History of Welsh chapel, settlement May 16

History of Welsh chapel, settlement May 16

May 16, 2019

People of Wales immigrated to Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties in the 1800s, building five churches and bringing with them their worship practice of singing hymns in four-part harmony. Members of the Peniel Chapel in rural Eldorado began in 1923...

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Nelson selected for 2019 summer residency

Nelson selected for 2019 summer residency

May 8, 2019

Illustrator and Fond du Lac native Samantha Nelson will be the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Idea Studio 2019 summer artist in residence. Nelson was selected among a field of applicants for the paid position during which she’ll work on original art...

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Idea Studio May programs

Idea Studio May programs

May 4, 2019

The Fond du Lac Public Library’s Idea Studio makerspace hours: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. More information is available at www.fdlpl.org/ideastudio or by calling 920-322-3946. F...

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Skiff to give updates on flood, bike path & more May 2

Skiff to give updates on flood, bike path & more May 2

May 2, 2019

City of Fond du Lac Public Works Director Jordan Skiff will address several hot topics, including the March flooding, Lakeside Park master plan and bike/pedestrian trails, at the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Community Chat program at 6 p.m. Thursd...

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May sales at Chapter 52 Bookstore

May sales at Chapter 52 Bookstore

May 1, 2019

Chapter 52 Bookstore is blooming with bargains in May. The store, located next door to the Fond du Lac Public Library at 52 Sheboygan St., sells used books, movies, music and magazines for all ages at deep discounts. Here’s the lineup of May sales...

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5th annual Teen Photo Contest winners

5th annual Teen Photo Contest winners

May 1, 2019

A moody closeup of an icy branch in a winter setting struck a chord with judges, awarding eighth-grader Tristan Krueger of Oakfield the grand prize – a $250 gift card – in the Fond du Lac Public Library’s fifth annual Teen Photo Contest.

Ju...

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Build a bluebird nest box Apr 27

Build a bluebird nest box Apr 27

April 27, 2019

Learn all about the Eastern bluebird from biology educator Margie Winter – history, habitat, food sources – then build a nest box to take home at “All About Bluebirds” 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Adults and teens...

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‘4-H: An American Idea’ history Apr 18

‘4-H: An American Idea’ history Apr 18

April 18, 2019

From clubs to encourage farm boys to grow more corn to today’s army of six million kids across the world, 4-H is thriving. At 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18, Denise Retzleff will present 4-H: An American Idea, at the Fond du Lac Public Lib...

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Learn to make Tiramisu Apr 16

Learn to make Tiramisu Apr 16

April 16, 2019

Librarian Sarah Newton will demonstrate how to make Tiramisu, the espresso-soaked, layered Italian favorite at the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Desserts of the World program 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. The free program is for adults and teens 13 and...

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Brownsville author at bookstore Apr 13

Brownsville author at bookstore Apr 13

April 13, 2019

Brownsville author Dean H. Wild will sell and sign copies of his new horror novel, The Crymost, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Chapter 52 Bookstore. The meet-and-greet event is free; no registration required.

Wild’s first novel is set in...

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