Libraries Rock!

Summer Reading Programs for everyone, of any age.

Kids — sign up at the Children’s Desk; Adults & Young Adults (6th grade and older) — sign up at the Reference Desk.

Sign up for this summer’s reading program and have fun reading all summer long. Read for fun and read for prizes. Find out how to win prizes when you sign up.

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 sand-wiches, Texas Roadhouse coupons, breakfast on an Outagamie County farm, rock ‘n’ roll music CDs, and valuable certificates for the WeatherVane restaurant. Your summer at your library also includes special concerts and magic shows. See inside for dates and times.

June 2018

June Displays & Exhibits

On the Art Wall in the Fireside Room: Enjoy

landscapes captured by the lens of Joel Witmeyer, who will be showcasing his summer themed photo creations — some of them in metal print. Summer is Mr. Witmeyer’s favorite time, especially in Wisconsin since the season is so short. As a photographer, the artist finds his voice among automobiles, landscapes, nature, and the beach. Coffee with the artist will be offered on Saturday, June 23, at 10:00am. Learn from his experience and technique.

In the Display Case in the Circulation Desk Area: A display that features a collection on the rock band Kansas that belongs to Steve Smits. Steve’s collection was featured by the Post Crescent in 2016 as one of the most unique and comprehensive on the band.

In the Glass Case in the Library Lobby: The Outagamie County Master Gardener Group is

promoting their Garden Walk event and additional

information. The walk includes seven gardens on Saturday, June 16, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Build a Robot @ your public library

Now available at the library: LEGO Boost and LEGO EV3 robots. Assemble it. Code it. Repeat! Robots may be checked out at the Reference Desk for use inside the library. These were pur-chased for library patrons by Franzoi & Franzoi, SC.

Also, check out the library’s new Media Corner 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 digital files, Convert a VHS tape, Hi-8 tape, Video 8 tape, &

8mm (reel to reel film) to a digital video file.

Reserve the use of the Media Corner by calling us at 920.967.3690.

Join Us for Karaoke: You Star in these Shows Wednesday, June 27, at 6:00pm

Wednesday, July 25, at 6:00pm

Young adults and adults are invited to make the most of this year’s Summer Reading Program theme and prove to everyone that Libraries Rock. You are invited to join in Karaoke!

Read the lyrics -- then sing them or listen to others sing.

You have two chances to shine — one night this month and one night in July. These karaoke programs are managed by Frankie G's Karaoke. They are for people ages 13 to 113.

Jazz Concert with MJD Wednesday, June 6, at 7:00pm

This concert was moved from the Saturday of our epic snowstorm in April. Join us in the library’s Miron Fireside Room on the main floor for jazz and refreshments.

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 YEAR HOURS Children’s Room 920.967.3670 Mon.—Thurs. 8:30 to 8:30 Reference 920.967.3690 Friday 8:30 to 6:00 Circulation 920.967.3680 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 Meeting Rooms see website Sunday Closed

www.menashalibrary.org

Gale Online Courses

Looking for an online class to take this summer? The Elisha D. Smith Public Library offers more than 365, six-week long online courses taught by college instructors who are experts in their field. Instruction is available 24/7, anywhere and through a variety of devices. Certificates of completion are awarded.

There are courses to support business professionals, including business law, human resources, management, manufacturing and marketing; computer and technology courses for the beginner to the advanced; courses in parenting, the arts and hobbies; health and wellness courses; and some that offer continuing education credits. Also, there are GED, SAT/ACT, GRE and LSAT prep courses available.

With your Menasha library card, you can enroll in a course at no cost. Courses run for six weeks, with two new lessons released weekly (for a total of 12 lessons). New courses begin every month.

For more information, to see a list of available courses, and to sign up, go to: https://education.gale.com/l-menashapl/

Summer in Menasha — www.menashalibrary.org/summer

Backman, Fredrik US AGAINST YOU

Brooks, Terry THE SKAAR INVASION Brown, Dale THE MOSCOW OFFENSIVE Clinton, Bill THE PRESIDENT IS MISSING Connolly, John THE WOMAN IN THE WOODS

Meacham, Jon THE SOUL OF AMERICA Pyenson, Nick SPYING ON WHALES

Robb, Graham THE DEBATABLE LAND Smith, Michelle THE WHOLE SMITHS GOOD FOOD COOKBOOK Zaichkowsky, Leonard THE PLAYMAKER’S ADVANTAGE

June 2018 New Titles

New Fiction & Mysteries

Abrams, Dan LINCOLN’S LAST TRIAL

Corchado, Alfredo HOMELANDS Dyson, Michael Eric WHAT TRUTH SOUNDS LIKE Fox, Margalit CONAN DOYLE FOR THE DEFENSE Frank, Adam LIGHT OF THE STARS

@ Your Library in June

Finals Study Evening Sunday, June 3, from 5:00-9:00pm (See previous page for details.)

