Library & Community News
December 1, 2021
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The Library is Open!
Come into the library to pick up your holds and browse for more materials to check out. Or use a computer.
Fall / Winter Hours
8:30 to 8:30 Monday - Thursday
8:30 to 6:00 Friday
8:30 to 4:30 Saturday
1:00 to 5:00 Sunday
Hours for Curbside Pickup
8:30 to 4:30 Monday - Friday
8:30 to 4:30 Saturday
1:00 to 4:30 Sunday
If you prefer to continue curbside pickup of your holds, please park in a designated parking spot in front of the staff door and let us know you are here by using the Winnefox Mobile app (My Account * Holds * Click & Collect) or by calling us at 920.967.3680.
With the increased occurrences of COVID-19 cases in our area, patrons age 2 and above are required to wear a mask covering their mouth and nose while in the library regardless of vaccination status.
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The Library Has Board Games
The library added a collection of circulating board games for preschoolers through adults. This is just a starter collection and the library is planning on adding more over time. We have games such as Azul, Battleship, Boggle, Candyland, Clue, Forbidden Sky, Monopoly, Munchkin, Outfoxed, Takenoko, Ticket to Ride, Trouble, Wingspan and more.
Board games can be checked out for seven days. Stop by the library to see what’s available.
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Story Times
Baby Story Time
Friday, December 3 & 17, at 10:00am
Stories, rhymes and songs in person for babies ages birth - 2. We focus on age appropriate books. songs, fingerplays, and activities for babies and toddlers. Social distancing and masks are required for adults and children over 2.
Marionetas, cuentos y más para niños. Join Mr. Victor as he tells stories in English and Spanish on Facebook @BibliotecaPublicadeMenasha
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 920.967.3670.
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Santa Visits the Library
Tuesday, December 14, at 7:00pm
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It turns out that Santa Claus is a great storyteller and plays the ukulele!
Everyone, of any age, will enjoy this visit with Santa (aka Otis Miller of Miller & Mike).
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Social distancing and masks are required for adults and children over 2.
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Teen Zone
The Teen Zone has a interactive website. Keep up with the latest teen zone news, book talks, book trailers, projects or just search for a book to escape.
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New Arrivals
Click here to see the newest library books available for young adults. Place them on hold or have them set aside-- 920.967.3690.
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Check out our the new Wetlands Story Walk while reading a beautiful fall book on the way to Wild Space Learning-Scape at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve.
The Elisha D. Smith Public Library is excited about our new partnership with Heckrodt Wetland Reserve.
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Novel Thoughts Book Club
Thursday, December 2
10:00am
Everyone is welcome to join our fiction book club -- Novel Thoughts -- for some lively conversation about great novels - from classics to recent favorites!
This month's book title: The Orphan's Tale by Pam Jenoff.
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Nonfiction Book Discussion
Thursday, December 21
2:00pm
Everyone is welcome to join us for some serious - and not so serious - discussion of contemporary nonfiction.
by Katherine May.
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History Series - Part II
Tuesday, December 7, at 7:00pm
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Protest in the Fox Cities: The War Moratorium of 1969. Fox Cities residents, including students and faculty at Lawrence University, participated in a series of nationwide organized antiwar protests in the fall of 969. This presentation explores the events and the impact of the antiwar movement in the Fox Cities in 1969.
This program is part of the history series called “The Fox Cities in the Vietnam War Era” presented by UW-Oshkosh-Fox Cities Professor Steven Sheehan. The series will take us from the optimistic early years of the war to the turbulent antiwar protest of the late 1960s, to the establishment of the local Hmong community in the 1980s, these years made an important and lasting impact on our community.
Self distancing and masks are required regardless of vaccination status.
If unable to attend. The program will be available on Facebook live. The library has a few laptops and WiFi devices available to check out and use to attend this program. Call (920) 967-3690 for availability.
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Hand Lettering 101
Wednesday, December 15 6:00pm
In this tutorial, you will learn the basic elements needed to start the art form of hand lettering. Once you’ve learned the basic principles, you can create beautiful art and
designs with letters. This class shows you simple steps to get you on your way to a final project – a lettering design. Materials will be provided. For teens and adults 12 years and up. Masks are required.
Space is limited. For reservations call 920.967.3690 or visit the reference desk or send us an email
reference@menashalibrary.org.
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Virtual Find Your Ancestors
Saturday, December 18
9:00am
Family Roots Wisconsin meetings include a time to share news, share genealogy research techniques, and sometimes a speaker.
There are no dues to belong to Family Roots Wisconsin. (There is a charge if you would like to receive the newsletter.)If you do not wish to join in person, you can still join via GoToMeeting.
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2021 Wisconsin
Travel Brochures
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Looking for a Wisconsin travel destination? Find brochures from places all around our state on the shelves to the left of the Reference Desk. Take and keep them.
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Your online library now includes over 3,000 magazines, and they are always available. Use the website or the Libby or the OverDrive app.
