Vintage needle arts Sep 5-Oct 2

Vintage needle arts Sep 5-Oct 2

September 1, 2018

Hidden beauty in everyday necessities is the inspiration behind the exhibit, In Praise of the Needlewoman, September 5 to October 2 at the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Langdon Divers Gallery. The public is invited to a reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday,...

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Sew, etch, CAD at the Idea Studio in September

Sew, etch, CAD at the Idea Studio in September

September 1, 2018

The Fond du Lac Public Library’s Idea Studio makerspace offers programs for adults and teens age 13 and older that help users make creative use of the free equipment on site. Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program at fdlp...

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September is Library Card Sign-up Month

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

September 1, 2018

Something to consider: In a county of about 100,000, more than 27,000 people have accounts at the Fond du Lac Public Library, a number that grows by more than 200 every month.

These people know that their local library is a vibrant community cent...

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Programs for kids, teens in September

Programs for kids, teens in September

September 1, 2018

Details about all Fond du Lac Public Library events are found at the Calendar. All programs are free. Children under age 8 must have an adult with them at all times.

Programs for kids:

  • Costume Swap Drop-off: All September long. Drop off clean, g...

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Calendar contest deadline extended to Jul 31

Calendar contest deadline extended to Jul 31

July 31, 2018

The Fond du Lac Public Library invites area photographers and artists to submit images for the 2019 My Favorite Fondy wall calendar, capturing what’s special about living in the area while bringing the talents of regional photographers and artists...

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Girls at Jul 27 Coding Camp will create playlists

Girls at Jul 27 Coding Camp will create playlists

July 27, 2018

Girls in grades 6-12 can learn just how much they can do with computer coding at the second of three Girls’ Coding Camps 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Idea Studio. Camp is free; lunch will be provided. Regist...

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Memory Café celebrates the state fair Jul 26

Memory Café celebrates the state fair Jul 26

July 26, 2018

Persons with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, their caregivers and family members are invited to monthly Alzheimer’s Association Memory Cafés held at 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at the Fond du Lac Publ...

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Hand-sewers’ group meets Jul 25

Hand-sewers’ group meets Jul 25

July 25, 2018

The Fond du Lac Public Library hosts a monthly casual gathering of people interested in hand-sewing projects, From Our Hands. The group will meet from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, and will meet every fourth Wednesday of the month at the...

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History of Peebles Jul 19

History of Peebles Jul 19

July 19, 2018

It might be small, but Peebles – Fond du Lac’s neighbor to the northeast – has played an integral role in the history of Fond du Lac County. The fascinating story of the rise of Peebles will be presented at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at ...

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‘Folktales and Legends of the Middle West’ Jul 14

‘Folktales and Legends of the Middle West’ Jul 14

July 14, 2018

According to author Edward McClelland, America’s first superheroes lived in the Midwest. Ojibway man-god Nanabozho conquered the King of Fish, took control of the North Wind and inspired Longfellow’s The Song of Hiawatha. Paul Bunyan, the larg...

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