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Open workshop to collaborate on your 'historic haunted house' to enter in our annual competition.

Learn about 'Girls Who Code https://girlswhocode.com/ ' -- a computer science program for middle and high school girls between 13-18 to build coding skills and community as they complete coding projects.

And, there are plenty of other things that might interest you, including micro:bit hands-on, our new Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore! From 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rassbach Heritage Museum in Menomonie's Wakanda Park.

Free for Members
Non-Members: $8 Adults, Students/Seniors: $5

Make shadow puppets and put on a spooky Halloween show! Shadow puppets aren't just for sunny days. They're great fun indoors, too.

And, there are plenty of other things that might interest you, including micro:bit hands-on, our new Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore! From 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rassbach Heritage Museum in Menomonie's Wakanda Park.

Free for Members
Non-Members: $8 Adults, Students/Seniors: $5

Whether you design a patch from scratch or start with one readymade, adding LEDs to a patch really lights things up. With needle, conductive thread, LEDs, and a power source you can transform accessories or clothes into wearable electronics.

And, there are plenty of other things that might interest you, including micro:bit hands-on, our new Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore! From 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rassbach Heritage Museum in Menomonie's Wakanda Park.

Free for Members
Non-Members: $8 Adults, Students/Seniors: $5

Create an illusion that dates back to Victorian times. Pepper's ghost is a technique used in the theatre where an image of an object off-stage is projected so it appears to be in front of the audience. The illusion is widely used for entertainment and publicity purposes

And, there are plenty of other things that might interest you, including micro:bit hands-on, our new Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore! From 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rassbach Heritage Museum in Menomonie's Wakanda Park.

Free for Members
Non-Members: $8 Adults, Students/Seniors: $5

Make a really cool recycled robot collage or a full 3-D robot! All you need are recycled materials (we have plenty) and your imagination. Thereʼs inspiration everywhere in Fulton's Workshop.

And, there are plenty of other things that might interest you, including micro:bit hands-on, our new Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore! From 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rassbach Heritage Museum in Menomonie's Wakanda Park.

Free for Members
Non-Members: $8 Adults, Students/Seniors: $5

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]

Thursday, October 17, 6-7pm. Stephanie Miller and Sarah David will share mindfulness practices and restorative writing tips, with the aid of therapeutic-grade essential oils. Workshop participants are invited to relax, write, and share within their comfort level. Livestream Link.
Stephanie Miller's Bio:
Stephanie's 17-year personal journey with cancer has given her deep insight into the essential connection between healing the mind, body, and spirit and overall health and wellness. Drawing from her experiences and expertise, she has founded a business as a Cancer Doula. Her mission is to support women touched by cancer by revealing hidden challenges and unspoken truths of the journey. She helps women heal emotionally, reduce fear, find calm, thrive, and take control of their own joy. Stephanie offers her clients personalized and group coaching, mindfulness practices, aromatherapy, and energy work.

Sarah David's Bio:
Sarah is a local English instructor and author who believes in the healing power of writing. She enjoys reading, gardening, and exploring the outdoors with her three busy boys, regardless of the season. An unexpected cancer diagnosis in her thirties has deepened her interest in the restorative and mindful aspects of writing and the importance of community wellness.

Did you know that the library's lake bank has a lot of invasive plant species growing on it? Did you also know that goats are good at eating these invasive plants?

Win-win!

ScapeGoats http://www.scapegoatsfarms.com will be bringing their goat herd on Friday, September 13 from 4-6pm to munch on invasive plant species on the library's lake bank.

You're invited to come and watch the goats work (and have a chance to pet some goats, too!).

James Huff Stout:
Educator Extraordinaire

September 26th @ 6pm
Library Meeting Room

Presented by Jerry Poling, UW Stout

More than a century after his death, James Huff Stout is best known today for the polytechnic university that he founded and that bears his name. As the Menomonie Public Library celebrates 150 years of service in Dunn County, take a look back at the man who also started the first traveling libraries in the state in Dunn County, initiated the earliest library at UW-Stout, served on the Library Committee for the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and is a member of the Wisconsin Library Hall of Fame. He believed in hands-on learning and book learning. He was a man who dedicated his life to improving lives.

Gary Johnson, mental health therapist and school social worker, will teach a zoom class focused on Remaining Resilient During Challenging Times. Participants will learn tools to survive and thrive through life's many challenges.

October 8, 15, 22
6:30-7:30pm

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83454663498

Meeting ID: 834 5466 3498

Gary Johnson, mental health therapist and school social worker, will teach a zoom class focused on Remaining Resilient During Challenging Times. Participants will learn tools to survive and thrive through life's many challenges.

October 8, 15, 22
6:30-7:30pm

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83454663498

Meeting ID: 834 5466 3498

Gary Johnson, mental health therapist and school social worker, will teach a zoom class focused on Remaining Resilient During Challenging Times. Participants will learn tools to survive and thrive through life's many challenges.

October 8, 15, 22
6:30-7:30pm

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83454663498

Meeting ID: 834 5466 3498

Join us on October 26th from 11am-2pm in the library meeting room to watch and/or have an appraisal* done on one of your antiques or collectibles by author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wisconsin.

