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Menasha’s Sunrunner!
Published in EventsCheck out the Sunrunner Website at www.menashasunrunner.com
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Thanks to Eric Hendricks for design and construction of the awards, and JDog Studios for photography
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Neenah library events for adults and kids!
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NEWS FROM THE NEENAH PUBLIC LIBRARY May – June – July 2009
School-year hours
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. The library will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Summer hours begin the weekend following Memorial Day.
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed Sunday.
Call the library for information about our collections, programs and services: 920-886-6315.
See our calendar of events at http://websites.winnefox.org/calendars/neenah/main.php?view=month.
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Watch for a special event this summer co-sponsored by Neenah Public Library and the Neenah Joint School District:
John Coy: “It’s Boring – Boys and Reading”: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m.
John Coy, award-winning author of books for children and teens, will explore some of the reasons boys get turned off from reading and will offer specific suggestions to address the interests of boys and engage them in reading.
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Summer Library Programs begin in June! Be Creative @Your Library
June 8 through July 31. Registration begins June 1.
For more information, contact the Youth Desk at 886-6335 or at youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org.
Make a Difference in Your World: Read! This year we’ll read to help the elephants at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee. Visit their fabulous website at www.elephants.com. Check out the photos in the youth department. Read about the elephants’ lives and their journeys to the sanctuary where they have found dignity, freedom and peace.
Summer Story Times at the Neenah Public Library
Baby Time (Babies birth through 12 months): Wednesdays or Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.
Toddle Time (Toddlers 12 through 23 months): Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Lapsit (Two year olds with caregiver): Wednesdays, 10 a.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Our Time (Three, four & five year olds without caregiver): Tuesdays, 9:15 a.m.
Story Craft (Three, four & five year olds without caregiver): Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Story times meet each week. Other programs meet only on dates listed below.
Mondays
Gaming & Ductigami for kids ages 9-12: June 15 and July 13; 3:30-5 p.m.
Play games on a big screen & work on a cool project made with duct tape.
Tuesdays
Our Time story time for ages 3-5 (without caregiver); 9:15 a.m.
Toddle Time story time for ages 12-23 months (with caregiver); 10:30 a.m.
Be Creative craft time for ages 6-8 (without caregiver): June 23; 2 p.m.
Wednesdays
Baby Time story time for ages birth-12 months (with caregiver); 9:15 a.m.
Lapsit story time for 2 year olds (with caregiver); 10 a.m.
Storycraft art time for ages 3-5 (without caregiver); 1 p.m.
Thursdays
Baby Time story time for ages birth-12 months (with caregiver); 9:15 a.m.
Lapsit story time for 2 year olds (with caregiver); 10 a.m.
Toddle Time story time for ages 12-23 months (with caregiver); 10:30 a.m.
Be Creative craft time for ages 6-8 (without caregiver) July 16; 2 p.m.
Fridays
Imagination! Plaster & paint art project for ages 7-9; July 10 & 24; 1 p.m.
Please note that the project will begin on July 10 and the kids will paint their projects on July 24. The child must be able to attend both sessions.
Special Events
Tuesday, June 9; 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.: Magic & Comedy with Jeff McMullen. Fun for all ages!
Tuesday, June 16; 6:30 p.m.: Music & Fun with Randy Peterson. All ages!
Thursday, June 18; 1 p.m.: Writer, Musician John Duggleby. Ages 7-12. Author of Artist in Overalls: The Life of Grant Wood. Duggleby will present a program about Grant Wood. Join the fun and celebrate Wood’s love of poultry by doing the “Chicken Dance,” and a group drawing of the author’s live Plymouth Rock chicken, Henrietta, who just happens to be his co-star!
Tuesday, June 30; 6:30 p.m.: All of Our Girls…So Far: The Elephant Sanctuary.
Don’t miss this beautiful documentary, featuring 23 elephants on our big screen, from The Elephant Sanctuary, where old, sick, and needy elephants are treated with kindness, respect and dignity as they move freely in the rich environment. For ages 5-adult.
Thursday, July 9; 1 p.m.: The Atwood Players present “Create-a-Play,” an improvisational play in which the performers act out scenes from children’s stories. Includes props pulled from a big trunk! For ages 5+.
Monday, July 13; 6:30 p.m.: Mime artist Mikael Rudolf. For all ages. Fantastic!
Wednesday, July 15; 6:30 p.m.: Elephant films. (See also June 30.) For ages 5—adult.
