'Paradise Lost' a half a world away turns up at FDL Public Library

June 6, 2023

Even a book needs a vacation sometimes.

As Wisconsin residents schedule summer trips to the northwoods, one such book chartered a much longer journey.

“Paradise Lost” in Australia? It’s been found … in Fond du Lac. 

“We don’t know how ...

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Local authors including Jerry Apps will discuss critical thinking June 22 at FDLPL

Local authors including Jerry Apps will discuss critical thinking June 22 at FDLPL

June 5, 2023

Hear from Jerry Apps and Natasha Kassulke, authors of “Planting an Idea: Creative and Critical Thinking About Environmental Issues,” on Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m. at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

Apps and Kassulke will discuss how to use f...

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Find Your Voice with the FDL Public Library as Summer Reading begins

Find Your Voice with the FDL Public Library as Summer Reading begins

June 1, 2023

Exciting activities, amazing prizes, and great books: It’s time to jump into Summer Reading at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

Starting June 1, the Fond du Lac Public Library invites users of all ages to “Find Your Voice!,” the theme of Summer ...

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Learn to use smart devices with confidence during summer classes at the Fond du Lac Public Library

Learn to use smart devices with confidence during summer classes at the Fond du Lac Public Library

May 30, 2023

Want to become more confident on your electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets?

Join Bug Tussel University for a series of classes this summer at the Fond du Lac Public Library so that you can surf the web safely and effectively.

Class...

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Learn more about researching Polish ancestors during History at Home

Learn more about researching Polish ancestors during History at Home

May 26, 2023

Have Polish ancestors and want to know more about your ancestry?

On Thursday, June 8, hear from Anne Kasuboski, president of the Bay Area Genealogy Society, as she presents “Researching Polish Ancestors” during History at Home. This program will ...

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Summer heats up with these crafty programs at the Fond du Lac Public Library

Summer heats up with these crafty programs at the Fond du Lac Public Library

May 25, 2023

The sun is shining, plants are growing, and the Fourth of July is just around the corner. Celebrate the sunny season with arts and crafts programs at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

First, during Bad Art Night on Monday, June 5 at 6 p.m., celebra...

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Kids ride free to FDLPL on Thursdays this summer

Kids ride free to FDLPL on Thursdays this summer

May 25, 2023

Every Thursday this summer, kids in Fond du Lac can ride for free to and from the Fond du Lac Public Library.

In a collaboration between Fond du Lac Transit and the Library, local youth can receive a free ride to and from the Main Library at 32 S...

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Kindness is the answer

Kindness is the answer

May 24, 2023

by Debbie Rosenberg and Alana LaBeaf

Did you know that last Tuesday (May 16th) was National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day? And that we're on the cusp of National Smile Day (May 31st)? If you prefer not to say it with a facial expression...

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How do you like your romances -  sweet or "spicy"?

How do you like your romances - sweet or "spicy"?

May 10, 2023

by Joanne Mengel

"Never apologize for your reading tastes” (Genreflecting, 1982) is one of my all time favorite quotes. And - I will never apologize for mine! I chuckle as I write this post because I actually include this phrase at the end of a...

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Limited number of free, 1-day state park passes available at FDLPL

Limited number of free, 1-day state park passes available at FDLPL

May 8, 2023

This summer, let the Fond du Lac Public Library take you to a Wisconsin state park – on us.

A limited number of free, one-day passes to any Wisconsin state park may be “checked out” from the Fond du Lac Public Library. They’re available as part...

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