April Tech Topic: Media News Literacy: A Guide to Evaluating Information
From social media posts to advertisements to blogs, the amount of information available online can be overwhelming. Join us for a Tech Talk discussion to learn about the best resources and techniques to help evaluate information.
March Tech Topic: All About Podcasts
The podcast trend is here to stay and with millions of listeners tuning in each day, it is easy to see why the popularity of podcasts continues to grow. Join us for a Tech Talk to learn about podcasts, we will discuss how to access, download, and listen along with a review of the most popular, chart-topping podcast shows.
Join paranormal researcher Curt Strutz for an interactive show that is full of photography, stories, and history at the Neenah Public Library.
Join us when Jim Guhl, author of Eleven Miles to Oshkosh, presents a program on the local stories behind his recent book. Jim, a retired engineer from Hudson, Wisconsin, drew on his own childhood experiences growing up in Neenah in the 1960s and 70s to write his first full-length fiction novel set in the Fox Cities. Jim will share insights on getting started as a writer as part of this interesting and nostalgic program.
Join us for a look back and a look ahead at ThedaCare. Theda Clark Peters dreamed of a better life for the people of her community. Before her sudden passing in 1903, just three days after giving birth to her only child, she made sure her hometown of Neenah would have a hospital to care for the sick and improve the health of all people. On October 18, 1909, the sixth birthday of Theda’s daughter, ThedaCare opened its first doors.
Did you know the nation’s top fighter pilot of World War II was from Wisconsin? Mike O’Connor author of the book “Ace of Aces” will discuss the life of United States Army Air Forces pilot Major Richard Bong of Poplar, Wisconsin. Major Bong was credited with shooting down 40 Japanese aircraft and earned the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross and was one of the most decorated pilots of the war.
Join us for a fantastic performance from Encore! Handbell Ensemble
Performing quartets, quintets and small instrumental ensembles, this experienced group of artists, incorporates harmonies on flute, cello and keyboard to enhance the beautiful handbells.
The hour-long concerts begin at 2:00 PM, October to May, in the Shattuck Community Room. Performances are free and open to the public. The concert series is sponsored by The Friends of the Neenah Public Library.
Join us at the library for afternoon concerts from a variety of unique and talented artists!
Talented tenor, Steven Paul Spears will be joined by Lawrence University Conservatory Students and accompanied by pianist, Linda Sparks.
Join us at the library for afternoon concerts from a variety of unique and talented artists!
Join us at the library for an afternoon performance from The Salmon Run Band! Wisconsin based artists form this emerging and talented group, performing alternative country folk originals on acoustic and electric guitars.
The hour-long concerts take place one Sunday each month, October to May, in the Shattuck Community Room. Performances are free and open to the public. The concert series is sponsored by The Friends of the Neenah Public Library.
