Story of the Erie Canal Feb 21

Story of the Erie Canal Feb 21

February 21, 2019

Thomas Jefferson called it “a little short of madness.” But the audacious construction of the Erie Canal, 1817 to 1825, turned into one of the most successful and influential public investments in American history. The story will be told at 2 p.m....

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Big History series marches through the Revolution

Big History series marches through the Revolution

February 20, 2019

Every Wednesday night at the Fond du Lac Public Library, Dr. Rick Whaley and Herman Bender march their way through the Revolutionary War in vivid detail. The duo’s series, “Big History: America’s Rising, 1777-1789, Politics, War & Freedom,” captur...

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Learn decadent Sachertorte Feb 19

Learn decadent Sachertorte Feb 19

February 19, 2019

Librarian Sarah Newton will demonstrate how to make decadent Austrian Sachertorte, a chocolate layer cake with apricot jam filling, at the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Desserts of the World program 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 19. The free program is ...

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Yarn Crafters meet Feb 14, 28

Yarn Crafters meet Feb 14, 28

February 14, 2019

The drop-in Yarn Crafters group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursdays February 14 and 28 at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

Started by needle arts enthusiast Jan Stoegbauer, who has taught Beginning Knitting and Beginning Crochet several times at the lib...

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County Executive Buechel shares updates Mar 11

County Executive Buechel shares updates Mar 11

February 7, 2019

County Executive Allen Buechel will provide an update on the state of the county and answer questions at 6 p.m. Monday, March 11, at the Fond du Lac Public Library. The program - one of the library's Community Chat series - originally was set for ...

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Big History: ‘America’s Rising’ starts Feb 13

Big History: ‘America’s Rising’ starts Feb 13

February 6, 2019

Back for their sixth year of free American history presentations at the Fond du Lac Public Library, Dr. Rick Whaley and Herman Bender will present “Big History: America’s Rising, 1777-1789, Politics, War & Freedom.” The series will run at 6 p.m. w...

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‘Fishes of Fondy’ at FDL Library gallery

‘Fishes of Fondy’ at FDL Library gallery

February 6, 2019

More than 25 local and regional artists express their love for the area’s favorite sport in “Fishes of Fondy,” an exhibit at the Fond du Lac Public Library Langdon Divers Gallery February 6 to March 5. The free public reception will be 5:30-7 p.m....

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Free tax forms available

Free tax forms available

February 1, 2019

The following tax forms are available at the Main Library downtown and at FDLPL Express branch (as of Feb. 1, 2019):

Wisconsin 

  • Form 1 - forms and instructions
  • Schedule H/H-EZ - Homestead Credit Booklet (includes Rent Certificate)
  • Rent Certi...

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Programs for kids, teens in February

Programs for kids, teens in February

February 1, 2019

Details about all Fond du Lac Public Library events are found at fdlpl.org, click “calendar.” All programs are free. Most do not require registration. Children under age 8 must have an adult with them at all times.

  • Black History Month Activit...

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Yarn Crafters meet every other Thursday

Yarn Crafters meet every other Thursday

January 24, 2019

The drop-in Yarn Crafters group will meet at 6 p.m. every second and fourth Thursdays at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

Started by needle arts enthusiast Jan Stoegbauer, who has taught Beginning Knitting and Beginning Crochet several times at th...

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