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July 2018 July Displays & Exhibits On the Art Wall in the Fireside Room: Don’t miss the exhibit of acrylic paintings and drawings of Christian Leon. Christian began drawing faces and developed his own line of cartoon characters. He is a young artist from Appleton and has participated in two studio shows in 2017 and 2018. His work was included in the December Winter Solstice Exhibit at The Draw in Appleton. Meet the artist on Thursday, July 19, at 5:30pm when Christian will be showcasing his talent with a Cooperative Art Demonstration with his niece Akzana. In the Glass Case in the Library Lobby: The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary – Neenah Menasha Flotilla 47-03 is presenting materials, books, uniforms badges, model boats, and also an LED slide show about their organization. All programs at the library are free and for everyone. Those with special needs are encouraged to call the library at 920.967.3662 within 24 hours of an event to assure that specific needs with regards to parking, building and meeting room accessibility are met. Watch for the Book Bike at the Jefferson Park Pool and the Menasha Farm Fresh Market this summer! We will have books for all ages and news on what is happening at the library. LIBRARY PHONE NUMBERS SUMMER HOURS Books & Beyond is published monthly by Children’s Room 920.967.3670 Mon.—Thurs. 8:30 to 8:30 Elisha D. Smith Public Library Reference 920.967.3690 Friday 8:30 to 6:00 440 1st Street Circulation 920.967.3680 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 Menasha, WI 54952 Meeting Rooms see website Sunday Closed www.menashalibrary.org Find a list of summer activities in Menasha at: www.menashalibrary.org/summer New Book Clubs … because we know you love books! Due to popular demand, the library has added new book clubs this summer to explore and discuss great books. Novel Thoughts is the new book club for fiction readers. This club will meet on the first Thursday of the month at 10:00am in the lower level Gegan Room and be led by retired librarian Cece Wiltzius. The group’s first book will be News of the World by Paulette Jiles, a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction that follows the adventures of a gentleman in Texas immediately after the Civil War as he takes on the task of returning a girl captured by American Indians to her family. The book gives a marvelous glimpse into the wild west and captures your heart. This book club will continue throughout the year. Teens and tweens are meeting on a Tuesday each month this summer at 1:00pm to discuss great novels for young adults. This month’s discussion will be on July 17 and will feature The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney, a powerful story of one girl's triumphant journey, inspired by true tales of life in Sudan. Meet in the lower level Activity Room to discuss this book with Young Adult and Media Librarian Kirk Moore-Nokes. These book clubs are in addition to the long-standing, ever-popular Tuesday afternoon Nonfiction Book Club led every third Tuesday of the month at 1:00pm in the lower level Gegan Room by Adult Service Supervisor Joe Bongers. This month’s book is Promise Me, Dad by Joe Biden. You are invited to join us. Ask for a copy of the book at the Reference Desk or call us at 920.967.3690 to have one set aside for you. Thursday July 5 10:00am Tuesday July 17 2:00pm Tuesday July 17 1:00pm Are You Signed Up for the Summer Reading Program? It’s Not too Late There is a summer reading program at the library for everyone, of any age. This year’s theme is Libraries Rock! Kids! Read for prizes. Attend great summer library events including jugglers, magicians, and clowns for kids, as well as movies, craft programs, self- enrichment, or fun for young adults and adults. Sign up at the Children’s Desk. Tweens, Teens, and Adults! Read a little each day and then enter to win prizes. This summer’s reading prizes include Dairy Queen Dilly Bars, LEGOs®, apples from Star Orchard, passes to the Calumet County Fair, tickets to Mulberry Lane Farm, items donated by the Green Bay Packers, Glass Nickel & Pizza Hut pizzas, passes to the Grignon Mansion, ice cream from McDonald’s & Culvers, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers prizes, SkyZone passes, passes to Menasha Pool & Swimtastics, a poolside suite at Comfort Suites for one night, Subway sandwiches, Texas Roadhouse coupons, breakfast on an Outagamie County farm, rock ‘n’ roll music CDs, and valuable certificates for the WeatherVane restaurant. We have the remedy for—- Are We There Yet? Heading out on a road trip this summer? Ask at the Children’s Desk for a Family Travel Kit with games and activities to make your summer travels nothing but fun. September Friends of the Menasha Library Book Sale The fall Friends of the Menasha Library Book Sale begins with a Preview Sale on Thursday, September 6, and continues through Monday, September 10. It is never too early to donate books. Yes, it is okay to donate books you have purchased in the past from the sale. Please donate your gently-used books, DVDs, and CDs by bringing them to the Circulation Desk. Thank you! Pick up and keep travel brochures for all around our great state just left of the Reference Desk. In the Display Case in the Circulation Desk Area: We continue to share the collection on the rock band Kansas that belongs to Steve Smits. Kansas became popular in the 1970s with hit singles such as Carry On Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind. Steve’s collection was featured by the Post Crescent as one of the most unique and comprehensive on the band. Pudge Concert Monday, July 23, at 7:00pm Libraries Rock 2018 Summer Reading Program - A night of music with the original rock band Pudge. Pudge has been part of the Fox Valley music scene since their first show in Appleton in February of 1996. The band is a Mile of Music and Octoberfest alumni. In 2013, Pudge released Closer to You on vinyl and CD. In 2015, they were featured on an episode of PBS' 30 Minute Music Hour. This year, they will release Open Cuts along with a 4 song EP recorded at the famed Pachyderm Studio in Minnesota where Nirvana recorded their last album.
