Sheltering with Poems: community and connection during covid
2021-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Library Closed
2021-05-31, 2021-07-05, 2021-09-06 | Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

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.

Didgeridoo Down Under Virtual Performance
2021-07-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Didgeridoo Down Under is a high-energy Australia-themed show that combines music, culture, comedy, storytelling, and audience movement and participation. The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years and is known for its otherworldly sound. But, Didgeridoo Down Under is much more than music. It’s interactive, educational, motivational, and super fun. You’ll learn about Aussie culture, animals, and more, all while moving and grooving to the pulsing rhythms of the didge! Registration is required. Click here to register for this program.

Bus-eum Tour
2021-07-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Jones Park Shelter, 600 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
This traveling museum is hosting exhibits on the 1918 Flu Pandemic, the KKK in Wisconsin, anti-German hysteria during WWI, and the “Cow War.”

Mind Games: the Science of Perception Deception
2021-07-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom online, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
In this engaging program, William explores the real science of how our brains trick us into seeing and believing things that don’t exist.

Blood drive
2021-07-20 10:30 - 16:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Join us for our next Community Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin at the Dwight Foster Public Library.
To sign up, visit donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/
Helpful tips:
Bring a photo ID, eat a healthy meal & drink plenty of water!

Book Sale - Friends of the Library
2021-08-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
The Friends of the Dwight Foster Public Library will be holding a book sale on the second Saturday of the month from 9am – 12pm. The first hour is reserved for the Friends of the Library shopping only. The event will take place in the FCCU Community Room.

Library Book Discussion
2021-09-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-13 18:30 - 19:30 | 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
Memory Café is a social gathering for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Activities include socializing, crafts, snacks and more!

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.

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.

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