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Meet our Book Vending Machine in Children’s Services
Thanks to a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) secured by Illinois State Senator Meg…
New Books for Children: January 2026
Get cozy with a new book on a cold day! You can see the latest titles in the children’s collection…
Best of 2025: Children’s Librarian’s Favorite Titles
2026 is on the way! As the Children’s Services Department prepares for a new year of fantastic books, enjoy our…
New Toys in Children’s Play Area
When children play, they learn! Play allows young children to develop important skills including physical coordination and language. Play is…
New Books for Children (December 2025)
Do you need ideas for new books to read (or new books to give as gifts)? Take a look at…
The Palace Project: Your New Home for EBooks and Audiobooks
“Libraries are palaces for the people” — Andrew Carnegie I’m excited to announce our newest app for eBooks and audiobooks!…
Special Events on the Bookmobile (Winter 2025-26)
Celebrate winter with the Bookmobile’s exciting events throughout the season. This December, our Bookmobile transforms into a winter wonderland, and…
New Books for Children (November 2025)
What are the latest and greatest titles in the children’s collection? Take a look at the carousels below! Remember, you…
New Doll! Welcome, Raquel!
A new doll has just joined the Fountaindale Doll Collection! Her name is Raquel Reyes, and one of the things…
New Books for Children (October 2025)
Scroll through the carousels below to find new books, and remember to keep track of the time you spend reading…