Plenty planned in February for youth & teens at FDLPL
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Teens may discover the Fond du Lac Public Library’s newest subscription-style program, Browser’s Cache.
This is just one of many programs and events scheduled for teens and youth at the library this month.
Just for teens, Browser’s Cache contains a checked-out library book to read and return, plus a snack, an activity, and a list of more book recommendations for a teen to keep.
To participate, register at calendar.fdlpl.org from Feb. 12 to 18, and then pick up a cache later in the month. February’s theme is Black Future Month.
Other teen activities scheduled for February include:
- Saturday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. in the Mid-States Room: Join Ready, Set … Roleplay! to get started with tabletop roleplaying games. Learn the basics of building a character, go over the general mechanics of gameplay, and more.
- Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m. in the Mid-States: Drop into Anime Afternoon to see a few episodes of anime and enjoy a few snacks. Cosplay is welcome.
- Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. in the Mid-States Room: Create a handmade scarf during Full STEAM Ahead.
- Thursday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Mid-States Room: Watch the classic movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off during the third installment of the Midwest Movie Marathon
Plenty of activities are planned for younger children and their caregivers as well. Other activities include:
- Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the McLane Room: Learn about the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, then practice identity art inspired by his style of art. This program will be provided in partnership with Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, and will conclude with an art activity at Thelma.
- Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 4:30 p.m. in the McLane Room: Drop in to weave paper hearts during Crafty Kids.
- Monday, Feb. 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the Mid-States Room: Discover stumpf fiddles during the library’s monthly STEAM night.
- Friday, Feb. 24 at either 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.: Paint along with Miss Katie, who will teach youth ages 5 and older how to create a cheerful llama. Registration required at calendar.fdlpl.org.
- Sunday, Feb. 26 at 12:30 p.m. in the McLane Room: Teams of four may join the Family Game Day cornhole tournament. Other games provided as well; register to participate starting Feb. 12 at calendar.fdlpl.org
- Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 4:30 p.m. in the McLane Room: Read to a therapy dog during Paws to R.E.A.D.
Storytime for children also continues. Baby storytime will be held Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.; toddler storytime will be Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.; and preschool storytime will be held Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.