Who knew a farmer could write books?

Who knew a farmer could write books?

March 23, 2022

by Joanne Mengel

National Agriculture Week is March 20-26, and what better way for a library to participate than to highlight Wisconsin author Jerry Apps?

He was born and raised on a Wisconsin farm, and, not only did he excel at farming for ma...

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Help Fond du Lac work toward zero-waste living during program at FDLPL

Help Fond du Lac work toward zero-waste living during program at FDLPL

March 23, 2022

Household waste is filling local landfills, leaching toxic chemicals into the ground and water near people’s homes. No single person can solve this problem, but a person can help.

Join the Fond du Lac Public Library on Wednesday, April 20 at 6 ...

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Stretch your dollar with Food for Fines & Financial Literacy Month at FDLPL

Stretch your dollar with Food for Fines & Financial Literacy Month at FDLPL

March 23, 2022

The Fond du Lac Public Library will help patrons shrink their fines during April through Food for Fines.

The library will waive $1 in fines for each donation of a nonperishable food item. Only food with expiration dates after June 1, 2022, will b...

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Put some spring in your step with these upcoming art & craft programs at FDLPL

Put some spring in your step with these upcoming art & craft programs at FDLPL

March 23, 2022

Get into a cheerful spring spirit as the Fond du Lac Public Library offers multiple arts and crafts programs for adults during April.

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Computer, smartphone basics will be taught during April classes

Computer, smartphone basics will be taught during April classes

March 23, 2022

Not sure how to use a computer or smartphone? Not comfortable with surfing the web?

A series of classes at the Fond du Lac Public Library during April will help.

During “A Beginner’s Guide to Smartphones,” learn how to use these highly mobile co...

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Learn about the history of boating life on Lake Winnebago during History at Home

Learn about the history of boating life on Lake Winnebago during History at Home

March 23, 2022

Fond du Lac would not exist without Lake Winnebago. The community’s name even means “foot of the lake.” But what has life on the lake looked like over the past 150 years or so?

Tracy Reinhardt of the Fond du Lac County Historical Society wi...

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Feel ‘Grounded’ during exhibit by Open Door Artists at Langdon Gallery

Feel ‘Grounded’ during exhibit by Open Door Artists at Langdon Gallery

March 23, 2022

Join the Open Door Artists of Fond du Lac as the group hosts its 13th-annual exhibit at the Langdon Divers Gallery from April 6 to May 3. The gallery is located inside the Fond du Lac Public Library.

Fourteen area artists provided pieces to the g...

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Discover D&D as well as making opportunities in the Idea Studio

Discover D&D as well as making opportunities in the Idea Studio

March 23, 2022

Heard of Dungeons & Dragons, but not sure how to play? Join the Idea Studio at the Fond du Lac Public Library on Monday, April 25 at 6 p.m. for “Let’s Talk D&D” with Andy Mueller.

Mueller will introduce guests to the concept of tabletop rol...

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Calling all brainiacs as Team Trivia returns in person April 19 & 21

Calling all brainiacs as Team Trivia returns in person April 19 & 21

March 18, 2022

Question: Do you know the name of the person who established a trading post in 1785 at “the foot of the lake” that would be known as Lake Winnebago? Or how many other lakes exist in Fond du Lac County?

Curious? Then Team Trivia 2022 is for yo...

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Reading is for the Birds

Reading is for the Birds

March 16, 2022

by Emilyn Linden

I'm increasingly on the lookout for tangible signs of spring as we creep up on the spring equinox. I’m always looking around for crocuses, daffodils, snowdrops and bloodroot (though I’m probably still too early for many of them)....

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