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July 2018 July Displays & Exhibits
On the Art Wall in the Fireside Room: Don’t miss the exhibit of acrylic paintings and drawings of Christian Leon. Christian began drawing faces and developed his own line of cartoon characters. He is a young artist from Appleton and has participated in two studio shows in 2017 and 2018. His work was included in the December Winter Solstice Exhibit at The Draw in Appleton.
Meet the artist on Thursday, July 19, at 5:30pm when Christian will be showcasing his talent with a Cooperative Art Demonstration with his niece Akzana.
In the Glass Case in the Library Lobby:
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary – Neenah Menasha Flotilla 47-03 is presenting materials, books, uniforms badges, model boats, and also an LED slide show about their organization.
All programs at the library are free and for everyone. Those with special needs are encouraged to call the library at 920.967.3662 within 24 hours of an event to assure that specific needs with regards to parking, building and meeting room accessibility are met.
Watch for the Book Bike at the Jefferson Park Pool and the
Menasha Farm Fresh Market this summer! We will have books for all ages and
news on what is happening at the library.
LIBRARY PHONE NUMBERS SUMMER HOURS Books & Beyond is published monthly by Children’s Room 920.967.3670 Mon.—Thurs. 8:30 to 8:30 Elisha D. Smith Public Library Reference 920.967.3690 Friday 8:30 to 6:00 440 1st Street Circulation 920.967.3680 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 Menasha, WI 54952 Meeting Rooms see website Sunday Closed www.menashalibrary.org
Find a list of summer activities in Menasha at: www.menashalibrary.org/summer
New Book Clubs … because we know you love books!
Due to popular demand, the library has added new book clubs this summer to explore and discuss great books.
Novel Thoughts is the new book club for fiction readers. This club will meet on the first Thursday of the month at 10:00am in the lower level Gegan Room and be led by retired librarian Cece Wiltzius. The group’s first book will be News of the World by Paulette Jiles, a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction that follows the adventures of a gentleman in Texas immediately after the Civil War as he takes on the task of returning a girl captured by American Indians to her family. The book gives a marvelous glimpse into the wild west and captures your heart. This book club will continue throughout the year.
Teens and tweens are meeting on a Tuesday each month this summer at 1:00pm to discuss great novels for young adults. This month’s discussion will be on July 17 and will feature The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney, a powerful story of one girl's triumphant journey, inspired by true tales of life in Sudan. Meet in the lower level Activity Room to discuss this book with Young Adult and Media Librarian Kirk Moore-Nokes.
These book clubs are in addition to the long-standing, ever-popular Tuesday afternoon Nonfiction Book Club led every third Tuesday of the month at 1:00pm in the lower level Gegan Room by Adult Service Supervisor Joe Bongers. This month’s book is Promise Me, Dad by Joe Biden.
You are invited to join us. Ask for a copy of the book at the Reference Desk or call us at 920.967.3690 to have one set aside for you.
Thursday July 5 10:00am
Tuesday July 17 2:00pm
Tuesday July 17 1:00pm
Are You Signed Up for the Summer Reading Program?
It’s Not too Late
There is a summer reading program at the library for everyone, of any age. This year’s theme is Libraries Rock!
Kids! Read for prizes. Attend great summer library events including jugglers, magicians, and clowns for kids, as well as movies, craft programs, self-enrichment, or fun for young adults and adults. Sign up at the Children’s Desk.
Tweens, Teens, and Adults! Read a little each day and then enter to win prizes.
