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Well that's depressing/terrifying (blog)

February 15, 2023

by Emilyn Linden

I first encountered The Last of Us when my husband played the video game in 2013. He raved about it for weeks. I’m not much of a gamer myself, but I’m all about the dystopian and post-apocalyptic books and tv shows, so I’ve been ...

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Former FDL resident will give presentation on her new book at library

Former FDL resident will give presentation on her new book at library

February 14, 2023

Join former Fond du Lac resident Arletta Allen on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. as she gives a presentation and signs her new book, "Defy the Odds: Making the Transition from Trauma to Triumph."

The presentation and book signing will be held in the...

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9th-annual Teen Photo Contest now underway

9th-annual Teen Photo Contest now underway

February 13, 2023

No one sees the world exactly the way you do. Share your unique point of view through the 9th-annual Fond du Lac Teens Photo Contest.

Area teens are invited to submit photos in three categories:

  • Story of My Life: Craft a photo that tells a story...

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Events canceled for Feb. 9 due to weather

Events canceled for Feb. 9 due to weather

February 9, 2023

Due to the inclement weather, the following events for Thursday, Feb. 9 are canceled:

  • Preschool Storytime (4:30 pm)
  • Langdon Gallery reception for Music exhibit (5:30 pm)
  • History at Home (6 pm) - speaker may reschedule; watch FDLPL.org and cale...

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

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

February 6, 2023

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

If so, bring your pet or pets to the Exotic Pet Surrender Event on Sunday, Feb. 19 from noon until 3:30 p.m. at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue (JRAAR) will accept...

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Create air fresheners, pincushions with the Idea Studio

Create air fresheners, pincushions with the Idea Studio

February 3, 2023

Discover more that you can create with help from the Idea Studio at the Fond du Lac Public Library during March.

First, on Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. in the Idea Studio, take the required training to earn a badge for use of the Idea Studio's Sub...

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It's not too late to participate in Winter Reading & FDL Reads at FDLPL

February 3, 2023

Love to laugh? Love to win prizes? It’s not too late to join Winter Reading @ FDLPL and Fond du Lac Reads for a chance to win.

Now through the end of February, the library invites the Fond du Lac community to read “The Midwest Survival Guide” b...

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Find out the rest of the story about the Wade family during History at Home

Find out the rest of the story about the Wade family during History at Home

February 2, 2023

Know the Wade House Historic Site, located off Highway 23 east of Fond du Lac? Today, it’s one of several Wisconsin Historic Sites operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society.

In the 1800s, though, it was known as a resting place owned by Sylv...

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Enjoy art created by local youth during the Youth Art Month exhibit at Langdon Gallery

Enjoy art created by local youth during the Youth Art Month exhibit at Langdon Gallery

February 2, 2023

 

Art created by students at Fond du Lac’s elementary schools will be the feature of the March Langdon Divers Community Gallery exhibit at the Fond du Lac Public Library. The pieces were created in honor of Youth Art Month.

Elementary art t...

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It's Grammy Time

February 1, 2023

by Debbie Rosenberg

It's officially the entertainment awards season, and the Grammys occur this weekend.  I enjoy the glitz and performances and who doesn't love Trevor Noah as the host? 

This year I recognize many of the artists, Abba, Adele,...

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