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May 1, 2020
Mary Leb – a welcome smiling face in the Reference department – will retire May 1 after 24 years with the Fond du Lac Public Library. Normally a milestone such as this would be celebrated with a staff potluck, cake and lots of laughs. But, life un...
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April 27, 2020
The Fond du Lac Public Library is providing curbside pickup on Portland Street next to the downtown Main Library. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm; Sat 9 am-4 pm. Pickup is easy as 1, 2, 3:
Step 1: Place items on hold
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April 22, 2020
By Chris Durkin
Today I read an article about Victory Gardens, which were popular during World War II. According to Patty Percy, Community Garden coordinator at Extension Fond du Lac County, our current pandemic has lots of folks considering star...
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April 15, 2020
By Crystal Valentine
Face Masks for Personal Use
In an earlier blog post we explored sewing face masks to donate to health-care workers.
Now, since the CDC issued guidelines recommending the wearing of “cloth face coverings in public settings w...
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April 14, 2020
By Joanne Mengel
I’m dating myself but, how many of you remember Erma Bombeck?
She was an American humorist whose newspaper column describing suburban life was wildly popular from the mid-1960s to the late ’90s. She published 15 books, most of...
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April 13, 2020
A dramatic shot of winter waves splashing on an icy shore struck a chord with judges, awarding 14-year-old Kristen Heap the grand prize – a $250 gift card – in the Fond du Lac Public Library’s sixth annual Teen Photo Contest.
Judges reviewe...
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April 10, 2020
By Emilyn Linden
It’s been a challenging time for all of us, whether we’re self-isolating at home or an essential worker going to our job every day. One thing that’s been uplifting for me is finally seeing some sun on most days. My reading habits...
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March 30, 2020
By Joanne Mengel
Avoid the long “e-lines” in Overdrive by checking out Lucky Day or Available Now titles. It’s super easy. Log in to Overdrive and the first thing you will see is the newly launched Lucky Day collection. Just like the Lucky Da...
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March 30, 2020
By Debbie Rosenberg
Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order went into effect on March 25. Just a few days in, and I’m already feeling cooped up and bored. So, it’s time to travel (virtually of course)!
One of my favorite authors is Bill Bryso...
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March 27, 2020
By Julie Van Esler
With the surge of COVID-19 hospital cases, health-care professionals are struggling with shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) - vital to save the lives of others, as well as their own. Makers who who want to help ca...
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