Fond du Lac Winter Reads 2023-2024

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It's easy and free: Participate in the Fond du Lac
Winter Reads challenge online via Beanstack!

** Formerly known as Winter Reading and Fond du Lac Reads

Click here to visit Beanstack, where you can log all of your activities and earn badges along the way as part of the 2023-2024 Fond du Lac Winter Reads program!

Beanstack makes it easy to log your reading and activities virtually, so you never have to worry about losing your paper log.

It's easy to create and manage accounts for each member of your family.

Beanstack accounts also can be used again as Fond du Lac Public Library uses the platform for future reading challenges. Join now!

And don't forget to read "All Thirteen" by Christina Soontornvat!

Workflow:

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Prefer to play along on paper?

Do you find it easier to keep track of your minutes of reading on a paper card? Stop in to the Fond du Lac Public Library and pick up cards for kids, teens, and adults! Turn in two cards to be eligible for the grand prize.

Have questions? Stop by any service desk at the library to learn more.

What can you do at the library during February for Fond du Lac Winter Reads?

YOUTH:

Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 1:30 pm: Homeschool Art - learn about Thai artist Payut Ngaokrachang
Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 am: Celebrate Lunar New Year with stories, rhymes, and more
Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 4:30 pm: Crafty Kids - Make a paper heart tree
Monday, Feb. 19 at 4:30 pm: STEAM Night - Make your own Wobblebot
Thursday, Feb. 22 at 2 pm: Virtual Author Visit with Christina Soontornvat, author of "All Thirteen"
Friday, Feb. 23 at 11 am & 2 pm: Paint Along (registration required)
Saturday, Feb. 24 at 10 am: Bluey Party!
Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 4:30 pm: Paws to READ - read to therapy dogs
Mondays & Tuesdays at 9:30 am: Family Storytime (best for ages 1-3)
Mondays at 11 am: Babies and Books

TEEN:

Saturday, Feb. 3 at 11 am: Thai Cultural Event - Learn to Cook Som Tum
Thursday, Feb. 15 at 4 pm: Mischief and Magic - Join us for this beginner class where we will learn the basics and try out some pre-made decks.
Thursday, Feb. 22 at 2 pm: Virtual Author Visit with Christina Soontornvat, author of "All Thirteen"
Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6 pm: Learn about Fond du Lac's Fire & Emergency Services
Mondays at 4 pm: Mindful Mondays - A mindfulness check-in geared for grades 6-12

ADULT:

Saturday, Feb. 3 at 11 am: Thai Cultural Event - Learn to Cook Som Tum
Monday, Feb. 5 at 6 pm: Bad Art Night - registration required
Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6 m: Charcuterie Board Demonstration with Annie's Fountain City Catering (registration required)
Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6 pm: History at Home - History of Lakeside Park
Monday, Feb. 12 at 6 pm: Evening Craft Class - Create Valentine Cards (registration required)
Thursday, Feb. 22 at 2 pm: Virtual Author Visit with Christina Soontornvat, author of "All Thirteen"
Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6 pm: Learn about Fond du Lac's Fire & Emergency Services
Tuesdays, all winter (except Dec. 26 & Jan. 2): Book Chat with Staff by the fireplace