Memory Café celebrates the state fair Jul 26

Memory Café celebrates the state fair Jul 26

July 26, 2018

Persons with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, their caregivers and family members are invited to monthly Alzheimer’s Association Memory Cafés held at 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at the Fond du Lac Publ...

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Hand-sewers’ group meets Jul 25

Hand-sewers’ group meets Jul 25

July 25, 2018

The Fond du Lac Public Library hosts a monthly casual gathering of people interested in hand-sewing projects, From Our Hands. The group will meet from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, and will meet every fourth Wednesday of the month at the...

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History of Peebles Jul 19

History of Peebles Jul 19

July 19, 2018

It might be small, but Peebles – Fond du Lac’s neighbor to the northeast – has played an integral role in the history of Fond du Lac County. The fascinating story of the rise of Peebles will be presented at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at ...

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‘Folktales and Legends of the Middle West’ Jul 14

‘Folktales and Legends of the Middle West’ Jul 14

July 14, 2018

According to author Edward McClelland, America’s first superheroes lived in the Midwest. Ojibway man-god Nanabozho conquered the King of Fish, took control of the North Wind and inspired Longfellow’s The Song of Hiawatha. Paul Bunyan, the larg...

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Everyday Tech: Crafting Jul 12

Everyday Tech: Crafting Jul 12

July 12, 2018

Technology is everywhere, all the time. It can seem overwhelming. The Fond du Lac Public Library, with help from its friends, is offering help through a monthly series – Everyday Tech – at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month in the library’...

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Librarian shows artistic side in July exhibit

Librarian shows artistic side in July exhibit

July 11, 2018

Librarian by day, artist all the time: Fond du Lac Public Library’s Langdon Divers Gallery will showcase Of Art and Guesswork, an exhibit of the whimsical and colorful paintings of Sarah Newton July 5-31.

The public is invited to a reception 6...

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Prairie ecosystems, Gottfried history talk Jul 10

Prairie ecosystems, Gottfried history talk Jul 10

July 10, 2018

Harkening back to an era when bison roamed our prairie-covered region, the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum on the UW-Fond du Lac campus is an oasis of an ecosystem to be understood and treasured. Tracy McDermott, Gottfried executive director, will...

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Shrinky Dink to your heart’s delight Saturdays in July

Shrinky Dink to your heart’s delight Saturdays in July

July 7, 2018

The Fond du Lac Public Library’s popular monthly Craftermorning program will offer special, “best of” projects every Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. through August.

Each month features a favorite project from the program’s 6-year catalog. Adul...

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July sizzlin’ with programs at Idea Studio

July sizzlin’ with programs at Idea Studio

July 7, 2018

Makers, doers and creative types are enjoying the extended summer hours at the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Idea Studio makerspace, where there’s equipment to use for free and lots of free programs for adults and teens age 13 and older.

The p...

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Librarian shows artistic side in July exhibit

Librarian shows artistic side in July exhibit

July 5, 2018

Librarian by day, artist all the time: Fond du Lac Public Library’s Langdon Divers Gallery will showcase “Of Art and Guesswork,” an exhibit of the whimsical and colorful paintings of Sarah Newton July 5-31.

The public is invited to a recept...

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