OCEAN'S 8 (PG-13, 110 minutes )
Starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafin, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter
Debbie Ocean gathers an all-female crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City's yearly Met Gala.
The Fox Cities Book Festival is excited to welcome back author and Neenah native, Susan Amond Todd.
Since 1985, Susan Amond Todd, a native of Neenah, made many trips from Charlotte, NC down I-95 to Jacksonville, FL. Toward the end of the 90’s she noticed a bridge off in the distance after the Brunswick, GA exit she hadn’t seen before. The bridge looked impressive, becoming a landmark she watched for whenever they made the trip to visit her in-laws. She wondered what it was connecting, thinking one of these trips she would stop to find out but never seemed to have the time to do so. Little did she know that one day, not only would she find out where the bridge went, but also fall in love with the area it connected so much she would be inspired to incorporate it into her writing of her first book, White Lake and the sequel, Return Home. In her program St. Simons and Jekyll Islands: Where the Bridge Leads she’ll share the sights and places her characters frequented along with history of the area. When she’s done, you too, will want to plan a trip to these Islands.
The 11th Annual Fox Cities Book Festival Connecting Writers and Readers
Join us for a fantastic week of author events, craft talks, discussions, readings and more during the week of October 8-14, 2018. All events are free and open to the public and take place at a variety of venues throughout the Fox Cities.
Do you enjoy reading but don't have time for a traditional book club? Try Short Story Night instead! Join us at Lion's Tail Brewing in downtown Neenah, Monday, October 8th, at 7:00pm as we discuss Neil Gaiman's "How to Talk to Girls at Parties" and "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been" by Joyce Carol Oates. Like a cross between a traditional book club and a late night talk show, Short Story Night includes trivia, commentary, discussion, author interviews and more. Read the stories online before Monday’s discussion at www.neenahlibrary.org/shortstory or pick up a copy at the Neenah Public Library reference desk. No registration required.
For more information, please contact the Neenah Public Library adult reference desk by phone: 920-886-6315 or e-mail: Library@neenahlibrary.org.
Everyone is welcome. If accommodations are needed to attend, please contact the library administrative office at 920-886-6301 or by email at library@neenahlibrary.org at least 24 hours in advance of the program.
Join us for Tech Talk Tuesday to learn about a variety of tech topics. We will discuss everything from online security to social media to the digital library!
2nd Tuesday of the month, October to April, 1:30 PM in the Aylward Room. All interested individuals are welcome to attend, registration is not required.
October 9, 2018: Around the World with Google Earth
Tech questions? We can help! Contact the adult information desk to set up an appointment with a librarian. Phone: 920-886-6315 or Email: Library@neenahlibrary.org
The 2018 Fox Cities Book Festival presents author and Fox Cities native, Jim Guhl.
Jim Guhl’s new novel, Eleven Miles to Oshkosh, takes readers back to a 1970's Wisconsin where he tells the story of a teenage boy coming to age as he deals with the unsolved murder of his father.
As the Vietnam War grinds on and the Nixon presidency collapses, Del “Minnow” Finwick’s small world in Wisconsin has blown apart. His father, a deputy sheriff, has been murdered by the unknown “Highway 41 Killer.” His mom has unraveled. And a goon named Larry Buskin has been pummeling Minnow behind Neenah High. Minnow finds support in the company of his roguish grandfather, his loyal pal Mark, and beautiful Opal Parsons, who has her own worries as the first African American student in their school. When the sheriff seems in no hurry to solve the murder, Minnow must seek justice by partnering with unlikely allies and discovering his own courage.
Jim Guhl grew up in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin in the 1960s and '70s and now lives in Hudson, Wisconsin. He is a writer and visual artist, retired from a career in engineering. His new book,Eleven Miles to Oshkosh is a fictional story set in Neenah, WI and set to be published in October 2018 by University of Wisconsin Press.
The 11th Annual Fox Cities Book Festival Connecting Writers and Readers
Join us for a fantastic week of author events, craft talks, discussions, readings and more during the week of October 8-14, 2018. All events are free and open to the public and take place at a variety of venues throughout the Fox Cities.
The 11th Annual Fox Cities Book Festival presents author, David McGlynn.
Fatherhood caught David McGlynn by surprise. His sons arrived in quick succession―the first when the author was a dirt-poor student and the second not long after he’d moved his family across the country to start a new job in bucolic Wisconsin. As a result, McGlynn found himself colliding with fatherhood, at once scared to death and utterly thrilled. Just like many new fathers, he hopes he’s doing the right thing―but he’s never quite sure.
One Day You’ll Thank Me translates the small, often hilarious moments common among parents of young children, especially dads, into “life lessons” about fatherhood. Comprised of interconnected chapters―many of which have appeared in such prominent publications as The New York Times, Men’s Health, Parents, Real Simple, and O, The Oprah Magazine―the stories invoke a sense of humor and honesty that expand our understanding of what it means to be an American dad.
