Miss Fisher & RBDigital
I am a big fan of mysteries, particularly period pieces and historical fiction. A few years ago, I stumbled upon Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries on Netflix. The television series is based on author Kerry Greenwood’s historical mysteries. Set during the…
Using Your Library from Home
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 use your library from the comfort of your own home! If you have…
Friends Book Sale (Spring 2020) Canceled
Update as of March 18, 2020: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the CDC’s recommendation to limit the size of social gatherings, the Friends of Fountaindale Library have canceled the spring Book Sale. Don’t miss the Friends of Fountaindale Library’s Biannual…
Mrs. C’s Book Talks (2019–2020)
Mrs. C visits Bolingbrook schools throughout the year to give book talks to the students. The books below are her picks for the 2019–2020 school year. If you see something you like, click the item’s picture to find it on…
Submit Your Work for Our Teen Journal
Updates as of Friday, March 27: The deadline for Teen Journal submissions has been extended to Friday, May 1, and we’ve added an optional theme to this project: Chronicling the COVID-19 Pandemic. Get creative and help us chronicle the changes…
Book Recommendation: “Deposing Nathan” by Zack Smedley
Commentary When I first picked up Deposing Nathan, I at first thought it was about bullying! I thought deposing, as in “deposing a king.” However, I was completely wrong. This novel is about friendship, homophobia, parental standards, pushing personal limits…
While You’re Waiting for “Where the Crawdads Sing”
Everyone wants to get their hands on Where the Crawdads Sing, the 2018 debut novel by Delia Owens. It was selected for Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Book Club in September 2018 and for Barnes & Noble’s Best Books of 2018….
Digital Currency 101
A few years ago, if you told me you could become rich by running your computer’s graphics card 24/7, I wouldn’t have believed you. But at the time of writing this, a single Bitcoin is currently valued at over $10,000. Digital…
New Dolls Celebrating Diversity and Careers
We’ve added new dolls and accessories to our doll collection! Meet Joss, American Girl of the Year 2020, take home new fashionista dolls, discover our new diversity dolls and more! New American Girl: Joss Kendrick Joss Kendrick is the newest…
Body Positive Reads
It’s February, the month of love! Instead of your typical teenage romance reads though, let’s focus on loving ourselves. All bodies are great bodies! They get us where we need to go, whether it’s on two legs or in a…