Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Celebrate fall with fun and educational programming available from the Fond du Lac Public Library.

On Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 am until noon, join the library for a special outdoor celebration – the Fall Family Festival – at the Denevue Shelter at Lakeside Park. With fun activities for kids as well as opportunities for the adults to meet with representatives of local organizations, this will be a valuable and exciting event for all ages. Be sure to enter the raffle while visiting as well. 

Meanwhile, the library also will hold its second in a series of Fall Reading Workshops for parents and caregivers focused on the theme of preparing young children for future success in school through literacy. 

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, visit the Discovery Room at 1 p.m. for “Reading Out Loud with Kids.” Get the tools to select the best books to read. Building from the science of early childhood development, learn how to apply that information to how you present and read books to kids. No registration required.

Have old Halloween costumes you’d like to trade in?

Participate in the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Costume Swap. Drop off gently used, washed costumes through Oct. 6 at the Main Library. Then visit either of two pick-up dates for a new-to-you costume. Pick-up events will be Friday, Oct. 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the McLane Room, while supplies last. 

Other youth activities planned during October include:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room: Drop in to Homeschool Meet-up to connect with other homeschooled students and get to know library resources better.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in the McLane Room: Drop into the latest meeting of the FDLPL Rook Club. Chess players of all ages and abilities are invited for friendly gameplay; experienced players are encouraged to assist newer players.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room: Visit Crafty Kids to make paper roll ghosts. No registration required.
  • Monday, Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room: Join Maker Mondays to build a rubber band helicopter. No registration required.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room: Visit with a trained therapy dog and practice your reading skills during Paws to Read. No registration required.
  • Friday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.: Youth ages 5-12 will learn to paint a Cat in the Moonlight during Paint-Along. Register now at calendar.fdlpl.org.

Teens, meanwhile, have plenty planned as well:

  • Monday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 20: Register for a Browser’s Cache bag, complete with a checked-out book and more, that can be picked up later in the month. Theme: Fall Suspense.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room: Drop into Anime Afternoon to see a few episodes of anime and enjoy a few snacks. Cosplay is welcome. No registration required.
  • Thursday, Oct. 3 at 4:30 p.m. in the Teen Space at the library: Want to try out Magic the Gathering but don't know where to start? Join this Mischief & Magic beginner class to learn the basics and try out some pre-made decks. No registration required.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room: Drop into Play with Your Food this month to join a “pickle autopsy.” No registration required.
  • Thursday, Oct. 17 at 4:30 p.m. in the Teen Space: Get ready for a tabletop roleplaying adventure during Ready, Set, Roleplay. Bring your own Level 1 character or use one provided. All experience levels are welcome. For grades 6-12. No registration required.