Black Lives Matter—Beyond the New Best Seller List
A huge part of the Black Lives Matter movement is centered on self-education, calling on people of all ages and backgrounds to empower and educate themselves on topics relating to identity, black history and racism in society. While you’re waiting…
Missed a Webinar? Watch it Now and Register for July and August Genealogy Club Programs!
Registration is open for our new summer Genealogy Club webinar series. We are thankful for all the speakers for allowing 30 day access to each lecture, as many of you may not be able to attend the webinars in-person. And…
National Doughnut Day and it’s World War I Connection
The first Friday in June is set aside for National Doughnut Day, a name which sounds so gimmicky it could be accused of being found on the window of a grab-and-go pastry shop. But National Doughnut Day has its origins…
It’s Not Too Late to Get Counted in the Census!
It’s not too late to complete the 2020 Census! Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the reporting period for this year’s census has been extended to October. You can still complete your census return three different ways: Online at 2020census.gov…
May Genealogy Club Webinar Check-In and June Webinar Schedule
We are at the halfway point of May, and it is time to take a look at our current list of Genealogy Club webinars. We are really thankful for all the speakers for allowing 30 day access to each lecture,…
April Genealogy Club Webinar Roundup and May Webinar Schedule!
This April turned into an A+ month for our Genealogy Club! When the governor’s shelter-in-place order was issued in March, Fountaindale Public Library’s annual Genealogy Day was cancelled. But instead of chucking this up as a loss, our library team…
Fitness from Home with Hoopla
One of the mantras I’ve adopted during this shelter in place period is Don’t Count the Days. Make the Days Count. Now that my bed is made every morning, the kitchen is cleaner than its ever been before and I…
March Genealogy Club Meeting Webinar “German Genealogy: Tips and Tidbits” Now Online!
After a delay, the March meeting of the Fountaindale Public Library Genealogy Club is now available for you to watch for free through Thursday, May 3. This month’s webinar features techniques and methodology for researching German ancestors with Dan Jungclas,…
Genealogy Lock in! Free Webinars and Ancestry at Home!
Social distancing may be keeping you from getting out of the house, but it shouldn’t keep you from pursuing genealogical research! While you and your loved ones are at home helping to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, there…
The Census Counts! Complete Your Return Online or by Phone!
This year’s official Census Day is Wednesday April 1, and even though we are closed until further notice and American citizens are being asked to stay in their homes for the next few weeks, you can still complete your census…