Need a little holiday spirit? Is the hustle and bustle of this time of year getting you down? Try reading a good book with a holiday theme to make your spirit bright. Two of my favorites this year are A Winter Dream by Richard Paul Evans, and Angels at the Table by Debbie Macomber. Newly released, and just in time for the holidays, both of these quick reads touch on the true meaning of caring, sharing, family and forgiveness.
People just starting out using computers can get a helping hand at Introduction to Computers, a series of four classes at the Fond du Lac Public Library.
The hands-on classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. January 7, 8, 14 and 15. Each class will tackle a computer skill: how to use a mouse, how to find things on the internet, basic terminology and commands (such as cut/copy/paste) and an introduction to email. Participants will be working on library computers. Laptop owners can bring their devices; make sure to note that when signing up.
A volunteer team from the FDL County Master Gardener Association has spruced up the Main Library entryway planters with beautiful holiday greenery. The group volunteers their time throughout the year to help beautify the library grounds and planters.
Lakeside Evening Kiwanis of Fond du Lac donated $400 to the Children's Room of the Fond du Lac Public Library for the purchase of a new giant-book-shaped standing bookshelf.
The members of Fond du Lac Visual Arts have collaborated in an annual show at the Fond du Lac Public Library gallery through December. The range of work is vast: jewelry, ceramics, watercolor, collage, oils … it’s a multimedia exhibit that showcases the diversity of the group.
Fans of Stuart Woods might enjoy reading the latest novel by Randy Wayne White titled Gone. The greatest similarity between the two authors is the Florida setting, followed by the smooth flowing dialogue. Known for his Doc Ford novels, in which Ford is a marine biologist and sometime investigator, this new novel by White introduces a stunning new character, Hannah Smith. She is a descendant of the legendary Florida Smith women - Sarah, known as the 'Ox Woman' and Hannah, known as 'Big Six'.
The Fond du Lac Public Library’s Lego Club for kids has been so popular, organizers have added a second meeting this month – 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 27. Kids who were unable to attend the earlier club meeting are invited to sign up for the free event at the Calendar, by calling (920) 322-3940 or stopping by the Children’s Desk.
The Lego Club is exclusive for kids ages 7 to 12 – no adults or younger children. All materials are provided. Registration is required.
Here is the holiday closure schedule for the three Fond du Lac Public Library locations, the Main Library downtown; FDLPL Express, near Festival Foods; and Journeys at St. Agnes, inside the hospital:
Christmas Eve, December 24: Main Library and FDLPL Express closed. Journeys closing early at 4 p.m.
Christmas, December 25: All locations closed.
New Year’s Eve, December 31: All locations close at 4 p.m.
A volunteer team from the FDL County Master Gardener Association has spruced up the Main Library entryway planters with beautiful holiday greenery. The group volunteers their time throughout the year to help beautify the library grounds and planters. 
Lakeside Evening Kiwanis of Fond du Lac donated $400 to the Children's Room of the Fond du Lac Public Library for the purchase of a new giant-book-shaped standing bookshelf. 
The members of Fond du Lac Visual Arts have collaborated in an annual show at the Fond du Lac Public Library gallery through December. The range of work is vast: jewelry, ceramics, watercolor, collage, oils … it’s a multimedia exhibit that showcases the diversity of the group.