Monday, July 20; 10:30 a.m.: “Puppet Shorts” with our very own NPL Players. For ages 3+.
Thursday, July 23; 1 p.m.: “Rainbow Rules and Color Creations” with naturalist Stephanie
Feuerstein. Hands-on light show of colors and other activities. Ages 5+.
Tuesday, July 28; 6:30 p.m.: Black Light Camp Gets Creative. Packed with fun, this black light performance includes dazzling lights and neon colors choreographed to music. For ages 5+.
Book Groups (Registration Required)
Be A Reader (for children entering 2nd & 3rd grades)
Session 1: Wednesdays, June 10, 17, 24; 2 p.m.
Session 2: Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29; 2 p.m.
Register for only one session. Books are provided. Book discussion, activities and healthy treats.
Seadog Adventures (for children ages 6-8 years)
Mondays, July 13, 27; 2 p.m.
Meet the seadogs Left Shoe, Marigold, Old Cork, Blue Bottle, and others. Explore the author’s website, listen to readings from the books, participate in fun activities, and enjoy healthy treats.
Stink (or children ages 7-9 years)
Mondays, June 15, 29; 2 p.m.
The shortest kid in 2nd grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, deals with the ups and downs of everyday life including the occasional teasing of a bossy big sister! Books are provided. Book discussion, activities and healthy treats.
Ivy & Bean (for children ages 7-9 years)
Mondays, June 22, July 6, 20; 2 p.m.
When 7-year old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister, she finds unexpected support for her antics from Ivy, the new neighbor, who is less boring than Bean first suspected. Read more about these two friends. Books are provided. Book discussion, activities and healthy treats.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (for children ages 9-11 years)
Tuesdays, June 30, July 28; 2 p.m.
Greg records his 6th grade experiences where he and his best friend Rowley, undersized weaklings, hope to survive middle school! Books are provided. Book discussion, activities and healthy treats.
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Adult Summer Library Program: “Every Garden Tells a Story”
June 8 - August 1
Read books, win prizes! Watch for details, coming soon.
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MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY
Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m.: Marley & Me (Rated PG)
Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.: Bolt (Rated PG)
Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 p.m.: Beverly Hills Chihuahua (Rated PG)
Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 p.m.: Tale of Despereaux (Rated G)
Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 p.m.: Hotel for Dogs, Rated PG
Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m.: Coraline, Rated PG
Free movies - Free popcorn & pop - Free entertainment. (Movie titles subject to change based upon studio release dates.)
Not all movies are appropriate for all audiences. For more information, contact the Adult Information Desk at 886-6315. Go towww.rottentomatoes.com or www.kids-in-mind.com to read what reviewers have said about the films.
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READING GROUPS
Readers Review – meets the third Monday evening of each month
Monday, May 18, 6:30 p.m.: Cannery Row by John Steinbeck
Monday, June 15, 6:30 p.m.: The Memory of Running by Ron McLarty
Monday, July 20, 6:30 p.m.: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
Monday, Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m.: The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cane
For information about this book club, please contact Cheryl at 886-6315.
Monday Morning Book Klatch - meets one Monday each month
Monday, May 18, 10 a.m.: The Lottery by Patricia Wood
Monday, June 22, 10 a.m.: Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
Monday, July 27, 10 a.m.: Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Monday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.: Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson
Contact Nicole at 886-6315 for more information.
Girlfriends Read - Featuring books with strong girl characters by women authors! (Min. age: 9)
The books are written for ages 9-12, but appeal to all.
Sunday, May 17, 2 p.m.: Heartbeat by Sharon Creech
Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m.: Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall
Enrollment is limited. Call the Youth Desk at 886-6335 for more information and to register.
Girlfriends Read Teen Edition - For ages 12+.
Thursday, June 25, 1 p.m.: Matilda Bone by Karen Cushman
Thursday, July 30, 1 p.m.: Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen
Registration and books at the youth desk; call: 886-6335 or email: youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org for more information.
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For more information about these events or for other questions about the library’s programs, services or collections, please call the Adult Information Desk at 886-6315.
For questions about children’s services and programs, contact the Youth Desk at 886-6335. Or, visit us on the web atwww.neenahlibrary.org.
