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Write letters to Santa, do dot coloring, search for Santa, participate in our guessing jar, and get a goodie bag while supplies last.

Holiday Extravaganza

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Children and their familes can join us in the library for Holiday Extravaganza the first three Saturdays in December! There will be dot painting, writing letters to Santa, and goodie bags while supplies last.

Write letters to Santa, do dot coloring, search for Santa, participate in our guessing jar, and get a goodie bag while supplies last.

Holiday Extravaganza

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Children and their familes can join us in the library for Holiday Extravaganza the first three Saturdays in December! There will be dot painting, writing letters to Santa, and goodie bags while supplies last.

MagnaTile Day!

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Fort Dodge Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Come build with MagnaTiles in the Children's Department! 

Younger children should be supervised by an adult while engaging in play.

Write letters to Santa, do dot coloring, search for Santa, participate in our guessing jar, and get a goodie bag while supplies last.

Holiday Extravaganza

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Children and their familes can join us in the library for Holiday Extravaganza the first three Saturdays in December! There will be dot painting, writing letters to Santa, and goodie bags while supplies last.

Library Closing Early

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will close at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025 and will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Closing

Library Closing Early

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will close at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 and will be open on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Closing

Library Closing Early for Holiday

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will close at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 for the Christmas holiday and will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025.

Closing

Library Closed for Holiday

All Day
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025 for the Christmas holiday.

Closing
The scene is set! Sign up to solve clues and decipher riddles to master the escape room! Sign up within the correct age level either individually or get a group of friends together.

Escape Room

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

For Ages 10-13 

The scene is set! Sign up to solve clues and decipher riddles to master the escape room! Sign up within the correct age level either individually or get a group of friends together. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
The scene is set! Sign up to solve clues and decipher riddles to master the escape room! Sign up within the correct age level either individually or get a group of friends together.

Escape Room

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

For Ages 7-9

The scene is set! Sign up to solve clues and decipher riddles to master the escape room! Sign up within the correct age level either individually or get a group of friends together. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
The scene is set! Sign up to solve clues and decipher riddles to master the escape room! Sign up within the correct age level either individually or get a group of friends together.

Escape Room

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

For Ages 7-9

The scene is set! Sign up to solve clues and decipher riddles to master the escape room! Sign up within the correct age level either individually or get a group of friends together. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
The scene is set! Sign up to solve clues and decipher riddles to master the escape room! Sign up within the correct age level either individually or get a group of friends together.

Escape Room

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

For Ages 10-13

The scene is set! Sign up to solve clues and decipher riddles to master the escape room! Sign up within the correct age level either individually or get a group of friends together. 

Upcoming
Registration Required

Library Closed for Holiday

All Day
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for the New Year's Day holiday.

Closing

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will be closed Saturday, May 23, 2026 through Monday, May 25, 2026  in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing

Library Closed for Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026 and Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of Independence Day.

Closing

Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/5 - 9/7
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will be closed Saturday, September 5, 2026 through Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.

Closing

Library Closing Early for Holiday

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will close at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 and will be reopen on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Closing

Library Closed for the Holiday

All Day 11/26 - 11/28
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2026 through Saturday, November 28, 2026.  Regular hours will resume on Monday, November 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Closing

Library Closing Early for Holiday

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will close on Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and will reopen Monday, December 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Closing

Library Closed for Holiday

All Day 12/25 - 12/26
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will be closed Friday, December 25, 2026 and Saturday, December 26, 2026 for the holiday.  The Library will reopen on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Closing