Dwight Foster Public Library

Baby Time
2022-09-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2022-06-02 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room

New Lunchtime Cooking Club!
2022-08-16 13:00 - 13:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Informational Meeting.
Stop by the FCCU Community Room to learn about this fun new adult program. Please contact Deb Bauer, Adult Services Librarian, if you have any questions at dbauer@fortlibrary.org or 920-563-7790 ext. 200.

Anniversary of the US Coast Guard
2022-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Commander Thomas T. Pequignot of the Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan will be our guest speaker. His presentation will include the history of the Coast Guard and its importance to the US military.
Brought to you by the US Veterans Project Library.
To join the Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84888124515?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 848 8812 4515
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Mermaids and Pirates Storytime
2022-07-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Join us for an interactive storytime with a pirate and everyone’s favorite red-headed mermaid. A meet and greet will follow the storytime.

Lego Ocean Community Build
2022-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room

Red Cross Blood Drive
2022-07-22 09:30 - 14:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Blood drive is from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the FCCU Community Room (1st floor).
Donate in July for chance to win a Shark Week merch package thanks to Discovery! rcblood.org/shark

CJCC Drivers License Renewal
2022-07-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Rotary Room
The Jefferson County CJCC has partnered with LIFT Wisconsin to assist County residents, who don’t have a valid driver’s license, to restore their driving privileges. We will hold a Drivers License Restoration Clinic at the Dwight Foster Library in Fort Atkinson on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Create Plastic Bag Yarn
2022-07-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room
For grades 6-12 only. Help the Earth and oceans by repurposing plastic. Learn how to make yarn (a.k.a. plarn) for craft projects out of plastic grocery bags.

Postponed - US Army Air Corps Anniversary
2022-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Did you know the Army Air Corps was the precursor to the Air Force? Learn about the history of this elite military flying group and celebrate their accomplishments. This program will be available in-person and on Zoom.
This event has been postponed until a later date.

Magician Matthew Teague
2022-07-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room

Meena Book Club
2022-07-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Rotary Room
Read one or all of the Meena Zee books before the meeting and then join a book discussion led by author Karla Manternach. Recommended for grades 3-6. Registration is required.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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
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.

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

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.

Storytime in the Park
2022-06-01 10:00 - 10:30 | Jones Park Shelter, 600 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.