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2009 Future Neenah Events
Published in Events
March 28, 2009 - Neenah Central City’s Ultimate Ladies’ Day
June 4 - August 27, 2009 Future Neenah Out To Lunch Concert Series
June 13-14, 2009 Future Neenah StreetBall Challenge
June 20-October 24, 2009 Every Saturday - Future Neenah Farmers Market
September TBA - Future Neenah Arts Tour downtown Neenah
October 24, 2009 - BooFest Halloween childrens’ activities downtown Neenah and library
December 3-5, 2009 - Future Neenah Community Christmas Event
For more information call 920-722-1920 or go to www.neenah.org
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Menasha library happenings!
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Menasha Readers April 2009
Fox Cities Reads
The 2009 Fox Cities Reads is under way! Join your neighbors in reading and discussing the works of Wisconsin author Michael Perry. Michael chronicles life in Wisconsin and especially his hometown of New Auburndale in the northwest part of the state. His books include Population 485: Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time, Truck: A Love Story, and Off Main Street: Barnstormers, Prophets, and Gatemouths Gator.
Michael will be making appearances throughout the Fox Cities including right here in Menasha the evening of April 15th at 7 pm.
Multiple copies of these books are available for checkout. More information can be found online about the Fox Cities Reads atwww.foxcitiesreads.org and about Michael Perry at www.sneezingcow.com.
Fox Cities Book Festival
The 2nd Annual Fox Cities Book Festival will be held April 14-19. Join us in celebrating the pure joy of reading by connecting with authors right here in our community. Events will be held each day with a wide variety of authors participating across the entire Fox Cities area. You can check out the full schedule at www.foxcitiesbookfestival.org.
Here at our library, we will be having several events on Thursday, April 16th:
Award-winning picture book author, Gerald McDermott will be doing a presentation on Myth and Magic: The Art of Gerald McDermott at 10:00 am. McDermotts art will also be on display at the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, so you can hear the artist and then view his work.
That afternoon at 2:00 pm, the Cooperative Childrens Book Center will be doing a presentation on Award-Winning Childrens Books from the last year.
Our library will also be hosting a series of mystery author presentations on Saturday, April 18th.
10:00 am Marshall Cook - The Mysteries Behind the Mysteries
11:15 am John Galligan - Murder on the Fly: The Fly Fishing Mysteries
12:30 pm Victoria Houson The Three Major Life Mistakes Ive Made That Force Me To Write Fishing Mysteries
1:45 pm Mary Logue The Pattern of a Mystery
All of the presentations will be held in the Co E Room at the library. We hope to see you there!
Fox Cities Book Festival Café Conversations
A Prelude to the Fox Cities Book Festival!
In an effort to get acquainted with the authors that will be visiting the Fox Cities Book Festival, there will be a number of Café Conversations around the area. These discussions will be led by somebody familiar with the work of the author. Two of these events will be led by staff from the Menasha Public Library -
April 9th at 2 pm, Generations Coffee House in Neenah
Joe Bongers will lead a discussion of The Turtle Warrior by Mary Relindes Ellis.
April 13th at 7 pm, Menasha Public Library
Vanessa Taylir will lead a discussion focusing on four mystery writers: John Galligan, Marshall Cook, Mary Logue, and Victoria Houston. These four authors will appear at the Menasha Public Library on Saturday April 18th.
More information on these and other Fox Cities Book Festival events is available online at http://www.foxcitiesbookfestival.org/.
Experience Iditarod
Thursday, April 9th at 6:30 pm in the Co E Room
Live the Alaskan adventure - the real Iditarod Experience - through the eyes and stories of Duane “Dewey” Halverson, nine-time veteran Iditarod Alaska Sled Dog Race Musher. Hear a history of the trail, background on the race, and dozens of stories about heroics on the trail and in the Alaskan bush. One lucky audience member will even get to dress in Dewey’s survival gear.
Dewey will showcase an authentic sled, trail equipment, his trophies, photos, and a real sled dog! Come ask questions, check out the equipment, visit with the sled dog, and be inspired to live your dreams.
A great inspirational program for all ages! For more information, call the Reference Desk at 967-3690 or visit our website atwww.menashalibrary.org!
National Library Week, April 12 18
Enjoy coffee and donut holes each weekday morning during National Library Week as we celebrate you, our patrons! As Wisconsins Library of the Year we realize that much of the honor and success of our Library is because of our wonderful guests! We appreciate your positive feedback on programming, the enthusiasm with our new website, your patience at checkout during busy times, and of course, making us your resource for reading, learning and networking. Stop by any of our three service desks and say, hi! And, be sure to sign up for a free book bag and/or t-shirt! Remember, its all happening @your Library!
