Free Yoga
2026-01-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-09 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | MENOMONIE PUBLIC, 800 Wilson Ave., Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
The library teams up with Mayo Clinic Health System to bring you FREE Yoga.
Are you ready to pause, quiet your mind, and be present? Join us in the meeting room every Monday to bring some calm to your busy days.

Mondays from 9-10 am
March 24 – May 19 (no class 4/21)

Family/Community Open Gym
2026-01-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Menomonie Alliance Church
Bring the kids over to the Menomonie Alliance Church Gym during the winter months on Monday mornings to burn off some steam. We’ll have a variety of toys, balls and activities for free play, but feel free to bring your own as well! Hallways will be available for walking as well. Parent supervision is required for all children. By participating in Open Gym, parents take responsibility for the safety of their children.

First Chapter Book Club
2026-01-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Are you 7-11 years old and want to try reading different chapter books (oh, and have some fun playing games, too!)? If so, First Chapter Book Club is the club for you!

Meet Ray in the library meeting room on Mondays (January 5-March 9) from 4:00-5:00 pm.

Winter Storytimes
2026-01-27 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-01-28 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-01-29 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-02-03 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-02-04 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-02-05 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-02-10 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-02-11 09:30 - 10:45 and 1 more date | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Learning Together Storytime
For children of all ages, attending with a caregiver. There will be stories and learning fun for everyone (even grown ups;))!

January 6-March 12
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
9:30-10am

On My Own Storytime
Is your child 3-5 years old and ready for a storytime learning experience all by themselves? Then our “On My Own Storytime” at the library is just for them! There will be songs, stories, movement and puppets and of course, all kinds of fun!

January 6-March 11
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
10:15-10:45am

Kids Makerspace
2026-01-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
It’s a January Jamboree of creativity at the library! Kids ages 7-12 will delight in 4 different maker activities on these Thursdays from 4-5pm:
Jan 8 legos
Jan 15 origami (Taught by the UW-Stout Japanese Outreach Coordinator)
Jan 22 collages
Jan 29 tape and boxes

Candlelight Ski
2026-01-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Red Cedar Trail Depot
January 30 Menomonie WI–Candlelight Ski 6-9 pm. Activities start at the Red Cedar State Trail Depot 824 Hudson Road. Three candlelit trails to choose from including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and walking. Limited ski rentals available in advance from Stout Adventures. Snowshoes provided by Mayo Clinic Health Systems. Hot chocolate provided by ConAgra Foods and cookies from Kwik Trip. Call 232-1242 or redcedarhoffman.org for more information. All events are free.
Event hosted by the DNR and Friends of The Red Cedar Trail and Hoffman Hills, with volunteer coordination support from Landmark Conservancy.

FreshStart Series
2026-01-31 10:00 - 12:00 | University of Wisconsin-Stout
The Educational Pathways and Outreach office at UW-Stout works with expert faculty and staff to offer engaging, budget-friendly continuing education classes, workshops and events. Whether you are looking to strengthen a professional skill set, explore a new hobby, or engage in flexible in-person or virtual learning, there are options to meet a wide range of goals. To kick off 2026, check out the FreshStart Series – four on-campus, two-hour classes focused on fitness, financial wellness, meal planning, and mindfulness—perfect for supporting your New Year’s resolutions. Participants can register for individual sessions or opt for a discounted series rate. The first class begins January 10, and early-bird pricing is available while seats last.

Friends of Fantasy Day
2026-01-31 10:00 - 19:00 | Dragon Tale Books
Celebrate the fantasy genre during Friends of Fantasy Day
11am-1pm – Book signings by authors Stephanie Olson and Hannah Baribeau.
1pm – Author panel and Q&A
2-3pm – Book signing with author Jeff Meyer
Free audiobooks from Libro.fm
All day help create a fairy nook between the shelves.

Know Your Candidates for the WI Supreme Court: In-Person Interview with Maria Lazar
2026-02-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Harvey Hall Theatre
Wisconsin voters will elect a new Supreme Court Justice on April 7, 2026. UW-Stout’s Menard Center is co-sponsoring a series of in-person interviews with the WI Supreme Court candidates. These are opportunities for the people of Menomonie and Dunn County to learn more about the candidates running for election. So far, we have on-campus interviews scheduled with Judge Chris Taylor (Dec 6) and Judge Maria Lazar (Feb 4, 2026). If any further candidates announce, they will be invited to interview as well.

