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Library & Community News
November 23, 2022
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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
The library will be closed Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving.
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.
More Information
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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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Preschool Playdate - Decorating
Tuesday, November 29,
at 10:00am
It's time to decorate our tree for Menasha's Gather 'Round event on Thursday, December 1 from 5-7pm. We'll meet in the Children's Room at the library at 10am, then walk downtown with the ornaments we made at our last playdate on November 17. After decorating the tree, we'll walk back the library. For children birth to age six with a caregiver.
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Bilingual Spanish Story Time
Wednesday, November 30
at 10:00am
Come listen and sing at our Bilingual Spanish Story Time!
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Winter Story Time
Tuesday, December 4,
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. No registration required.
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Baby Story Time
Thursday, December 8,
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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Santa Story Time
Tuesday, December 13, at 10:00am
Come to the library and join Santa for songs, stories, and a little Christmas magic. After the show, stick around to meet and take a picture with Santa! For preschoolers and caregivers.
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Destination Storytime (Virtual)
Wednesday, December 14, at 10:00am
Join Miss Pa Ja as she shares stories and songs from destinations near and far in this pop-up story time series. Recorded episodes will drop on the library’s Facebook page at the given time. Follow along and see where Miss Pa Ja travels to!
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Winter Story Walk at Heckrodt
Thursday, December 15,
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 Stranger in the Woods by Carl R. Sams II & Jean Stoick. 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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Gather Round Tree Decorating
Friday, November 25,
at 1:30pm
We will meet in the Teen Zone, gather up our homemade
ornaments, and walk together to Main Street, Menasha to decorate our "adopted" tree. Afterwards, we will return to the library for some hot beverages.
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Last Tuesday Teen Book Club
Tuesday, November 29,
at 4:00pm
Cozy up in our Fireside Room as Melissa and Cindy begin reading From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L.
Konigsburg. Receive your free copy to keep so you can finish the book on your own. Then, return December 27 for a discussion and some delicious fun!
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NaNoWriMo Write-Ins
(National Novel Writing Month)
Saturday's, November 26, from 1:00 - 4:00pm
All aspiring authors are invited to begin working toward the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59pm on November 30. Write-ins give you a chance to hang out with other Wrimos, have snacks and coffee, and be inspired to write. Come for as long, or little, as you like. Bring along notebooks, laptops, or whatever you use to write.
Sign up at www.nanowrimo.org and track your word count throughout the month. Get information about NaNoWriMo and share your projects with fellow Wrimos.
These write-in sessions will be participant organized and led by a local chapter member. Space is limited but you will be able to reserve a spot when you join the local Facebook group: Fox Cities Wrimos (https://www.facebook.com/groups/182678121932394)
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Fiction Book Discussion
Thursday, December 1,
at 10:00am
This month's book title: The Lincoln
Highway by Amor owles. Request a hold by calling the Circulation Desk at 920.967.3680 or email us at
reference@menashalibrary.org.
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Free Legal Assistance Clinic
Tuesday, December 6,
from 4:30 - 6:30pm
Winnebago Free Legal Assistance Clinic provides free legal assistance on most civil legal issues. The services provided are limited and are on a first come, first served basis. Please bring any paperwork that is relevant to your case so the volunteers can better assist you.
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Painting Class
Saturday, December 10,
at 12:30pm
Join us in creating a personalized winter scene acrylic painting. This class is offered by Nadine Janik our
featured artist for the months of December and January. All materials provided. Space limited. Registration opens December 1st. Call 920.967.3690
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Monday Matinee
Monday, December 12,
at 2:00pm
Today we will be viewing Jerry and
Marge Go Large (©Paramount, Rated PG-13, 1hr 36 minutes, Comedy). Based on the true story about long-married couple Jerry and Marge Selbee, who win the lottery and use the money to revive their small town. Shown with subtitles.
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SMITHworks Creative Writing Group
Monday, December 12, from 6:30 - 7:30pm
Author Rebecca Zornow will cover how to develop characters readers fall in love with and how to develop goals that get results.
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Relieve Your Stress this Holiday Season
Wednesday, December 14, at 6:00pm
Join instructor Stephanie Lynn Hall to learn tips & tricks to
manage stress. Learn how to use breathing techniques, mudras, and affirmations with a few other tips that will help YOU for the
holidays and the new year.
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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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Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 26
Come stroll Main Street Menasha for Small Business Saturday. We look forward to having you shop in our historical downtown.
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Holiday Hayride
Friday, December 9, from 5:00 - 8:00pm
Smith Park
Join us as we ride through the beautifully decorated streets of Doty Island. Tickets go on sale November 1 at Menasha City Hall located at 100 Main Street, Suite 200.
Fee: $2.00 a person.
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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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