Tear into great books & activities during DiNovember at FDLPL

Tear into great books & activities during DiNovember at FDLPL

October 25, 2021

Ready to tear into some great activities and fun books? Join the Fond du Lac Public Library’s youth services department for DiNovember! All month long, youth may stop into the library to devour new activities:

  • Adopt a Dinosaur (Nov. 1-6): Come ...

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FdL Literacy Services holds Community Resource Fair

FdL Literacy Services holds Community Resource Fair

October 25, 2021

Starting a new life in America can be difficult, from learning new laws to identifying important local resources. A recent program aimed to make that transition easier.

Sponsored by Fond du Lac Literacy Services and the Fond du Lac County Society...

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If you like John le Carre

If you like John le Carre

October 19, 2021

by Debbie Rosenberg

Tuesday, October 19th would have been the 90th birthday of British author, John le Carre who is considered a master of the spy novel.  His stories are realistic, and explore right and wrong. His third novel in the George Smile...

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Job coach now available at FDLPL

Job coach now available at FDLPL

October 14, 2021

Need help identifying your next career or applying for a new position? The Fond du Lac Public Library now offers volunteer job coaches who can help ease the transition.

Starting Oct. 20, a job coach will be available Wednesdays and Fridays from 1...

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October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

October 13, 2021

by Joanne Mengel

Did you know October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month? This is a cause that is near and dear to me. Not ready to adopt? Donate instead! Shelters can always use some extra supplies.

Contact your local shelter or rescue group to see i...

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Why is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo so popular right now?

Why is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo so popular right now?

October 6, 2021

You may have noticed more talk/advertisements/news articles about the 2017 historical fiction novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid over the past few months. Apparently this book has been making the rounds of recommendatio...

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Learn about Wisconsin African Americans in the Civil War during History at Home

Learn about Wisconsin African Americans in the Civil War during History at Home

September 29, 2021

While nearly everyone knows the role the Civil War played in United States history, perhaps fewer know the specifics about the role Black residents played during the conflict.

Delve deeper into their war effort during “Make Way for Liberty: Wisco...

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Few issues expected as FdL Public Library’s phone service upgraded

Few issues expected as FdL Public Library’s phone service upgraded

September 29, 2021

Community members should see little impact by an upgrade that will take place Saturday, Oct. 2 to the Fond du Lac Public Library’s phone service.

During the upgrade, which is expected to occur throughout Saturday, library patrons may reach the ...

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National Coffee Day & National Biscotti Day

National Coffee Day & National Biscotti Day

September 29, 2021

September 29th is both National Coffee Day AND National Biscotti Day!  What a perfect pairing. 

According to the National Coffee Association, no one knows exactly how or when coffee was discovered, but there is a legend of an Ethiopian goat her...

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Spooky, seasonal programs set for youth at FDLPL in October

Spooky, seasonal programs set for youth at FDLPL in October

September 24, 2021

Youth may visit the Fond du Lac Public Library in October for some spooky and seasonal activities to celebrate the season.

Fall Storytime will be held Friday, Oct. 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the Storytime Room as the library celebrates the season with sto...

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