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We welcome all children and their caregivers to summer storytime! Come and enjoy songs, stories, movement and puppets and of course, all kinds of fun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00am.

We welcome all children and their caregivers to summer storytime! Come and enjoy songs, stories, movement and puppets and of course, all kinds of fun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00am.

The library teams up with Mayo Clinic Health System to bring you FREE Yoga.

Are you ready to pause, quiet your mind, and be present? Join us on the library lawn every Monday to bring some calm to your busy days.

* Mondays from 9-10 am
* June 2-July 28
* in person (No zoom option in summer)
* Bring water, mat, towel, & an umbrella (if you want shade).
* Bad weather? Class will be held in the meeting room.

Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/ and Menomonie Public Library https://menomonielibrary.org/ .

Yoga provides great benefits, but only you know your own body and limits. As with any exercise, please consult your health care professional with any questions or concerns before starting any exercise program.

We welcome all children and their caregivers to summer storytime! Come and enjoy songs, stories, movement and puppets and of course, all kinds of fun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00am.

We welcome all children and their caregivers to summer storytime! Come and enjoy songs, stories, movement and puppets and of course, all kinds of fun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00am.

Monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees https://menomonielibrary.org/about/board/ are held in the Library Meeting Room on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public.

Pre-register to view https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_flua0xMMTnOdcJZByaSD-w a livestream of the meeting.

Questions? Contact Library Director, Joleen Sterk at [email protected] mailto:[email protected]

Join us for our fifth annual May Celebration! We're offering lots of activities all afternoon -- rain or shine. Explore the museum, admission is by donation during the event. No additional charge for the activities.

Activities include:

* Our friends from Beaver Creek Reserve https://www.beavercreekreserve.org/ will present an Earth Talk -- learn more about turtles and snakes and their diets and habitats. | 1 and 2 p.m.
* General Hardware Border Morris Dance Troupe https://www.facebook.com/GHBorder/ will demonstrate traditional folk dancing from the British Isles (from the region that borders with Wales called Border Morris, dating back to at least the 1500s). They use big sticks!
* Explore the world of moths and butterflies with Richard Breen. Don't miss his presentation of A Day in the Life of a Monarch | 3 p.m.
* Learn about pollinators and participate in a Monarch Migration activity
* Watch in awe as Steve Russell, aka The Bubbler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15QERbjPUl8 fills the air with wonder
* BioBlitz: Explore the museum campus and use scientific tools to document your finds
* Make a one-of-a-kind button from vintage magazine pages
* Design and paint a rock and add to Rocky the Rock Snake
* Create a Fairy Wand for make-believe games
* Little magic makers can create a Fairy Wand and play lots of make-believe games.
* And many other activities including our famous spin-art bike, museum scavenger hunts and more!

Outside and messy fun for children ages 2-5! What could be better than messy summer fun, besides the fact that it's not in your house!:)?

* August 5, 12, 19, 26
* 9am
* Wear clothes that can get dirty
* Caregiver must attend
* For children ages 2-5
* Cancelled if bad weather

Outside and messy fun for children ages 2-5! What could be better than messy summer fun, besides the fact that it's not in your house!:)?

* August 5, 12, 19, 26
* 9am
* Wear clothes that can get dirty
* Caregiver must attend
* For children ages 2-5
* Cancelled if bad weather

Our summer reading program ends today (but keep reading, anyway!). Stay tuned for the prize winners!

Please Note: Messy Makers is canceled on August 19th due to the library roof project.

Outside and messy fun for children ages 2-5! What could be better than messy summer fun, besides the fact that it's not in your house!:)?

* August 5, 12, 19, 26
* 9am
* Wear clothes that can get dirty
* Caregiver must attend
* For children ages 2-5
* Cancelled if bad weather

Outside and messy fun for children ages 2-5! What could be better than messy summer fun, besides the fact that it's not in your house!:)?

* August 5, 12, 19, 26
* 9am
* Wear clothes that can get dirty
* Caregiver must attend
* For children ages 2-5
* Cancelled if bad weather

You are invited to a special Community Sneak Peek of the Murals in Menomonie project!

Murals in Menomonie, featuring the Walldogs, will transform more than just walls--it will uplift our entire community. By bringing vibrant art into public spaces, murals encourage walking, exploration, and outdoor activity, promoting physical health. At the same time, the beauty and creativity of the murals enhance mental well-being, sparking joy, reducing stress, and fostering a sense of belonging and pride. These works of art connect us, inspire us, and help make Menomonie a healthier, more vibrant place to live.

