Great Backyard Bird Count
2022-02-18 - 2022-02-21 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Click here for information on how to participate in this joint project by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society.

Visit Hawaii
2022-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Sandy Czech will share her trip to Hawaii.

Toddler Time
2022-03-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room
Toddler Time aims to introduce toddlers ages 18 to 36 months to literacy and encourage positive brain and motor development. Each gathering consists of books, music or movement activities, and a craft. Toddler Time can expand toddlers’ vocabulary, help them play with letters and sounds, improve their ability to describe things or tell stories, and encourage an understanding and enjoyment of books and reading.

Family Storytime
2022-03-08 18:00 - 18:30, 2022-03-09 10:00 - 10:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room
Family Storytime gathers on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings in the Storytime Room for the purpose of enjoying books and strengthening early literacy skills. Each storytime consists of books read aloud, songs, movement activities, crafts, and more.

Baby Time
2022-03-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room
Baby Time is a fun time for babies from birth to 18 months and their parents or caregivers. Each gathering consists of rhymes, songs, and a few simple books. Baby Time introduces babies to literacy and encourages talking and positive interactions between the baby and the adult. Baby Time occurs Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Storytime Room.

Exotic Mongolia Friends Travel Series
2022-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Lane Liebergen will share her travel to Mongolia.

War Animals: the unsung heroes of WWII
2022-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Join author Robin Hutton as she shares the roll of animals in the battles of World War II. This program will be in-person and remote on Zoom.

Library CLOSED
2022-04-15 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
We will be open Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Recycling 101: Basics for Better Recycling
2022-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Ever wonder what happens to all your recycling after it’s picked up? Looking for clarification on what is or isn’t recyclable? Join us for a presentation from Jefferson County’s Solid Waste Program and learn tips on how to be a better recycler.

Encanto Interactive Movie and Sing-Along
2022-04-23 13:30 - 15:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
We don’t talk about… you know! Join us at the library for an interactive movie and sing-along featuring everyone’s favorite children’s movie. Snacks and props will be provided.

Solitary Plover Poetry Reading
2022-04-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Poets published in the Winter 2022 Solitary Plover newsletter of the Friends of Lorine Niedecker will read their poetry in this celebration of National Poetry Month.

Library Board Meeting
2022-05-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Rotary Room
The Library Board meets generally the second Monday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Library meeting rooms. View our current Strategic Plan here.

Barrie Family Night at the Library
2022-05-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library

Rockwell Family Night at the Library
2022-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library

Purdy Family Night at the Library
2022-05-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library

Overseas Military Cemeteries of World War I and World War II
2022-05-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Join Wes Sisson in this Memorial Day program focused on the Military Cemeteries of WWI and WWII. Wes lived in Germany for many years and spent time exploring and photographing the many cemeteries and memorials to US Military personnel. He will take us on a personal tour.

Storytime in the Park
2022-06-01 10:00 - 10:30 | Jones Park Shelter, 600 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us at the Jones Park shelter for stories and songs. Check the library’s Facebook page or call the library for weather-related cancellations.

Summer Reading Program Helper Orientation
2022-06-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Students entering 6th grade and older can volunteer as Summer Reading Program Helpers to encourage kids to read and to help kids collect their prizes. Those who volunteer at least seven hours will be invited to a Summer Reading Program Helper pool party on August 4. Anyone interested in being a Summer Reading Program Helper must attend one of the orientation sessions at the library.

Baby Time
2022-06-02 10:00 - 10:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room

Toddler Time
2022-06-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room

Storytime in the Park CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
2022-06-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Jones Park Shelter, 600 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Visual Journals Workshop
2022-06-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room
For grades 6-12 only. Join local artist Sally Koehler to make your own visual journal. Snacks will be provided at the end of each session. Registration is required.

Memory Cafe Summer Picnic
2022-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library

Sand Art
2022-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room
Create pictures with sand.

Heritage Honeybee Farm - Postponed
2022-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Join Tim & Sarah Wilbanks as they share what it’s like to farm honeybees! This event has been postponed until a later date.

Drawing Manga Workshop
2022-06-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room
For grades 6-12 only. Learn how to draw manga with Dan Gogh.

Nature's Niche
2022-06-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room

Create Your Own Desk Aquarium
2022-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room
Make a habitat for an ocean animal figurine.

Sadarri & Company
2022-06-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Sadarri & Company is the premier choice for multilingual storytelling in the Midwest. They tell stories in French, Spanish, Russian, Haitian Creole, Sign Language, and more! This vivacious troupe of teaching artists offers performances, workshops, and residencies worldwide for audiences of all ages. Specializing in multi-cultural literacy, their stories and songs have been showcased in numerous award-winning audio and video recordings. Their amazing work has also been featured in scores of books, magazines, and newspapers throughout the United States. Story-Play at its very best!
