Events - Adults

THE COLOR PURPLE  (PG-13, 2 hour, 21 minutes)

Starring Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and Fantasia Barrino

A woman faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

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

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

Featuring comedy, trivia, and yes, even literary discussion, Short Story Night is the perfect book club for people who don't have time for a book club!

Read the story/stories before each event. Stories can be downloaded below, or copies are available on the second floor of the Neenah Public Library.

Sign up for the brand new Short Story Night newsletter!

This event takes place at Lion's Tail Brewing Co. and lasts for one hour.

Join us at 116 S Commercial St, Neenah, WI 54956

Featuring author Christopher Chambers live and in person! We will be discussing the story "Carl, Under His Car," from Chamber's new collection, "Kind of Blue," as well as a story chosen by Chambers ("Even Greenland" by Barry Hannah.) This is a very special Short Story Night you won't want to miss.

Download the stories.

Chris is a Wisconsin native who’s lived in Michigan, North Carolina, Minnesota, Florida, Alabama, Texas, and Louisiana. He was a professor of creative writing and taught at the University of Alabama, Loyola University New Orleans, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is former editor of Black Warrior Review, New Orleans Review, Midwest Review, and Wisconsin People & Ideas, and he’s the author of two books of fiction. He has a degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and an MFA degree from the University of Alabama.

This one-hour event takes place at Lion's Tail Brewing in Neenah. 21 and older. Direct questions to Richie: zaborowske@neenahlibrary.org

April Tech Topic: A Guide to Social Media

Join us for monthly Tech Talk discussions to learn about a variety of technology topics. With a new topic each month, we will discuss everything from online security to social media to the digital library!

2nd Tuesday of the month, October to April in the Yaz Community Room. All interested individuals are welcome to attend, registration is not required.

All ages and skill levels are welcome! Chess sets will be provided. Coaching and beginner help is available. No registration is necessary. The event takes place on the library's second floor and lasts from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm.

Please email zaborowske@neenahlibrary.org with any questions.

Special note for this week! The Ukulele Open Jam group will meet at the New Moon Cafe in Oshkosh (401 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI 54901) on April 11th at 6:00 PM. 

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!

Jam sessions last up to 90 minutes.

Free, open to all, and no registration necessary.

Contact Mehta at hess@neenahlibrary.org if you have any questions.  

The Library will be closed Friday, April 12, due to electrical panels being replaced. Patrons may pick up holds curbside between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and the book drops will remain open.

Come play classic video games in a friendly competition. This all-ages event is perfect for gamers of all skill levels. Featuring retro arcade and NES games. Prizes awarded for high-scores*.

This year will feature even more video games stations! So expect shorter wait times between turns.

Games:

Battlezone (Atari 2600)

Rad Racer (NES)

Popeye (Arcade)

Do Donpachi (Arcade)

Burger Time (Arcade)

Frogger (Arcade)

*To keep things fun and fair for everyone, each participant can win only one prize total.

No registration necessary.

Location: Neenah Public Library Shattuck Room

Questions please email: zaborowske@neenahlibrary.org

The Neenah Public Library is excited to have the University of Lawrence Student Quintet back for a series of spring jazz concerts. Join us at 2:00 pm every Sunday in April as we celebrate Jazz Month. This year the students will be focusing on the groundbreaking work of Charles Mingus (April 7th), Ornette Coleman (April 14th), Kenny Garrett (April 21st), and Jaimie Branch (April 28th). These are all-ages show.

No reservation necessary. Concerts take place in the Shattuck Room.