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September 16, 6-7pm - Maltese Falcon, by Dashiell Hammett. Classic Noir. Setting: San Francisco during the late 1920s.
In person or via Zoom
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Thursday, October 2, 6-7pm. Dr. Richard Kyte, Director of the D. B. Reinhart institute for Ethics in Leadership and Endowed Professor of Ethics at Viterbo University, will discuss ways to build happier communities and finding third places to make friends.
His Book:
Finding Your Third Place
An exciting new look at the essential gathering spaces in our society where friendships are formed, relationships are nurtured, and the tapestry of community is woven.
Do you have a third place? Your first place is home, your second place is work, and your third place is where you go to socialize and build friendships. Yet, for several reasons, many people today find themselves without a third place of their own. At a time when our nation is facing an epidemic of loneliness and communities are suffering from a loss of trust, low levels of engagement, despair, and political polarization, what if the answer to many of our problems lies in a simple idea? What if we just need to pay attention to the places where we find ourselves?
Richard Kyte, PhD, combines storytelling, social science, and philosophy to explore:

What makes a third place
Factors that create and support vibrant communities
The role of hospitality in creating belonging and social connection
How third places foster friendships and bind us to others in our community
What it takes to find and create a third place of your own

In person or via Zoom
About the Author:
Richard Kyte is Director of the D. B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership and Endowed Professor of Ethics at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin where he teaches a variety of courses dealing with ethical issues in business, health care, law, politics, and the environment. He has published and lectured widely on topics related to justice, forgiveness, virtue, and the meaning of life. Richard attended Hamline University where he earned a B.A. in philosophy. He then went on to graduate school, obtaining a Ph.D. in philosophy from The Johns Hopkins University in 1994.

Saturday, October 4, 11am-2pm. Meet author Ann Schreiber; she'll have books for sale and signing.
The Books
Emily is a writer, a mother, and a woman who knows heartbreak. Still healing from her divorce, she's spent the past few years quietly rebuilding her life.
Lucas is a dedicated father and architect who's grown used to solitude after his own marriage ended. His love for his daughter, Lily, remains the anchor that keeps him steady.
When a dating app brings them together, sparks fly--but falling in love later in life comes with its own set of complications. Between careers, kids, and past pain, learning to blend their worlds takes more than chemistry.
Told through alternating perspectives--and love letters written but not always shared--Emily's Next Chapter is a tender story about second chances, the quiet work of rebuilding, and the unexpected joy of finding love when you least expect it.
For anyone who's ever wondered if it's too late to start over--this story is for you.
Perseverance. Reinvention. (2024), a raw and honest memoir
The Top 10 Mistakes I Made My First Year as a Copywriter (2025), a practical guide for new writers
About the Author
Ann Schreiber is a freelance copywriter, blogger, and lifelong book lover who turned her passion for words into a thriving business and a growing collection of published work. She's the founder of Copywriting For You and the author of three books: Perseverance. Reinvention. (2024), a raw and honest memoir; The Top 10 Mistakes I Made My First Year as a Copywriter (2025), a practical guide for new writers; and Emily's Next Chapter (May 2025), her heartwarming fiction debut about love, family, and second chances. Whether she's crafting copy for clients or diving into character development, Ann brings curiosity, empathy, and a deep respect for storytelling to everything she writes.

October 7, 5:30-6:30pm - Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez. Fiction; Dominican-American author for Hispanic Heritage Month.
In person or via Zoom
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Agenda and notes at https://eyeondunn.com/menomonie-school-district-board-6232025

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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]

Summer Vibes, Saving Lives! On August 8th 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.

BONUS: FREE A1C testing and a Mount Olympus Water & Theme Park pass for August donors! 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!

GrowthCLUB is a once-a-year workshop that makes creating tactical plans for your business both educational and fun. You can
add planning sessions every quarter along with monthly meetings to help you stay on course ... In GrowthCLUB, you are trained
on strategies that will help you master your time, be clear on your priorities and equip you with the mindset and tools you need to
achieve your goals. Here's how it works:

 1 Day Workshop will map out your next 90
days
 Guided by a Certified Business Coach
 Learn from strategies implemented in other
businesses
 Make connections with other business owners

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Come down to the Rassbach Museum in Wakanda Park and see the Western Wisconsin Central Crankers, Loons, and Ham Lake Crankers operating historic sock knitting machines. This is a great way to see history in action, and learn about the amazing history of technological innovation and how it directly intersects with textiles, and a piece of clothing we easily take for granted - socks!

