Business eResources Round-Up
If you have ever looked at the eResources page of our website, you will notice that we have a lot. Today I am focusing on the ones that benefit employers, employees and the soon-to-be employed. I have also included links…
As the Die Cuts – November 2019
Attention teachers and youth leaders! Did you know the Children’s Services Department has an Ellison Die Cut machine available for you to complete special projects and bulletin boards? All you have to provide is the paper and the manpower! Please…
Get Free Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Tickets with Your Library Card
We are excited to partner with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) to offer free tickets to their 2019–2020 season performances. Adult library cardholders can check out one concert pass redeemable for two tickets at the IPO box office. Simply stop…
Scholastic ‘Flix’ eResources: What Are They?
We offer four fantastic eResources by Scholastic: BookFlix, FreedomFlix, ScienceFlix and TrueFlix. What are they? Well, I’m glad you asked. What’s the deal with BookFlix? Oh man, if you haven’t checked out BookFlix yet, do so immediately. This eResource has…
New! RBdigital Entertainment & PressReader
Want access to popular movies, TV shows and newspapers? You’ve got it! We’re excited to expand our digital collection to include two new free digital media platforms: RBdigital Entertainment and PressReader. RBdigital Entertainment Feel like binging? In addition to their…
FindMyPast Library Edition Arrives at Fountaindale Public Library!
What can you find on FindMyPast Library Edition? Here’s a quick list of what the site provides: United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland) & Ireland Millions of genealogical records Comprehensive Vital Records indexes Census records…
Summer Meals for Kids and Teens (2019)
Weekdays, June 3–August 9, 12:30–1 p.m. (No meals on Thursday, July 4) To help ensure no child goes hungry this summer, Valley View School District Nutrition Services is giving free meals to children ages 18 and younger. Please note, due…
Summer Travel: Check Out a Hotspot
Mobile Hotspots Are the Perfect Travel Companions Whether you’re traveling with family, friends or going it solo, you’ll want to take our mobile hotspots along for the ride. These perfect travel companions will let you enjoy hours of entertainment on…
Spring is for Writers (March 2019)
Writers, rejoice! If you have a story you want to share with the world, Studio 300 can help you do it! Our talented staff is here to help guide you on your writing journey as well as give you a platform (or three)…
National Library Week (April 7–13, 2019)
Join us as we celebrate the many ways libraries build strong communities by providing critical resources, programs, expertise and public spaces where people of all backgrounds can come together to create, discover and connect! During National Library Week, be sure…