Volume 2 Issue 6 March 22, 2007

 

Fond du Lac Reads is a series of programs designed to get as many people in the county as possible to read the same book at the same time. Our goal is to foster community by providing a forum for public discussion and interaction. – And most of all, demonstrate that reading can be fun!  A copy of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is waiting for you at your public library.  Following is a preview of a few upcoming programs you won’t want to miss:

 

Preserving the Freedom to Read – Thursday, March 29
Eugene G. McLane Meeting Room, FDLPL, 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan, from UW-Milwaukee School of Information Science, will lead a discussion of the censorship in Wisconsin from a historical perspective. What has changed in the way groups or individuals attempt to censor public information? How can we preserve freedom of information and ideas? Join Dr. Buchanan for a lively discussion. Refreshments served.
This presentation will be available as a podcast from www.fdlpl.org within 48 hours of the program.

 

 Book Discussions: Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 is a short novel, yet it touches on many topics – government control of our lives, the impact of the media, the “dumbing down” of society, censorship, the impact on technology on society. What does this novel written 50 years ago have to say to us today? Join in one, or all, of the discussions listed below.

 

Thursday, March 22
Covenant United Methodist Church, 20 N Marr St, 7:00 p.m.
Long-time Fond du Lac Public Library Reference Supervisor Kay Conrad will lead a lively discussion of the book. Refreshments served.

 

Friday, March 30
UW-FDL, Large Group Instruction Room, 11:00 a.m.
The discussion leader will be Dr. Paisley Harris, UW-Fond du Lac. Dr Harris is a member of the History Department and the Women's Studies program; she is the Co-chair of the FDLPL Great Decisions committee and a good friend to the library.

We would like to thank our corporate partners: Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac Reporter, Action Publications, and Linstrom's Catering.

 

Coming Soon…..

Recital at Windhover Benefits FDL Public Library

Sandra Seefeld, flute, Ron J. Matson, piano, and Gregory Phillips, horn, will perform a benefit recital of their favorite music on Friday, April 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan Street.  The event is sponsored by the Friends of the FDL Public Library.  Tickets are available at the library for a donation of $10.

A reception with refreshments will be held after the performance at the Windhover.

Sandra Seefeld is the daughter of the late Bernice and Robert Seefeld of Van Dyne.  The library receives generous support from a charitable trust established by Ms. Seefeld’s parents.  The local history room on the second floor of the remodeled library is named in their honor.

"My first appearance at New York City’s Carnegie Hall was on Friday the 13th and all went well.  I am expecting my experience in Fond du Lac to be as enjoyable on April, Friday the 13th," said Sandra.

Sandra and Ron Matson have been performing together for 30 years including two programs in New York and tours to Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Finland, and England.   Sandra will retire in May after 30 years of teaching at the Miami University.  She was the Miami Wind Quintet flutist for 21 years, was principal flutist for the Echternach Festival Ensemble in Luxembourg for 15 years, and has played with the Ft. Wayne Philharmonic, Richmond (Ind.) Symphony and Whitewater Opera Company Orchestra.  Seefeld has also performed for the American Institute of Musical Studies Summer Vocal Institute in Graz, Austria.

Proceeds from the concert will be used for technology at the library.

 

Hobby Expo

            Sat. April 14, 10 am – 3 pm

Fond du Lac Public Library

FREE Family Fun! Door Prizes!

Kids’ Craft Corner in Children’s Room

Tour the FDL Amateur Radio Club’s Mobile Unit

         

10 am               Scrapbooking with Photographs: Capturing the Stories

                        Behind Your Pictures & More! – Creative Memories

10:30 am          Flower Arranging 101 – Green Thumb Garden Club will  

                        help you get ready to enter the Library’s Annual Flower Show in July!

11 am               Dog Obedience Exercises – FDL Kennel Club

11:30 am          FDL Community Theatre – Mock Audition

Noon                 Judo Demonstration – Fondy Judo Club

12:30 pm          Music by Shady Grove

1 pm                 Wizards Jump Rope Team Performance

1:30 pm            FDL Community Theatre Skit

2 pm                 Creating Greeting Cards Using Gold Leaf – The Angel Co.

                         

Other Exhibits:      Central Wisconsin Fashion Doll Collectors – Bride Doll Display,  Focus Hobby Shop – Model Airplane Building,  FDL Area Writers, FDL Artists’ Association,  FDL Genealogical Society,  FDL Senior Carving Club,  Fondy Acoustic Music Alliance, Green Thumb Garden Club – Basket Making by Sun Paulick, Healing Paws, Inc., Sound Celebration Women’s Chorus,  Woolgatherers Ltd., LLC – Spinning & Weaving.   

 

 

We hope you visit us often to check out what’s new at the library or online at www.FDLPL.org

 

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Fond du Lac Public Library, 32 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935  (920) 929-7080  

Hours:  Monday thru Thursday  9 am – 8 pm;  Friday  9 am – 6 pm;  Saturday  9 am – 5 pm;  Sunday  12- 4 pm