Children's Services
We serve children from birth to age 12, their parents and caregivers and area professionals and agencies that work with children and families. Visit the Children's Room for learning, fun and free entertainment through books, movies, music and live events and programs. Let us know how we can help you promote curiosity and imagination in your child's life.
Julia Cartwright is children's services coordinator at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Before coming to the library, Julia worked for 21 years as a teacher in Fond du Lac. She also has worked extensively in the nonprofit disability sector in the Fox Valley area. She loves books and animals, especially dogs. As a fervent supporter of early literacy, she's excited about the library's program, "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten."
Alison Eckes is a children’s services librarian at the Fond du Lac Public Library. You’ll find her in the Children’s Room helping kids find that just-right book. Or she might be singing and dancing and being silly in storytime. She loves hearing about what books, movies and music kids are excited about, so stop by the Children’s Room and say hi. Or, reach her by email at eckes@fdlpl.org.
Gabriela Langholff works as a Library Assistant at the Children's Department. She loves books and learning new things. She began working at the library in the Reference Area. You can see her often helping children to find whatever they need at the library. When she can, she loves to speak Spanish, her native language. She lives in Fond du Lac with her husband, daughter and 2 very naughty cats. You can reach her at langholff@fdlpl.org
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Children's ComputersInternet and game computers reserved for children
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Children's Events and ProgrammingStorytimes, book discussions, family events and annual summer reading program
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Children's ReferenceHomework help and reading recommendations
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Group VisitsCustomized tours of the library
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Play AreaDevelopmentally appropriate toy collection for play at the library
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Stories, Movies and MusicBooks, magazines, Playaways, music and entertainment and educational DVDs
Featured Resource
Paws to Read
Dogs make great listeners. Kids ages 6-12 can read to a certified therapy dog at Paws to Read. Stop by or call the Children's Desk (920) 929-7080 ext 127 to sign up for your 15-minute session.