start: 8:30 am
Wrist Buddy Camp
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 2:15 pm
Storyteller Kathy Prestidge

Children and families are invited to enjoy the storytelling of Kathy Prestidge in the Co E. Room. Prestidge, a seasoned storyteller entertains with tall tales and walloping good yarns at this free program. For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.
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07 / 10
Start: 8:30 am
Wrist Buddy Camp
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:15 am
Toddler Trails
Thursday, July 10th
10:00 - 11:15 am
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
1305 Plank Road (Hwy 114), Menasha
Age 18-36 mos. with an Adult
During Toddler Trails, your toddler will use touch to explore textures, sight to learn about shapes and colors, smell to experience pleasant and offensive odors, sound to experience various stimuli, and taste to explore foods from natural products.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:40 pm
Buggy Book Venture
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07 / 11
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07 / 12
Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
Join us on Saturday, July 12th, from 10:30 am - Noon, and create your own piece of beaded jewelry. Debbie Austin from the Glass Onion Studio, Appleton, will provide a variety of beads and supplies. Get creative with beads! Workshop held in the Company E. Room, Lower Level.
(Must be registered with the Adult Summer Reading Program.) Sign up at the Reference Desk. Payment ($15.00) for bead kit must accompany registration.
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07 / 13
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07 / 14
Start: 6:00 am
End: 6:59 am
Very Hungry Caterpillar Preschool Players
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: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The Master Butcher's Singing Club by Louise Erdrich. See Lite Lit Book Club under Books, DVDs, & More for full details.
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07 / 15
Start: 8:30 am
Poetry Slam/Podcasting Camp
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:15 am
Turtle Tales
Tues., July 15th
10:00 - 11:15 am
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
1305 Plank Road (Hwy 114), Menasha
Ages, 3-5 years with an Adult
Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:00 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.
Start: 12:15 pm
End: 12:45 pm
Bug Lunch Bunch Picnic and Stories
Between summer school and the pool, children ages 4-10
are invited to join us on our picnic blankets and enjoy stories and
read-alouds. Participants are invited to bring a bag lunch to eat while
being read to at this free program. No ants and flies allowed! For
additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:15 pm
Critterman Fred Turk and his Banjo

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07 / 16
Start: 8:30 am
Poetry Slam/Podcasting Camp
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:15 am
Turtle Tales
Wed., July 16th
10:00 - 11:15 am
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
1305 Plank Road (Hwy 114), Menasha
Ages, 3-5 years with an Adult
Sneaky Snakes! Are snakes slimy? Are they they afraid of people? We'll learn the answers to these questions and more! Space is limited to 20 children. Cost: 4$/adult-child pair; $2 for second child with same adult. Fee includes program, hike, craft supplies, and snack.
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: 1:30 pm
End: 2:15 pm
Nature’s Guide Science-palooza
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Michigan based author Bill Jamerson will present a music and storytelling program about the Civilian Conservation Corps at the Menasha Public Library on Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30 pm. The hour-long program includes showing a short clip from his award winning PBS film on the CCC, Camp Forgotten, reading excerpts from his novel BIG SHOULDERS and also playing original songs about the CCC with his guitar. Bill has presented his program at numerous CCC reunions around the country. The CCC celebrated its 75th Anniversary in April.
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07 / 17
Start: 8:30 am
Poetry Slam/Podcasting Camp
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:15 am
Toddler Trails
Thursday, July 17th
10:00 - 11:15 am
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
1305 Plank Road (Hwy 114), Menasha
Age 18-36 mos. with an Adult
During Toddler Trails, your toddler will use touch to explore textures, sight to learn about shapes and colors, smell to experience pleasant and offensive odors, sound to experience various stimuli, and taste to explore foods from natural products.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:40 pm
Buggy Book Venture
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
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07 / 18
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07 / 19
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07 / 20
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