Come get an early look at the incredible murals taking shape around our city, meet some of the artists, cast your vote on mural subjects, and learn how this event is making a lasting impact on community pride, health, and well-being.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1242773600605194/

Summer reading starts today for all ages at the library (and goes through August 15th). Pick up everything you need from the library and start keeping track of your progress. Bonus: You'll also have a chance to win great prizes! What better way to skip into summer?

Find all the details of summer reading and summer fun activities at the library on our summer webpage https://menomonielibrary.org/summer/ .

Summer Vibes, Saving Lives! On June 6th from 9:30am-3:30pm, the library will be sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive in the library meeting room.

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. will need blood. Available blood resources drop dangerously low during summer due to fewer active donors, yet the need for blood is constant.

Book your appointment today!

* online https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=menomo… (enter menomoniepl)
* 715-232-2164 x210
* 1-800-RED CROSS

Thanks for joining us to make a difference in the lives of others!

Founded in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years. Although the band got its start on a farm in Paw Paw, West Virginia, Asleep at the Wheel became a cornerstone of the Austin, Texas scene upon its arrival in 1973. Inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country, the band has accrued 10 Grammy Awards. In the fall, a career retrospective recorded with the current lineup -- and a few special guests -- will carry the band back onto the road, where they've remained a staple for five decades.

https://www.facebook.com/events/679835984447271/

Monday, May 19, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
The Dive, 333 Gibson St, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Join us for a night of supporting women entrepreneurs, mainstreets across Western Wisconsin, and our local economy at the Red Letter Evening.

Red Letter Grant is a 501(c)3 non profit organization that provides start-up capital to women-owned businesses. We award 16, $2,000 grants per year in our 18-county service area.

Register HERE > https://secure.everyaction.com/6Y6jmQMvsEuGsglrrfrbnA2

Can't make the event? Make a donation in support of women-owned businesses HERE > https://www.redlettergrant.org/contribute

https://www.facebook.com/events/2341156749573207/

🥣 Empty Bowls 2025 - 25th Annual Event
Thursday, May 15 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Feed My People Food Bank | Eau Claire, WI

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of Empty Bowls--a community tradition that brings people together to fight hunger, one bowl at a time.

This special anniversary event features:

🎨 Hundreds of handcrafted bowls made by local artists to browse from and take home
🍲 Six local food trucks serving lunch or dinner items, including - but not limited to - soup, sandwiches, and desert!
🎁 A silent auction both online and in person, filled with unique items and experiences
👕 Limited edition 25th anniversary t-shirts available for purchase at the event

Ticket options available at the door or online:
• $25 - Bowl + Meal
• $15 - Meal Only
• $10 - Bowl Only

The silent auction kicks off online May 9 and wraps up May 15 at midnight. Auction items will also be available to view and bid on in person during the event.

Come be part of a meaningful day filled with good food, good people, and a great cause. Every bowl you choose helps fill another.

Event details and ticket link: give.fmpfoodbank.org/emptybowls

https://www.facebook.com/events/955862673290811/

Looking for a fun, educational, and inexpensive way to spend time with your family? Visit The Past Passed Here at Marshall Park in Chippewa Falls (1 Bridgewater Avenue, across the street from Irvine Park and the Chippewa Area History Center.)

Visit our website for more information: https://www.thepastpassedhere.org/

Brought to you by the Chippewa County Historical Society, The Past Passed Here provides an educational and FUN experience for all. Learn how people in the Chippewa Valley lived in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Adults and children alike will enjoy this step back in time. Re-enactors, in an authentic rendezvous setting, wear period clothing and live in 1800s-style camps, while portraying French fur traders, lumberjacks, and Native Americans.

On Saturday, May 10th, there will be live music. Noon to 3 pm: Jerry Way performs his original songs about local history with Jim Schuh on percussion. From 3 pm to 6 pm the Maple Ridge Band (Jamie Bowers, Larry Finseth, Peggy Tabbut & Bruce Sorenson) will play old-fashioned and traditional folk music.

https://www.facebook.com/events/855820136731841/

Please join the officers, delegates, and members of the Greater West Central Area Labor Council to gather in remembrance of those lost on the job over the past year.

SPECIAL GUEST: Jaclyn Kelly, Executive Director- Wisconsin Labor History Society.

Food and beverages will be provided. All are welcome.

https://www.facebook.com/events/548580171597269/