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Tiny Writing Contest
2024-05-10 00:00:00 2024-05-10 23:59:00 America/Chicago Tiny Writing Contest Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate Main Library -

Friday, May 10
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-05-10 00:00:00 2024-05-10 23:59:00 America/Chicago Tiny Writing Contest Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate Main Library -

Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

  • Select a piece that inspires you from the Tiny Art Show in the Langdon Divers Gallery and write a submission for the Tiny Writing Contest!
  • Submissions must be 300 words or fewer. Short stories, poems, song lyrics, etc. are all welcome.
  • Pieces can be turned in using this online form (click here) May 1-31 or they can be dropped off at the Help Desk in the library. Submissions must be turned in by 5:59 pm on May 31. Physical submissions must include author's name, email and/or phone, age category and title in order to be considered.
  • Pieces and titles of pieces must be appropriate for all ages.
  • Submissions must not be generated by artificial intelligence.
  • Library staff reserves the right to reject any submissions that do not follow these guidelines.
  • By submitting your piece, you are giving Fond du Lac Public Library permission to publicly post and promote it.
  • Pieces and images of the art that inspired them will be posted on the Library's social media account in June. 
  • Age categories
    • Kids 6-12
    • Teens 13-18
    • Adults 19+
  • Prizes per age category
    • Best in show
    • Library staff choice

Judges are local educators and writers. Writing related prizes will be awarded to the winners in each age category.

One entry per person. Staff and family of staff may not enter the contest.

AGE GROUP: | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Event |

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Main Library
Phone: 920-929-7080
Hours
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to Closed for New Year's Day
Mon, Dec 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 9:00AM to 4:00PM
(Closed at 4:00 pm for New Year's Eve)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(Closed for New Year's Day)
Thu, Jan 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 12:00PM to 4:00PM
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About the branch

The Main Library is 1 block east of Main Street in downtown Fond du Lac.  Entrances are located on both the north and south sides of the building.

