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Have you used cloudLibrary before? If not, you’re in for a treat. Those who are already enjoy OverDrive will love this resource. cloudLibrary is a fantastic app for kids and families looking for eBooks and eAudiobooks to enjoy from the convenience…

What is Make-A-Mess? Summer + outside + hands-on STEAM activities. That’s the recipe! Prepare to get messy with our fresh new take on backyard, maker fun. Below we’ve shared videos made by our library team, links to resources you may…

Registration is open for our new summer Genealogy Club webinar series. We are thankful for all the speakers for allowing 30 day access to each lecture, as many of you may not be able to attend the webinars in-person. And…

As we are dealing with these unprecedented and trying times, many people are being faced with great financial uncertainty. As an addition to our guide for consumers struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic series, today we will take a…

As of May, the unemployment in Illinois has fallen a bit to 15.2 percent. While businesses are opening up and hiring again, the job market has contracted significantly. We are here to help in your search for traditional employment, but…

Universal Class is truly a hidden gem among all of our wonderful Fountaindale eResources. There are hundreds of free courses you can start right now and walk away from with an abundance of knowledge. Not to mention course credits! I…

With record levels of unemployment hitting the nation (over 16% in Illinois), many people are struggling to keep their homes and apartments. If you are a homeowner or renter worried about making your monthly payments, the following list of resources…

Our Outreach Department has compiled a list of resources that provide veterans and their families with valuable information. Explore resources and contact information on topics such as health care, employment, education, and social support. Learn about the variety of companies…

One of our eResources, Creativebug, has is a project called “Doodle and Paint an Animal Portrait.” I am here today to show you my results! (Note: Creativebug does require you to create an account with your library card.) Materials I…

As we are dealing with these unprecedented and trying times, many people are being faced with great financial uncertainty. In this edition of our guide for consumers struggling financially due the COVID-19 pandemic series, we take a look at what…