Mission
To support a high quality of life in Fond du Lac through reading, lifelong learning and community involvement.
Love local history?
Many of the FDL Library's popular History at Home programs are available on video at the library's YouTube channel here.
2018 programs, 2 pm & 6 pm:
Apr 19: Following the Train Tracks
May 17: Walleye Weekend Celebrates 40 Years
Jun 21: For the Love of Cheeses
2018 artist in residence
Stephanie Harvey is named the 2018 Idea Studio summer artist in residence. Her work will include public workshops on stencil art and linocut printmaking. Details here.
Best of Craftermornings
Every Saturday this June, July and August: Best of Craftermornings. Drop in at the Idea Studio noon-4 pm any Saturday to do a Craftermorning favorite. For adults & teens 13 & older. Free. Supplies provided. No registration. One project each month:
Saturdays in June: Felted soap
Saturdays in July: Shrinky Dink charms
Saturdays in August: Scrabble tile coasters
E-books
Free e-books, audiobooks and more for checkout through Wisconsin's Digital Library. Check out e-books for up to 21 days. Check out and place holds on up to 10 items each. This video explains recent upgrades. View & print these FDLPL handouts:
- How to download to tablets, smartphones & Kindle Fire
- How to download to Kindle
- How to download to e-readers (not Kindle or tablets)
See if your device is compatible with library e-books.
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Events newsletter
Hours of Operation
Jun 1-Aug 11
Summer Reading @ the Library! Sign-up takes just 2 minutes online or in person at any library service desk. Earn rewards for reading. Don't miss our special summer events for all ages.
Kids' summer events here
Teens' summer events here
June events for adults & more
New direction
Cars drive to the new book drop and our front door from a ONE-WAY lane off Portland St. The book drop is on the driver's side.