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Closed Tuesday Evenings in June and July

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 11:45pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

To provide the best possible experience during our Tuesday morning Adventure programs, we will be closed on Tuesday evenings throughout June and July.

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Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy

Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy (Online event - participate from home)

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

Offsite Event

Closed Tuesday Evenings in June and July

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 11:45pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

To provide the best possible experience during our Tuesday morning Adventure programs, we will be closed on Tuesday evenings throughout June and July.

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Closed Tuesday Evenings in June and July

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 11:45pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

To provide the best possible experience during our Tuesday morning Adventure programs, we will be closed on Tuesday evenings throughout June and July.

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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.

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FDPL Book Club

FDPL Book Club ~ James

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
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...

Closed Tuesday Evenings in June and July

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 11:45pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

To provide the best possible experience during our Tuesday morning Adventure programs, we will be closed on Tuesday evenings throughout June and July.

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Closed Tuesday Evenings in June and July

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 11:45pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

To provide the best possible experience during our Tuesday morning Adventure programs, we will be closed on Tuesday evenings throughout June and July.

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Closed Tuesday Evenings in June and July

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 11:45pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

To provide the best possible experience during our Tuesday morning Adventure programs, we will be closed on Tuesday evenings throughout June and July.

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Closed Tuesday Evenings in June and July

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 11:45pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

To provide the best possible experience during our Tuesday morning Adventure programs, we will be closed on Tuesday evenings throughout June and July.

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FDPL Book Club

FDPL Book Club ~ Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
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...

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.

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FDPL Book Club with colorful open book icon

FDPL Book Club ~ Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
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...

Library to Open at 1:30 PM

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 8:30am - 1:30pm
Fort Dodge Public Library

The Library will open at 1:30 p.m. so staff can attend a city-wide meeting.

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FDPL Book Club

FDPL Book Club ~ In the Unlikely Event

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
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...

FDPL Book Club with colorful open book icon

FDPL Book Club ~ The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
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...

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.

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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.

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FDPL Book Club

FDPL Book Club ~ A Fever in the Heartland

Monday, December 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Fort Dodge Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
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...

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.

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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.

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