Dwight Foster Public Library

Baby Time
2022-03-10 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Family Storytime
2022-03-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2022-03-08 18:00 - 18:30 | 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.

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.

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

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.

Traveling in Europe by Train
2022-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Jess Clayton will share her experiences traveling Europe by train with children. This event will be held online through Zoom. Click this link to join at the time of the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84606070497

Traveling in Europe by Train
2022-01-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Jess Clayton will share her experiences traveling Europe by train with children. This event will be held online through Zoom. Click this link to join at the time of the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84015541301

4K Art Display
2022-01-25 - 2022-02-25 | Dwight Foster Public Library

Library Closed
2021-12-31, 2021-12-24, 2021-11-25, 2021-09-06 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Library Closes at 5 p.m.
2021-12-27, 2021-11-24 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Memory Cafe
2021-12-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Powers Memorial Library, 115 W. Main St., Palmyra, WI, 53156, United States
Memory Café is a social gathering for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Activities include socializing, crafts, snacks and more!

The Birdman of Koshkonong
2021-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Martha Bergland, author of “The Birdman of Koshkonong” will share the story of this early Wisconsin naturalist.
Thure Kumlien was one of Wisconsin’s earliest Swedish settlers and an accomplished ornithologist, botanist, and naturalist in the mid-1800s.
He settled on the shore of Lake Koshkonong in 1843 and soon began sending bird specimens to museums and collectors in Europe and the eastern United States.
He prepared exhibits for the University of Wisconsin – Madison and became the first curator of the new Milwaukee Public Museum.

Remembering Pearl Harbor
2021-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
2021 marks the 80th anniversary of the bombing of US Navy ships at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Join the US Veterans Project Library at this commemorative event featuring local speakers, video and conversations with Veterans who were there.

Library Closed
2021-11-19 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
The library will be closed all day on Friday, November 19 for a staff in-service day.

The Story of Sgt. Reckless
2021-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Staff Sergeant Reckless was a decorated war horse who held official rank in the United States military. She served in numerous combat actions during the Korean War, carrying supplies and ammunition, and was also used to evacuate wounded.

Memory Cafe
2021-11-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Irving L Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center St., Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States

Baby Time
2021-11-04 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. Everyone 5 and older must wear a mask while attending Baby Time. Contact Youth Services Librarian Minetta Lippert at (920) 563-7790 or minetta@fortlibrary.org if you have any questions.

Family Storytime
2021-11-03 10:00 - 10:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Storytime Room
Family Storytime gathers on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. 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. Everyone 5 and older must wear a mask while attending Family Storytime. Contact Youth Services Librarian Minetta Lippert at (920) 563-7790 or minetta@fortlibrary.org if you have any questions.

Pumpkin Carving Contest
2021-10-25 08:00 - 20:00 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
We are hosting a Jack-O-Lantern contest for kids, teens and adults. Bring your design to the library any time on Monday, Oct. 25. Judging will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 26 and winners in each division will be notified on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Everyone will need to pick up their pumpkin by 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28. We are scaring up some fun prizes so don’t miss out!

Memory Cafe
2021-10-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room

Artist reception for painting class
2021-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Jones Gallery
The Fort Atkinson Club adult painting class art exhibit runs Sept. 21 – Sept. 30 2021.
On Tuesday Sept. 21 at 6pm, a reception will be held in the Jones Art Gallery of the Dwight Foster Public Library.

Library Fiber Crafts Group
2021-09-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – Wisconsin Room
The group meets in the Wisconsin Room on the second floor of the library. No registration necessary. All skill levels welcome. This group is geared for adults but all are welcome. This is a casual gathering where some assistance can be provided.

Library Book Discussion
2021-09-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Click here to view the title for this month’s discussion.

Memory Cafe
2021-09-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Jefferson Public Library, 321 S. Main Street, Jefferson, WI, 53549, United States
