Celebrate natural hair during August at Langdon Divers Community Gallery

Celebrate natural hair during August at Langdon Divers Community Gallery

July 28, 2022

Langdon Divers Community Gallery will feature an exhibit celebrating natural Black hair during the month of August. 

Crowns, showcasing photos of 14 Black men, women, and children of Fond du Lac County, will be on display from Aug. 3 to Sept. 6....

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Nonfiction that reads like a novel

Nonfiction that reads like a novel

July 27, 2022

by Debbie Rosenberg

Although summer is the traditional time for a beach read, sometimes you just feel like you need something more educational.  That's when I reach for great nonfiction that reads like a novel.  It can totally be a beach read!  H...

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Learn about the role of Jim Crow era

Learn about the role of Jim Crow era 'Green Books' during FDLPL's History at Home

July 26, 2022

Traveling for Black drivers could be perilous during the Jim Crow era. Safety was a serious concern for Black travelers wondering where they could find a safe place to eat or stay.

On Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m., learn more about this topic durin...

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Find new-to-you crafting supplies during one of several art events in August at the library

Find new-to-you crafting supplies during one of several art events in August at the library

July 25, 2022

Love arts and crafts? August is supersized with extra activities to enjoy before the summer comes to a close, including the library’s first-ever Craft Swap event late in the month.

First, though, join the Fond du Lac Public Library on Monday, A...

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Learn about the role of Jim Crow era

Learn about the role of Jim Crow era 'Green Books' during FDLPL's History at Home

July 21, 2022

Traveling for Black drivers could be perilous during the Jim Crow era. Safety was a serious concern for Black travelers wondering where they could find a safe place to eat or stay.

On Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m., learn more about this topic durin...

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Only Murders In the Blog Post

Only Murders In the Blog Post

July 20, 2022

by Katie Killian

If you’re anything like me, you’re catching up on your favorite shows and they’re leaving you wanting for more! The one I’m currently binging is Only Murders in the Building. And though I might not be much of a podcast junkie in ...

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Exotic pets may be surrendered at August event at FdL Public Library

Exotic pets may be surrendered at August event at FdL Public Library

July 18, 2022

Do you have an exotic pet you no longer can care for? 

If so, bring your pet to the Exotic Pet Surrender Event set for Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

Area organizations will be accepting fish, invert...

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Learn about medicinal herbs & more in August at FDLPL

Learn about medicinal herbs & more in August at FDLPL

July 14, 2022

Learn about a selection of local medicinal herbs and accompanying spiritual teachings passed down from a traditional Ojibway medicine woman and past professor of ethnobotany at UW-Milwaukee at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

On Thursday, Aug. 4 a...

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Feminism for All Women

Feminism for All Women

July 13, 2022

by Alana LaBeaf

This week I’m focusing on an underused area of the library: books about U.S. women’s history. Since I spend a fair amount of my time reading reviews for adult nonfiction books, I want to highlight some interesting titles on this s...

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Meet a Fond du Lac author at Chapter 52

Meet a Fond du Lac author at Chapter 52

July 12, 2022

Readers have an opportunity to meet a local author on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Chapter 52 Bookstore, located at 52 Sheboygan St.

Author Cailyn Lloyd will be at the store from 10 am to noon to meet with visitors and sign copies of her newest book, “Th...

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