Take a trip to the water’s edge

Take a trip to the water’s edge

March 31, 2021

 

There are beaches and coasts all over the world and writers the world over have chosen the water’s edge as their setting. We’re all drawn to water, so it’s no surprise that authors make this choice. The following books are all very diffe...

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Open Door Artists will hold virtual exhibit at Langdon Divers Gallery

Open Door Artists will hold virtual exhibit at Langdon Divers Gallery

March 29, 2021

The artwork of Open Door Artists will be the feature of the April Langdon Divers Community Gallery virtual exhibit, available to view Wednesday, April 7 to Tuesday, May 4.

Open Door Artists is a group of 12 visual artists interpreting a theme. Th...

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Adult poetry contest will give residents chance to shine

Adult poetry contest will give residents chance to shine

March 26, 2021

 

Do you have a great poem in you? Adult residents of Fond du Lac County are invited to enter the Fond du Lac Public Library Poetry Contest. 

Enter a single poem to be judged in one of three categories: Haiku, Verse or Other (including black...

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Learn about new X-Carve CNC router at Idea Studio

Learn about new X-Carve CNC router at Idea Studio

March 26, 2021

Through live and pre-recorded elements, join staff of Fond du Lac Public Library’s Idea Studio as they preview one of the Idea Studio’s new equipment acquisitions: an X-Carve CNC router by Inventables.

On Tuesday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m., Idea ...

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Let kids show off their creativity during National Poetry Month

Let kids show off their creativity during National Poetry Month

March 26, 2021

Kids and teens can let their creative lights shine through Fond du Lac Public Library during National Poetry Month. During April, kids of all ages can enjoy two opportunities to show they are poets and they know it:

Kids & teens poetry contest:...

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Some wonderful new books for Women

Some wonderful new books for Women's History Month

March 24, 2021

March is almost over, but I couldn't let it go without telling you about a few of the wonderful new books we have about amazing women who have paved the way for us and our daughters.  

 

 The girl explorers: the untold story of the globetrot...

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March is National Crafting Month!

March is National Crafting Month!

March 17, 2021

by Joanne Mengel

Crafting can be both calming and creative and the perfect activity to do together as a family. Need some help finding just the right crafty idea? The library has a plethora of idea books on our shelves and most are found in the 7...

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If you like your mystery with a dash of humor

If you like your mystery with a dash of humor

March 10, 2021

by Emilyn Linden

I love a good mystery, but I also need some comedic relief when I’m reading in a genre that can  be pretty gritty and serious. There are some great funny mysteries ones out there that are already pretty widely known (if you haven...

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When I’m 65, Medicare Options Explained at April 3 program

When I’m 65, Medicare Options Explained at April 3 program

March 6, 2021

Preparing for retirement may feel intimidating, but a program planned at the Fond du Lac Public Library aims to take some of the fear out of the process.

“When I’m 65” will be held Saturday, April 3 at 11 am via Zoom.

Participants will lea...

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Location: Ireland

Location: Ireland

March 3, 2021

by Debbie Rosenberg

It's March, which means it's almost St. Patrick's Day when I get to pretend I'm more Irish than I am.  In celebration I decided to look for books that take place in Ireland. I started at our catalog and changed the dropdown ...

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