The 11th Annual Fox Cities Book Festival presents author Kathy Buchen.
It’s a grim world out there. Perhaps you need a nice, wholesome cozy murder mystery to lift your spirits. Modern life can be poisonous. Spend an hour with Kathy and her amateur sleuth, Rhiannon Nolan. It might be just the antidote you require. Each visit with Rhi will be slightly different and unique. However, at each session we will laugh, talk about plots full of twists and turns of fate, discuss the finer points of stock mystery characters, and definitely digest some pink Cadillac gummy candy along with our red herrings. Take a peek at all eight novels in the series, and race to the finish line with Rhi as she deals with dilemmas caused by killers, psychos, teenagers, the meanest pig in history, and the cheese head version of the Hound of the Baskervilles. Will Rhiannon prevail and finally triumph? It’s a cold, cruel world. Come in for some warmth, some laughs, and a whole lot of good, clean, murderous fun.
The Fox Cities Book Festival connects writers and readers. One week, over 50 authors, 60 events at 15 venues throughout the Fox Cities! Please visit the Festival online for a full schedule and details about each author and event. All events are free and open to the public, please join us for a fantastic week!
The 11th Annual Fox Cities Book Festival presents author John Mitchell.
Writer and filmmaker John Mitchell gives his humorous take on the crazy chaos of self-distribution in the film and the self-publishing world.
From the creative process of bringing a project to its final form, to the legal challenges of copyrights and permissions, and ultimately the seeming nightmare of finding distribution and marketing channels that work, it takes a whole lot of tenacity, passion and determination with just a hint of insanity to do self-distribution, and even then your work has just begun.
The Fox Cities Book Festival connects writers and readers. One week, over 50 authors, 60 events at 15 venues throughout the Fox Cities! Please visit the Festival online for a full schedule and details about each author and event. All events are free and open to the public, please join us for a fantastic week!
Drop in for a friendly game of chess every Thursday evening from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to attend. Even if you have never played, but are interested in learning, stop by and we will teach you. No registration or chess boards required. Chess is played on the library's second floor.
Musician and native Hawaiian, Sam ‘Ālika Bader will be teaching a four-week ukulele class from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room. Bring your own ukulele or reserve one of the Library’s ukuleles. An extra loaner ukulele is also available for use during classes.
A ukulele open jam follows each Thursday night class. Open to anyone interested in playing with other ukulele players. Bring your own ukulele – banjoleles and guitars welcome, too (and whatever else you’d like to play). Music provided – or bring a piece you’d like to share with others. The open jams are held from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Bring music you're working on, something you're having trouble with, play a solo or a duet for the group, play along with your fellow ukers. All skill levels welcome!
The 11th Annual Fox Cities Book Festival presents an event with author, Joan Treppa.
Was it murder or suicide? Learn the latest in the ongoing controversy surrounding the 1992 death of Green Bay Paper Mill Worker, Tom Monfils. Why did a Minnesota woman with no ties to this decades old case begin a crusade to find new legal assistance for the six men convicted of murder? Details documented in this award winning book that have been investigated and deemed factual by lawyers of a well renowned Minneapolis law firm, will have readers questioning what they thought they knew about this case.
The Fox Cities Book Festival connects writers and readers. One week, over 50 authors, 60 events at 15 venues throughout the Fox Cities! Please visit the Festival online for a full schedule and details about each author and event. All events are free and open to the public, please join us for a fantastic week!
The 11th Annual Fox Cities Book Festival presents an event with author, Linda Vander Heyden.
In summer through late fall, milkweed grows lush along the sides of the road. Milkweed is the only plant on which monarchs lay their eggs—and the only plant monarch caterpillars eat! One day, while walking with her dogs, Linda Vander Heyden discovered all the milkweed along her road had been mowed and lay drying in the sun. Monarch caterpillars clung to the wilted plants. How would they survive? She began gathering caterpillars as people walked past. On that day, she doubt she saved many. But she wanted to tell their story. Monarch populations have dropped by 90% in the last two decades. Monarchs face many challenges, and scientists are concerned there may come a time when they no longer exist.
McGinty’s Monarchs (Sleeping Bear Press, 2016) will engage and empower children to know they, too, can play an important role in the survival of these beautiful butterflies.
Join her protagonist, Mr. McGinty, and embark on a mission to learn about the lifecycle of monarchs…from eggs, to caterpillars, to chrysalises—to butterflies! And the joy of turning your passion into a picture book!
The Fox Cities Book Festival connects writers and readers. One week, over 50 authors, 60 events at 15 venues throughout the Fox Cities! Please visit the Festival online for a full schedule and details about each author and event. All events are free and open to the public, please join us for a fantastic week!
