Banned Books Week: Comics
During Banned Books Week, we bring attention to banned and challenged books in libraries and schools. This is a time to celebrate the freedom to read and the value of free and open access to information and stories by showcasing…
Eyan’s Genre of the Month: Banned Books (And How They Changed My Life)
Perhaps I am staring off on a melodramatic note, but if you’ve read any of my blogs or spoken with me for more than 4 seconds, you know I tend to lean hard into hyperbole and dramatics. And again, I’m…
New Children’s Books (September 2022)
What are the latest and greatest titles in the children’s collection? Take a look at the carousels below! Remember, you can place holds on books and pick them up at our drive-up window. You can also sign up to get…
Petitions for Fountaindale Public Library District Board Candidates Available September 20, 2022
Fountaindale Public Library District wishes to announce that the library will have nominating petitions available on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 for persons who wish to run in the April 4, 2023 Consolidated General Election for the positions of library district…
If You loved “One of Us is Lying,” You’ll Love These Titles Too
So you’ve heard all the buzz about books like One of Us is Lying and The Cousins by Karen M. McManus. But, when you look on the shelf or in the catalog, the item is already checked out. Bummer! Don’t…
Book Review: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Summary: On a bitter cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits a subway car and sees, amid the hordes of people waiting on the platform, Sadie Green. He calls her name. For a…
Notice of Public Hearing: 2022/2023 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
Our Board of Trustees will be holding a public hearing for the 2022/2023 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room. The hearing is open to the public and can be viewed via…
September 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting
Our Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Margaret J. “Peggy” Danhof Board Room. This meeting is open to the public and can be viewed on YouTube. View…
Film Review: Everything Everywhere All At Once
Everyone I knew that has seen Everything Everywhere All At Once in theaters raved about it. They told me to go see it immediately, but they couldn’t really tell me about the movie without spoiling some aspect of it. Now,…
September 2022 Teen Reads: Dystopian Fiction, New YA Authors, Hispanic Heritage Reads and More
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our booklists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen area…