Library & Community News
June 9, 2021
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Welcome back to the Elisha D. Smith Public Library!
Come into the library to pick up your holds and browse for more materials to check out. Or use a computer.
Library hours are:
8:30 to 6:00 Monday through 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.
Those who have not been fully vaccinated are required to wear mask covering your mouth and nose while inside the library. If you are fully vaccinated, you are not required to wear a mask.
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Tails and Tales -
Colas & Cuentos
Summer Reading Program
Calling all kids birth through 5th grade. Sign up for the Summer Library Program Tails & Tales. Free prizes, concerts, magic shows, prize drawings, with story times live-streamed on Facebook. Do the 30 Books Challenge. Sign up on the library’s website through Beanstack for the online program or in person.
Program runs June 7-August 14.
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Online Story Times
Catch our STEAM program series online through our Facebook page on Thursday mornings at 10am. This program features cool science, tech, engineering, art, and math lessons and project to do at home.
Join us on Mondays at 10:00am on Facebook @MenashaLibrary for Story Sparklers Story Time.
Baby Story Times will be held on Friday, June 11 & 25, at 10:00am on Facebook @MenashaLibrary.
Marionetas, cuentos y más para niños. Join Mr. Victor as he tells stories in English and Spanish on Facebook @BibliotecaPublicadeMenasha
If you need help with this, please call the Children's Room at 920.967.3670.
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Randy Peterson
in the Kick Off Concert
Wednesday, June 16, at 1:30pm
Smith Park
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Randy Peterson kicks off the summer reading program with a brand new concert. A delightful musical treat for the whole family. We can't wait to see what this award winner has in store each year. New songs and dances!
We ask that you please practice social distancing.
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June Take & Make
The Tails & Tales Take and Make for June, July, and August are library themed bags with two craft projects inside. Each month there will be different crafts that may include a scratch-off project, a fuzzy picture coloring project, door hanger, or slap bracelet to color at home. While supplies last.
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Teen Zone
The Teen Zone has a new 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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Tailgate
with Us!
This summer create projects in
our parking lot.
(while supplies last)
Penny Jewelry
Wednesday, June 9, at 1:00pm
Stamp pennies with names, dates, messages. Drill holes in the pennies to create jewelry or key chains.
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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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Nonfiction Book Discussion
Tuesday, June 15, at 2:00pm
Smith Park Pavilion
This month's book title: Just mercy by Bryan Stevenson.
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Virtual Zoo to
You - Part 1
Thursday, June 17, at 6:30pm
Visit with the NEW Zoo educators and learn about how the prehensile-tailed porcupine, peacock,
geckos, penguins / waterfowl use their tails for balance, climbing, communication, defense, display, and swimming.
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Find Your Ancestors
Saturday, June 19,
at 9:00am
Everyone is invited to join the Family Roots Wisconsin when they hold their monthly genealogy meeting.
Meetings include a time to share news, a time to share genealogy research techniques, and sometimes a speaker.
Meetings are usually held at the library but are now online.
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Virtual DIY: Draped Cement Planter
Thursday, June 24, at 6:30pm
Master Gardener Steve Schultz from Steve Leaves, will show us how to create a personalized draped cement planter following step by step directions. We will provide the list of materials and written instructions on our website and Facebook for you to prepare ahead and follow along.
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Community Blood Drive
Monday, June 28, from 2:30-5:00pm
Bi-monthly the library, in collaboration with the Community Blood Center, holds a blood drive to provide blood to 18 hospitals in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Appointments are recommended. Please call us at 920.967.3690. It is suggested that you eat a good meal and drink water before donating. Bring photo identification and a medication list, if you take medications. The mobile unit will be parked on the north side of the parking lot.
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Elisha D. Smith
Public Library's 125th Anniversary Event
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Thursday, August 12,
beginning at 5:00pm
The Elisha D. Smith Public Library invites you to celebrate our 125th anniversary with us! We will be marking the occasion with dinner, entertainment and an outdoor movie. Appropriately, we will be celebrating at Smith Park-which is also named for our founder. The fun starts at 5pm with food (and ice cream!) trucks. Enjoy lawn games,
bottle rockets, raffle prizes and a strolling magician! At dusk, we will settle in to watch the modern family classic How to Train Your Dragon under the stars!
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2021 Wisconsin
Travel Brochures
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Looking for a Wisconsin summer 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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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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Menasha Farm Fresh Market
Thursdays, June 3 - October 28
2:00 - 7:00pm
Curtis Reed Square
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Visit Menasha's Farm Fresh Market this summer for a variety of local produce and artisan goods. |
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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! Fox Valley Memory Project hosts cafés twice per week on Tuesdays at 11:00am and Fridays at 1:30pm. Watch Facebook for more information.
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Health Insurance Marketplace
The Health Care Marketplace has been opened by federal decree due to the COVID-19 emergency until August 15.
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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.
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Great Neighbors
Give a Shout Out to your great neighbor. Let them know you appreciate what they do for you and what they do to make your neighborhood a great place to live.
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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
Advocap meals are delivered Monday through Friday with weekend freezer meals available to anyone over the age of 60. A $3.75 donation is suggested. Call 920.725.2791 at least 24 hours in advance.
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LIBRARY HOURS
Monday - Friday 8:30 to 6:00
Saturday 9:00 to 1:00
Sunday Closed
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Elisha D. Smith Public Library
440 1st Street
Menasha, WI 54952
920.967.3690
menashalibrary.org
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