The Crankers will be set up in Holtby Hall, and there will also be historic cranks on display for you to see.

Relationships are HUGE in business. Stop by The Brewing Projekt and join Sarah Welsh and I as we connect with some new folks, with no pressure to have a pitch ready or get pitched to yourself, just connect! Our last event was well attended, impactful, and fun. Don't miss out!

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Come dig some tunes from us while you shop this Saturday at the Eau Claire Farmers Market. We hope you can stay awhile! :-)

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Curious about filmmaking in Wisconsin? Want to meet others working (or dreaming) in film?

Come join us in the Riverview Room (3rd floor) of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library for a casual mixer and info session hosted by the Eau Claire Filmmakers Society.

We'll talk about the new Wisconsin film incentives, what they could mean for Eau Claire, and how we can build a stronger local film community together. There'll be time to meet others, share what you're working on (or thinking about), and learn how to get involved.

At 7pm we'll be joining via Zoom by producers Jeffrey Kurz and Suzanne Jurva from Milwaukee and Action! Wisconsin to talk more about the state of Wisconsin filmmaking as a whole.

Open to all experience levels - filmmakers, students, crew, actors, writers, and the film curious welcome.
Free and open to the public.

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Join us on Saturday, August 23 for the second annual Hare Scramble, Snaggy Bend Prairie Bike Race sponsored by Dunn County Pottery. This five-mile race has two waves. The first wave is for competitive Racers and starts at 8 am.* The second wave for Joy Riders and walkers starts at 8:15 am, and e-bikes are permitted. Be prepared for rough terrain, as the course goes through the prairie. Prizes are to be announced for the first three finishers.

*all non-motorized bike types are permitted

We will gather for $20 registration at 7 am in the Creamery parking lot in Downsville (E4616 County Rd C, Menomonie, WI). Please pay with cash, check or Venmo @John-Thomas-1425. Please register in advance: https://bit.ly/3SrZ7kB.

Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MQRVDTE1zqEyXj5eA.

Registration includes a day pass for the Red Cedar Trail.

The event is on Downsville Day, more events to come. This event is a fundraiser for our friend and neighbor George DeFlorin.

For registration details or more information please email [email protected].

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Pride in the Park is coming up! Join us from 11AM-4PM in Phoenix Park for drag performances, over 70 vendors and booths, food trucks, and drag story time! So many fun activities planned, and the Eau Claire Dems can't wait to take part!

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Please join Sen. Smith for a budget listening session to discuss the Governor's proposed budget and to learn about where the budget process currently stands at the Capitol.

When: Thursday, June 12th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: Chippewa Falls Public Library, Virginia Smith Meeting Room, 105 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls, WI

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Menomonie, prepare to be terrorized! We are hosting the NORTHERN DESTRUCTION tour as one of the only stops in the region. Come get rekt with Gorgatron, our friends Caskey Robbery, Frontal Assault, and King Goro!

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Butterfly House 25th Anniversary & Turtle Tank Celebration
Date: Thursday, July 10 2025
Time: 3:30-5:30 PM

Join us in celebrating 25 year of the Butterfly House. Enjoy a beverage and some food as we share memories from over the years. Also, check out Snapper's new home! The Wise Nature Center & Butterfly House will be open after hours to explore.

Thank you our sponsors and to everyone that has donated, here's to another 25 years of butterflies, caterpillars, and fun!

Cost: $15 (this include 1 drink ticket, a brat, hotdog, or veggie burger, a bag of chips, and a cookie)

Register by: Tuesday, July 8 at 3:00 PM | Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Register here- https://beavercreekreserve.doubleknot.com/event/butterfly-house-25th-an…

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Introducing our new lager!
Tortuga Mexican-style Lager

Stay tuned for details!

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Join us in celebrating the release of Andy Patrie's heartfelt debut memoir, Clumsy Love (Little Creek Press).

Andy will kick off the evening with a brief reading from the book, followed by a Q&A about the behind-the-scenes stories, struggles, and complexities that brought Clumsy Love to life.

Books will be available for purchase and signing--so come grab a drink, meet the author, and take home your own signed copy!

✨ This is a free event and all are welcome. Bring a friend, raise a glass, and let's toast to clumsy love. Co-sponsored by Barstow & Grand.

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The Cutaways bring their acoustic instruments for an evening of folky, country-ish Americana music, with a touch of classic rock. With a couple members out of action, 3/5 of the band will carry on in the 25-year tradition that has made The Cutaways one of western Wisconsin's favorite bands. Come out and sing along to your favorite songs with Jim, Marv and Tim!

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