Mabel's Movie Series: "Elf"
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
It’s Movie Night at The Mabel! Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.

A Brew and a Book with Lyla Davis - Romance Edition
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | brewery nønic, 621 4th St W, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Spend a fun evening at Brewery Nønic. You can get a great meal with Chef Stacy starting at 5pm. Eat, drink and mingle with romance author Lyla Davis. Book talk and signing starts at 7pm. The best type of book club.
Lyla’s Latest Book:

He’s all badge and bah humbug.
She’s glitter, giggles, and holiday chaos.
When Holly Ridge’s newest police chief, Aaron Reynolds, pulls over the town’s most festive music teacher, he’s expecting a reckless driver—not a feisty Christmas fanatic in a cherry-red vintage truck.
Ava Caldwell lives for twinkle lights and Christmas carols. She’s lived in Holly Ridge her entire life and is annoyed by the grumpy cop the universe seems to keep throwing into her path, despite her best efforts to avoid him.
With a little help from Ava’s scheming grandma Millie—and a suspiciously well-informed Santa—this town’s about to get a dash of holiday magic, a sprinkle of unexpected romance, and maybe even a grumpy cop who opens his heart to love and believe in Christmas again.
These two opposites don’t just attract, they crash like reindeer in a snowstorm.
Warning: Contains flannel, frosting, and one very sneaky and persistant matchmaking grandma.

Christmas with Em Menz & The Sue Orfield Band
2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Em Menz and Sue Orfield return to the Mabel Tainter stage for a Holiday Show you won’t forget!

Meet the Author - Mitchell Harding
2025-12-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Dragon Tale Books
Drop in and meet children’s book author Mitchell Harding. He’ll have books for sale and signing.
The Book: Princess Lorraine and the Baby Dragon

A kids book can’t teach SAT words… can it?
Meet Princess Lorraine, a bold young learner with a big heart and an even bigger vocabulary! When a lost dragon lands in her royal garden, she discovers not only a new friend — but ten wonderful words that make her world come alive.
Each page introduces a new SAT-level vocabulary term in context with a brief explanation, making this a perfect read-aloud for classrooms and families who want to disguise language learning as reading together.
Example: “The princess was intransigent – as stubborn as a castle door frozen shut in winter.”

Meet Author - T Heights
2025-12-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Dragon Tale Books
Drop in and meet author T Heights, she’ll have books for sale and signing. And profits go to a dog rescue.
The Books:
Bombo is the first in a series about two eighth graders who rescue dogs and sometimes their owners. Robin Kould and Mary Yen become two unlikely comrades as they navigate the turbulent waters of their middle school years. Sometimes insightful, sometimes humorous, but always earnest, these two bungle their way through to accomplish their good deeds.

The Memories
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
The Memories celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2022. Original member, John Lynch performed several reunion concerts with Tim & Warren including their annual December Christmas Concert. “The Boys” will be on stage together again at the Mabel Tainter to help celebrate the Holiday Season.

Free Yoga
2025-12-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-19 09:00 - 10:00 | 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
2026-01-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-19 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
2026-01-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-19 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
2026-01-06 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-01-07 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-01-08 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-01-13 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-01-14 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-01-15 09:30 - 10:45 | 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

FreshStart Series
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-17 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.

Davina and the Vagabonds
2026-01-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
“Davina creates her own Americana mishmash—a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there.” – Rolling Stone Magazine.

Davina and the Vagabonds
2026-01-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
“Davina creates her own Americana mishmash—a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there.” – Rolling Stone Magazine

Author Visit: Tom Manus & Kristi Flick Manus
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Join us in the library meeting room as Eau Claire authors and travel writers, Tom Manus and Kristi Flick Manus for “Where the Road Takes You: Unlocking Wisconsin’s Historic and Secret Places.” They’ll talk about their books, Secret Wisconsin and Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, and sign copies for attendees. The couple has been featured on TV and radio stations across the Midwest, including WGN Chicago and NPR.
Find out where you can still ride Elvis’ favorite roller coaster, visit the 1964 and 1965 New York World’s Fair Wisconsin Pavilion, eat a Friday MORNING Fish Fry, and and whether the Wizard of Oz really had its worldwide premiere in Oconomowoc.
Secrets, stories, and chat with the authors. Don’t miss it!
