Buffalo Bill, freed prisoners and more: Attend History at Home to learn about what early Fond du Lac sheriffs faced

Buffalo Bill, freed prisoners and more: Attend History at Home to learn about what early Fond du Lac sheriffs faced

June 26, 2024

Learn about the remarkable men and the challenges that they faced while serving as sheriff in the early days of Fond du Lac during July’s History at Home program. 

On Thursday, July 11 at 6 p.m. in the library’s McLane Room, local historian Tr...

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Winners announced in Tiny Writing Contest

June 14, 2024

The winners in the Fond du Lac Public Library's Tiny Writing Contest have been named.

Each entry was inspired by a piece entered into the previous month's Tiny Art contest.

The winners, with their winning entries (and the inspiration for that en...

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Fond du Lac Public Library will show documentary ‘The Right to Read’ as community groups grapple with literacy

Fond du Lac Public Library will show documentary ‘The Right to Read’ as community groups grapple with literacy

June 7, 2024

No single factor influences a child’s future success more than the ability to read, and too many children cannot read at even a “basic” level. 

Learn more about this serious concern during one of several upcoming showings of an award-winni...

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Discover the creativity of Fondy AP Art students during June exhibit at Langdon Gallery

Discover the creativity of Fondy AP Art students during June exhibit at Langdon Gallery

June 5, 2024

Celebrate the work of Fond du Lac High School AP Art Students during June at the Langdon Divers Gallery.

From June 5 to 26, students’ artwork will be displayed in an exhibit at the gallery located inside the foyer of the Fond du Lac Public Librar...

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Uncover the history of the KKK in FDL County and Wisconsin during History at Home at the Fond du Lac Public Library

Uncover the history of the KKK in FDL County and Wisconsin during History at Home at the Fond du Lac Public Library

June 4, 2024

The activities of the Ku Klux Klan may have occurred closer to home than some might expect. 

Dr. Michael Jacobs will uncover how the KKK was active in Wisconsin, and even Fond du Lac County, 100 years ago during his presentation for History at H...

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Get creative in June in the Idea Studio at the Fond du Lac Public Library

Get creative in June in the Idea Studio at the Fond du Lac Public Library

June 3, 2024

Bring your ideas to life during June in the Idea Studio at the Fond du Lac Public Library. 

On Wednesday, June 19 at 6 p.m., join the Idea Studio’s second meetup to learn about the “Boomerang Bag” project that began in Australia in 2013. This pr...

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Grow, fold, and create during June at the Fond du Lac Public Library

Grow, fold, and create during June at the Fond du Lac Public Library

May 31, 2024

Add something new to your life with the help of the Fond du Lac Public Library. During June, grow, fold, and create with the help of several programs for adults at the library.

Kick off the month with a Plant Swap on Saturday, June 1 from 10 to 1...

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Kids ride free to FDLPL on Thursdays this summer

Kids ride free to FDLPL on Thursdays this summer

May 30, 2024

Every Thursday this summer, kids in Fond du Lac can ride for free to the Fond du Lac Public Library.

In a collaboration between Fond du Lac Transit and the Library, local youth can receive a free ride to and from the Main Library at 32 Sheboygan ...

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Free, one-day state park passes available at Fond du Lac Public Library

Free, one-day state park passes available at Fond du Lac Public Library

May 29, 2024

This summer, let the Fond du Lac Public Library take you to a Wisconsin state park – on us.

For the second straight year, a limited number of free, one-day passes to any Wisconsin state park may be “checked out” from the Fond du Lac Public Libr...

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Kids ride free to FDLPL on Thursdays this summer

Kids ride free to FDLPL on Thursdays this summer

May 20, 2024

Every Thursday this summer, kids in Fond du Lac can ride for free to and from the Fond du Lac Public Library.

In a collaboration between Fond du Lac Transit and the Library, local youth can receive a free ride to and from the Main Library at 32 S...

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