What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, 3D printing a gadget, learning a new skill or gathering with your community, you can find your joy at the library. National Library Week is a time to celebrate how libraries are essential to thriving communities through the many ways they bring people together, spark imagination and support lifelong learning.

At Fountaindale Public Library, we invite everyone to join the celebration! Whether you’re a longtime patron, a new neighbor or haven’t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to join us for a variety of special events and discover all your library has to offer.

For All Ages

Bookmobile Stop: Ashbury’s
Tuesday, April 21, 5–7 p.m.
Ashbury’s at Boughton Ridge, 335 E. Boughton Road
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, return your borrowed materials and pick up your holds. This month, celebrate Earth Day with a free plantable Earth circle containing wildflower seeds, while supplies last! Just add water, plant the circle and watch a living garden transform before your eyes. Drop in.

National Library Outreach Day
Wednesday, April 22, 2–4 p.m.
Celebrate National Library Outreach Day in front of the library with our Bookmobile! Enjoy music and storytimes, make a button and spin the wheel to win free books and cool prizes! Plus, meet our Outreach team and learn about our services, such as Home Delivery Service, resources for teachers and students, special programs, Memory Care Kits and more! Drop in.

For Children & Families

Reading & Math Buddies
Monday, April 20, 6–7 p.m.
Grades K–5
Partner up with teen volunteers from BHS’s National Honor Society. While they play educational games, your child will actually be developing reading and math skills! Drop in.

Owl Diaries Party
Tuesday, April 21, 4:30 p.m.
Grades K–2
Join the party in Treetopington, home of Eva the Owlet and all her friends. Enjoy crafts and activities as we celebrate the Owl Diaries book series! Register now.

Dolly Party-on
Thursday, April 23, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Age 0–Grade 5 with an adult
Join us for music, crafts and activities celebrating country music legend and founder of the Imagination Library, Dolly Parton! Drop in.

Beep Bop Baby
Friday, April 24, 10–10:45 a.m.
Ages 0–5 with an adult
Well, hello, every-baby! Can you beep your belly? Can you bop to the music? Yes, you can! Enjoy a music-filled half hour, followed by guided play! Drop in.

For Teens (Grades 6–12)

Seesaw Animals
Tuesday, April 21, 4–5 p.m.
Use paint pens and cardstock to create a cute capybara floating on the water. These adorable paper crafts don’t just look great, they gently rock back and forth. Drop in.

Botanical Inkworks
Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.
Draw or trace your choice of plants, succulents, rocks, twigs, cacti or flowers and add vibrant colors using quick-drying alcohol inks. Register now.

Teen Movie Friday
Friday, April 24, 3–5 p.m.
Join us in the Vortex to watch the latest and greatest teen-friendly movies! Drop in.

Teen Paint Party: Fox in the Forest
Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m.
Want to try your hand at painting a beautiful work of art? Join us for an afternoon of fun and creativity as we paint a nature-themed art piece. All experience levels are welcome. Register now.

For Adults

Macramé Gnomes Craft
Wednesday, April 22, 6:30–8 p.m.
Learn how to make super easy macramé gnomes—no macramé experience needed! Drop in.

Writing a Compelling Villain
Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m.
Some villains haunt your dreams while others make you laugh at their ridiculous plans—what’s the difference? From force-of-nature villains to someone with a grudge, opposition can come in all different shapes and sizes. Join us to learn the fundamentals of writing villainy. Register now.

Sam Burns Live Jazz Performance
Sunday, April 26, 2–3 p.m.
Enjoy a live jazz duo performance by guitarist Sam Burns, including classic jazz standards, original music and stories about the artists and history behind the songs. Sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund. Teens welcome Drop in.