DecemberAugust 2020 2019 Novel Thoughts Book Club Nonfiction Book Club Thursday, December 3, at 10:00am Tuesday, December 15, at 2:00pm We’re discussing The Dutch House by We’re discussing The Monk of Mokha by Ann Patchett. If you would like a copy of Dave Eggers. If you would like a copy of this book, call us at 920.967.3690. this book, call us at 920.967.3690. This is an online book discussion. Join This is an online book discussion. Join from your computer, tablet, smartphone, from your computer, tablet, smartphone, or telephone. Get the information you or telephone. Get the information you need to join at www.menashalibrary.org/ need to join at www.menashalibrary.org/ calendar calendar Holiday Events Brighten the Season Research Your Ancestors Get in the holiday spirit with these Saturday, December 19, at 9:00am holiday music events for all ages. Find them Family Roots Wisconsin holds their monthly genealogy meeting on the third Saturday of each month at online on the library’s Facebook page 9:00am. This meeting is sponsored by the library, and everyone is welcome to join. There are no dues to belong @MenashaLibrary. Our time with Tom to Family Roots Wisconsin, although there is a charge if you would like to receive the newsletter. Their meeting Pease will be filled with his loveable songs usually includes a discussion and a time for helping others with genealogy searches. Periodically, there is a and jokes! And our time with Elvis John will speaker. Chromebooks and wifi hotspots are available for checkout from the library if you would like to use one feature Elvis’ greatest hits and holiday to attend. Reserve those now by calling 920.967.3690. Get the website links you need to join at favorites. A few days afterward, the Elvis John program will be available at www.menashalibrary.org/calendar www.menashalibrary.org/vimeo Home Delivery Holiday Music with Elvis John Drive-Up Service Thursday, December 17, at 7:00pm Place holds on materials in the library catalog at: If you or someone you know would benefit from having Tom Pease Holiday Concert www.menashalibrary.org/catalog library materials delivered directly to their home, let us Tuesday, December 8, at 6:30pm know. Friends of the Menasha Library volunteers will Or get the Winnefox Mobile app. deliver materials to residents of Menasha or the east Or call 920.967.3670 for children’s materials or side of Fox Crossing. 920.967.3690 for materials for adults or young adults. Santa Virtually Visits the Library Cooking with Gratitude: Or request materials at Take & Make (for all ages) Tuesday, December 15, at 6:30pm Holiday Treats (Virtual Event) www.menashalibrary.org/request Create your own sliced wood ornaments. Register to It turns out that Santa Claus is a great receive a kit with all the materials. Maximum 2 sets per Thursday, December 10, at 7:00pm You will receive a notice when they are ready. Pick up storyteller and plays the ukulele! Everyone, household. of any age, will enjoy this virtual program Expand your dining options and add variety and healthy your materials at the library entrance within a week. with Santa (aka Otis Miller of Miller tips to your family menus with Chef Shelly Platten. Contact us to reserve yours for curbside These holiday party treats feature a creamy dip full of pick-up. Call 920.967.3690 or email us: & Mike). Find family programs on Check Out Your Online Library Facebook: @MenashaLibrary veggies and a simple dessert that is decadent but made [email protected]. without refined sugar: www.menashlibrary.org/digital Call us at 920.967.3670 for help Available from December 1 until they are with attending this program. This • Warm Spinach Artichoke & Red Pepper Dip gone. program is sponsored by the • Vegan Snickers Caramel Bars Friends of the Menasha Library. All services at the Elisha D. Smith Public Library are free and for everyone. Those with special needs are encouraged to call Chef Shelly is a renowned local chef, an advocate for the library office at 920.967.3662 within 24 hours of an event to assure that specific needs with regards to parking are met. wellness, and a Fox Valley Tech adjunct instructor. Todos los servicios de la Biblioteca Elisha D. Smith son gratuitos y para todos. Aquellos con necesidades especiales Tune in to our Facebook live presentation –find us on pueden llamar a la oficina de la biblioteca 920.967.3662 con 24 horas de anticipación a un evento para asegurar que las Facebook @MenashaLibrary. Or watch this workshop necesidades específicas de parqueo, acceso al edificio o acceso a las salas de reunión puedan ser satisfechas. Community Blood Drive later at www.menashalibrary.org/vimeo Monday, December 28, from 3:00 to 5:00pm Details about the ingredients list to purchase ahead will The library will be closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25. Merry Christmas! The Community Blood Center will be here with their be provided the week prior the event at The library will be open until 4:00pm on Thursday, December 31, and closed Friday, January 1. Happy New Year! mobile unit from 3:00 to 5:00pm. Appointments are www.menashalibrary.org/calendar recommended. Call us at 920.967.3690. Books & Beyond is published monthly by: 920.967.3690 Reference Desk Hours: Elisha D. Smith Public Library 920.967.3680 Circulation Desk 8:30 to 8:30 Mon.