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
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.
"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!
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.
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.
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.
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 ($15.00) for bead kit must accompany registration.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Preschool Players
Caterpillar Club Family Storytime
The Caterpillar Club is a free five-week family storytime (sorry no storytime on Monday June 30). We'll bug out with books, music, and some crazy antics with that silly dog Mopsy. This free unregistered program is perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult as well as families enrolled in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670
The Master Butcher's Singing Club by Louise Erdrich. See Lite Lit Book Club under Books, DVDs, & More for full details.
Turtle Tales
Tues., July 15th
10:00 - 11:15 am
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
1305 Plank Road (Hwy 114), Menasha
Ages, 3-5 years with an Adult
Are you computer illiterate? This class will teach you the very basics: turning on the computer, using the mouse, and getting started with Windows.
Hands-on experience will help ease any fears you may have regarding computers. This class is intended for those wtih little or no computer experience. Class will be held in the Activity Room.
Free! Registration required. Call 967-3690 for more information.
Bug Lunch Bunch Picnic and Stories
Between summer school and the pool, children ages 4-10
are invited to join us on our picnic blankets and enjoy stories and
read-alouds. Participants are invited to bring a bag lunch to eat while
being read to at this free program. No ants and flies allowed! For
additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.
Critterman Fred Turk and his Banjo
Turtle Tales
Wed., July 16th
10:00 - 11:15 am
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
1305 Plank Road (Hwy 114), Menasha
Ages, 3-5 years with an Adult
Sneaky Snakes! Are snakes slimy? Are they they afraid of people? We'll learn the answers to these questions and more! Space is limited to 20 children. Cost: 4$/adult-child pair; $2 for second child with same adult. Fee includes program, hike, craft supplies, and snack.
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.
Nature’s Guide Science-palooza
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.
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.
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.
Library Board Meeting
Usually runs approximately one hour. Public welcome. Board agendas and minutes are available online.
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
Trouble by Jesse Kellerman. See Mystery Readers under Books, DVDs, & More for full details.
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.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Preschool Players
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
"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.
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.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Preschool Players
Very Hungry Caterpillar Preschool Players
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.
Otto Grunski Family Festival
Sat., July 26th, 11 am - 10 pm
Downtown Menasha
Join the fun downtown Menasha with the annual Otto Grunski Family Festival. Run/walk, antique dealers, flea market, food and beverages, live music and more! Call 725-4857 for more information.
Tales from Under the Boardwalk
Saturday, July 26, 2008
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
1305 Plank Road (Hywy 114), Menasha
Ravin' on Faves/Podcasting Camp
Tell us about your favorite books, authors and movies. We'll write up and podcast your reviews and put them on our webpage. Don't be shy, tell us those faves! For more information on how to sign up for this free workshop check Monday, June 9 for details or call the Children's Dept at 967-3670.
Ravin' on Faves/Podcasting Camp
Tell us about your favorite books, authors and movies. We'll write up and podcast your reviews and put them on our webpage. Don't be shy, tell us those faves! For more information on how to sign up for this free workshop check Monday, June 9 for details or call the Children's Dept at 967-3670.
Community Blood Drive
Tuesday, July 28, 3-6 pm
Co. E. Room, Lower Level
The Community Blood Center will conduct a Blood Drive at the Library on Monday, July 28th, from 3 - 6 pm. Walk-ins are always welcome!! However, scheduling an appointment in advance helps ensure a speedy donation for all.
Ravin' on Faves/Podcasting Camp
Tell us about your favorite books, authors and movies. We'll write up and podcast your reviews and put them on our webpage. Don't be shy, tell us those faves! For more information on how to sign up for this free workshop check Monday, June 9 for details or call the Children's Dept 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!
Randy Peterson Concert (at the Kiddie Karnival)
NEW COURSE OFFERING!
Build on skills developed in Introduction to the Internet class: learn effective search strategies and techniques using Google; recognize and evaluate different types of Web sites (maps, photo sharing, translators, directories, databases), and become familiar with online forms for employment, membership, social networking, etc. Internet experience necessary.
Ravin' on Faves/Podcasting Camp
Tell us about your favorite books, authors and movies. We'll write up
and podcast your reviews and put them on our webpage. Don't be shy,
tell us those faves! For more information on how to sign up for this
free workshop check Monday, June 9 for details or call the Children's
Dept at 967-3670
Toddler Trails
Thursday, July 31st
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.
Children of all ages are invited to stop in and visit our do-it-yourself "Bug Crafts" table on Tuesdays in August anytime we are open! Go buggy making spider headbands, glowing fireflies, beautiful butterfly notebooks, and more.
Children going into 2nd-5th grades are invited to join us as "Wii" play favorite fun electronic games: Raving Rabids; Wii Sports; Mario Cart and Mario Party 8.
Hands2Grow Puppet Show
Children and families are invited to a performance of Hands2Grow Puppetry in the lower level of the library. Cassie Payne and her troupe of puppeteers with over one hundred puppets will be on hand to entertain children and families with stellar puppetry in this free program . For additional information, contact the Children's Department at 967-3670.
