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Library Hours
School Year 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
9:00 to 1:00 Saturday
Closed 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.
Masks are optional.
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CREATE something unique
EXPLORE your interests
LEARN through play
Visit our community makerspace studio at the library. A staff member is available for tours and to answer questions.
We have a 3D printer, laser cutter, photo printer, large format printer, audio visual equipment, green screen, Adobe software, a drawing table, Cricut, flight simulator and more.
For details and material prices, visit – menashalibrary.org/smithworks
Hours: 3:00 - 6:00pm
Come check it out!
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The Library Has a Collection of
Games and Puzzles to Check Out
The library added a collection of circulating games and puzzles that can be checked out for seven days. Stop by the library to see what’s available.
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Baby Story Time
Thursday, Sept. 22,
at 10:00am
A story time series perfect for children from birth through age two with their caring adult.
Older siblings are welcome to join us.
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Fall Family Story Time
Tuesday, Sept. 27,
at 10:00am
Join Miss Pippi for stories, songs, and rhymes. A story time series perfect for children from birth through age six with their caring adult.
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Bilingual Spanish Story Time
Wednesday, September 28, at 10:00am
Come listen and sing at our Bilingual Spanish Story Time!
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Family Music Workshop
Wednesday, September 28,
at 1:00pm
Experience the beauty of music and learn about stringed instruments with the Aurora Institute for the Arts. Our visiting musicians will play songs, show us the parts of the instruments and how they work, and let us practice holding the instruments. This is an interactive workshop appropriate for ages 3-8, but the whole family is invited.
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Fall Story Walk at Heckrodt
Tuesday, October 4, at 10:00am
Join Miss Pippi and Miss Liz at Heckrodt where we'll be hosting a mini story time before enjoying our new story walk around the Heckrodt trails. Our featured story walk book will be Night Animals by Gianna Marino.
No registration necessary.
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New Arrivals
Click here to see the newest library books and games available for young adults. Place them on hold or have them set aside-- 920.967.3690.
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Last Tuesday Teen Book Club
Tuesday September 27, from 3:45 - 5:00pm
Cozy up in the Fireside Room and listen as Melissa and Cindy begin reading The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo. Finish the book on your own and then return October 25 for a discussion and some delicious fun!
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Memory Cafe
Wednesday, September 21, at 1:30pm
Watters Greenhouse & Farms, 2015 County Road II, Neenah
Come out to Watters Greenhouse where we will learn about a variety of plants from the experts. We will also be creating our own planters. Don’t forget to bring your green thumb!
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Latino Film Festival -
Festival De Cine Latino
Friday, September 23 and
Saturday, September 24
The library will hold its First Annual Latino Film Festival showcasing these classic American films with actresses/actors: Andy Garcia, Edward James Olmos, Esaí Morales, Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Smits, Lou Diamond Phillips, America Ferreira, Edgar Ramirez, John Malkovich, Michael Peña, Rosario Dawson and Michael Imperioli.
Friday, September 23
4:00pm - Cesar Chavez, rated PG
6:00pm - El Liberator, rated R
8:00pm - El Norte, rated R
Saturday, September 24
12:00pm - Cantinflas, rated PG-13
2:00pm - Stand and Deliver, rated PG
4:00pm - Zoot Suit, rated R
6:00pm - My Family, rated R
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Monday Movies
Monday, September 26,
at 2:00 & 6:00pm
Today we will be viewing Moonfall (©Lions Gate Films, Rated PG-13, 130 minutes, Sci-Fi).
A mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit around Earth and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it. Shown with subtitles.
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Meet the Artist - Emmalie Engle
Thursday, September 29, from 6:30 - 7:30pm
Visit the exhibit and enjoy Emmalie’s work on paper,
silhouettes, mixed media, and printmaking. She will share some
of her new projects and inspiration. Light refreshments will be served.
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Wisconsin's Digital Library
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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Free Online Classes
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 is needed.)
Interactive, instructor led online courses available on a wide variety of topics. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month.
Over 1,000 art and craft classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
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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Electronics Recycling Event
Saturday, October 1, from 8:00am - Noon
Menasha Public Works Facility (455 Baldwin Street, Menasha)
Some
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Electronics Recycling Event
Saturday - October 8, from 8:00am - Noon
Municipal Complex (2000 Municipal Drive, Neenah)
Recycle old electronics at the fall recycling event. Certain items are free to recycle while others have a fee. For more information, contact the Fox Crossing Community Development Department at (920) 720-7105. Individuals may also reach out to Recycle That Stuff by calling (920) 955-3760 or by visiting www.RecycleThatStuff.com
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Great Pumpkin Hunt Park
and Trail System
October 21 - 27
Prowl through the Menasha Parks and Trails system in pursuit of ten specifically marked hidden pumpkins. Locations will be released on the City of Menasha Park and Rec Facebook page and the City of Menasha website on October 17.
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Hometown Halloween Downtown Menasha
Thursday, October 27,
from 4:00 – 7:00pm
Come trick or treat and enjoy activities throughout downtown Menasha.
The City of Menasha will hold Trick or Treating on Monday, October 31, from 4:00 – 7:00pm.
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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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211
211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country. It’s powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7. Calls to 211 are confidential and can be anonymous.
The 211 network in the United States responds to more than 20 million requests for help every year. Most calls, web chats, and text messages are from people looking for help meeting basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and health care. 211 can be accessed by phone or computer, at 211.org. A toll-free call to 211 connects you to a community resource specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide critical services.
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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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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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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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SCHOOL YEAR LIBRARY HOURS
Monday - Thursday 8:30 to 8:30
Friday 8:30 - 6:00
Saturday 8:30 - 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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