This summer’s reading prizes include Dairy Queen Dilly Bars, LEGOs®, apples from Star Orchard, passes to the Calumet County Fair, tickets to Mulberry Lane Farm, items donated by the Green Bay Packers, Glass Nickel & Pizza Hut pizzas, passes to the Grignon Mansion, ice cream from McDonald’s & Culvers, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers prizes, SkyZone passes, passes to Menasha Pool & Swimtastics, a poolside suite at Comfort Suites for one night, Subway sandwiches, Texas Roadhouse coupons, breakfast on an Outagamie County farm, rock ‘n’ roll music CDs, and valuable certificates for the WeatherVane restaurant.
We have the remedy for—-
Are We There Yet?
Heading out on a road trip this summer? Ask at the Children’s Desk for a Family Travel Kit with games and activities to make your summer travels nothing but fun.
September Friends of the Menasha Library Book Sale
The fall Friends of the Menasha Library Book Sale
begins with a Preview Sale on Thursday, September
6, and continues through Monday, September 10.
It is never too early to donate books. Yes, it is okay
to donate books you have purchased in the past
from the sale. Please donate your gently-used
books, DVDs, and CDs by bringing them to the
Circulation Desk. Thank you!
Pick up and keep travel brochures for all around our great state just left of the Reference Desk.
In the Display Case in the Circulation Desk Area: We continue to share the collection on the rock band Kansas that belongs to Steve Smits. Kansas became popular in the 1970s with hit singles such as Carry On Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind. Steve’s collection was featured by the Post Crescent as one of the most unique and comprehensive on the band.
Pudge Concert Monday, July 23, at 7:00pm
Libraries Rock 2018 Summer Reading Program - A night of music with the original rock band Pudge. Pudge has been part of the Fox Valley music scene since their first show in Appleton in February of 1996. The band is a Mile of Music and Octoberfest alumni. In 2013, Pudge released Closer to You on vinyl and CD. In 2015, they were featured on an episode of PBS' 30 Minute Music Hour. This year, they will release Open Cuts along with a 4 song EP recorded at the famed Pachyderm Studio in Minnesota where Nirvana recorded their last album.
Barclay, Linwood A NOISE DOWNSTAIRS Castillo, Linda A GATHERING OF SECRETS Coulter, Catherine PARADOX Johansen, Iris & Johansen, Roy DOUBLE BLIND Lustbader, Eric Van FOUR DOMINIONS
Ross, John F. THE PROMISE OF THE GRAND CANYON: John
Wesley Powell’s journey and his vision for the American West Rowbottom, Allie JELL-O GIRLS: a
family history Rumsfield, Donald WHEN THE CENTER HELD: Gerald Ford and the rescue of the American presidency Sherman, Casey 12: the inside story of
Tom Brady’s fights for redemption Vincent, Lynn INDIANAPOLIS: the
true story of the worst sea disaster in U.S. naval history and the fifty-year fight to exonerate an innocent man
July 2018 New Titles
New Fiction & Mysteries
Bernstein, Jamie FAMOUS FATHER GIRL: a memoir of
growing up Bernstein Crabtree, James THE BILLIONAIRE RAJ: a journey through
India’s new gilded age Hanson, Thor BUZZ: the nature &
necessity of bees Lingan, John
HOMEPLACE: a southern town, a country legend, and the last days of a mountain-top honky tonk
Prose, Francine WHAT TO READ AND WHY
@ Your Library in July
Monday Matinee Monday, July 2, at 2:00pm We're watching 12 Strong (©Warner Bros., rated R, 130 minutes, drama/action/history).
Summer Movie Series (teens/tweens)
Tuesday, July 3, at 1:00pm (See previous page for details.)
Free Legal Assistance Tuesday, July 3, from 4:30 to 6:30pm
Novel Thoughts—Book Discussion Thursday, July 5, at 10:00am (See front page for details.)
Painted Rocks (teens/tweens)
Thursday, July 5, at 1:00pm (See previous page for details.)
Light Switch/Outlet Covers (teens/tweens)
Thursday, July 12, at 1:00pm (See previous page for details.)
Cement Leaves Demonstration
Thursday, July 12, at 6:30pm (See previous page for details.)
Monday Matinee Monday, July 16, at 2:00pm We're watching I Can Only Imagine (©Lions Gate Films, Inc., rated PG, 110 minutes, drama/family). Free popcorn.
Tween & Teen Book Discussion Tuesday, July 17, at 1:00pm (See front page for details.)
Summer Movie Series (teens/tweens & adults)
Tuesday, July 17, at 1:00pm (See previous page for details.)
Nonfiction Book Discussion Tuesday, July 17, at 2:00pm (See front page for details.)
Memory Café Wednesday, July 18, at 1:30pm Hosted by the Fox Valley Memory Project.