The Fox Cities Book Festival presents an event with author, Marcia Bjornerud.
Marcia Bjornerud will read an excerpt from her new book followed by an informal question and answer session for those interested in learning more about how geologists have gradually come to understand the character of Earth, managed to reconstruct its deep past, and realized what that history suggests for the future of humanity.
Marcia Bjornerud is Professor of Geology and Environmental Studies at Lawrence University. Bjornerud¹s research focuses on the physics of earthquakes and mountain building, and she combines field-based studies of bedrock geology with quantitative models of rock mechanics. She has done research in high arctic Norway (Svalbard) and Canada (Ellesmere Island), as well as mainland Norway, Scotland, New Zealand, and the Lake Superior region.
The Fox Cities Book Festival connects writers and readers. One week, over 50 authors, 60 events at 15 venues throughout the Fox Cities! Please visit the Festival online for a full schedule and details about each author and event. All events are free and open to the public, please join us for a fantastic week!
The 11th Annual Fox Cities Book Festival presents an event with author, Laura Jean Baker.
An affidavit is “a sworn statement of fact voluntarily made by an affiant under oath.” To this end, our life stories, written and/or spoken, are affidavits culled from everyday experience. In writing memoir, we witness and record what happens to us. Writing memoir is the art of blending past selves with the present self to create meaning. Please join Laura Jean Baker, author of The Motherhood Affidavits, to learn how her braided memoir might serve as a template for your own life story.
The Fox Cities Book Festival connects writers and readers. One week, over 50 authors, 60 events at 15 venues throughout the Fox Cities! Please visit the Festival online for a full schedule and details about each author and event. All events are free and open to the public, please join us for a fantastic week!
The 11th Annual Fox Cities Book Festival presents an event with author, Scott Winkler.
Stories and the Lives They Save explores the idea that the very stories we share and receive are as essential to our survival as food, water, and shelter. They help us make sense of our world. They save our lives. This epiphany served as the catalyst for The Meadow. The novel grew out of my desire to voice recurring themes from my scholarship and teaching, themes that writers, scholars, and healers of every stripe have explored for millennia: psychologist Jonathan Shay treats veterans’ psychological injuries by creating safe communities where their stories can both be told and heard; writer/director/translator Bryan Doerries revisits the classics of Sophocles and Aeschylus, recasting their works as essential to healing moral injury. Novelist Tim O’Brien’s body of work takes up both of these strands while exploring the idea that stories save not only the survivors of armed conflict, but the very frameworks within which these men and women function—their families and friends, their communities and nations. And these are the reasons Scott writes. He wants stomachs to believe and stories to save lives. Stories and the Lives They Save will briefly address these ideas prior to reading an excerpt from The Meadow.
The Fox Cities Book Festival connects writers and readers. One week, over 50 authors, 60 events at 15 venues throughout the Fox Cities! Please visit the Festival online for a full schedule and details about each author and event. All events are free and open to the public, please join us for a fantastic week!
The 11th Annual Fox Cities Book Festival presents an event with author, Linda Castillo.
Join us for an event with award winning author, Linda Castillo. She will speak about her background, breaking into the publishing world and provide insight into her writing process for her new release, A Gathering of Secrets.
About the Author
Originally from Ohio where her Amish thrillers are set, Linda Castillo knew from an early age that she wanted to be a writer--and penned her first novel at the age of thirteen. She's published thirty books for three New York publishing houses and won numerous industry awards, including a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, the Golden Heart, the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence, and a nomination for the prestigious Rita.
Her debut thriller, Sworn to Silence, garnered starred reviews from Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, and Booklist--and spent four weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. The following books in the series also hit the NYT and USA Today lists and became international bestsellers. Sworn to Silence was recently adapted into a two-hour original movie re-titled An Amish Murder and starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder.
In her spare time, Linda enjoys trail riding, and dabbles in barrel racing. She resides in Texas with her husband, two rescued Blue Heelers, and two Appaloosa horses. She's currently at work on her next novel, a thriller set in Amish Country and featuring Chief of Police Kate Burkholder.
The Fox Cities Book Festival connects writers and readers. One week, over 50 authors, 60 events at 15 venues throughout the Fox Cities! Please visit the Festival online for a full schedule and details about each author and event. All events are free and open to the public, please join us for a fantastic week!
The Fox Cities Book Festival presents an event with, The Mill: A Place for Writers
The sixth annual Mill Prizes, awarding both short fiction and poetry. The contest is open to all writers within the Fox Cities. This year at the Fox Cities Book Festival, don’t just listen to other writers. Submit your work and join the community of writers. Visit The Mill online for more details.
The Fox Cities Book Festival connects writers and readers. One week, over 50 authors, 60 events at 15 venues throughout the Fox Cities! Please visit the Festival online for a full schedule and details about each author and event. All events are free and open to the public, please join us for a fantastic week!
