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Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Regular board meeting of the Friends of the Fort Dodge Public Library.

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Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1-6 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for preschool storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop li...

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Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell (Online program - participate from home!)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Online program - participate from home! Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: N...

Offsite Event
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Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1-6 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for preschool storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop li...

IT'S MAGNATILE DAY!

MagnaTile Day

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:15pm
Children's Department at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Create
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

You're invited to build with Magnatiles in the Children's Department! Children are to be directly supervised by a caregiver.

IT'S MAGNATILE DAY!

MagnaTile Day!

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:15pm
Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Create
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

You're invited to build with Magnatiles in the Children's Department! Children are to be directly supervised by a caregiver. 

One Iowa Information Session

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Information session for community members, allies, educators, parents, etc.

Saturday Craft Days. Crafts, Dot Painting, and MagnaTiles. January 18th, 9:30-12,30, January 25th, 9:30-12:30, February 1st, 9:30-12:30. *Crafts are while supplies last

Saturday Craft Day

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Create
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Department for another fun Craft Day!Enjoy Winter crafts, dot painting, and the Magna-tiles! Plus, you'll also get a small treat on your way out.Enjoy new...

FDPL Board Meeting

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Board Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

Fort Dodge Public Library Foundation Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lobby Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Regular board meeting of the Fort Dodge Public Library Foundation.

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An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman (Online program - participate from home!)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Offsite at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Online program - participate from home!You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning ...

Offsite Event
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Storytime

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15pm
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1-6 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for preschool storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop li...

Storytime graphic with 3 cartoon children

Storytime

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1-6 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for preschool storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop li...

IT'S MAGNATILE DAY!

MagnaTile Day

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:15pm
Children's Department at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Create
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

You're invited to build with Magnatiles in the Children's Department! Children are to be directly supervised by a caregiver.

IT'S MAGNATILE DAY!

MagnaTile Day!

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:15pm
Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Create
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

You're invited to build with Magnatiles in the Children's Department! Children are to be directly supervised by a caregiver. 

Saturday Craft Days. Crafts, Dot Painting, and MagnaTiles. January 18th, 9:30-12,30, January 25th, 9:30-12:30, February 1st, 9:30-12:30. *Crafts are while supplies last

Saturday Craft Day

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Create
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Department for another fun Craft Day!Enjoy Winter crafts, dot painting, and the Magna-tiles! Plus, you'll also get a small treat on your way out.Enjoy new...

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DIY Snow Globes

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us in a Winter Wonderland and make your own (waterless) snow globe! All materials are supplied but feel free to bring any extras you may want to add.Registration is required b...

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FDPL Book Club ~ Before and After: The Incredible Real-Life Stories of Orphans Who Survived the Tennessee Children's Home Society

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Book Club:

Join FDPL Book Club! Meet up with fellow book lovers and enjoy a variety of selections from fiction to nonfiction and every genre in-between. We hold discussions the first Monday o...

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Storytime

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15pm
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1-6 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for preschool storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop li...

Storytime graphic with 3 cartoon children

Storytime

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1-6 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for preschool storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop li...

IT'S MAGNATILE DAY!

MagnaTile Day!

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:15pm
Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Create
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

You're invited to build with Magnatiles in the Children's Department! Children are to be directly supervised by a caregiver. 

Color Your World: come explore your creative side at adult coloring!

Color Your World: Adult Coloring

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Create
Age Group:
Adults
Color Your World: Adult Coloring:

Relax, unwind, and color your stress away! Join us on the second Tuesday of the month in the Library's large meeting room for adult coloring. We have hundreds of sheets to choose f...

Color Your World: come explore your creative side at adult coloring!

Color Your World: Adult & Teen Coloring

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Create
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Color Your World: Adult Coloring:

Relax, unwind, and color your stress away! Join us on the second Tuesday of the month in the Library's large meeting room for adult coloring. We have hundreds of sheets to choose f...

Storytime graphic with 3 cartoon children

Storytime

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15pm
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1-6 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for preschool storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop li...