Music in the Library Series
Blue and Gray (Local blues band)
Monday, April 13th
7 8 pm
Main Floor
Join us on Monday evening, April 13th, as we turn our mood blue! Blues music, that is! Local band, Blue and Gray, will be performing their own original sound of the blues. Light refreshments will be served. Free! For more information, call the Reference Desk at 967-3690.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Celebration
The Childrens Department congratulates all of the families who have completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at a special event on Monday, April 6 from 6:30-7:15 p.m. We would like to honor all the children who have finished the program since March, 2008 by hosting a mini-graduation ceremony complete with refreshments. Invite your whole family to celebrate your wonderful accomplishment! Please call the Childrens Dept. at 967-3670 if you plan to attend.
Poetry Fest
The Childrens Department presents a poetry fest on Tuesday, April 7 from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Recite it too! Its poetry time! The winners of our poetry contest will read their poetry for family and friends in celebration of National Poetry Month. Cookie reception will follow. This recital is free and open to the whole family.
Schools Out Special: A Visit from Ms. Frizzle
That wild, wacky Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus is back on Tuesday, April 14 from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Ms. Frizzle presents a Schools Out Special with some more of her kid friendly science experiments. We hope Ms. Frizzles chemical volcano doesnt fizzle! Join us for some super scientific fun! For kids in grades K-5.
Spring Break Concert Starring Mr. Billy
The Menasha Public Library Childrens Department presents Mr. Billy in concert on Monday, April 13 from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Schools out and the music is in as award-winning Mr. Billy rocks the library! You wont want to miss this free lively concert perfect for the whole family.
Rondini presents: Doc Rons Weird Science Show
Rondini presents: Doc Rons Weird Science Show on Tuesday, April 14th from 6:30-7:15 p.m. We are happy to welcome back Rondini the Magician as he dazzles us with a brand new show! What does Rondini have up his magical sleeve? We cant wait to see the result as Ron blends science and magic! We are honored that Ron chose us as the place to introduce his very latest show! Come and be amazed! Great for all ages.
Schools Out Special: Animals Galore!
Join us for the Schools Out Special: Animals Galore! on Wednesday, April 15 from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Learn fun facts about African mammals at this program. Take zoo notes with your special animal print notebook, pen, and pencil. Then win an animal print slap bracelet in our survival of the fittest race. Go on a Dewey Decimal scavenger hunt in the book stacks, but be careful. Its a jungle out there! For kids in grades K-5.
Puppet Power! Puppet Show
Preschoolers and their parents or caregivers are invited to attend a special puppet program on Monday, April 20 from 10:00-10:30 a.m. Come along with Cassie and Ann as they share stories, songs and adventure with their fun puppet friends. Join us at our free event for you!
Lets Grow Garden Stories
Join us for Lets Grow Garden Stories on Monday, May 4, 11, and 18 from 10:00-10:30 a.m. in the Childrens Department. Children will hear some gardening stories and then have the chance to plant some flowers for the library. Sign-up for this free program begins on Monday, April 27. Attendance is required at all three sessions. Call the Childrens Department to register at 967-3670.
Preschool Players Theater Group
Preschool Players Theater Group begins on Tuesday, May 5, 12, and 19 from 6:30-7:00 p.m. The plays the thing in this special three-week theater experience for kids ages 4-5 who are ready to be on their own and in a play. We will practice the first two weeks and present a gala performance (with cast party at the end!) on the third Tuesday for parents and other family members. Sign-up for this free program begins on Monday, April 27. Attendance is required at all three sessions. Call the Childrens Department at 967-3670 to register for this program.
La Cuentista ListaThe Clever Storyteller
Bi-lingual storyteller Kay Weeden, La Cuentista ListaThe Clever Storyteller, appears on Monday, April 27 from 6:30-7:15 p.m. at the library. She will tell stories in honor of El día de los niños/El día de los libros Celebration (Childrens Day/Book Day). Kays delightful animated stories invite warm participation from audiences of all ages and cultures. This fun family bilingual program is free.
Hotel for Dogs
On Thursday, April 30 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., the movie Hotel for Dogs will be shown in the Co. E room. This is the wild and wacky story of a loveable bunch of stray dogs and the ingenious kids who save them by starting their own hotel for dogs. When Andi and Bruce find themselves in a new foster home with a ‘no pets’ policy, they must put their heads together to find a new home for Friday, their dog. When they discover an abandoned hotel, they transform it into a magical dog paradise for Friday, as well as all the strays in the city. Join us for another doggone fun movie with free popcorn provided.
