It’s easy to save money on glam accessories if you use the skills you learn in the Saturday, February 16, Crafternoon program at the Fond du Lac Public Library.
Kids love to be creative, and getting messy and crafty along the way is a win-win-win. The Fond du Lac Public Library now is offering Crafternoons for Kids every second Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. It’s free, no registration required. Kids ages 6 to 12 just pop in at the McLane Room in the lower level.
Prospective college students and their parents can get help with filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Lauren Lopez from Great Lakes Higher Education will hold a free open workshop from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 18, in the library’s Mid-States Aluminum Training Room, in the lower level. Computers will be available, or students can bring their laptops, for applications to be filled out on site.
Thirty award-winning works of art by Wisconsin children and adults with disabilities will be featured in Creative Power: VSA Wisconsin’s Traveling Exhibition February 1 through 25 in the Fond du Lac Public Library gallery.
Fond du Lac Public Library opened its first branch – FDLPL Express – a year ago on east Johnson Street offering a “to-go” collection of popular materials for all ages.
The Fond du Lac Public Library will host a Hobby Expo on Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is inviting area clubs and organizations to participate.
1. Do I have to be in the library to download e-books to my e-reader?
No. Most items can be downloaded wirelessly to your device from Overdrive anywhere there's a wireless connection.
2. Can I do it all from my device?
That depends on what device you own. Currently the e-readers that do not require a computer are: Kindle Fire and Fire HD, iPad, Smart phones, Nook HD and Nook Color and Android tablets. You must have your own computer to download to other e-readers.
Are you smart? Do you have smart friends? Do you like to have a good time while helping a great cause? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, the 13th Annual Team Trivia is the event for you.
Teams of four can sign up now for the March 5 and March 7 event at Whispering Springs Golf Club. Team members pay $25 for adults and $15 for teens (ages 13-18). The event includes a cash bar and a $12.50 per person Pulled Pork Sandwich dinner. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m., accompanied by live music from Daryl Rogers, and the quizzing begins at 6:30 p.m.
As the youngest of eight kids growing up on a Wisconsin farm, artist Geraldine Buteyn learned to appreciate the simple things. Her January exhibit in the Fond du Lac Public Library, Slices of Life, showcases the moments she finds with her discerning eye.
The Fond du Lac Public Library BookCellar will hold its annual Mega-zine Sale January 5, 7, 12 and 14. Bundles of magazines from 2010 will be sold for 25 cents each and will include such popular titles as Redbook, People, TIME and Sports Illustrated. The magazines are issues culled from the library’s collection.