May is blooming with excitement for youth at the Fond du Lac Public Library

May is blooming with excitement for youth at the Fond du Lac Public Library

April 28, 2023

Flowers are blooming for youth at the Fond du Lac Public Library during May! Felt flowers and painted pansies, that is.

Youth can get into the spring spirit with several artsy events this month that are free and open to the public.

On Wednesday,...

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Friends of FDLPL annual meeting will feature talk by local author

Friends of FDLPL annual meeting will feature talk by local author

April 27, 2023

The Friends of the Fond du Lac Public Library will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, May 9 at 6 p.m. in the McLane Room at the library.

Speaker at this year’s annual meeting will be local author Darin Preston. Preston is a former school psychologi...

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While you wait for ... Try ...!

While you wait for ... Try ...!

April 26, 2023

 

by Emilyn Linden

We know that sometimes it seems to take forever before your hold comes in for you. We promise we buy extra copies of really popular books so you don’t have to wait so long! 

If you’re currently waiting for one of these ...

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FDL Public Library rebrands east-side branch as Allen J. Buechel Branch

April 21, 2023

Many well-wishers turned out Friday, April 21, 2023, as the Fond du Lac Public Library unveiled a new name for its east-side branch: the Allen J. Buechel Branch.

Formerly known as FDLPL Express, the new name honors Fond du Lac County Executive ...

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Community invited as library branch renamed to honor former county executive Allen Buechel

Community invited as library branch renamed to honor former county executive Allen Buechel

April 17, 2023

** All invited: Friday, April 21 at noon at east-side branch by Festival Foods **

 

Allen Buechel’s commitment to public libraries was clear.

During his 29 years as Fond du Lac County executive, he consistently supported libraries across the...

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Fatally Funny (blog)

Fatally Funny (blog)

April 12, 2023

by Debbie Rosenberg

It appears that Spring is here to stay so, in between those projects that are suddenly doable, take time out to enjoy the beautiful weather and a good laugh.  Though there are titles by various comedians, did you know you may ...

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Discover “Words in Art” during exhibit by Open Door Artists at Langdon Gallery

Discover “Words in Art” during exhibit by Open Door Artists at Langdon Gallery

April 5, 2023

Join the Open Door Artists of Fond du Lac as the group hosts its 14th-annual exhibit at the Langdon Divers Gallery from April 5 to May 2. The gallery is located inside the Fond du Lac Public Library.

Fourteen area artists provided pieces to the g...

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Career help available for formerly incarcerated & justice impacted individuals at FDLPL

Career help available for formerly incarcerated & justice impacted individuals at FDLPL

April 4, 2023

Know someone seeking employment after release from jail or prison?

Join Dr. Chelsea Brehmer on Saturday, April 29 at noon in the McLane Room of the Fond du Lac Public Library for Re-Entry Career Assistance for Formerly Incarcerated and Justice-Im...

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Stretch your dollar with Money Smart Wisconsin and Food for Fines at FDLPL

Stretch your dollar with Money Smart Wisconsin and Food for Fines at FDLPL

April 3, 2023

Discover ways to secure your financial future during April at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

Every year, during Financial Literacy Month, the library offers library users a chance to shrink their fines through Food for Fines. The library will wa...

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Learn about the life and history of area artist Lester Schwartz during History at Home

Learn about the life and history of area artist Lester Schwartz during History at Home

March 31, 2023

Artist Lester Schwartz enjoyed a life that included painting in Bali to working for the Works Progress Administration to a 33-year period as the Artist in Residence at Ripon College. Learn more about his life and his work during History at Home at...

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