February Movies
Come see movies at the library for FREE!
The Ides of March
- Tuesday, February 21st at 2:15 p.m.
- Thursday, February 23rd at 6:15 p.m.
Starring George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Paul Giamatti and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Directed by George Clooney.
An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail.
Rated R, 101 minutes.
Moneyball
- Tuesday, February 21st at 6:15 p.m.
- Thursday, February 23rd at 2:15 p.m.
Starring Brad Pitt, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jonah Hill. Directed by Bennett Miller.
The story of Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.
Rated PG-13, 133 minutes.
The Fine Print
The Spring 2012 edition of the Library's newsletter, The Fine Print is available online now!
Free printed copies will soon available at the library.
The Fine Print for Kids
The Spring 2012 edition of our Youth oriented newsletter, The Fine Print for Kids, is now available online. Find all your favorite library programming for children in one place! From story hours to reading programs to arts and crafts, there's something here for everybody. Printed copies will soon be available at the library as well.
Computer Classes
The computer class schedule for January and February has been posted.
Visit the Computer Class page for details.
Clutter-free Living with Kids
Are you overwhelmed with raising kids, how to manage the house and the stuff? Kathi Miller, the Clutter Coach, can help! Clutter-free Living with Kids will be discussed on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 PM in the Community/Meeting Room. Kathi will show you what to get rid of and manage what’s left. Questions, call Karen at 262-532-8912.
Florentine Opera Children's Program
A lively presentation of the Three Little Pigs will be presented by a troupe from the Florentine Opera on Wednesday, March 21 at 7:00 PM in the meeting room.
This free, fun, family program will entertain all ages. Registration is not required. It is made possible by a generous donation from library board member, Dennis Farrell, and the Friends of the Menomonee Falls Library.
Milwaukee Bucks Library Reading Challenge
The Milwaukee Bucks Read to Achieve Challenge runs through February 28 at the Menomonee Falls Public Library.
Kids in grades 3–10 can pick up a scorecard and bookmark to keep track of pages read. Every 125 pages read earns a sticker. 500 pages earns a poster and free ticket voucher for a Bucks game, including a free throw on the court. 750 pages qualifies for an entry in a drawing for an autographed basketball, possible inclusion in game-day fan participation activities, and on-court recognition.
Scorecards and complete information can be picked up in the Youth Library Call 532-8915 for more information.
Kids' Choice
Kids in grades 4, 5 and 6 can read five books from a list nominated by other kids, vote for their favorite, and receive a "buy-one-get-one-free" voucher for a Milwaukee Wave game.
The list and books are on display in the Youth Library. Voting runs January 31—February 15. The program is coordinated by the Waukesha County Federated Library System.
Hunger Games Book Discussion
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins has been one of the hottest selling and most widely read series in the country over the past three years. A movie based on the first book is scheduled for release on March 23, 2012.
To celebrate this event, the library will host a discussion of The Hunger Games at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13, in the Meeting Room. All are welcome to attend, and there is no advance registration required. Questions? Call Kifflie Scott, Teen Librarian, at 532-8910.
Teen Gaming Nights
Do you enjoy playing board games like Risk or Monopoly? Come to one of our teen gaming nights at the library! Gaming nights will be held the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the Youth Program Room.
Dates include: February 21, March 20, April 17, and May 15. Open to ages 12-18. No advanced registration is required. Questions? Call Kifflie Scott, Teen Librarian, at 532-8910.
Shop Amazon and help the Library
Do you shop at Amazon? If so, you can help the library at no cost to yourself!
Click on any of the Amazon links located throughout this website or the library's catalog for more information.
The MFPL website is now mobile!
Search the catalog, place holds, renew items and access library information easily from your smart phone with our new mobile website and free iPhone and Android apps. Visit the mobile website via the “mobile” links on our catalog and website, or search for “Libraryanywhere” in the Apple App Store or the Android Marketplace.
Speak Up for Your Library
We know you value the Menomonee Falls Public Library. Each time you attend one of our many programs, use a computer or check out a book, movie or music CD you make a continued investment in MFPL. And for that we'd like to thank you.
But the time has come for you to speak up and lend your voice in support!
Increasingly in today's political and economic climate, there are times when this library needs your voice, or when the libraries of the Waukesha County Federated Library System need your help.
Add your voice to the growing chorus! Click here to Speak Up for Your Library.
Public Domain eBooks
Over 15,000 titles found in the public domain are now available in one place.
This downloadable collection of ePub books can be viewed on most eReaders, including Sony eReaders and the Nook. However, these eBooks will not work with Amazon's Kindle.
Start browsing the collection.
To view these eBooks on a computer, you will need to download and install Adobe Digital Editions.
MFPL Teen Zone
At the suggestion of our Teen Advisory Board, we have started the MFPL Teen Zone Blog to communicate with the teens who use our library as well as anyone else who has an interest in books and programs for teens.
You can expect to find book reviews, program announcements, information on when new books are scheduled to be released, and whatever else we can find that might be of interest to teens.
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