5th annual Teen Photo Contest winners

5th annual Teen Photo Contest winners

May 1, 2019

A moody closeup of an icy branch in a winter setting struck a chord with judges, awarding eighth-grader Tristan Krueger of Oakfield the grand prize – a $250 gift card – in the Fond du Lac Public Library’s fifth annual Teen Photo Contest.

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Build a bluebird nest box Apr 27

Build a bluebird nest box Apr 27

April 27, 2019

Learn all about the Eastern bluebird from biology educator Margie Winter – history, habitat, food sources – then build a nest box to take home at “All About Bluebirds” 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Adults and teens...

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‘4-H: An American Idea’ history Apr 18

‘4-H: An American Idea’ history Apr 18

April 18, 2019

From clubs to encourage farm boys to grow more corn to today’s army of six million kids across the world, 4-H is thriving. At 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18, Denise Retzleff will present 4-H: An American Idea, at the Fond du Lac Public Lib...

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Learn to make Tiramisu Apr 16

Learn to make Tiramisu Apr 16

April 16, 2019

Librarian Sarah Newton will demonstrate how to make Tiramisu, the espresso-soaked, layered Italian favorite at the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Desserts of the World program 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. The free program is for adults and teens 13 and...

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Brownsville author at bookstore Apr 13

Brownsville author at bookstore Apr 13

April 13, 2019

Brownsville author Dean H. Wild will sell and sign copies of his new horror novel, The Crymost, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Chapter 52 Bookstore. The meet-and-greet event is free; no registration required.

Wild’s first novel is set in...

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Severe weather 2-part program Apr 9

Severe weather 2-part program Apr 9

April 9, 2019

April 8-12 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. The National Weather Service, Fond du Lac County Emergency Management and the Fond du Lac Public Library are partnering to present a two-part severe weather program on Tuesday, April 9, at ...

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Super-charge your brain Apr 6

Super-charge your brain Apr 6

April 6, 2019

Super-charge your brain at the Fond du Lac Public Library Saturday, April 6, is a full day of helpful, real-life-usable how-to classes starting at 9 a.m. and ending around 3:30 p.m. Most of the 22 programs are quick hits: 25 minutes long. Super-ch...

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Meet city HR rep at Apr 4 Community Chat

Meet city HR rep at Apr 4 Community Chat

April 4, 2019

With about 400 on the payroll, the City of Fond du Lac is a major employer. Doing the work to recruit, hire and help those people are the professionals in the human resources department. Associate HR Manager Jackie Braatz will talk about how that ...

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‘Twisted’ exhibit at gallery in April

‘Twisted’ exhibit at gallery in April

April 3, 2019

The Open Door Artists will present their 11th annual themed show April 3-30 at the Fond du Lac Public Library Langdon Divers Gallery. The theme this year is “Twisted.”  The public is invited to reception at the gallery 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 11....

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No foolin

No foolin': Food for Fines in April

April 1, 2019

Every April, the Fond du Lac Public Library buzzes with activity. April is the time to celebrate National Library Week (April 7-13) and Money Smart Week (March 30-April 6). It’s a time for programming, learning and having fun. At the Fond du Lac P...

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