Dwight Foster Public Library

Mindfulness for Families
2021-01-25 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Have you ever wondered, “What is mindfulness?” Katie McIntyre, owner and therapist from Counseling Outside of the Box, will teach us what mindfulness is and how and why we can incorporate it in our daily lives. Kids and adults are invited to attend this presentation. Register here to attend this program on Zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_DqEjOb1CQPmFkWcNt-IUwQ

MLK Jr. Day Event with Dr. Damon Tweedy
2021-01-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join Dr. Damon Tweedy for a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day presentation on YouTube examining health disparities and race in the time of COVID-19. Dr. Tweedy is the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor’s Reflections on Race and Medicine and is a professor at Duke University. He will discuss the topics of race and medicine as they intersect at the center of our national discussion during this historic pandemic.
Dr. Tweedy is a graduate of Duke University School of Medicine and Yale Law School. He completed both his medical internship and psychiatry residency at Duke Hospital. He is currently an associate professor of psychiatry at Duke University School of Medicine and a staff psychiatrist at the Durham Veteran Affairs Health Care System. He has published articles about race and medicine in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and other medical journals. His columns and op-eds have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, and various other print publications. This presentation was made possible by the collaboration of fifteen public libraries in the Bridges Library System: Alice Baker, Brookfield, Butler, Delafield, Dwight Foster, Hartland, Jefferson, Muskego, New Berlin, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Town Hall, Watertown, Waukesha, and Whitewater. This program will only be viewable LIVE with no recording available afterward.

Yoga for Kids
2021-01-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Kids’ Yoga can help children learn techniques for focus & concentration, breathing in calm & reducing stress, and connecting to their bodies in a fun loving way. This class is an interactive experience for kids of all ages, parents, & families.
A kids’ Yoga class creates a non-competitive environment that encourages children to move in a creative way that is unique to them. Join Ivy from Ivy’s Holistic Arts as we explore playful yoga movements, breathing and the “AWESOME” with in ourselves.
Registration is required for this free virtual program: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZwpcOGhpj0iEtbgA_jcDqF9AxS…

The library is CLOSED
2020-12-31, 2020-12-24 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Make a snowman (or woman or creature) on the library lawn
2020-12-30 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
We have charcoal, sticks and carrots for you outside our main entrance. We would love to see what you create!

The library CLOSES at 5 pm
2020-12-28 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Acoustic Celebration of Christmas Music
2020-12-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Facebook, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Local musical group Tapestry provides this holiday concert.

The Library is CLOSED.
2020-11-26 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

We CLOSE at 5 pm today.
2020-11-25 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Journaling During a Pandemic
2020-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
“Journaling can boost happiness and resilience and create more focus in your life,” says Judith Joy, author, and dream creation guide and journaling coach. “Daily journaling provides insight into your behavior and feelings. It’s an especially important way to lift your spirits during turbulent times.”

Journaling During a Pandemic
2020-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
“Journaling can boost happiness and resilience and create more focus in your life,” says Judith Joy, author, and dream creation guide and journaling coach.

Library Book Discussion
2020-10-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Written discussion will take place throughout the month in our Virtual Book Club group on Facebook, and we gather virtually via Zoom on the last Monday of the month at 6:30 pm to chat about the whole book.

Online Fiber Crafts Group
2020-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us online on Zoom as we craft and chat.

Paranormal Wisconsin
2020-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Chad Lewis will share stories of his paranormal investigation experiences in our state.

Library Book Discussion Online
2020-09-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
The September title is The Bear by Andrew Krivak. This discussion will take place on Zoom.

Annual Meeting (Virtual) - Friends of the Library
2020-09-22 19:00 - 19:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Dwight Foster Public Library will be online this year.
We encourage you to join us at 7pm – 7:30pm online via Zoom.
To attend online:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86387546935?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 863 8754 6935 // Passcode: [REDACTED]

Frozen in Time: Finding and Identifying the WC Kimball
2020-09-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
This is an online presentation by artist and diver Cal Kothrade. Click here to register.

How To Homeschool
2020-08-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Virtual Event via Zoom webinar
Have you decided to homeschool your child(ren) this year? Need help getting started? Join us for a Q&A session with a panel of local homeschooling experts. This virtual program is intended for adults in the Fort Atkinson area who are new to homeschooling. Registration is required for this virtual Zoom webinar event. Click here to register.

Create Your Own No-Sew T-Shirt Bag
2020-07-30 13:30 - 14:00 | Facebook, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Virtual program for the Teen Summer Reading Program available on Facebook.

Steve Girman, Juggler & Musician
2020-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Facebook, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Virtual performance for the Youth Summer Reading Program available on Facebook.

Virtual Escape Room
2020-07-16 | Facebook, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Create a Wrap Bracelet
2020-07-09 18:00 - 18:30 | Facebook, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
For ages 16 and up. Shelby will demonstrate how to create a bracelet on memory wire. The library has craft kits with beads and wire in a variety of colors at the 2nd floor desk.

Wendy & DB, Musicians
2020-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Facebook, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Britta and the Boys, Virtual Book Celebration
2020-06-30 18:00 - 18:30 | Facebook, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Local author Katie McIntyre and illustrator Dan Romens present their new book Britta and the Boys–a chapter book about growing up in Fort Atkinson. Join us for a reading and Q&A session.

David Stokes, Naturalist
2020-06-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Facebook, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Pick Up a PopSocket!
2020-06-25 13:30 - 14:00 | Facebook, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Midweek Madness
2020-06-24 13:00 - 13:15 | Facebook, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join Ms. Amy for step-by-step craft!

David Landau, Musician
2020-06-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Facebook, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Sandy Reviews Titles by Nancy Turner
2020-06-23 10:00 - 10:15 | Facebook, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Virtual book review on the library’s Facebook page.