This is a fun event to watch even if you don't have an antique. Mark's vast experience and knowledge makes it entertaining for everyone!

Pre-registration is required if you want to have an appraisal done and a limited number of spots are available. To register, call 715.232.2164 ext. 210. Please see the list below of accepted and excluded items, below before booking an appointment.

*Opinions of value are informal, and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal.

Categories of objects for appraisal may include:

Accepted Items:
Americana
Fine Art
Furniture
Ceramics
Glassware
Vintage Photos
Advertisements
Folk Art
Toys
Metalware
Clocks
Costume Jewelry
Musical Instruments
Antique & Vintage Lighting
Books
Sports Memorabilia
...and More

Excluded items:
All weapons
Swords
Knives (folding knives with advertising are accepted)
Animal Traps (for example: leg hold traps)
Nazi Memorabilia
Coins and Paper Money
Fine Jewelry, including precious gems
Beanie Babies

More About Mark Moran:

Mark was formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., he has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media's Antiques Group.

Moran was also a guest expert on the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons.

He is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual Warman's Antiques & Collectibles.

Moran bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana, and fine art. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years.

Clean off your bookshelves...the Friends are having a book (+CD+DVD) donation drive!

Children's books are especially needed. Thanks for supporting the library!

Library Meeting Room Drop Off:
-Sept 12th 12-6
-Sept 13th 9-6

Curbside Back Door Drop Off:
-Sept 14th 10-2

You can volunteer to help @ the donation drive, too!

Find our more information https://menomonielibrary.org/friends-book-donation-drive/ and what will be accepted.

Clean off your bookshelves...the Friends are having a book (+CD+DVD) donation drive!

Children's books are especially needed. Thanks for supporting the library!

Library Meeting Room Drop Off:
-Sept 12th 12-6
-Sept 13th 9-6

Curbside Back Door Drop Off:
-Sept 14th 10-2

You can volunteer to help @ the donation drive, too!

Find our more information https://menomonielibrary.org/friends-book-donation-drive/ and what will be accepted.

TODAY is a FRIENDS MEMBERS* ONLY sale. If you're a member, come on over to the library basement to get early access to all the sale items!

*Not a member? You can sign up on the spot and then shop for deals.

The Friends of the Menomonie Public Library will host two upcoming book sales:
FALL SALE
* October 4 - MEMBERS ONLY* from 4-8pm
* October 5 - PUBLIC SALE from 9-4
* in the library basement

HOLIDAY SALE

* December 10-14
* open during library hours
* in the library meeting room

The Friends give thousands of dollars to the library every year and book sales are their major fundraiser. Plan to come on over and find some great treasures at amazing prices. See you at the sale!

You can volunteer to help @ the sale, too!

*Want to shop early? Become a Friends Member and beat the rush at the MEMBERS ONLY shopping event. You can fill out the form and pay for your membership at the sale.

* Friend $10-$24
* Book Lover $25-$49
* Bibliophile $50-$99
* Benefactor $100+

The Friends of the Menomonie Public Library will host two upcoming book sales:
FALL SALE
* October 4 - MEMBERS ONLY* from 4-8pm
* October 5 - PUBLIC SALE from 9-4
* in the library basement

HOLIDAY SALE

* December 10-14
* open during library hours
* in the library meeting room

The Friends give thousands of dollars to the library every year and book sales are their major fundraiser. Plan to come on over and find some great treasures at amazing prices. See you at the sale!

You can volunteer to help @ the sale, too!

*Want to shop early? Become a Friends Member and beat the rush at the MEMBERS ONLY shopping event. You can fill out the form and pay for your membership at the sale.

* Friend $10-$24
* Book Lover $25-$49
* Bibliophile $50-$99
* Benefactor $100+

The Friends of the Menomonie Public Library will host two upcoming book sales:
FALL SALE
* October 4 - MEMBERS ONLY* from 4-8pm
* October 5 - PUBLIC SALE from 9-4
* in the library basement

HOLIDAY SALE

* December 10-14
* open during library hours
* in the library meeting room

The Friends give thousands of dollars to the library every year and book sales are their major fundraiser. Plan to come on over and find some great treasures at amazing prices. See you at the sale!

You can volunteer to help @ the sale, too!

*Want to shop early? Become a Friends Member and beat the rush at the MEMBERS ONLY shopping event. You can fill out the form and pay for your membership at the sale.

* Friend $10-$24
* Book Lover $25-$49
* Bibliophile $50-$99
* Benefactor $100+

The Friends of the Menomonie Public Library will host two upcoming book sales:
FALL SALE
* October 4 - MEMBERS ONLY* from 4-8pm
* October 5 - PUBLIC SALE from 9-4
* in the library basement

HOLIDAY SALE

* December 10-14
* open during library hours
* in the library meeting room

The Friends give thousands of dollars to the library every year and book sales are their major fundraiser. Plan to come on over and find some great treasures at amazing prices. See you at the sale!

You can volunteer to help @ the sale, too!

*Want to shop early? Become a Friends Member and beat the rush at the MEMBERS ONLY shopping event. You can fill out the form and pay for your membership at the sale.

* Friend $10-$24
* Book Lover $25-$49
* Bibliophile $50-$99
* Benefactor $100+