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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 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. 

Open
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. 

Open
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. 

Open
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. 

Open
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
Winter Storytime Registration

Winter Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1.5-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for  storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop list...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Winter Storytime Registration

Winter Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1.5-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for  storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop list...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Winter Storytime Registration

Winter Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1.5-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for  storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop list...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Winter Storytime Registration

Winter Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1.5-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for  storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop list...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Winter Storytime Registration

Winter Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1.5-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for  storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop list...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Winter Storytime Registration

Winter Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1.5-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for  storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop list...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Winter Storytime Registration

Winter Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1.5-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for  storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop list...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Winter Storytime Registration

Winter Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1.5-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for  storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop list...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Winter Storytime Registration

Winter Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1.5-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for  storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop list...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Winter Storytime Registration

Winter Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1.5-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for  storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop list...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Winter Storytime Registration

Winter Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Storytime:

Children ages 1.5-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to register for  storytime.  Join us for books, interactive rhymes, and activities selected to develop list...

Upcoming
Registration Required