Hear about America’s deadliest fire during FDLPL

Hear about America’s deadliest fire during FDLPL's History at Home

July 26, 2023

The Great Chicago Fire raged on Oct. 8, 1871, but it wasn’t the deadliest fire to occur that night.

Learn about the Great Peshtigo Fire that killed more than 1,200 people at the History at Home program at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

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When good neighbors go bad (blog)

When good neighbors go bad (blog)

July 19, 2023

by Katie Killian

Here at the library, we want to be a good neighbor to the whole community. After all, our slogan essentially is, “All are welcome here.” 

Neighbors of all sorts have been the topic through the years. Recently, I came acr...

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Get creative with the Idea Studio this summer during Let

Get creative with the Idea Studio this summer during Let's Make series

July 6, 2023

Discover all of the creative opportunities available in the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Idea Studio this summer with the popular Let’s Make series. Each class has limited space, so register early for a chance to participate.

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THELMA Visual Artists return to Langdon Gallery for annual members exhibit

THELMA Visual Artists return to Langdon Gallery for annual members exhibit

July 4, 2023

Creations by members of the THELMA Visual Artists (TVA) group will be on display in the Langdon Divers Community Gallery throughout July as a part of the annual members exhibit.

From Wednesday, July 5 through Tuesday, Aug. 1, stop by the gallery ...

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Learn to use smart devices with confidence during summer classes at the Fond du Lac Public Library

Learn to use smart devices with confidence during summer classes at the Fond du Lac Public Library

June 30, 2023

Want to become more confident on your electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets?

Join Bug Tussel University for a series of classes this summer at the Fond du Lac Public Library so that you can surf the web safely and effectively.

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Learn more about a key dairy business in Fond du Lac during History at Home

Learn more about a key dairy business in Fond du Lac during History at Home

June 29, 2023

Wisconsin is known as the dairy state, but did you know that a key dairy business was based in Fond du Lac?

On Thursday, July 13 at 6 p.m., hear from Tracy Reinhardt of the Fond du Lac County Historical Society as she recalls the Damrow Brothers ...

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Beat the heat with cool crafts during July at the Fond du Lac Public Library

Beat the heat with cool crafts during July at the Fond du Lac Public Library

June 28, 2023

Need to get out of the heat? Register for any of the cool adult arts and crafts programs planned during July at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

First, on Monday, July 10 at 6 p.m. in the McLane Room, create your own design on a ceramic tile coast...

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Find Your Voice with the FDL Public Library as Summer Reading continues

Find Your Voice with the FDL Public Library as Summer Reading continues

June 26, 2023

Sing your heart out, create your masterpiece, or discover your voice during Summer Reading at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

Through mid-August, the Fond du Lac Public Library invites users of all ages to “Find Your Voice!,” the theme of Summer ...

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Listen up! (blog)

Listen up! (blog)

June 21, 2023

by Emilyn Linden

A very merry audiobook month to you! Audiobook month is one of my favorite reading-related celebration months because I listen to SO MANY audiobooks. They’re so convenient! I can listen in my car, while I’m gardening or taking a ...

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Grow into your own best advocate

June 7, 2023

by Katie Killian

June is a month for loving every part of yourself in all your messy glory. The heroes of these stories embody the vast array of humanity (and beyond) to show us all that we can be when we let ourselves grow up and glow up into ou...

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