Helpful books to get out and about in Wisconsin

Helpful books to get out and about in Wisconsin

July 13, 2020

By Emilyn Linden

During this pandemic, I’ve been spending more time outdoors walking, hiking and biking, and I’m not alone. Enjoying the outdoors is a safe way to feel less isolated and get out of the dang house. While you’re out on your walks in...

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THELMA Visual Arts presents virtual exhibit in July

THELMA Visual Arts presents virtual exhibit in July

July 1, 2020

Members of the THELMA Visual Artists group will present a virtual exhibit in July, hosted by the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Langdon Divers Gallery and presented on the gallery’s Facebook page, facebook.com/langdondivers.

THELMA Visual Artis...

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Leisering named Idea Studio virtual maker in residence for July

Leisering named Idea Studio virtual maker in residence for July

July 1, 2020

Mixed-media and fiber artist Stephanie Leisering, of Fond du Lac, has been named the Fond du Lac Public Library Idea Studio’s virtual artist in residence for July.

Leisering’s paid residency will take place on a Facebook group through which peo...

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Library adds adult internet computers to partial reopening

Library adds adult internet computers to partial reopening

July 1, 2020

Starting July 6, the downtown Fond du Lac Public Library, 32 Sheboygan St., will make a limited number of public internet computers available to adults. Computer users will be required to wear face masks and will be limited to one hour per day of ...

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Virtual programs in July for teens

Virtual programs in July for teens

July 1, 2020

There’s still plenty of time to participate in Summer Reading @ the Fond du Lac Public Library. Readers of all ages can tally their time with books, magazines, audiobooks and more for great rewards. Sign-up takes just minutes at fdlpl.org/summer...

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Virtual programs in July for kids

Virtual programs in July for kids

July 1, 2020

There’s still plenty of time to participate in Summer Reading @ the Fond du Lac Public Library. Readers of all ages can tally their time with books, magazines, audiobooks and more for great rewards. Sign-up takes just minutes at fdlpl.org/summer...

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July virtual programs for adults, families

July virtual programs for adults, families

July 1, 2020

There’s still plenty of time to participate in Summer Reading @ the Fond du Lac Public Library. Readers of all ages can tally their time with books, magazines, audiobooks and more for great rewards. Sign-up takes just minutes at fdlpl.org/summer...

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My Favorite Fondy 2021 Calendar Art Contest winners

My Favorite Fondy 2021 Calendar Art Contest winners

June 30, 2020

The Fond du Lac Public Library challenged local artists and photographers to submit illustrations for the fourth annual My Favorite Fondy Calendar Contest. The 2021 wall calendar will go on sale this fall as a library fundraiser.

The contest aske...

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Pride reading list: LGBTQ+ authors at FDL Library

Pride reading list: LGBTQ+ authors at FDL Library

June 24, 2020

By Emilyn Linden

It’s Pride Month, and the Fond du Lac Public Library has some wonderful books by LGBTQ+ authors. These titles are mostly newer and include fiction and nonfiction, from essays to romance. Check out the Pride Month display on the f...

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New StoryWalk stories at Lakeside, Hamilton parks

New StoryWalk stories at Lakeside, Hamilton parks

June 23, 2020

New stories have cropped up at the Fond du Lac Public Library’s two StoryWalk® park installations.

The award-winning story about a mouse that takes a walk in the woods, The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson, and the joyful Tap the Magic Tree, by Ch...

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