Story Wizards/Podcasting Camp for Pre-Teens
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Thursday June 26, 2008
Start: 8:00 am
End: 8:59 am
Friday June 27, 2008
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!
Monday June 30, 2008
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
Thursday July 3, 2008
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
Friday July 4, 2008
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
Monday July 7, 2008
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
Tuesday July 8, 2008
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!
Wednesday July 9, 2008
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.
Thursday July 10, 2008
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.
Saturday July 12, 2008
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.
Monday July 14, 2008
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
Tuesday July 15, 2008
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
Wednesday July 16, 2008
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
Thursday July 17, 2008
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: 4:30 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Library Board Meeting
Usually runs approximately one hour. Public welcome. Board agendas and minutes are available online.
Monday July 21, 2008
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
Tuesday July 22, 2008
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: 1:30 pm
Very Hungry Caterpillar Preschool Players
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Duct Tape Creations for Tweens & Teens
We all know how versatile duct tape can be! Try your hand at creating one or several useful items such as a wallet or purse, a CD holder, or a cell phone holder. Grades 6 and up
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.
Wednesday July 23, 2008
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: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Very Hungry Caterpillar Preschool Players
Thursday July 24, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Very Hungry Caterpillar Preschool Players
Saturday July 26, 2008
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Tales from Under the Boardwalk
Saturday, July 26, 2008
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
1305 Plank Road (Hywy 114), Menasha
