Fall Book Fest
Tuesday, November 15 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Celebrate the joy of children’s books with us as we welcome a favorite character for a visit:Cookie Mouse.We’ll do activities, make crafts, and give you a chance to shake paws and take pictures with our visiting book star.Sponsored by the endowment fund.
Mini-Makerspace: Colors
Tuesday, November 29 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Explore colorswith experiments, crafts, and apps in this workshop for kids in Grades K-5.
Holiday Concert with Tom Pease
Tuesday, December 66:30-7:15 p.m.
That wild, antic songster returns for a concert filled those loveable
Tom songs and jokes! Don’t miss this concert filled with songs old
and new, plus some seasonal joy and good cheer!Sponsored by the endowment fund.
Santa Visits the Library:
Otis Miller of Miller & Mike
Tuesday, December 136:30-7:15 p.m.
Join us for story time with Santa andhave a treat.Sponsored bythe endowment fund.
Mini-Makerspace: Holiday Edition
Tuesday, December 20 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Create some holiday cheer with crafts and tree decorating. For kids in GradesK-5.
School’s Out Programs:
Monday, December 26Mini-Makerspace: Stars & Planets 1:30-2:15 p.m.
Explore outer space with experiments, crafts, and apps in this workshop for kids in Grades K-5.
Tuesday, December 27Family Yoga: Frozen1:30-2:15 p.m.
Join us for a Frozen-themed yoga session! For all ages, bring your own mat or beach towel.
Wednesday, December 28Movie Day1:30-3:00 p.m.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the entire movie.
Free popcorn provided.
Thursday, December 29 Mini-Makerspace: Engineering 1:30-2:15 p.m.
Explore engineering with experiments, crafts, and apps in this workshop for kids in Grades K-5.
Mini-Movie Day: The Snowy Day
Friday, December 30 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to share a story, a short animated movie, and an activity.
Menasha Public Library Children’s Room
Upcoming Events for Kids
September-December, 2016
Fall Reading Club Begins!
Kids, join the Ice Scream for Books
Reading Club
at the Library in Sept.-Oct.!
Join the club & receive an“Ice Scream”reading record,
book bag, and bookmark. Read a little each day and collect
all eight bookmarks!
Stop by and sign up on or after
Tuesday, September 6 at the
Children’s Room Desk!
The “Ice Scream” ReadingClubruns
September6until November 5
for kids age 3 through 5th grade.
Fall Baby Story Time
FridaysSept. 2, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9
10:00-10:30 a.m.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages birth–2. No registration necessary.
Back to School Activities
Tuesday, September 610:00-10:30 a.m.
Big brothers and sisters are going back to school, so we are having a drop-in back to school activity day for preschoolers. Come and practice your letters and numbers with us, have a snack, and do some “homework.” For preschoolers with a parent.
Preschool Play Group
Thursdays starting September 89:30-10:30 a.m.
Independent 4-5 year olds are invited to join our weekly school-year play group hosted at the library. Registration required. Sign up @ the Info Desk starting September 1.
Fire Truck Daze!
Friday, September 9 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Fire safety week is coming up and we’re going to visit the Neenah Menasha Fire Station next door! We’ll start with a story at the library and practice “stop, drop
and roll” before walking across the parking lot to the fire station for a visit.
Family Story Time
Mondays, Sept. 12 – Nov. 2110:00-10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, Sept. 13 – Dec. 13 10:00-10:30 a.m.
A free storytime series perfect for children from birth throughage six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, learning, and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event.
Mini-Movie Night:Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Tuesday, September 136:30-7:15p.m.
Join Miss Liz for a story, a short animated movie, and an activity for kids in Grades K-5.
Mini-Makerspace: Wild Weather
Tuesday, September 206:30-7:15 p.m.
Explore some wild weather with experiments, crafts, and apps in this workshop for kids in Grades K-5.
If You Give a Pig a Party
Friday, September 2310:00-10:30a.m.
Join us to celebrate the books of Laura Joffe Numeroff with stories,
activities, and a craft.
Mini-Movie Night: Officer Buckle and Gloria
Tuesday, September 276:30-7:15 p.m.
Join Miss Liz for a story, a short animated movie, and an activity for kids in Grades K-5.
Mini-Makerspace: Finger Knitting for Beginners
Tuesday, October 46:30-7:15 p.m.
Join Miss Liz for a finger knitting workshop; supplies provided! For kids in Grades K-5.
Star Wars Reads Day
Saturday, October 81:30-3:30 p.m.
Celebrate Star Wars and reading! Drop-in activities for the whole family including Star Wars yoga. (Bring your own mat or a beach towel).
Mini-Movie Night:Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That TypeTuesday, October 11 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Join Miss Liz for a story, a short animated movie, and an activity for kids in K-5th grade.
Bi-lingual Story Time
Thursday, Oct. 13, 20 & 2711:00-11:30 a.m.
A free story time series perfect for children from birth - age six
with their caring adult. Stories and songs in Spanish and English
are all part of this half-hour event. No registration is required.
Mini-Makerspace: Mazes
Tuesday, October 186:30-7:15 p.m.
Join Miss Liz as we explore and create our own mazes with crafts and apps in this workshop for kids in K-5th grade.
Slightly Haunted Tales
Tuesday, October 256:30-7:15 p.m.
Enjoy slightly spooky stories and Halloween fun for preschoolers
and their caregivers. Wear your Halloween costume!
No registration necessary.
Boo! Happy Halloween:
Daryl Rogers Magic Show and Haunted Hallway
Friday, October 2810:00-10:45a.m.
Enjoy Halloween magicshow fun for preschoolers and their caregiver.
We’ll end our time together with a visit to the gently haunted hallway
and a little trick or treat. Be sure to wear your Halloween costume!
Mini-Makerspace: Legos
Tuesday, November 16:30-7:15 p.m.
Join Miss Liz as we build and create with Legos! Legos provided; for kids in Grades K-5.
Mini-Movie Day: Duck for President
Friday, November 410:00–10:30 a.m.
Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to share a story, a short animated movie, and an activity.
Mini-Movie Night: Spoon
Tuesday, November 8 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Join Miss Liz for a story, a short animated movie, and an activity for kids Grades K-5.