Try out the FdL Public Library’s Idea Studio during June

Try out the FdL Public Library’s Idea Studio during June

May 26, 2022

Heard about the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Idea Studio, but haven’t tried out its equipment? Join the Idea Studio for any of the three programs scheduled for June to learn more or get badged on certain equipment:

  • Tuesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. ...

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 25, 2022

by Emilyn Linden

One thing we’re starting to do better as a society is to speak more openly about mental health struggles and not shame others who are struggling. Just like any societal change of this magnitude, it’s taken decades and many brave ...

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Kids ride free to FDLPL on Thursdays this summer

Kids ride free to FDLPL on Thursdays this summer

May 25, 2022

Every Thursday this summer, kids in Fond du Lac can ride for free to the Fond du Lac Public Library.

In a collaboration between Fond du Lac Transit and the Library, local youth can receive a free ride to and from the Main Library at 32 Sheboygan ...

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Learn how to forage for mushrooms with Rob Zimmer of WHBY

Learn how to forage for mushrooms with Rob Zimmer of WHBY

May 25, 2022

Ghost Chanterelles. Hen of the Woods. The fabled morel. 

Savvy foragers can discover marvelous mushrooms waiting for them in the Wisconsin woods, if only they know where to look.

Learn about foraging for edible fungi on Thursday, June 30 at 6 p...

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Discover the history of LGBTQ+ activism in Wisconsin during FDLPL

Discover the history of LGBTQ+ activism in Wisconsin during FDLPL's History at Home

May 25, 2022

June is as Pride Month, but not everyone may be aware of Wisconsin’s history of advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

On Thursday, June 9 at 6 pm in the McLane Room, hear from the authors of "We Will Always Be Here: A Guide to Exploring and Understandi...

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Learn to Read Beyond the Beaten Path as Summer Reading begins at FDLPL

Learn to Read Beyond the Beaten Path as Summer Reading begins at FDLPL

May 24, 2022

Exciting activities, amazing prizes, and great books: It’s time to jump into Summer Reading at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

Starting Wednesday, June 1, the Fond du Lac Public Library invites users of all ages to “Read Beyond the Beaten Path,...

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Welcome in summer with these June art & craft programs at FDLPL

Welcome in summer with these June art & craft programs at FDLPL

May 24, 2022

Temperatures are heating up, and so are the arts and crafts programs patrons love at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

Bad Art Night returns Monday, June 6 at 6 p.m., when artists are asked to bring their enthusiasm for art, but not necessarily a t...

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Computer, smartphone basics will be taught during June classes

Computer, smartphone basics will be taught during June classes

May 24, 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 June will help.

Looking for help with full-size computers rather than handheld ones? Join us during ...

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32 teams battled it out at 22nd annual Team Trivia fundraiser

32 teams battled it out at 22nd annual Team Trivia fundraiser

May 19, 2022

Thirty-two teams battled it out at the 22nd annual Team Trivia fundraiser for Fond du Lac Literacy Services, held at Whispering Springs Golf Club April 19 and 21. More than $6,000 were raised for adult literacy.

The 1st-place winner on Tuesday ni...

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Quirky Characters for a Fun Spring Read

Quirky Characters for a Fun Spring Read

May 18, 2022

by Debbie Rosenberg

On a beautiful spring day, who wants to read something heavy?   For example, I read a fair amount of mysteries, but  if it's not a "dark and scary night" who wants to read the scary ones? Lately I've been enjoying several book...

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