Reclaiming your focus and attention

Reclaiming your focus and attention

August 16, 2023

by Emilyn Linden

I find myself endlessly scrolling through the same news sites, social feeds and online stores some days and have a hard time making myself stop. I know I’m not alone in this…vice? obsession? hijacking?

So every once in a w...

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Books (and movies) About Book People (blog)

Books (and movies) About Book People (blog)

August 2, 2023

by Emilyn Linden

It’s no wonder that there are so many books written about book lovers as it’s usually readers who are writers. From Little Women to Fahrenheit 451 to The Librarianist (this one’s new and still has holds), authors write about ...

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Discarded items find new life in ‘Remnants’ exhibit at Langdon Divers Community Gallery

Discarded items find new life in ‘Remnants’ exhibit at Langdon Divers Community Gallery

August 2, 2023

The inspiration and ingredients for art may be found anywhere, even among discarded items.

This is the basis for the next exhibit in the Langdon Divers Community Gallery at the Fond du Lac Public Library: “Remnants: Works by Stephanie Leisering.”...

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Get to know what the Idea Studio offers during busy August

Get to know what the Idea Studio offers during busy August

July 31, 2023

Discover all of the creative opportunities available in the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Idea Studio during August with the return of the Let’s Make series, a special chance to tour the space, and another opportunity to join the Press Club of Fond...

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Enjoy the dog days of summer in the Children

Enjoy the dog days of summer in the Children's Room at the FDL Public Library

July 27, 2023

During the waning days of summer (and Summer Reading at the Fond du Lac Public Library), cool off with great events for youth and teens at the library.

Through mid-August, the Fond du Lac Public Library invites users of all ages to “Find Your Voi...

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August will be an excellent month for crafters at the FDL Public Library

August will be an excellent month for crafters at the FDL Public Library

July 27, 2023

Love to craft? Visit the Fond du Lac Public Library during August to swap your supplies or to join any of several exciting programs.

Drop off any unwanted craft supplies now through Aug. 4 at the library’s Help Desk. Then, return Sunday, Aug. 6...

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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.

Resear...

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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.

Upcoming events ...

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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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