We’re dedicated to providing materials and resources for patrons of all ages and needs. We offer large print materials, unabridged audiobooks and Playaways with accessibility options both in our building and on the Bookmobile. Our 3rd Floor Local History Room also houses a low-vision machine used to enlarge the print of regular-sized books and documents. Closed-captioned DVDs are also available by request. For questions, please contact Outreach Services at 630.685.4230.
In order to help our patrons and those families in our community who are dealing with this, the Outreach Department currently offers programming to two memory care facilities in Bolingbrook. There is a need for activities that stimulate the brain and also encourage conversations for people who are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or some form of Dementia. With the help of our Collection Development Librarian, we created Memory Care Kits that can be used for this exact purpose. We have a total of 11 kits, and each kit has a different theme. Some of our themes include farming, oceans and retro Hollywood.
Our Outreach Department has compiled an array of Online Activity Kits with our senior patrons in mind. These fun and interactive kits include links to eBooks, movies, music selections, at-home crafts and virtual tours to keep you entertained at home using our eResources and Digital Collection. Themes include Tales and Travel, Hooray for History, Mystery Madness, Incredible Inventions and more. If you want a new virtual activity made, please email us at outreach@fountaindale.org.
Are you a senior who needs assistance with taxes, transportation, housing, finances or legal advice? Do you need help finding the right caregiver service or knowing what government benefits you might be eligible for? Our Outreach Department compiled a list of resources that can provide you with valuable information. Browse a variety of companies and organizations that offer services that can assist you with getting the help you need.
Our Bookmobile is a full-service mobile branch of our library that offers scheduled stops around the community that are open to the public as well as visits to senior living facilities such as Greenleaf Apartments and McKenzie Falls. The Bookmobile is wheelchair accessible and welcomes patrons to come aboard to browse and check out books, large print books, magazines, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. You can also apply for a library card and request to pick up your holds on the Bookmobile.
Our Library Express Van visits Heritage Woods, Meadowbrook Manor and Autumn Leaves Memory Care Center to provide residents with a variety of library materials and engaging programs such as book clubs, game days and more.
Our Home Delivery Service brings library materials and services directly to your door if you cannot physically come to the library for any reason. We provide this free service on a temporary or permanent basis, depending on your needs.
As of September 1, 2017, the Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center (ITBOC) has consolidated with the Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) to provide services to Illinois residents who are unable to read standard print materials due to visual or physical disability. The Talking Book Library provides free digital, audio and braille formats of books, magazines and music. With an account through TBBS, you can request a digital player and access thousands of titles available via download from Braille Audio Reading Download (BARD).
