Elisha D. Smith Public Library

31/08/2026

27/08/2026

Vic's Pics Movie Matinee Series
Organized Crime: The 20th Century through the 2020's.
https://menashalibrary.org/calendar/ #/events/
September: 1910's-1930's James Cagney's spectacular leading roles in The Public Enemy, The Roaring Twenties, G Men, Angels with Dirty Faces, and White Heat, as well as modern films about the era- The Untouchables (Kostner/De Niro), Live by Night (Affleck) and Public Enemies (Depp/Bale).

October: 1940's-1950's Gangster Squad (Brolin/Gosling/Penn), The Godfather (Brando/ Pacino), Godfather II (De Niro/ Pacino), Mulholland Falls (Nolte), Alto Knights(De Niro), No Sudden Move Cheadle/ del Toro), The Wild One (Brando), On the Waterfront (Brando,) Motherless Brooklyn (Norton/ Baldwin/ Dafoe/ Willis).
Free Drinks and popcorn!
November will cover the 1960's-1970's

27/08/2026

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT

If you have electronics, appliances, or other plugged-in items that were damaged by the tornado, this upcoming recycling event may be a good way to safely dispose of them. It is also a great opportunity to recycle a wide variety of other items while supporting a good cause. Rick's Toybox, Inc. is helping sponsor this electronics recycling event, and we cannot thank them enough for this.

Saturday, August 29, 2026
8:00am to Noon
Christ The Rock Menasha WI
W6254 US-10 #114, Menasha

The event is rain or shine and accepts a wide variety of electronics, appliances, tools, cords, computers, TVs, and other items.

Please check the attached flyer for the full list of accepted and non-accepted items before bringing anything in.

All proceeds from the event will help support the Shop with a Cop program in areas impacted by the tornado.

Original post from City of Menasha Police Department

27/08/2026

We celebrate the life and legacy of librarian Ana Maria Acosta and her work at Menasha Public Library. We are delighted to dedicate the Art Wall in her honor. 💙

26/08/2026

Intermediate English Language Learning courses every Thursday @ 6pm in the Fox River Room starting in September. Grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation will be covered as we use the text and workbook Ventures 3 as a guide. No registration is required and all of the library's programming is free to the public.

25/08/2026

No borrows? No problem! August Bonus Borrows on Hoopla Digital are here!

Titles in Hoopla’s Bonus Borrows program don’t count against your limit, and they’re available the last seven days of each month. Enjoy Hoopla all month long! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/30266

24/08/2026

Second Tornado Legal Clinic
Free Help for Storm Recovery with Remley Law, S.C.

As our community continues to recover from the recent tornado, Remley Law is offering a second free legal clinic for those with questions about their insurance coverage and related storm recovery issues.

If your home or property was damaged, meet us on Wednesday, August 26, from 3:00-6:00 PM at the Menasha Public Library, where Remley Law attorneys will provide insurance contract reviews and help you better understand your policy, potential coverage, and available options.

📍 Menasha Public Library, Company E Room (lower level)
📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ 3:00-6:00 PM
⚖️ Free Insurance Contract Reviews
📄 Please bring your insurance policies, contracts, and any other documents related to your storm damage to help us help you.

Thank you, Remley Law, S.C.!

24/08/2026

Take Care of Yourself. You are important. 💙

🩵 Recognize Your Emotions 🙂
Don't suppress your feelings. Acknowledge your emotions instead of ignoring them. Realizing what you feel is the first step toward healing.

💙 Stop Comparing Yourself 🌻
Everyone has their own journey. Focus on your own path and achievements. Grow at your own pace.

🩵 Get Enough Sleep and Rest 😴
A calm mind begins with a well-rested body. Quality rest helps improve your mood, focus, and ability to manage stress.

💙 Say Connected with Positive People 😄
A supportive environment helps you grow and feel calmer. Spend time with people who encourage, support, and uplift you.

🩵 Reduce Pressure from Yourself 🌱
Lower unrealistic expectations. It's okay to take things slowly. You don't have to be perfect. Give yourself permission to move at your own pace.

💙 Be Grateful for Your Process 💛
Celebrate every step forward, no matter how small. Every small win matters. Appreciate your progress and keep moving forward.



Image from Philippine Mental Health Association Cebu Chapter

22/08/2026

Celebrate the life and legacy of librarian Ana Acosta with a retrospective art show featuring artists that worked with Ana during her career at Elisha D. Smith Menasha Public Library. The art show reception is Wednesday, August 26, 2026 beginning at 6:30pm. During the reception, we will be renaming the art wall in honor of Ana to celebrate her legacy and work in the community. 💙

22/08/2026

Our city's Courtyard Market of Menasha returns to Curtis Reed Square tomorrow - Sunday, August 23, 2026. The market is open from 10am-2pm.