—Thurs. Eat a good meal. Drink water. Bring photo 440 1st Street www.menashalibrary.org 8:30 to 6:00 Friday identification and a medication list, if you Menasha, WI 54952 @MenashaLibrary 8:30 to 4:30 Saturday take medications. 1:00 to 5:00 Sunday The mobile unit will be parked on This newsletter is free. If you or someone you know would like to receive it by mail each month, call the north side of the parking lot. 920.967.3662 or send an email message to [email protected]. For Children Recommended for Children NonFiction My Little Crocheted Call 920.967.3670 to place a hold on these books, ask Christmas for a pack of books to be set aside for you to pick up. Betty Crocker Christmas by Doerthe Eisterlehner *All programs are live-streamed on Cookies Add a little handmade warmth to Construction Site on Christmas Night Find all the season’s favorite Christmas with these charming Facebook @MenashaLibrary by Sherri Duskey Rinker cookies, from fun and filled goodies crocheted decorations, toys, and It is Christmas Eve, and all the like Gingersnap Sandwich Cookies charms. construction vehicles are finishing up to inspiring decorated treats like Take & Make a Craft work on the site, and when they Snowflake Mittens and delicious Call us at 920.967.3670 to register for leave they find that there is a special drop varieties like Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies. this month’s Take & Make craft: sliced present waiting for each of them. Quick and Easy Christmas wood ornaments. This month’s craft is The Carols of Christmas: a Christmas crafts for all types of for all ages. Reserve a set before they The Crayons' Christmas Celebration of the crafters! You can quickly and easily make are gone! knitted, sewn, paper, felt decorative items, by Drew Daywalt Surprising Stories Behind or even mosaic, decoupage, needlepoint And pick up a special kid’s Christmas Break Take & Learn how Duncan, his crayons, and Your Favorite Holiday Songs and cross stitch objects with this Make starting December 28 through December 31. their families celebrate the holidays. A charming book that brims with beautifully illustrated instruction book. Features a pop-up Christmas tree anecdotes, expert knowledge, and Baby Story Time and ten novelty items including Christmas spirit, this is a fittingly joyous letters readers can pull from their envelopes, games, account of one of the best-loved Quilled Christmas Friday, December 4 & 11, at 10:00am* punch-out ornaments, and a poster. Rhymes, songs, and stories for babies musical traditions. by Alli Bartkowski Celebrate the season with 30 colorful birth to two years old and their caregivers. Merry Christmas, Peppa! The Christmas Tree Book These story times provide preschool and charming paper-quilling projects for readiness and build large motor skills. Peppa loves Christmas. It's filled by Cassie Kitzmiller Christmas decorations, ornaments, gift with family time, fun, and, of Interior designer Cassie Kitzmiller tags, greeting cards, and more. course, presents! But this year shows you how to decorate the Holiday Concert with Tom Pease Peppa loves her presents TOO Tuesday, December 8, at 6:30pm* perfect Christmas tree this holiday much...she plays rough and gets season with step-by-step Taste of Home That antic songster returns for a concert filled with those hurt! Can Peppa still have a merry instructions and beautiful photos. Handmade Christmas loveable Tom songs and jokes! Don’t miss this concert Christmas after all? From whimsical elves made of felt to with songs old and new, plus some seasonal joy and The Cozy Christmas good cheer! My Family Celebrates cleverly custom greeting cards, the Movie Cookbook inspired ideas in Taste of Home Santa Virtually Visits the Library Christmas by Lisa Bullard by Holly Carpenter Handmade Christmas promise to make Christmas is a time for celebrating everyone’s holiday merry and bright. Tuesday, December 15, at 6:30pm* family, but there are many traditions Tis the season for cozy comforts, delicious holiday treats, and your It turns out that Santa Claus is a great storyteller and that make Christmas special. Critical favorite Christmas movies! The plays the ukulele! Everyone, of any age, will enjoy this thinking questions paired with back A Very Vintage Christmas: Holiday virtual program with Santa (aka Otis Miller of Miller & matter photos help young readers learn Countdown to a Cozy Christmas Cookbook brings you nearly 100 Collecting, Decorating and Mike).