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Week of January 8, 2018

Monday, January 8

DUNKIRK  (PG-13, 106 minutes )

Starring Fionn Whitehead

Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German Army, and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.

With today’s busy lifestyle it can be difficult to read an entire book in one month. That’s why the Neenah Public Library started Short Story Night. Join us at the Lion’s Tail Brewing Co. in downtown Neenah, Monday, January 8th, at 7:00pm as we discuss Sarah Orne Jewett’s classic “A White Heron,” and Shel Silverstein’s wonderful story “The Giving Tree.” Join us for a relaxed hour of lively discussion, trivia, prizes, 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.

 

Tuesday, January 9

 A Guide to Online Resources: Blogs, Articles, Videos and More!

Join us for Tech Talk Tuesday to learn about a variety of tech topics! We will discuss everything from e-readers to social media to online security!

2nd Tuesday of each month, October to April

1:30 pm in the Aylward Room, located on the 2nd floor of the library.

All interested individuals are welcome to attend this free event, there is no registration required.

Wednesday, January 10

Start the New Year off right with a one hour Mindfulness Workshop presented by Joy Jordan at the Neenah Public Library, Wednesday, January 10th, at 6:30pm. Discover the basics of living a mindful life and learn how to slow down and savor each moment. You can start exactly where you are – no special equipment or fancy dress required. This free workshop does not require registration.

Thursday, January 11

Every Thursday hone your ukulele skills with us for an hour to an hour and a half.

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!

We'll meet in the Story Time Room.

Everyone is welcome to attend library programs. There is no right way to join in! If accommodations are needed to participate, 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.

Because of the uncertainty of the roads tonight we are cancelling tonight's presentation. We will re-schedule soon.

Start the New Year off right with a “Frugal Living” workshop provided by Family Living Educator of Winnebago County UW-Extension, Amanda Dornfeld. Hosted Thursday, Jan 11th, at 6:30pm, at the Neenah Public Library Amanda will provide practical money saving tips and help you set better goals. If you have always wanted to save money, but didn’t know where to start, this is the perfect workshop for you! This program is part of the Neenah Public Library Adulting 101 series designed to provide young adults and adults with the necessary tools to take full advantage of life. No registration is required for this free workshop.

Saturday, January 13

Joshua Ranger, Archivist at the UW-Oshkosh Area Research Center will present on the Research Center’s resources and how they can help you with your Winnebago County and East-Central Wisconsin research.