Early Voting, Ballot Drop-Off and Voter Registration
Beat the lines on Election Day by registering to vote, dropping off your mail-in ballot or taking advantage of in-person early voting at our library. General Voting Information When casting your ballot, here are a few things you should know:…
Outreach is Back at Valley View Schools! (And Other Exciting News)
School may be virtual right now, but we are still visiting elementary schools with our Library Express Van! We’ll have carts of our most popular materials to look at in a safe, socially distanced manner. Check out our events calendar…
Back-to-School Resources
This school year will look different for a lot of students, parents and teachers. Whether your children are remote learning, hybrid learning or you’ve decided to homeschool, we have a variety of resources that can help your child on their…
National Senior Citizen’s Day
Today is National Senior Citizen’s Day, a day to respect, honor, recognize and appreciate our elders, the keepers of wisdom. Fun fact: By 2035, some 78 million people 65 years and older will live in America, according to the U.S….
Home Delivery Service: Books and More Right to your Door!
Home Delivery Service is available to residents of the Fountaindale Public Library District who are unable to visit the library or Bookmobile. Those who use this service can request library materials to be mailed or delivered directly to their home….
Brett’s eResource Review: Scholastic Teachables
The upcoming school year will look different for a lot of students, parents and teachers. Whether your children are remote learning, hybrid learning or you’ve decided to homeschool, we have a variety of resources that can help your child on…
Using JSTOR to Research from Home
When I was in school for my undergrad, one of my favorite things to do between classes was to browse articles from all the academic databases my school offered. The one I browsed most often was JSTOR, which is filled…
5 Bookish Things to do When You’re in a Reading Rut
Are you in a reading rut? Can’t find a book you like? Not feeling motivated to read? Well don’t worry, I’m here to help. Here are five bookish things you can do to get out of your rut and back…
New eResource: Scholastic Teachables!
Are you looking for tools to help you teach at home or help your students practice skills during the summer? Try Scholastic Teachables! You can find printable worksheets, lesson plans and more for preschool through 8th grade. Subjects include math,…
Finding eBooks for Kids on cloudLibrary
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…