What are Amazon Fire Tablets?
An Amazon Fire tablet is a high performance tablet and eReader all in one device. Our Fire Tablets are preloaded with a large collection of popular adult and teen eBooks. We’ve included apps for our premier digital platforms including OverDrive/Libby, Cloud Library, Axis 360, Biblioboard, PressReader, hoopla, Kanopy and Freegal Music.
Borrowing, Renewing and Returning
- Adults and teens (Grades 6–12) need a Fountaindale Public Library card to borrow an Amazon Fire Tablet.
- Visit the 2nd Floor Service Desk to check out a Fire Tablet or pick up a tablet on hold.
- Patrons can borrow one Fire Tablet per card at a time.
- Patrons can place one hold per card at a time.
- The loan period for the Fire Tablets is 21 days, and they are eligible for one renewal as long as no one has a hold on it.
- Fire Tablets must be returned to the Information or Circulation Desks on the 1st floor.
- A $25 fee will be assessed if returned to any other desk or any of our book drops.
What is included?
- Amazon Fire Tablet
- AC Adaptor
- USB Cable
- Amazon Fire Cover
- Carrying Case
- Quick Start Guide
Lost & Damaged
- If an Amazon Fire Tablet is 28 days overdue, your account will be billed the full retail cost of the item.
- Damaged tablets and accessories will be billed at replacement cost.
Thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Fountaindale Library, we now have a collection of American Girl and Barbie dolls available for checkout. Interested in taking our new friends home with you? Meet our dolls, and place a hold today!
What is included?
- American Girl doll kits include a doll, two sets of clothes (including pajamas) and a character storybook.
- Barbie doll kits include a doll, a single set of clothes and a character storybook.
- Accessories may vary.
Borrowing, Renewing and Returning
- You need a Fountaindale Public Library card to borrow a doll.
- Visit the Children’s Services Desk to borrow and return the dolls. Returns will not be accepted at other service desks.
- You can borrow one kit per library card. Kits include the American Girl dolls, Barbie dolls, STEAMboxes and more.
- American Girl and Barbie dolls are lent for one week and eligible for one renewal provided no one has placed a hold on it.
- You can place up to three holds on American Girl and Barbie dolls.
Lost & Damaged
- If a doll is 28 days overdue, your account will be billed the full retail cost of the item.
- Damaged dolls and accessories will be billed at replacement cost.
Borrowing a Chromebook
Fountaindale Library cardholders and Pinnacle library cardholders ages 8 and older may borrow a Chromebook to use while inside the library. Chromebooks can be checked out from the 3rd Floor Service Desk, Vortex and Children’s Services Desk for up to four hours at a time. Learn more…
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What is a mobile hotspot?
- A mobile hotspot is a portable device that allows you to connect any Wi-Fi enabled device to the internet.
- Enjoy 4G data speed on up to eight devices at a time.
- Our hotspots provide fast and free internet that is perfect for travel, vacations, work or home.
- Check out a Hotspot today!
What is included:
- Case
- Hotspot
- Charging cable
- Wall charger
- QR instruction card
Instructions:
- Power on the hotspot.
- Select Wi-Fi connections on your device.
- Select the name of the hotspot (listed on the device).
- Enter password (listed on the device).
Checkout Requirements:
- Patron must be Fountaindale Library cardholder.
- Library card must be in good standing (fees under $20).
- Patron must be over 18 or older.
Checkout Rules:
- 14 day checkout period.
- Hotspots can be renewed one time provided there are no holds.
- Hotspots must be returned to the 2nd Floor Service Desk.
- A $25 fee will be assessed if returned to any other desk or any of our book drops.
- Hotspot data will be disabled if the device is overdue.
Replacement cost:
If the hotspot comes back with any missing parts, a replacement cost will be charged to patron’s account.
- Hotspot: $140
- Case: $20
- Wall charger: $10
- Charging cable: $10
What are Rokus?
Rokus are powerful streaming players that offer a range of content across hundreds of channels both free and by subscription. Our library currently offers nine channels including several popular platforms such as Disney+, Netflix and HBO Now. Our Rokus also have digital copies of many of the movies from our physical collection through the Vudu app.
What’s Included in the Case?
- Roku Ultra Device
- Case
- Remote and Case
- AC Adapter/Power Cord
- HDMI Cable
- Fountaindale Roku Quick Start Guide
Checkout Requirements:
- Patron must be a Fountaindale Library cardholder.
- Library card must be in good standing (fees under $20).
- Patron must be over 18 or older.
Checkout Rules
- Two week checkout period.
- Rokus can be renewed one time provided there are no holds.
- Rokus must be returned to the 2nd Floor Service Desk.
- A $25 fee will be assessed if returned to any other desk or any of our book drops.
- Roku data will be disabled if the device is overdue, and patron will be billed the full replacement cost.
Replacement Cost
If the Roku Ultra Player comes back with any missing parts, a replacement cost will be charged to patron’s account.
- Roku Ultra: $89.99
- Case: $18
- Remote: $10
- Remote Case: $6
- AC adapter and power cord: $10
- HDMI Cable: $6
What are STEAMboxes?
Our STEAMboxes have been carefully designed to educate and entertain the curious minds of K–12 students. Each kit focuses on a different science, technology, engineering, art or math topic and includes equipment and instructions for hands-on activities. Check out a STEAMbox today!
Borrowing, Renewing and Returning
- STEAMboxes designed for kids in grades K–5 and teens in grades 6–12 are located in Children’s Services.
- STEAMboxes are lent for 21 days and eligible for two renewals provided no one has placed a hold on it.
- You can borrow one kit per library card. Kits include the American Girl dolls, Barbie dolls, STEAMboxes and more.
- All STEAMboxes should be returned to our 1st Floor Circulation Desk.
Studio 300 is a unique space that lets you use equipment such as maker technology, microphones, music instruments, cameras, cables and much more!
Non-circulating equipment can only be used while in Studio 300. Circulating equipment can be borrowed for up to five days. All Studio 300 equipment must be checked out and returned at the Studio Services Desk.
Our circulating equipment includes:
- Cameras
- Headphones
- Microphones
- Tripods
- Video camcorders
Our non-circulating equipment includes:
- Audio-Technica Turntable
- MacBooks
- Music instruments
- Various microphones for audio and video recording
Our maker technology includes:
- Brother SE-400 Embroidery Machine
- Carvey CNC Desktop Fabrication Machine
- Hic Top CR-10 3D Printer
- KNK Zing Air Computerized Vinyl Cutter and Heat Press
- Makerbot 2 3D Printer
- Silhouette Cameo
View a full list of our current Studio 300 equipment.
