Let kids show off their creativity during National Poetry Month

Let kids show off their creativity during National Poetry Month

March 26, 2021

Kids and teens can let their creative lights shine through Fond du Lac Public Library during National Poetry Month. During April, kids of all ages can enjoy two opportunities to show they are poets and they know it:

Kids & teens poetry contest:...

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Some wonderful new books for Women

Some wonderful new books for Women's History Month

March 24, 2021

March is almost over, but I couldn't let it go without telling you about a few of the wonderful new books we have about amazing women who have paved the way for us and our daughters.  

 

 The girl explorers: the untold story of the globetrot...

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March is National Crafting Month!

March is National Crafting Month!

March 17, 2021

by Joanne Mengel

Crafting can be both calming and creative and the perfect activity to do together as a family. Need some help finding just the right crafty idea? The library has a plethora of idea books on our shelves and most are found in the 7...

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If you like your mystery with a dash of humor

If you like your mystery with a dash of humor

March 10, 2021

by Emilyn Linden

I love a good mystery, but I also need some comedic relief when I’m reading in a genre that can  be pretty gritty and serious. There are some great funny mysteries ones out there that are already pretty widely known (if you haven...

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When I’m 65, Medicare Options Explained at April 3 program

When I’m 65, Medicare Options Explained at April 3 program

March 6, 2021

Preparing for retirement may feel intimidating, but a program planned at the Fond du Lac Public Library aims to take some of the fear out of the process.

“When I’m 65” will be held Saturday, April 3 at 11 am via Zoom.

Participants will lea...

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Location: Ireland

Location: Ireland

March 3, 2021

by Debbie Rosenberg

It's March, which means it's almost St. Patrick's Day when I get to pretend I'm more Irish than I am.  In celebration I decided to look for books that take place in Ireland. I started at our catalog and changed the dropdown ...

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Community invited to help FDLPL with strategic planning survey

Community invited to help FDLPL with strategic planning survey

March 1, 2021

Fond du Lac Public Library is seeking the help of the community as it begins planning for the next several years. 

Individuals are invited to complete a survey about their usage of, perception of, and ideas for the Fond du Lac Public Library. Pa...

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Youth Art Month celebrated with virtual exhibit at Langdon Divers Gallery

Youth Art Month celebrated with virtual exhibit at Langdon Divers Gallery

February 26, 2021

Playful skyscrapers, buzzing bees, happy hearts: the art of students from across Fond du Lac’s elementary schools will be the feature of the March Langdon Divers Community Gallery virtual exhibit. 

The pieces were created by artists at the com...

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Learn about how lava shaped the Upper Midwest with History at Home

Learn about how lava shaped the Upper Midwest with History at Home

February 25, 2021

Wisconsin might not come to mind when one thinks of lava, but as participants in March’s History at Home program will learn, lava has shaped even the upper Midwest. Learn more about “The Story of Ancient Lava Flows Beneath Lake Superior” on Thursd...

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Help Pete the Cat find his cupcakes to be entered in prize drawing

Help Pete the Cat find his cupcakes to be entered in prize drawing

February 25, 2021

Can you find Pete the Cat’s cupcakes?

Throughout the month of March, youth who visit the Children’s Room at Fond du Lac Public Library on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays can go on a hunt to help out Pete, who seems to have lost all the special ...

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