Tuesday, April 30, 2024

It’s time to choose between the light side and the dark side during a galactic adventure Saturday, May 4 at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

May the Fourth Be With You will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. across the library with some all-ages fun. Drop in for crafts, activities and photo opportunities while the library is visited in costume by the 501st Legion Wisconsin Garrison.

Come in costume, too, to be entered into the prize drawing.

Other youth activities planned during May include:

  • Wednesday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the Mid-States Room: Drop in to Homeschool Art. This month, learn about artist Ruth Asawa.
  • Friday, May 3 at 2 p.m.: Youth ages 5-12 will learn to paint a beautiful butterfly and its friend during Paint-Along. Register now at calendar.fdlpl.org.
  • Wednesday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m. in the McLane Room: Make your backyard bug-friendly with a bug hotel during Crafty Kids. Best for ages 4+; no registration required.
  • Monday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the McLane Room: Make a cardboard automaton during STEAM Night for youth. No registration required.
  • Mondays at 9:30 a.m. through May 20, drop in for Playtime at the Library. Library staff will bring special toys, and each week we’ll be joined by a local expert in childhood development. No registration needed.

Teens, meanwhile, have plenty planned as well:

  • Sunday, May 12 through Saturday, May 18: 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: Life After High School.
  • Thursday, May 2 at 4 p.m. in the Teen Space at the library: Get ready for a tabletop roleplaying adventure during Ready, Set, Roleplay. Bring your own Level 1 character or use one provided. All experience levels welcome. For grades 6-12.
  • Tuesday, May 7 at 4:30 p.m. in the McLane Room: Drop into Anime Afternoon to see a few episodes of anime and enjoy a few snacks. Cosplay is welcome.
  • Thursday, May 16 at 4 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.
  • Tuesday, May 21 at 4:30 p.m. in the Mid-States Room: Decorate tote bags during Full STEAM Ahead. No registration required.