Events - Adults

Week of December 13, 2021

Monday, December 13

1:00pm

RESPECT (PG-13, 145 minutes )

Starring Jennifer Hudson as Franklin, and Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Mary J. Blige

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.

All movies are shown in the Shattuck Community Room which is located on the 1st Floor of the library.

Sorry, no refreshments will be served at this time.

NOTE: OCCUPANCY MAY BE LIMITED AND MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN PROPERLY WHILE ATTENDING LIBRARY PROGRAMS.

Not all movies are appropriate for all audiences. Titles subject to change based upon studio release dates. For more information about the movies, contact the adult services desk at 920-886-6315.

7:00pm

Short Story Night

Short Story Night is back at Lion’s Tail Brewing Co. 116 S. Commercial St. Neenah

Read the stories before the event here: Jamie Cortez

Take one part late-night talk show, a heavy dose of Intro to Lit 101, a sprinkle of literary mischief and you have Short Story Night! Join NPL for an evening of trivia, author interviews, literary discussion and more.

This month we will be discussing 2 short stories from Jamie Cortez's sweetly frank collection of short stories "Gordo."

Be sure to read the stories ahead of time and get ready for a wonderful evening of discussion and plenty of laughs.

More about Gordo:

The first-ever collection of short stories by Jaime Cortez, Gordo is set in a migrant workers camp near Watsonville, California in the 1970s. A young, probably gay, boy named Gordo puts on a wrestler’s mask and throws fists with a boy in the neighborhood, fighting his own tears as he tries to grow into the idea of manhood so imposed on him by his father. As he comes of age, Gordo learns about sex, watches his father’s drunken fights, and discovers even his own documented Mexican-American parents are wary of illegal migrants. Fat Cookie, high schooler and resident artist, uses tiny library pencils to draw huge murals of graffiti flowers along the camp’s blank walls, the words “CHICANO POWER” boldly lettered across, until she runs away from home one day with her mother’s boyfriend, Manny, and steals her mother’s Panasonic radio for a final dance competition among the camp kids before she disappears. And then there are Los Tigres, the perfect pair of twins so dark they look like indios, Pepito and Manuel, who show up at Gyrich Farms every season without fail. Los Tigres, champion drinkers, end up assaulting each other in a drunken brawl, until one of them is rushed to the emergency room still slumped in an upholstered chair tied to the back of a pick-up truck.

These scenes from Steinbeck Country seen so intimately from within are full of humor, family drama, and a sweet frankness about serious matters – who belongs to America and how are they treated? How does one learn decency, when laborers, grown adults, must fear for their lives and livelihoods as they try to do everything to bring home a paycheck? Written with balance and poise, Cortez braids together elegant and inviting stories about life on a California camp, in essence redefining what all-American means.

Tuesday, December 14

1:30pm

Tech Talk Tuesday

December Topic: Tech Trends & Gadgets Galore!

Can your watch make phone calls? Do you wish you could video chat with your dog while away? From an alarm that mimics the sun to a television that transforms into a work of art, join us for a Tech Talk discussion to learn about fascinating new technology trends, inventions, gadgets, apps, toys, and more!

Join us for Tech Talk to learn and ask questions about a variety of technology topics. We will discuss everything from devices to digital resources to e-books!

Tech Talk will meet in the Yaz Community Room. The Library requires all individuals to properly wear a face mask while in the library during the event and to practice social distancing.

7:00pm

The Next Chapter

Join library staff for a conversation about books! We've got another batch of new books we can't wait to share.

Click here to register for the Zoom event or catch us live on the Neenah Public Library's Facebook page!

Find all of the titles we recommend each month on The Next Chapter page here!

Wednesday, December 15

12:00pm

Take Home DIY Design Kit

Unleash your creativity! Register for a DIY Design Kit to craft a unique project at home!

Take Home DIY Design Kits will include supplies and detailed instructions explaining the steps to create decorative garland using wooden beads.
Please note, the kits are designed for adults and teens.
Supplies are limited and registration is required to receive a kit.

Contact the Reference Desk by phone at 920-886-6315 or by Email: library@neenahlibrary.org to register. More details about picking up your kit will be sent after registration.

Kits can be picked up starting on Wednesday, December 15th. Please note, this is not an in-person event at the library, kits will be available to pick up and take home to create your project.

4:00pm

Library Board meeting

The Neenah Public Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend meetings. The meetings are held in the first floor Shattuck Community Room

Thursday, December 16

6:00pm

Open Chess Night

All ages and skill levels are welcome! Chess sets will be provided. Coaching and beginner help is available.

All patrons are required to wear a mask while playing.

6:00pm

Ukulele Open Jam

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 are welcome!

Friday, December 17

9:15am

Fitness Friday: Boot Camp

Nicole, with Absolute Wellness, will guide you through a full-body workout (cardio, core, upper and lower body.). This class is for all abilities. Remember to bring a towel or yoga mat, and a water bottle.

We will meet in the Shattuck Community Room, observing social distancing. Masks are required for all attendees.