Greg Herriges
2026-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | The Spirit Room at the Mabel Tainter, 205 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM: Greg Herriges stirs a mix of original and traditional “progressive world music” on guitar, voice, and Greek bouzouki, with a unique approach honed by his studies of Asian, Mediterranean, and other worldly styles. An award-winning composer and performer, his music and writing have found international recognition. His solo & duo sets include lively instrumentals, inventive versions of rock and jazz standards, and mesmerizing world music.

2026 Winter Farmer's Market
2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Raw Deal, 603 Broadway St. S, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Indoor Farmers Market

1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month
9:00 AM – Noon

Discover local products and support your area farmers, food producers, and artists while enjoying live music and the cozy atmosphere at the Raw Deal in downtown Menomonie, WI!
Find us the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9am to Noon from November to April and shop a wide variety of local goods including:
🌱Fresh cut microgreens
🍯Jellies, sauces, & jams
🥩Beef & Lamb
🥖Freshly baked breads, sweet treats & freeze-dried goodies
☕Apple cider & locally roasted coffee
Hand crafted gifts for all ages – plus more!
*Product and vendor availability varies each market day.
The partnership between the Menomonie Farmers Market and the Raw Deal provides an excellent opportunity for local producers to offer their goods, direct to consumer, throughout the winter months. We appreciate your support!

Reverse Craft Show
2026-02-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Stout Craft Co. Kitchen & Taphouse, 1502 North Broadway, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Announcing our first craft show of the season; the Reverse Craft Show! What exactly is a Reverse Craft Show you ask? A Reverse Craft Show flips the usual idea of a craft fair on its head. Instead of selling finished handmade creations, we will be offering our surplus supplies, tools, and even leftover business products to YOU. It’s the perfect chance for crafters, hobbyists, and makers to stock up on new or gently used materials, while we clear space in our studios for new product!
Interested in joining in on the fun? Contact us directly to sign up! You do not have to be a vendor or crafter to participate.

Buddy Holly: “OH BOY!”
2026-02-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
“Buddy Holly: OH BOY!” is a reminiscing of Buddy Holly’s 1959 WINTER DANCE PARTY Tour. A STELLAR TRIBUTE to the music of American rock and roll icon Buddy Holly, featuring original cast members (Nicholas Freeman, Blake Foster and Zach Spicer) from History Theatre’s IVEY-award-winning production of Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story.

You’ve Got a Friend: The Great Songs of Carole King and James Taylor
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs are thrilled to present their popular Carole King and James Taylor tribute show. With songs like Natural Woman, Beautiful, Sweet Baby James, How Sweet It Is and so many MORE. You are going to LOVE it! Also, joining Jay and Erin will be longtime friend and musical collaborator, Andy LaCasse, who will contribute his beautiful guitar playing and singing.

Cozy Cocoa Crawl
2026-02-14 | Downtown Menomonie, 503 Broadway Street South, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Enjoy a day of cozy comforts while you stroll through downtown Menomonie! Whether you want to make it a date, your Galentines plan, or bring the whole family, celebrate the season of love with us downtown.

Each participating business will have a cozy free sample available on Saturday, February 14th during their open hours. Samples may be Swiss Miss hot cocoa varieties, cookies, a chocolate treat, ice cream, or a DIY craft.

For even more fun, spend the week filling up a Cozy Passport. Visit each participating business February 14th-20th to have your card stamped. Once you collect 10+ punches, turn your card back into any participating business to be entered to win the grand prize cozy basket!

Meet the Author - Jeremiah Bass
2026-02-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Dragon Tale Books
During the Cozy Cocoa Crawl, drop in to meet author Jeremiah Bass. Books are a good way to make it through the winter. He’ll have books for sale and signing.
The Book:
The Silver Screen
Released November 4th, 2025
Wyatt Gaumond’s solitary existence is crumbling, much like the grandeur of the theater that he owned with his late wife, June. But it’s not just the personal history that keeps him there; it’s the silver screen that enables him to travel to other forgotten cinemas around the world. On one journey through the screen, he rescues a young woman, Emma, from a violent assault and offers her sanctuary in his own theater. However, as the connections with the other theaters deteriorate, so does Wyatt’s grasp on his own reality, leaving it up to Emma to help him remember, before he, too, is lost in the echoes of memory.
About the Author:
Jeremiah Bass is an emerging author of speculative fiction, literary fiction, and personal essays. A native of southern Illinois, he has earned advanced degrees in Curriculum & Instruction from Southern Illinois University and Creative Writing & Literature from Southern New Hampshire University. His stories and essays have been published in a wide variety of periodicals, including The Smart Set Magazine, BioStories, Haunted Waters Press, and Penmen Review. Jeremiah teaches English Composition and Creative Writing at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
He also writes under the pen name “Jay Bush” and has had several works published under that pseudonym.