Upcoming events

Langdon (1/2-2/4): Rockne Knuth
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Main Library
Visit "Rockne Knuth: A Retrospective" from Thursday, Jan. 2 through Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Langdon Divers Community Gallery in the Fond du Lac Public Library. 
Junk Art January
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Main Library
Kick off the new year with an exercise in creativity!
FDL Literacy - Small Group ELL Class - Level 2
Thu, Jan 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Shared Office Space (S.O.S.)
Sr. Marilyn ELL Class
ELL Literacy Group
Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
ELL class with Lori Lasee and Sr. Mary Rose Obholz
Langdon (1/2-2/4): Rockne Knuth
Sun, Jan 05, All day
Main Library
Visit "Rockne Knuth: A Retrospective" from Thursday, Jan. 2 through Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Langdon Divers Community Gallery in the Fond du Lac Public Library. 
Book-A-Job Center Walk-In Session
Mon, Jan 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Walk-in visits are available with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Programs are held on the Lower Level; look for signs.
Babies and Books
Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:35am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Intended for pre-walkers and their caregivers, we’ll sing songs & rhymes, explore books, and have a relaxing playtime with an opportunity for babies and caregivers to connect.
Badge & Make: Sublimated Air Freshener
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Kitchen
Take the required training to earn your badge for use of the Idea Studio's Sublimation Printer and Heat Press, plus you get to color your own air freshener that you can bring home with you.
FDL Literacy Services - ELL Class Level 1
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Sr. Mary Rose Intro to ELL Class
Book-A-Job Center Walk-In Session
Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Walk-in visits are available with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Programs are held on the Lower Level; look for signs.
Book-A-Job Center Session
Tue, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Anime Afternoon - Teen Anime Club
Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
Calling all anime enthusiasts! Join us the first Tuesday of each month to watch a couple episodes of an anime we choose (and eat snacks). Cosplay is always welcome!
Idea Studio Badging: Glowforge Pro Laser
Tue, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Shop
Patrons will get badged on the Glowforge Pro laser
This event is full
Crafty Kids - Bigfoot Puzzles!
Wed, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
Join us each month for a fun arts and craft project. Recommended for kids ages 4 and up.
Yarn it All
Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Community Room
Bring your latest project and chat with fellow yarn crafters at the library. Knit, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch and more, all are welcome! Snacks and warm drinks provided.
Book-A-Job Center Walk-In Session
Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Walk-in visits are available with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
ELL Literacy Group
Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
ELL class with Lori Lasee and Sr. Mary Rose Obholz
History at Home: EAA - The World Comes to the Fox Valley
Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Learn about EAA’s history in Oshkosh, its connection to FdL, & the year-round economic and visibility impact of EAA for the entire Fox Valley. History at Home focus on stories about the area's past.
Langdon (1/2-2/4): Rockne Knuth
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Main Library
Visit "Rockne Knuth: A Retrospective" from Thursday, Jan. 2 through Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Langdon Divers Community Gallery in the Fond du Lac Public Library. 
Browser's Cache - No Longer Enemies
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Main Library
Each month, the Fond du Lac Public Library creates a new Browser Cache for teens!
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Programs are held on the Lower Level; look for signs.
Book-A-Job Center Walk-In Session
Mon, Jan 13, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Walk-in visits are available with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Babies and Books
Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:35am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Intended for pre-walkers and their caregivers, we’ll sing songs & rhymes, explore books, and have a relaxing playtime with an opportunity for babies and caregivers to connect.
Idea Studio Badging: Embroidery Machine
Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Kitchen
Take the required training session to learn how to use the Idea Studio's Janome 500E embroidery machine.
This event is full
FDL Literacy Services - ELL Class Level 1
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Sr. Mary Rose Intro to ELL Class
Book-A-Job Center Walk-In Session
Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Walk-in visits are available with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Programs are held on the Lower Level; look for signs.
Book-A-Job Center Session
Tue, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Idea Studio Badging: X-Carve CNC Router
Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Shop
Take the required training session to earn your badge for use of the Idea Studio's X-Carve CNC Router.
This event is full
Friends of the Fond du Lac Public Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Board Meeting
Rook Club
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
Chess players of all ages and skill levels are invited to visit the Fond du Lac Public Library the second Tuesday of each month for some friendly gameplay.
Winter Sowing
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Learn an easy, low-cost technique for starting seeds using recycled containers. No indoor seed starting equipment necessary! Registration required.
Professional Women's Connection
Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Meeting
Book-A-Job Center Walk-In Session
Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Walk-in visits are available with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Library Board Meeting
Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Monthly meeting of the library board
Ready, Set, Roleplay!
Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Area
Join us in the Teen Space for a lowkey, gaming hangout. Check the calendar for more details about what we're up to each month.
ELL Literacy Group
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
ELL class with Lori Lasee and Sr. Mary Rose Obholz
P.E.O Meeting
Fri, Jan 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Meeting
Langdon (1/2-2/4): Rockne Knuth
Sun, Jan 19, All day
Main Library
Visit "Rockne Knuth: A Retrospective" from Thursday, Jan. 2 through Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Langdon Divers Community Gallery in the Fond du Lac Public Library. 
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 20, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Programs are held on the Lower Level; look for signs.
Book-A-Job Center Walk-In Session
Mon, Jan 20, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Walk-in visits are available with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Babies and Books
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 11:35am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Intended for pre-walkers and their caregivers, we’ll sing songs & rhymes, explore books, and have a relaxing playtime with an opportunity for babies and caregivers to connect.
Maker Monday - Make a Monocular!
Mon, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
Each month, we'll explore a new STEAM topic with fun activities!
Fond du Lac Literacy Services Board Meeting
Mon, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Board Meeting
FDL Literacy Services - ELL Class Level 1
Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Sr. Mary Rose Intro to ELL Class
Idea Studio Badging: SiIhouette Cameo 4
Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Kitchen
Get badged on how to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 which is a desktop cutting machine for the modern maker.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Programs are held on the Lower Level; look for signs.
Book-A-Job Center Walk-In Session
Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Walk-in visits are available with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Paint-Along
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Try your hand at painting as Miss Katie leads you in creating a work of art! 
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 9:00am
Book-A-Job Center Session
Tue, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Paint-Along
Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Try your hand at painting as Miss Katie leads you in creating a work of art! 
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 9:00am
Play With Your Food - Trail Mix
Tue, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
We're a little hungry - how about you? Join us each month for a fun - and tasty! - teen event.
Idea Studio Badging: Recording Studio
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Recording Studio
Take the required training session to earn your badge for use of the Idea Studio's recording studio.
ELL Level 1 Class
Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
MPTC ELL Level 1 Class
Book-A-Job Center Walk-In Session
Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Walk-in visits are available with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Brain Cafe
Thu, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Brain Cafe for early to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia
ELL Literacy Group
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
ELL class with Lori Lasee and Sr. Mary Rose Obholz
Langdon (1/2-2/4): Rockne Knuth
Sun, Jan 26, All day
Main Library
Visit "Rockne Knuth: A Retrospective" from Thursday, Jan. 2 through Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Langdon Divers Community Gallery in the Fond du Lac Public Library. 
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Programs are held on the Lower Level; look for signs.
Book-A-Job Center Walk-In Session
Mon, Jan 27, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Walk-in visits are available with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Babies and Books
Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:35am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Intended for pre-walkers and their caregivers, we’ll sing songs & rhymes, explore books, and have a relaxing playtime with an opportunity for babies and caregivers to connect.
Badge & Make: Easy Sew Eyeglasses Case
Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Kitchen
Take the required training to earn your badge for use of the Idea Studio's Janome sewing machines to make your own easy sew eyeglasses case
Registration opens Monday, January 13 2025 at 9:00am
FDL Literacy Services - ELL Class Level 1
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Sr. Mary Rose Intro to ELL Class
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Programs are held on the Lower Level; look for signs.
Book-A-Job Center Walk-In Session
Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Walk-in visits are available with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Book-A-Job Center Session
Tue, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
Paws to R.E.A.D.
Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog! They are great listeners and love to hear new stories! No registration required.
Pages & Positivi-Tea Unbook Club
Tue, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Get the community of a book club without the homework!
Idea Studio Badging: Glowforge Pro Laser
Tue, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Shop
Patrons will get badged on the Glowforge Pro laser
Registration opens Tuesday, January 14 2025 at 5:30pm
ELL Level 1 Class
Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
MPTC ELL Level 1 Class
Cut & Paste Club: Valentines
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Kitchen
Stop down to the Idea Studio for our monthly Cut & Paste Club meetup. For Januarys meetup we will be making Valentines with a variety of arts and crafts supplies in the Idea Studio.
Book-A-Job Center Walk-In Session
Thu, Jan 30, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Walk-in visits are available with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.
ELL Literacy Group
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
ELL class with Lori Lasee and Sr. Mary Rose Obholz
Cancelled
Ancestry.com for Beginners
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
An introduction to using Ancestry.com for research.
Red Cross Blood Drive 10 am-4 pm
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Fond du Lac Public Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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