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NovelTea Fiction Book Club: Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

Join us for NovelTea Book Club! Enjoy tea and treats provided by the Menomonee Falls Library Friends while discussing a fiction book. We have two monthly sessions, each covering the same book.

Our December selection is Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane.  Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope are two NYPD rookies assigned to the same Bronx precinct in 1973.  They aren’t close friends on the job but end up living next door to each other outside the city.  What goes on behind closed doors in both houses – the loneliness of Francis’s wife, Lena, and the instability of Brian’s wife, Anne, sets the stage for the stunning events to come.

Copies of this book will be available at the second floor Information Desk starting on Friday, November 10, but you may also request it in your preferred format online at www.cafelibraries.org.

Little One Lapsit

Join us for a special storytime just for little ones! Share stories, songs, bounces, tickles, and giggles, all while building your little one’s early literacy skills. Best suited for ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. No registration required.

Toddler Tales

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers (ages 18 months through 3 years) and their caregivers.

Tech Help

Do you need help with your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other small electronic device? We can help! Schedule an appointment with one of our technology advisors to get answers to your specific questions. Call 262-532-8920 or visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk to schedule your appointment.

Toddler Tales

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers (ages 18 months through 3 years) and their caregivers.

Stories Alive

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers (ages 3 – 5 years) and their caregivers.

Evening Storytime

Unwind together with a special evening storytime! Share favorite stories, songs, and activities to end the day. Best suited for ages 2 to school age and their caregivers. No registration required.

Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets Party

Were you lucky enough to snag a ticket to Taylor Swift this year, or were you left stranded in the queue? Even if you didn't make it to a show, shake it off, and come join us to make some Eras tour style friendship bracelets! This program requires advanced registration, and is for ages 10-12.

Toddler Tales

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers (ages 18 months through 3 years) and their caregivers.

Stories Alive

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers (ages 3 – 5 years) and their caregivers.

NovelTea Fiction Book Club: Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

Join us for NovelTea Book Club! Enjoy tea and treats provided by the Menomonee Falls Library Friends while reading a fiction book.  We have two monthly sessions, each covering the same title.

Our December selection is Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane.  Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope are two NYPD rookies assigned to the same Bronx precinct in 1973.  They aren’t close friends on the job but end up living next door to each other outside the city.  What goes on behind closed doors in both houses – the loneliness of Francis’s wife, Lena, and the instability of Brian’s wife, Anne, sets the stage for the stunning events to come.  Copies of this book will be available at the second floor Information Desk starting on Friday, November 10, but you may also request it in your preferred format online at www.cafelibraries.org.

Homeschool Fridays

Head to the Library for a morning of activities, games, and fun! Choose your own adventure: STEAM activities, board games, open building, crafting, and more!

Homeschool Fridays are geared toward ages 5-12 but older and younger siblings are welcome. Be sure to check out the Early Literacy Play Area near the Children's Program Room for kids under 5.

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to hang out in the Library's Teen Space on the 2nd floor. They will find an assortment of board and card games, craft and creative writing prompts, gaming systems, and comfy spaces to read or work on assignments.

Sensory Storytime

Sensory storytime is specifically designed for children of all abilities who are not comfortable at a traditional storytime. This program combines traditional storytime components with extra supports to enhance the experience and includes stories, music, and free play. Best suited for children ages 3 to 6. Registration begins one week before event.

Winter Reading Program Kick-Off

Kick off the Winter Reading Program by enjoying Disney's "The Santa Clause" (1994) while making a fun paper craft! We'll be decorating paper mug holders for hot chocolate or cider drink packets. Crafting supplies will be provided by the Library, and hot chocolate and winter treats will be served!

The Santa Clause (1994)

PG | 1h 37min | Holiday

Starring: Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson

When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.

To save your seat, please register on the Library Calendar, or call 262-532-8920.

Tech Help

Do you need help with your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other small electronic device? We can help! Schedule an appointment with one of our technology advisors to get answers to your specific questions. Call 262-532-8920 or visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk to schedule your appointment.

Movie Matinee: Asteroid City (2023)

Join us at the Library for a movie matinee! Please note: movies may not be suitable for all audiences. Plan your trip by checking movie ratings below.

Asteroid City (2023)

PG-13 | 1h 45min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks

In an American desert town in the mid-fifties, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages. A group of students and their parents visit the town to attend the event. What follows is an unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences that lead to eye-opening revelations. Directed by Wes Anderson.

To save your seat, please register on the Library Calendar, or call 262-532-8920.

Next Level: Adult Gaming Club

Who says kids get to have all the fun? Join fellow adult gamers in our eSports and gaming club! Players can bring their own devices to play together or on their own, share their favorite games, and talk upcoming gaming news. This month, bring your favorite cozy games to play while we recap The Game Awards 2023!

Registration is recommended, walk-ins welcome!

Stay and Play

We'll provide the toys, you provide the fun! This unstructured play experience is best suited for children under 5 and their caregivers.

Movie Matinee: Scrooge (1970)

Join us at the Library for a movie matinee! Please note: movies may not be suitable for all audiences. Plan your trip by checking movie ratings below.

Scrooge (1970)

G | 1h 53min | Holiday, Musical

Starring: Albert Finney, Alec Guinness, Edith Evans

A musical retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about an old bitter miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions. Directed by Ronald Neame.

To save your seat, please register on the Library Calendar, or call 262-532-8920.

Minecraft Club

Mine, explore, and build with other fans in our Minecraft Realm. Bring your own device or use one of ours! Registration is required. Tween events are made possible by the Menomonee Falls Library Friends.

LEGO Club: Special Edition Featuring Mad Science!

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Mad Science of Milwaukee will help you reach for the sky when they teach you how to build a working elevator out of LEGOs. This program is best suited for ages 7-13. Registration is required.

Noon Year's Eve Party

Ring in 2024 at noon with games, crafts, music, and activities for the whole family.