Monday Matinee Monday, June 4, at 2:00pm We're watching Phantom Thread (©Focus Features, Features, rated R, 130 minutes, drama). Free popcorn.

Free Legal Assistance Tuesday, June 5, from 4:30 to 6:30pm

Jazz with MJD Wednesday, June 6, at 7:00pm (See front page for details.)

Hanging Mini Gardens (teens/tweens)

Thursday, June 14, at 1:00pm (See previous page for details.)

Family Roots WI Genealogy Program Saturday, June 16, at 10:00am

Monday Matinee Monday, June 18, at 2:00pm We're watching The Greatest Showman (©Twentieth Century Fox, rated PG, 105 minutes, biography/musical). Free popcorn.

Hypertufa Containers

Monday, June 18, at 6:30pm (See previous page for details.)

Summer Movie Series (teens/tweens)

Tuesday, June 19 at 2:00pm (See previous page for details.)

Nonfiction Book Discussion Tuesday, June 19 at 2:00pm We will discuss Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann.

Memory Café Wednesday, June 20, at 1:30pm Hosted by the Fox Valley Memory Project. newVoices will be singing—everyone is welcome.

Toys That Fly (teens/tweens)

Thursday, June 21, at 1:00pm (See previous page for details.)

Coffee with Artist Joel Witmeyer Saturday, June 23, at 10:00am (See back page for details.)

Karaoke (for teens and adults) Wednesday, June 27, at 6:00pm (See front page for details.)

Harry Potter’s Marauder’s Map (teens/tweens)

Thursday, June 28, at 1:00pm (See previous page for details.)

In the Children’s Room

2018 Summer Library Program:

Libraries Rock! Sign-up has begun; program starts June 11 Sign up for this summer’s reading program and have fun reading all summer long. There is a reading program for everyone, of any age. Reading prizes include LEGOs®, apples from Star Orchard, and much more. If your school has the largest percentage of students sign up, your school wins, and your school’s name gets engraved on the Reading Trophy. Sign up in the Children’s Room and find out how to win prizes for reading and how to earn an invitation to the Ice Cream Party later on this summer.

Story Sparklers Story Times

Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 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.

Randy Peterson in Concert Wednesday, June 13, at 1:30pm Randy Peterson kicks off the summer reading program with a brand new Libraries Rock! concert. A musical treat for the whole family. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Menasha Library.

Baby Story Times Fridays, June 15 & 29, at 10:00am

Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies ages birth to 2-years-old with a parent or caregiver.

Rondini Magic Show

Wednesday, June 20, at 1:30pm The master of magic returns with a hat full of tricks and Einstein, our favorite German bunny. Fun for all ages. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Menasha Library.

Dance with Your Baby Day

Friday, June 22, at 10:00am Bring in your baby and a carrier and dance, dance, dance! For babies birth-24 months with a parent or caregiver.

Great Scott Magic Show

Wednesday, June 27, at 1:30pm Scott Obermann returns with a new magic show. He inspires, he entertains, and he levitates! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Menasha Library.

www.menashalibrary.org/stories www.menashalibrary.org/cuentos

Stories + Videos + Games Made possible by Faith Technologies of Menasha.

New Nonfiction

Delinsky, Barbara BEFORE AND AGAIN

Giffin, Emily ALL WE EVER WANTED

Paris, B.A. BRING ME BACK Preston, Douglas THE PHARAOH KEY

Wiggs, Susan BETWEEN YOU AND ME

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.

Teen and Tweens Sign up for the Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program

Hanging Mini Gardens Thursday, June 14, at 1:00pm Just a few materials and a little creativity are required to make a mini green space to have in your life. All materials provided.

Summer Movie Series Starts Tuesday, June 19, at 1:00pm

We’re watching Star Wars Episode VII: The Last Jedi (© 2017 Walt Disney Pictures), rated PG-13, 2 hours, 32 minutes.

Toys That Fly

Thursday, June 21, at 1:00pm Together we will build two different flying toys - craft experiments to get up into the air.

Harry Potter’s Marauder’s Map Thursday, June 28, at 1:00pm

This craft will require a little patience but by the end we will assemble a handsome version of the Marauder's map.

[All materials provided by the library’s Sara Loescher endowment fund.]

Hypertufa Containers Monday, June 18, at 6:30pm

Join us to learn how to make your own hypertufa containers to add decor to your garden - This will be a demonstration with master gardener Steve Schultz. Get step by step instructions and follow his tips and techniques. No registration required.

Finals Study Evening Sunday, June 3, from 5:00-9:00pm

MHS Students studying for finals should come to the library for this after-hours event. We will have quiet spaces and collaborative spaces. Some teachers from the High School have also said that

they will be here to help any students they can. Computers and Chromebooks will be available to use. PLUS, there will be pizza and beverages, thanks to the Friends of the Menasha Public Library.