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

Writing Your Memoir
2021-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join author Vivian Probst for this presentation on writing about you!

Body Scan Meditation for Kids
2021-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
School nurse Andrea Davis will lead us through a quick body scan meditation for kids. Registration is required for this virtual program: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_oPntI-HtQeqJbFYuFmMvvA

Self Compassion: moments and minutes to greater peace and presence
2021-02-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Registration and info available here.

Through This Door poetry reading
2021-02-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Go to https://www.fortlibrary.org/wisconsinpoems/ to register for this live Zoom event.

Mom's Gone Missing: when a parent's changing life upends yours
2021-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
The program with the author, Susan Marshall will share her experiences with her parents and offer tips for anyone providing care to a parent or loved one.

Mom's Gone Missing
2021-02-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Library Closed
2021-04-02, 2021-05-31, 2021-07-05 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

NEA Big Read Kickoff
2021-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
At the Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson. Event will be a drive thru pick up, where you drive up to pick up a bag with all the essentials inside. 1 bag per family, and there are a limited supply!

NEA Big Read Free Book Giveaway
2021-04-05 08:00 - 18:00 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
We will have copies of The Late Homecomer by Kao Kalia Yang available on a first come, first served basis.

Book Sale - Friends of the Dwight Foster Public Library
2021-04-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library Rogers Room
Join us for the Friends of the Library Book Sale on April 10th from 9am-1pm!
Priority access for Friends of the Dwight Foster Public Library members from 9am-10am. To join the Friends the day of the sale, memberships start as low as $10.

Meet a Pig: Virtual Field Trip for Kids
2021-04-14 16:00 - 16:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Meet some of Old World Wisconsin’s hogs, and discover what makes a pig, a pig! Registration is required for this free virtual program. The library will email registrants connection information the day before the program. Thank you to the Old World Foundation for sponsoring this program. Click here to register.

Sheltering with Poems: community and connection during covid
2021-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us for a reading of poems from this recently published anthology.

Well-loved Garden Plants With Melinda Myers
2021-04-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us for this virtual program with Nationally known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers.

Protect the Pollinators! A Virtual Program for Kids and Families
2021-05-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Do you like eating fruits and vegetables? How about chocolate? Join Kristin Halverson–conservationist, nature-fanatic, amateur native-plant gardener, curriculum specialist, and former teacher–to find out what these have to do with pollinators, what is going on with pollinators, and how you can help! There will be a hands-on activity portion to this program, so make sure you pick up your packet at the library prior to the program. You’ll also get a pollinator activity booklet and a free milkweed plug to take home and plant for monarch butterflies! Register here for this interactive Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZAodOCsqD8vEtzo60LcSAKUnR6DI…

The library will contact registrants the week before the program to arrange packet pickup. This program, inspired by Heart of the City’s No Mow May, is recommended for kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade and their families.

Luke Zahm, Wisconsin Foodie
2021-05-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join Luke Zahm, owner and chef of Driftless Cafe and television host of Wisconsin Foodie for this fun presentation.

Library Book Discussion
2021-05-24 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.

Storytime in the Park
2021-06-02 10:00 - 22:30 | Jones Park Shelter, 600 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us at the Jones Park shelter at S. 6th Street for stories and songs. Check the library’s Facebook page or call the library for weather-related cancellations. Registration is not required for Storytime in the Park.

Fish Tails, Family Fun
2021-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library
Join local artist Sally Koehler to work on an outdoor community project featuring the “catch of the day.” We will be using chalk pastels to design our own fish on banners that will hang in the library. This program is recommended for students in Kindergarten and up or younger kids with adult supervision. Registration is required. Stop by the library’s main service desk or call (920) 563-7790 to register for this program.

Miss Jamie's Farm Virtual Performance
2021-06-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join Miss Jamie as she takes young kids and their families on a field trip to her farm via Zoom! Help her care for her animals and plant her crops in this musical adventure for young kids and families. If you wish, you can have the following items on hand to make the show even more fun: a scarf or bandana, a hairbrush, an apple, a toy shovel, and any stuffed animals or toys that you might see down on the farm. Registration is required. Click here to register for this program.

Paint and Zoom (for Grades 6-12)
2021-06-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Gather on Zoom and follow step-by-step instructions to create a painting of colorful bubbles on a black background. All supplies will be provided, with supply pickup occurring before the Zoom meeting. Registration is required. Click here to register for this program.

Create Your Own Zine (for Grades 1-5)
2021-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library
Discover the power of a tiny book by making your own Zine! This outdoor workshop led by Linda Teed is open to students in grades 1-5. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Stop by the library’s main service desk or call (920) 563-7790 to register for this program.

Japanese Carp Windsock Art Workshop
2021-06-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library
Join local artist Sally Koehler outdoors to decorate your own fish windsock with crayons and markers. This program is recommended for students in Kindergarten and up or younger kids with adult supervision. Registration is required. Stop by the library’s main service desk or call (920) 563-7790 to register for this program.

Sing-Along with Anna and Kristoff Virtual Performance
2021-06-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Sing along with Anna and Kristoff from everyone’s favorite movie in this virtual program. Registration is required. Click here to register for this program.

Create Your Own Zine
2021-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library
Discover the power of a tiny book by making your own Zine! This outdoor workshop led by Linda Teed is open to students in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Stop by the library’s main service desk or call (920) 563-7790 to register for this program.

Colossal Fossils Virtual Program
2021-06-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
This kid-friendly virtual program will include a 45-minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of question and answer time, giving participants an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about dinosaurs and fossils. Registration is required. Click here to register for this program.

Jeremy Bryan of the Figureheads Virtual Performance
2021-07-06 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Jeremy Bryan of The Figureheads inspires all ages with Parent’s Choice Gold Award winning hip-hop music. You’ll sing, dance, listen, learn, and, most of all, have fun. Registration is required. Click here to register for this program.

Teen Yoga with Ivy
2021-07-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library
Join Ivy from Ivy’s Holistic Arts for an outdoor yoga program specifically for students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Stop by the library’s main service desk or call (920) 563-7790 to register for this program.
