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May 11, 2020
By Chris Durkin
There’s no arguing that being at home now feels difficult, especially with children under foot. I tend to be on the cynical side, but lately I’ve found myself trying to find the silver lining. I don’t know if this is a coping mech...
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May 8, 2020
By Joanne Mengel
About the only good thing I can say about this quarantine situation is that it’s given me a chance to watch the slow transition to spring in my yard. I’m learning to appreciate the little things. For instance, last night I saw my...
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May 4, 2020
Owing to the times, the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Idea Studio has named its first of four paid virtual summer makers-in-residence. Sewer and needleworker Stacey Burkhart will be offering virtual classes, interactive question-and-answer sessions...
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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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