Events - Adults

We will discuss "Circe" by Madeline Miller.

Monday Morning Book Klatch is a book group for those who like to talk about books.

All are welcome! Ask at the Adult Services desk for a copy of the selected MMBK title.

Visit the MMBK page for a complete list of titles.

The Neenah Public Library, in collaboration with Deb Skyrms, will offer a free four-week course on “Mindful Living”. The four-week class will be held at the Neenah Public Library on Mondays in October, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The class is free; registration is required. Please call to register: 920-886-6315. Class size is limited.

Class participants will explore the many benefits of living mindfully – resulting in a less stressful life. You’ll learn how to meditate, manage emotions, and challenge negative thoughts. Throughout the class, the book, Slowing Down to the Speed of Life, by Richard Carlson and Joseph Bailey, rev. ed. 2009, will be used in discussions. Copies of the book will be available for checkout by participants.

The class will be taught by Deb Skyrms, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Deb was a mental health therapist for ThedaCare and most recently an adjunct faculty member at Fox Valley Technical College teaching the class, “Living Mindfully.”

For more information about the Mindful Living program, please contact Library Director Gretchen Raab at Neenah Public Library at 920-886-6300 or by email at graab@neenahlibrary.org.

We will discuss "Circe" by Madeline Miller.

Monday Morning Book Klatch is a book group for those who like to talk about books.

All are welcome! Ask at the Adult Services desk for a copy of the selected MMBK title.

Visit the MMBK page for a complete list of titles.

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!

Ukers will meet in the first floor Story Time Room.

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.

Stretch and flow yoga with an instructor from Absolute Wellness.

All Ages

• Reading • Yoga • Mindfulness •  

Getting bendy with books! Please join us Friday mornings for Bookworm Yoga.  Breathe, bend and read together with seasonal themed stories, rhymes and songs. Children will develop pre-literacy skills with simple poses and mindfulness exercises. Bring a beach towel or mat and join us. All ages welcome.

**Siblings are always welcome!

Enjoy an afternoon at the opera!

Talented soprano operatic and classical vocalist, Laura Basse, will perform opera and classical music accompanied by accomplished pianist, Maggie Rebers.

Join us at the library for afternoon concerts from a variety of unique and talented artists! The hour-long concerts begin at 2:00 PM, October to May, in the Shattuck Community Room. Performances are free and open to the public, the concert series is sponsored by The Friends of the Neenah Public Library.

What better way to prepare for the election season than a classic political film series & discussion? A special after-hours film event. Pizza will be served.

A Face in the Crowd

Friday, October 18th, 6:30 p.m. 1957 film. Directed by Elia Kazan. Starring Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Lee Remick & Walter Matthau.

All the Kings Men

Friday, October 25, 6:30 p.m. 1949 film. Starring Broderick Crawford. Based on the Pulizter Prize-winning novel by Robert Penn Warren.

The Manchurian Candidate

Friday, November 1, 6:30 p.m. 1962 film. Starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury.

Join the Neenah Public Library Saturday, November 2nd at 7:00pm for a special celebration of the original found-footage movie “The Blair Witch Project.”  In addition to a free screening of the movie, the celebration will include trivia, prizes, and an introductory lecture by cultural critic Alyssa Bereznak (from The Ringer website.) Be sure to attend the celebration and find out why “The Blair Witch Project” is more than just another scary movie! This movie is rated R, those under the age of 17 will require the accompaniment of a parent or guardian. No reservations necessary.

Are you interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Join us every Sunday at 1:00pm in the second floor Aylward Room at the Neenah Public Library. This friendly Dungeons and Dragons group is always looking for few more adventurers. This is a great introduction for newbies, or people simple looking for a gaming group. No registration is required for this free event.

This is group is for adults 18 and older.

In partnership with Lawrence University the Neenah Public Library will be offering a series of free live jazz concerts. This year, in honor of Blue Note Records 80th Anniversary, each concert will feature hits from the venerable label. Including songs from Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, Lee Morgan, and more. Hosted in the library’s Shattuck Room. No reservations necessary.