‘If Stones Could Talk’ history program Nov 15

‘If Stones Could Talk’ history program Nov 15

November 15, 2018

May they share their stories and rest in peace. By investigating words and symbols etched in local tombstones, local historian Tracy Reinhardt opens the door to the sometimes-tragic, fascinating lives of Fond du Lac settlers in If Stones Could Tal...

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My Hometown local history project meets Nov 14

My Hometown local history project meets Nov 14

November 14, 2018

Historians Dr. Rick Whaley and Herman Bender invite the public to learn about their grassroots, community-based historical research project, My Hometown, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Free. No registration.

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Learn DIY soaps Nov 12

Learn DIY soaps Nov 12

November 12, 2018

One way to combat the harsh toll that forced-air heating takes on your skin, while saving money to boot, is to make your own soap. Part three in the Fond du Lac Public Library’s DIY Skin Care series demonstrates the steps to make a variety of soap...

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Yarn Crafters meet Nov 8

Yarn Crafters meet Nov 8

November 8, 2018

Yikes! The calendar can’t be right – the holidays aren’t that close, are they? Knitting needles and crochet hooks are flying these days. Get help on your projects at the free drop-in Yarn Crafters gathering at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 8, at the F...

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FDL Artists’ Association annual show Nov 7-Dec 4

FDL Artists’ Association annual show Nov 7-Dec 4

November 7, 2018

The Fond du Lac Artists’ Association will hold its annual membership show from November 7 to December 4 at the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Langdon Divers Gallery.

The public is invited to a reception and critique; the critique presented by Pa...

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Health care reform info for small businesses, entrepreneurs Nov 5

Health care reform info for small businesses, entrepreneurs Nov 5

November 5, 2018

Planned changes to the Affordable Care Act – called health care reform – will have impact on entrepreneurs and small businesses in 2019. Envision Greater Fond du Lac in partnership with IGNITE! will offer information on the changes at 1 p.m. Monda...

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Backyard wildlife workshop Nov 3

Backyard wildlife workshop Nov 3

November 3, 2018

You, too, can have a bit of the wilderness in your own back yard. Learn how at the hands-on workshop, Urban Wildlife Workshop: Manage Wildlife in Your Yard, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 3, at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Refreshments wil...

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Idea Studio DIY programs for November

Idea Studio DIY programs for November

November 3, 2018

The Fond du Lac Public Library’s Idea Studio makerspace offers programs for adults and teens age 13 and older that help users make creative use of the free equipment on site. Along with the programs below, staff routinely holds badging sessions to...

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Ramp up for holidays at Chapter 52 Bookstore

Ramp up for holidays at Chapter 52 Bookstore

November 3, 2018

If you’re counting, the holidays are not that far off. The Fond du Lac Public Library’s Chapter 52 Bookstore, located next door to the downtown library at 52 Sheboygan St., helps get a jump start on holiday bargains with these sales in November:...

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Memory Café celebrates Halloween Oct 25

Memory Café celebrates Halloween Oct 25

October 25, 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. at the Fond du Lac Public Library. The themed programs a...

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