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Wednesday July 16, 2008
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

Thursday July 17, 2008
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

 

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

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

 

Storyteller Judy Busack

Thursday July 24, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

Very Hungry Caterpillar Preschool Players

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

Buggy Book Venture

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

Monday July 28, 2008
Start: 8:30 am

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.

 

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

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.

Tuesday July 29, 2008
Start: 8:30 am

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.

 

Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:30 pm

"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!

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 7:45 pm

Randy Peterson Concert (at the Kiddie Karnival)

 

Wednesday July 30, 2008
Start: 8:30 am

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.

 

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

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.

Thursday July 31, 2008
Start: 8:30 am

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

Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:15 am

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.

Tuesday August 5, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

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Wednesday August 6, 2008
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 2:15 pm

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.

 

Thursday August 7, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

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Saturday August 9, 2008
Start: 8:45 am
End: 11:00 am

Otto Grunski Runski, Jefferson Park (Menasha)
Menasha Park & Rec. Department
Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 8:45 am

Race starts and ends in Jefferson Park and proceeds along city streets. Fast, scenic, with few turns and hills. Many personal records.

Monday August 11, 2008
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

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Tuesday August 12, 2008
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:15 pm

Storyteller La Cuentista Lista-Kay Weeden

 

Spanish English Binlingual fun


Wednesday August 13, 2008
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 2:15 pm

Going Buggy Science Extravaganza

Have you ever wondered about those cute little creepy crawlies our planet couldn't live without? Come and discover the way those bugs help us, protect our survival, and drive us buggy with Tracey Koenig, Heckrodt Wetland Reserve! This free program is great for nature lovers of all ages. For more information contact the Menasha Public Library, Childrens Dept 967-3670.