Dwight Foster Public Library

Friends of the Library Book Giveaway for Teachers
2024-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Dwight Foster Public Library Rogers Room

Adult Book Club
2024-07-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-07-23 14:00 - 15:00
Join Adult Services Librarian Deb Bauer to discuss Kristin Hannah’s The Women, “a moving, gripping tale that pays tribute to the under appreciated skill and courage of combat nurses.“—Booklist starred review. Copies of the title may be requested at the main floor service desk.

Donut Decorating with Papa Brunk (for Grades 6-12)
2024-07-23 16:00 - 17:00
Decorate donuts with Papa Brunk from Papa Brunk’s Bakery! Registration is required and space is limited. Please call the library at (920) 563-7790 to register or stop at the library’s front desk!

Mad Science: Up, Up, and Away (for Kids)
2024-07-18 13:30 - 14:30
During this event, experiments demonstrating the principles of air and pressure will captivate the audience. A dry-cleaning bag that becomes a hot air balloon, creating air vortexes with our vortex generator, and an exothermic reaction will leave the audience “blown” away!

Duke Otherwise, Musician (for Kids)
2024-07-11 13:30 - 14:30
With his guitar, tap shoes, and unique baritone, Duke Otherwise performs a highly-interactive show featuring his witty original songs and his outstanding musicianship.

Outdoor Silent Reading at Barrie Park (for Adults)
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:00
Grab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and join a librarian at Barrie Park for some quiet outdoor reading time. Bring your favorite book to read (or listen to one on Libby) and enjoy nature. Check our Facebook page or call the library for possible weather-related cancellations.

Bingo for Books (for Kids)
2024-07-09 18:30 - 19:30
Families are invited to play bingo at the library (with children’s books as prizes).

Library Board Special Meeting
2024-07-08 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.

Library Closed
2024-07-04
The library will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the Fourth of July. We will be open our regular hours on Friday, July 5, 2024.

Library Closing Early at 5 p.m.
2024-07-03
The library will be closing early at 5 p.m.

Library Board Hiring Committee Meeting at the Municipal Building
2024-06-28 09:00 - 10:00

Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals (for Kids)
2024-06-27 13:30 - 14:30
Join Ms. Kim and her amazing animals for an interactive live animal show that educates and entertains. Stars of the show include lizards, snakes, a hedgehog, a chinchilla, and a 25-year-old tortoise. Participants will get a chance to hold and touch some of their favorite critters. A treat for animal lovers of all ages.

Monoprinting Family Fun Night with Sally Koehler (for Kids)
2024-06-25 18:00 - 19:00
Join local artist Sally Koehler for monoprinting fun. Monoprinting is a form of printmaking where the image can only be used one time. Using acrylic paint and some tools, you can design your own print and then transfer the design to paper. Registration is not required for this program. If a large number of people attend this program, attendees will spend time at stamping and book stations while waiting for their turn at the monoprinting station.

Monoprinting Art Workshop for Teens (for Grades 6-12)
2024-06-25 15:30 - 16:30
Join local artist Sally Koehler for monoprinting fun. Monoprinting is a form of printmaking where the image can only be used one time. Using acrylic paint and some tools, you can design your own print and then transfer the design to paper.

Spanish/English Language Exchange. Intercambio Lengua Español/Inglés (for All Ages)
2024-06-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-10 18:00 - 19:00
Practice your language skills, make new friends and have some fun. Fluency is not required. The group is participant-led. No registration is required. All ages welcome!
Practique sus conocimientos lingüísticos, haga nuevos amigos y diviértase. No se requiere fluidez. El grupo está dirigido por los participantes. No es necesario inscribirse. Todas las edades son bienvenidas.

CANCELLED Brews and Bags "Cornhole Tournament" (for Adults)
2024-06-22 13:00 - 17:00
Join us at Mr. Brews Taphouse for a summertime cornhole tournament! We will be tossing bags out on the lawn and enjoying good food and drinks while we compete for Mr. Brews gift cards. Contact the library at 920-563-7790 to sign up your team. (Limited number of spots).

Library Board Hiring Committee Meeting
2024-06-21 08:45 - 13:00

David Landau, Musician (for Kids)
2024-06-20 13:30 - 14:30
Come to an upbeat musical program that will keep kids engaged and entertained. Kids will sing, move, act, dance, shout (just a little bit), and laugh.

Cooking Club
2024-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Join our librarian, Amy Christian, as she creates Summer Mocktails for you to sample and then make them for your summer gatherings. The DFPL Cooking Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The selected cookbook will be on display at the 2nd Floor Service Desk so simply stop by the library to choose a recipe and then bring the dish you make to the Cooking Club. We will eat together in the Community Room while we talk about the recipes we made and then choose the next month’s cookbook.

Cooking Club
2024-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Dwight Foster Public Library – FCCU Community Room
Join our librarian, Amy Christian, as she creates some Summer Mocktails to sample for you to make over the summer for your gatherings! Cooking Club meets on the third Tuesday each month in both the afternoon and the evening! Be as innovative as you like and bring the dish you make to share with the group. It will be a delicious afternoon or evening of food and fun! Stop by the Second Floor Service Desk with any questions or to get inspired.
Contact: Deb Bauer (dbauer@fortlibrary.org)

James the Magician (for Kids)
2024-06-13 13:30 - 14:30
There’s one thing that drives every single one of magician James Ember‘s performances—he knows joy is contagious. The joy passes from the performer to the audience, then from audience members to each other, and, by the end of the show, everyone is laughing, smiling, and having fun.

Make Your Own Mini Buttons (for Grades 6-12)
2024-06-11 18:30 - 19:30
Make your own mini button pins. Button-making supplies will be provided.

Parenting Play Group
2024-06-11 14:00 - 15:00
The Parenting Play Group is a shared time for parents and their children, ages zero to five, to engage in social connections through open-ended playtime, specific developmental activities, and interactions with other families. This group is led by registered nurses with the Jefferson County Health Department who specialize in breastfeeding support, car seat safety, social connectedness, and developmental stages.

Family Fort Building (for Kids)
2024-06-07 17:30 - 19:00
Stay in the library after hours to create a cool reading fort! Bring a good book, a flashlight, and indoor fort-building materials—such as sheets, pillows, and blankets. The library doors will be locked at 6 p.m. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Glow sticks and a snack will be provided.

Hiking with a Librarian (for Adults)
2024-06-05 10:00 - 11:00
Meet at the start of the hiking trail at Dorothy Carnes Park at 10 a.m. at the Radloff Lane entrance to have a group hike with a librarian. Enjoy the beauty of nature and chat about books! Check our Facebook page or call the library for possible weather-related cancellations.

Storytime in the Park
2024-06-05 10:00 - 10:30
Storytime at Jones Park (by the S. 6th Street parking lot)! Check our Facebook page or call for weather-related cancellations.

Toddler Time
2024-06-04 10:00 - 10:30
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 or sensory experience. 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.

Library Closed
2024-05-27
The library will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day. We will be open our regular hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