Mini Cell Phone Speakers (teens/tweens)
Thursday, July 19, at 1:00pm (See previous page for details.)
Meet the Artist Thursday, July 19, at 5:30pm (See back page for details.)
Family Roots WI Genealogy Program Saturday, July 21, at 9:00am
Pudge Concert Monday, July 23, at 7:00pm (See back page for details.)
Karaoke (for teens and adults) Wednesday, July 25, at 6:00pm (See previous page for details.)
Picture Frames (teens/tweens)
Thursday, July 26, at 1:00pm (See previous page for details.)
Taking Care of You Workshop Tuesday, July 31, at 9:00am (See previous page for details.)
Summer Movie Series (teens/tweens & adults)
Tuesday, July 31, at 1:00pm (See previous page for details.)
In the Children’s Room
2018 Summer Library Program:
Libraries Rock! Sign up now!
Story Sparklers Story Times
Mondays, July 2, 16, 23, & 30, at 10:00am
These fun story times are perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, learning, and fun are all part of the fun.
Summer Reading Program Event Chicken Man in Concert Monday, July 9, at 10:00am
John Duggleby is the Chicken Man in Concert. Have you ever seen a six-foot-tall chicken sing and play the guitar? Come laugh, sing along, and have fun with the Chicken Man as he sings family favorites!
Summer Reading Program Event The Amazing Zoomalata
Wednesday, July 11, at 1:30pm
He's silly, he's funny, and he puts on a great magic show! Family fun for all ages with The Amazing Zoomalata.
Baby Story Times
Fridays, July 13 & 27, at 10:00am
Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies ages birth to 2-years-old with a parent or caregiver.
Summer Reading Program Event Juggler Jeff McMullen
Wednesday, July 18, at 1:30pm
Juggling, jokes, and high-jinx with an official Ringling Brothers clown. Don't miss the fun!
Summer Reading Program Event Miller & Mike Clowning Around
Wednesday, July 25, at 1:30pm
A lot of clowning around and silly stunts abound with this comic duo.
www.menashalibrary.org/stories www.menashalibrary.org/cuentos
Stories + Videos + Games Made possible by Faith Technologies of Menasha.
New Nonfiction
Macomber, Debbie COTTAGE BY THE SEA Silva, Daniel THE OTHER WOMAN Steel, Danielle THE GOOD FIGHT Thor, Brad SPYMASTER Williams, Beatriz SUMMER WIVES
Cement Leaves Demonstration Thursday, July 12, at 6:30pm
Cement leaves for your garden - Demonstration with master gardener Steve Schultz. Get step by step instructions on how to create cement shaped decor figures following Steve's experience, tips and techniques. No registration required.
Karaoke (for teens and adults) Wednesday, July 25, at 6:00pm You are the star of this show! Read the lyrics -- then sing them or listen to others sing. This program will be managed by Frankie G's Karaoke. It is for people ages 13 to 113.
Taking Care of You Workshop Tuesday, July 31, at 9:00am Power start your day with coffee and enjoy the version of this popular series with the Winnebago UW-Extension experts. Identify practical strategies and experiences to help you deal with stress in your lives. Managing life’s challenges in healthy ways allows you to take better care of yourself and your overall health. In two sessions participants will be able to explore topics through self-reflection and activities. Live more in the moment. Registration is required for both sessions. (Next session: August 7 at 9:00am.) To register call 920.967.3690 or email: [email protected]
Teens & Tweens Sign up for Libraries Rock! The 2018 Summer Reading Program
Craft Programs: Thursdays at 1:00 All materials provided July 5: Painted Rocks Make a paperweight or piece of art for someone to find.
July 12: Customized Light Switch/Outlet Cover
It’s time to add a little flair to your space.
July 19: Mini Cell Phone Speakers
Make your cell phone sound bigger with an omnidirectional speaker.
July 26: Picture Frames
Why hang one picture in a frame when you can hang a whole bunch at once?
Summer Movies: Tuesdays at 1:00 Free popcorn July 3: Black Panther (©Walt Disney Pictures) Runtime 2 hours 14 minutes, Rated PG-13
July 17: A Wrinkle in Time
(©Walt Disney Pictures) Runtime 1 hour 49 minutes, Rated PG
July 31: Every Day (©Orion Pictures) Runtime 1 hour 37 minutes, Rated PG-13
Book Discussion Tuesday, July 17: Book Club Join us for some lively discussion and fun activities centered around Andrea Davis Pinkney's book The Red Pencil. Pick up a copy of the book at the Reference Desk.
Note: see Karaoke above & Rock Concert on back page.
