Fandom Spotlight: Power Rangers, Super Sentai, and other Tokusatsu
Superheroes are more than an American phenomenon, and Japan has its own tradition of costumed heroes. While many people are aware of Power Rangers and maybe that the footage came from Japan, what you may not know is that it…
New! Wi-Fi Hotspots and Rokus on the Bookmobile!
Our Bookmobile has more than just books and movies on its shelves. We recently added mobile Wi-Fi hotspots and Rokus to our Bookmobile collection. These are the same great devices we’ve had in our main collection, but now we’re taking…
Children’s Books Celebrating Frida Kahlo and Her Art
One of my favorite artists is Frida Kahlo. She was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and use of bright, vibrant colors. Frida Kahlo had a very difficult life. She suffered from polio as a child, and when she…
Legal Notice: Bookmobile Sale
We are selling our 2003 MSV Model Series 4000 Bookmobile. Information about the Bookmobile is available at the following links: vehiclesuccess.com/used-specialty-vehicles-for-sale.html nebula.wsimg.com/7a935ac62329bcf0ee35ed357298a043?AccessKeyId=86116D8330A326470936&disposition=0&alloworigin=1 The Bookmobile will be sold as is, where is. Offers are due by Wednesday, October 27, 2021, by…
Kira’s Here (And Kaya’s Back!)
New American Girl dolls are available to check out! Kira (2021 Girl of the Year) and Kaya can now be placed on hold or checked out as part of the Fountaindale Doll Collection. Kira is a new doll in our…
Take It Make It October Adult DIY
This month we have three new projects for you to take and make. We have a pumpkin slider card, hocus pocus card and Day of the Dead cute animals. You can pick them up starting NOW in Studio 300. Instruction…
Fandom Spotlight: Godzilla and Kaiju
“Professor Tanabe… I saw it! A creature from the Jurassic era!” – Godzilla (1954) Godzilla, the king of rubber suit monsters. Since his first appearance in 1954, he has terrified and amazed audiences all over the world for nearly 70…
Fall Fandom Fest (October 2021)
We’re dedicating the month of October to all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun. Don’t miss out on this epic celebration for all ages! For Adults & Teens: Teen Fandom…
Melissa’s Book Talk: The Good Sister
“Fern Castle has dinner with her twin sister Rose three nights a week. And she avoids crowds, bright lights and loud noises as much as possible. Fern has a carefully structured life and disrupting her routine can be… dangerous. When…
Get Free Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Tickets with Your Library Card (2021–2022)
We are excited to partner with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) to offer free tickets to their 2021–2022 season performances. Library cardholders can check out one concert pass redeemable for two tickets (student and/or adult) at the IPO box office….