Events - Kids

Book Birdies is our new nature storytime for children ages 3-5.  Each Monday morning we’ll gather to read nature-related storybooks and nonfiction books, sing songs, move, dance, and play games all the while encouraging an appreciation for our natural world.   Look up-close and learn about the mystery item in the Nature Box and bring home a Bird Word card each week.   Children will attend this storytime with their grownup. For specific information, call (920) 886-6335, or email youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org

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.

Children ages 2 – 6 will work on art projects.  Old clothes or a smock is recommended. Projects will vary; the focus is on the process not the product. This free program is for children accompanied by a caregiver – no registration required.  For specific information, call (920) 886-6335, or email youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org

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.

You've heard of S.T.E.M.?  Welcome to S.T.R.E.A.M.!  Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math!  Engage in collaborative, inquiry-based, hands-on activities at the library on Mondays.  Come at 4:00 or 6:00!

This week we'll be making Bedroom Planetariums.  If you're interested in astronomy but don't know where to begin when you look up at the night sky full of stars, try learning to recognize some basic constellations first.

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.

You've heard of S.T.E.M.?  Welcome to S.T.R.E.A.M.!  Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math!  Engage in collaborative, inquiry-based, hands-on activities at the library on Mondays.  Come at 4:00 or 6:00!

This week we'll be making Bedroom Planetariums.  If you're interested in astronomy but don't know where to begin when you look up at the night sky full of stars, try learning to recognize some basic constellations first.

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.

Storytime Ninjas is for children ages 3-5.  Some highlights of Storytime Ninjas include puppet shows and flannel boards, music and movement, and reading wonderful stories and poems.  Children will attend this storytime with their grownup.  For specific information, call (920) 886-6335, or email youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org.

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.

Toddle Times are active story times for babies from 12-24 months and their caregivers.  A single book, lively bounces and rhymes, special music, free play and socializing are all included.  With free time, plan to stay about 30 minutes to an hour. For specific information, call (920) 886-6335, or email youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org.

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.

WeeRead is a multi-aged story time for children and their caregivers.  We will share songs & stories, learn rhymes - both old and new, and shake our sillies out with lively music.  Each story time will end with a puppet show and a rhyme to take home. This story time lasts 25-30 minutes.  We recognize that story time is a learned experience and that 30 minutes may be a bit too long for our littlest friends.  Please come for whatever amount of time works for you and your child.  You are welcome to slip out and come back either in a few minutes or another time. We are prepared to keep things flexible so that kids of every age will have a fun story time experience! For specific information, call (920) 886-6335, or email youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org.

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.

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE (PG, 89 minutes )

Animated

Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.

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.

Good morning!  Have a little one who’s up at the crack of dawn?  Wish there was something to do with them that early?  This storytime is for you!

Early Risers is for babies and toddlers birth-24 months old.  We read a story, do bounces and rhymes, have some special music and free play time.  Families often stay after to visit and have fun.  Including free time, plan to stay about 30-45 minutes. For specific information, call (920)886-6335, or email youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org.

NOTE: because the library is officially closed during this time, people coming to storytime will only be allowed in from 7:35-7:50, after which the doors will be locked. 

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.

Baby Times are gentle story times for newborns to one-year-olds, with a caregiver.  We read a story, do bounces and rhymes, have some special music and free play time.  Families often stay after to visit and have fun.  Including free time, plan to stay about 30 minutes to an hour. For specific information, call (920) 886-6335, or email youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org.

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.

Imagine That! is a story time for ages 4 and up designed to stimulate a child's imagination and encourage thinking skills.  There will be stories from across all genres (including non-fiction), and activities that include creative play, movement and music.  Suggestions for literacy and hands on activities will be provided to complement many of the sessions.  Imagine That! is designed to encourage and foster a lifelong curiosity for learning and adventure.  Come and join the fun! For specific information, call (920) 886-6335, or email youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org.

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.

This is an after work storytime in the board book area of the youth department for babies age birth to 12 months.  It will include sharing music, movement and board books.  What a nice way to unwind with your little one! For specific information, call (920) 886-6335, or email youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org.

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.

What will I experience at Lapsit Storytime with my 2 or 3 year old?  Expect to hear 3 or 4 age-appropriate books read, to dance - maybe with scarves or shaker eggs, and to learn some new finger rhymes.  You'll have an opportunity to meet Penelope the Puppet who loves Poetry, to guess what's in the Mystery Bag, and to watch a puppet show on the 'big' puppet stage.

Lapsit is a lively storytime with many short segments designed with the attention span of  2 and 3 year olds in mind.  

All programs are sensory friendly.  If a half hour of Lapsit is a bit too long for your child, please come for whatever amount of time works for you and your child.  You are welcome to slip out  - and come back either in a few minutes or another week!

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.

Is the legend of Bigfoot real or imaginary? You decide Thursday, October 5th, at 7:00pm at the Neenah Public Library. Join Craig and Barb Sulk as they discuss the now famous Menominee Anomaly. On May 9th of 2012, the Sulk family found evidence of Bigfoot on one of their trail cameras. The evidence was so convincing, that Animal Planet featured the Sulks on an episode of Finding Bigoot! The event became known as the Menominee Anomaly and the rest is history. Learn more about the Bigfoot sighting as Craig and Barb discuss their evidence and their national television experience. No registration is required for this free event. 

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.

This story time, for ages 2-4, includes reading stories, playing simple rhythm instruments, dancing, singing, and music appreciation.  We explore all styles of music, including jazz, classical, rock, folk, and show tunes. For specific information, call (920) 886-6335, or email youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org.

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.

Toddle Times are active story times for babies from 12-24 months and their caregivers.  A single book, lively bounces and rhymes, special music, free play and socializing are all included.  With free time, plan to stay about 30 minutes to an hour.  For specific information, call (920) 886-6335, or email youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org.

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.

Join us for a wonderful afternoon concert with Sean Gaskell performing, Music of the West African Kora (Harp). Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the Kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa.  He will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the Koras musical repertoire in addition to some of his own personal compositions. 

This hour long concert is free and open to all interested individuals. Performances take place in the first floor Shattuck Community Room at the Neenah Public Library.

Please contact the adult information desk with any questions. 920-886-6315 or Library@neenahlibrary.org

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.

Trade out last year's costumes for new-to-you looks for 2017!  This event will be held Saturday, October 7th in the youth department.  Early Bird hours are 10:00-11:00, for those donating costumes before the event.  General Admission hours are 11:00-12:00.  We are now accepting costumes at the Youth Desk--the sooner the better!  Details:  No wigs or makeup, please.  We'd like clean, gently used costumes for the swap.  Three accessories are equal to one costume swap.  Each person present is eligible for one costume, and kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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.