Indoor winter fun

Indoor winter fun

January 5, 2022

by Joanne Mengel

Baby, it’s cold outside!

Although it is the start of a brand new year, January is my least favorite month. The hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, and it can be kind of a let down. Many will spend the month trying to ...

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Rom coms to ring in the New Year

Rom coms to ring in the New Year

December 29, 2021

by Emilyn Linden

One new book trend I’ve been enjoying recently is the uptick in romantic comedies that are being published. I’ve always liked it when my romance novels don’t take themselves too seriously since I don’t take them too seriously. Th...

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Did you miss me? Books you may have missed

Did you miss me? Books you may have missed

December 22, 2021

Did you know that we have a display on the second floor of many of the recent fiction books that you might have missed?  Often the newest books are checked out so we highlight some when they come upstairs.  Currently we have these and several more...

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Calling young creators: Build rockets, forts & more at FDLPL

Calling young creators: Build rockets, forts & more at FDLPL

December 21, 2021

Do you have kids that love to create? The Fond du Lac Public Library will have multiple opportunities to exercise that passion for creativity during January.

First, starting Sunday, Jan. 2, our Kit of the Month will give youth a chance to Build Y...

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8th-annual Teen Photo Contest begins Jan. 1

8th-annual Teen Photo Contest begins Jan. 1

December 21, 2021

No one sees the world exactly the way you do. Share your unique point of view through the 8th-annual Fond du Lac Teens Photo Contest.

Starting Jan. 1, 2022, area teens are invited to submit photos in three categories:

  • Unexpected Fondy: Snap a ph...

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Learn about the history of dairy technology during History at Home

Learn about the history of dairy technology during History at Home

December 21, 2021

Wisconsin is known as the Dairy State, but do you know about technology’s role in the growth of this vital industry?

Learn more about “A History of Dairy Technology and Its Influence on Wisconsin Communities” on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. duri...

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Fond du Lac artist will be featured at gallery during January

Fond du Lac artist will be featured at gallery during January

December 17, 2021

The work of Eydie Liebelt Marx will be displayed at Langdon Divers during the month of January.

Marx is a Fond du Lac resident who creates large collages with vintage ephemera and painted papers. She also enjoys working in acrylic, and takes much...

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Computer, smartphone basics will be taught during January classes

Computer, smartphone basics will be taught during January classes

December 17, 2021

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 January will help.

During “Everything You Wanted to Know About Smartphones But Were Afraid to Ask,” ...

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Prepare for a healthier 2022 at FDLPL’s Wellness Expo

Prepare for a healthier 2022 at FDLPL’s Wellness Expo

December 17, 2021

Discover community organizations that can help you enjoy a healthier you during 2022 at the Fond du Lac Public Library’s upcoming Wellness Expo.

On Saturday, Jan. 15, drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the McLane Room to meet with re...

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Help for holiday stress

Help for holiday stress

December 15, 2021

by Joanne Mengel

'Tis the season to be jolly, but for some people it can be a season of anxiety and stress instead. Between trying to find the perfect gift, or trying to finalize the details of a ”safe” family get-together, it can be a very stres...

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