Can you escape the Giant Fairytale Forest?

Youth, teens, and their families are invited to explore the massive forest Thursday, April 3 through Saturday, April 5 at the Fond du Lac Public Library’s McLane Room. Encounter the Big Bad Wolf, meet Humpty Dumpty, wonder at Jack’s beanstalk, and more any time the library is open on these select days. 

Play it as a board game, or if you’re up for a challenge (especially teenagers), play it as an escape room.

No registration is needed for this free event at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

This is just one of many exciting activities planned at the library during the month of April for local youth and teens.

The library also will hold a special all-ages Family Anime Day on Tuesday, April 1. Drop in to the Discovery Room starting at 11 a.m. to enjoy anime favorites such as Ponyo, My Neighbor Totoro, and others. Movies are rated G or PG; no registration required.

Other events planned during April include:

• Homeschool Hour: On April 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room, homeschool families are invited to join our Musical Petting Zoo. Meet musicians with instruments such as a trombone, kalimba, ukelele, and more. No registration needed.
• FDLPL Rook Club: Drop in Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. to the McLane Room for this all-ages chess event. Friendly gameplay is encouraged as players of all skill levels are invited. 
• Crafty Kids: Create mushroom houses for your fairy friends on Wednesday, April 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room. Best for kids ages 4+; no registration needed.
• Paint-Along: On Friday, April 18, join us at either 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. to paint an April Showers scene. This event is strictly for ages 5 to 12, registration opens April 4 at 9 a.m. at calendar.fdlpl.org.
• Maker Mondays: Make a glow-in-the-dark sand bottle on Monday, April 21 at 4:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room.
• Paws to READ: On Tuesday, April 22 at 4:30 p..m. in the Discovery Room, kids can read to a trained therapy dog. This is a great way for tentative readers to build confidence. No registration needed.

Several events just for teens also are scheduled during April:

• Teen Badge & Make: This special Idea Studio session offers limited seating as participants create 3-D printed charms on Wednesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. Register at calendar.fdlpl.org.
• Browser’s Cache: Sign up from April 14-20 for our monthly chance to get a surprise checked-out book and more. This month’s theme: Don’t Stop the Music
• Play with Your Food: Learn all about candy sushi on Tuesday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room. No registration required.
• Ready, Set, Roleplay: On Thursday, April 17 at 4:30 p.m. in the Teen Area, meet up for a tabletop roleplaying adventure. Bring your own character or choose one of ours. No registration needed.
• Monday Night Writes: Join library staff on April 14 or April 28 at 4:30 p.m. in the Teen Area for some dedicated writing workshop time. Bring what you’re working on; we’ll have prompts available as well. No registration needed.
• Roblox Meetup: On Tuesday, April 29 at 5 p.m. in the Teen Area, stop by for some chill Robloxing. Bring your own device and meet up with other gamers and creators. For those in grades 6-12; no registration required.

Fond du Lac Public Library operates two locations: the Main Library at 32 Sheboygan St. in downtown Fond du Lac, and the Allen J. Buechel Branch at 1139 E. Johnson St. near Festival Foods. The main library is open daily: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Chapter 52 Bookstore at 52 Sheboygan St. is open Monday through Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., while the Allen J. Buechel Branch is open weekdays from 2 to 6 p.m., and weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information about any of these locations, visit fdlpl.org.