Tales From the Fox

TALES FROM THE FOX

Serving and celebrating public libraries in Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara and Winnebago counties.

Kanopy is a video-streaming platform dedicated to thoughtful and thought-provoking films. With Kanopy and your library card, enjoy critically acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films, and more. Stream for free anytime and anywhere — from desktop to TV to tablet.

NBC 26 recently visited the Fond du Lac Public Library to learn more about how their library customers will use this new, free digital service. Watch the video here.

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Looking for a free way to try out a new board game?

Ready to shake up family game night? You're in luck! Many of our local libraries have board games available to check out and take home. Play a favorite or try something new.

Find games and puzzles suitable for everyone in the family, from toddlers to adults, including classics like Candyland, Pictionary, and Battleship, strategy games like Catan and Ticket to Ride, and unique games like Outfoxed!, Betrayal at House on the Hill, and Photosynthesis. Already thinking about summer? Don’t miss the outdoor game collections at Fond du Lac Public Library and Oshkosh Public Library.

Browse available board games online here.
Browse Fond du Lac Public Library collection here .

Board games must be checked out at the owning library. Call the library for details or with questions.

Download the Winnefox App

Ready for a quick and easy way to search the Winnefox Library Catalog, manage your account, place holds, and find the nearest Winnefox library? There's an app for that!

Download Winnefox Mobile from Google Play (Android) or the App Store (iOS) to access 29 public libraries within the Winnefox Library System on the go! You’ll need your library card and PIN. Call your local library if you need to renew your library card or have questions.

Library Space and Safety Improvement Grant

Winnefox Library System, in coordination with Nicolet Federated, Manitowoc-Calumet, and Outagamie Waupaca Library Systems, was awarded $200,000 in grant funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (LS250245OLS21) through the Wisconsin Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant program. Nicolet Federated administered the grant, including making all of the purchases and managing the administrative requirements of the grant. This allowed Winnefox system member libraries to take advantage of the funding without having to expend valuable staff time to do so. We thank Nicolet Federated Library System for their work in supporting our libraries.

Read more to see how Coloma, Green Lake, Montello, Oakfield, Pine River, and Ripon libraries used grant funds to enhance their library services and spaces.

Think Spring with Seed Libraries

What is a Seed Library?

A seed library is a collection of seeds that grow well in our area. Seed packets are free and available to gardeners of all levels and ages interested in growing their own vegetable, flowers, and herbs.

How does it work?

Visit a participating library to take home seed packets from their collection. Grow your plants and enjoy the harvest. After the harvest, collect seeds, if you like, to share with your neighbors. Return some to the library for others to enjoy next year.

Find a Seed Library near you:

Green Lake County at Caestecker Public Library, Markeson Public Library, and Princeton Public Library
Fond du Lac County at Spillman Public Library
Marquette County at Montello Public Library
Waushara County at Pine River Public Library and Wautoma Public Library.

Photo: The Spillman Public Library in North Fond du Lac introduced their new Seed Library earlier this month, featuring a collection of 677 seed packets and 68 varieties of herbs, flowers (annuals and perennials), and vegetables.

Find Your Library

FOND DU LAC COUNTY

Brandon Public Library

Campbellsport Public Library

Fond Du Lac Public Library

Oakfield Public Library

Ripon Public Library

Spillman Public Library, North Fond du Lac

GREEN LAKE COUNTY

Berlin Public Library

Caestecker Public Library, Green Lake

Markesan Public Library