[Find the apps in your app store.]
Click on 'Collections'.
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Looking to Take A Free Online Class?
Gale Udemy - Offers over 4,000 short courses and videos designed to teach specific skills. They offer topics ranging from development, IT, leadership, business, marketing, music, photography, design, stress management and much more. (A Google or Microsoft account.)
Gale Courses - Interactive, instructor led online courses available on a wide variety of topics. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month.
CreativeBug - Over 1,000 art and craft classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Miss Humblebee’s Academy - Introduces key concepts in math, science and social studies, language and literacy, art, and music to children ages 3-6.
All of these classes are available free using your library card.
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The Elisha D. Smith Public Library now offers Cypress Resume, the online resume builder that lets you create professional-quality resumes in three quick and simple steps. You can create resumes, cover letters and reference pages in minutes. This service is FREE with your Menasha library card. |
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Media Corner
Visit the library's Media Corner! You can reserve it to:
- Edit a video or graphic file,
- Convert/compress video files,
- Convert cassette tapes to digital audio files,
- Design & cut out shapes with a Cricut Machine,
- Convert 35mm negatives, slides, & photographs to JPEG files, and
- Convert a VHS tape, Hi-8 tape, Video 8 tape, & 8mm (reel to reel film) to a digital video file.
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High Cliff Connection Study
The East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC), in partnership with municipalities in the Fox Cities, is completing study for a new pedestrian / bicycle route along the northern edge of Lake Winnebago, linking communities to High Cliff State Park.
The study will consider accessibility, route types, land impacts, intersection crossings, amenities, and links to existing trail networks, to create a connection that will serve a variety of users, such as walkers, cyclists, and others.
Official Online Survey - Please take a few minutes of your time to provide us your personal insight on this project. Thank you!
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Outagamie County Public Health Community Health Assessment Preliminary Findings
The Community Health Needs Assessment is a comprehensive data analysis of Outagamie County that is done on a 5 year basis,and helps us to address the most critical needs of our community.
We are excited to present the preliminary findings of our Community Health Needs Assessment, and looking to YOU to help us gain public insight and comment on the report prior to its finalization.
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"Gather 'Round" Holiday Event
Thursday, December 2, from 6:00 - 8:00pm
Curtis Reed Square in Downtown Menasha
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Come witness the first official tree lighting and display of the city’s new holiday decorations, and the lighting of ten (10) special holiday trees decorated by all Menasha public and private schools.
Additional activities include live reindeer, sleigh rides, holiday musical performances, free hot chocolate and apple cider, free popcorn, and more.
A tree-decorating contest will include ten entries from the public and private schools of Menasha, and the Menasha Boys and Girls Club. Trees will feature ornaments handcrafted by each school and club. These trees will be judged for creativity and the winning tree announced that evening.
This holiday family-focused event is free and all are invited. Come support your favorite city school or club.
For questions or inquiries, contact City Hall at (920) 967-3608.
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Santa Rides Again!
The Village of Fox Crossing employees, along with contributions from residents and businesses, present to the residents of the Village of Fox Crossing, a Santa Float starting Monday, December 6 through Friday, December 10, from 5:30 – 8:00pm.
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City of Menasha Parks and Recreation
Family First Activities
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Extension Winnebago County
The Extension Institute of Health & Well-Being works to catalyze positive change in Wisconsin families through evidence-based programs focused on nutrition, food security and safety, chronic disease prevention, mental health promotion, prevention of substance abuse and health insurance literacy. Our Health & Well-Being programming is divided into three areas of focus: Behavioral Health; Healthy Eating and Active Living; and FoodWIse.
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Memory Project
This engaging experience is intended to be enjoyed by those with memory loss as well as their care partner, family and friends and creates a rich and diverse environment where friendships are built and enjoyed among all those experiencing the journey.
Join a Memory Café on Zoom or in person! Fox Valley Memory Project hosts cafés throughout the Fox Valley.
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LEAVEN
LEAVEN is here to help in times like these. Get help with rent, utilities, auto repairs, eviction, affordable housing, health insurance, and more. Call for an appointment.
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Frauds & Scams
The Federal Trade Commission has created a new way to report scams and fraud. When you file a report with the FTC, you are helping to build cases, stop scammers and alert others. Report to help fight fraud!
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Opportunity Grant
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Grants are for people 14 to 24 years who need financial assistance with education, employment help, skills development, and more.
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Menasha Seniors
As the Menasha Senior Center continues to gain momentum and add new classes, we invite you to come on in and enjoy the many benefits of the Center. Some of the classes have capacity limits, so please register early.
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LIBRARY HOURS
Monday - Thursday 8:30 to 8:30
Friday 8:30 - 6:00
Saturday 8:30 to 4:30
Sunday 1:00 - 5:00
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Elisha D. Smith Public Library
440 1st Street
Menasha, WI 54952
920.967.3690
menashalibrary.org
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