Update: Starting Monday, May 18, our drive-thru hours are as follows: Monday–Thursday: noon–9 p.m. Friday–Saturday: noon–6 p.m. We’re excited to announce, starting Monday, May 4, we will offer drive-thru service for you to pick up material holds. Our drive-thru hours…
Whether you’re an expert who’s jumping for joy at the return of this power-packed resource, or you’re a new user who’s just diving in, Lynda.com is bound to be the site you go to again and again for learning new…
Being stuck at home doesn’t put your creativity on hold. Summon your inner artist and keep yourself entertained with these tips for taking well-lit photos from home using whatever objects or materials you have available. #1: Use natural light from…
We all miss helping our patrons create and share their stories through the digital media and maker technology available in Studio 300. Although the library’s building is closed, we’ve been busy supporting the Library from Home initiatives and training to…
Looking for a fresh way to study a new subject? Try one of our Learning Circles! For six-weeks this spring, adult learners will gather online to learn material in a self-paced, online course. Then, we’ll meet using the Zoom webinar…
While doing my part to stay at home, I’ve found several ways to keep making and creating. If you’re looking for a simple maker activity to do at home, give this a shot. This post is a little “quarantine diary…
“You can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page.”― Jodi Picoult As many of us stay home doing our part to flatten the curve, consider using this extra time to start or work on a writing…
You can still use your library from the comfort of your own home! If you have any questions while our building is closed, please email us at help@fountaindale.org, call us at 630.759.2102, text us at 66746 or use our text-a-librarian…
Looking for a fresh way to study a new subject? Try one of our Learning Circles! For seven-weeks this spring, we’ll gather to learn material in a self-paced, online course. Moderated by library staff, adult learners will share and connect…
It’s the time of year when everyone starts promising to do better in the new year. One of my annual goals is always staying organized. In 2017, I discovered Bullet Journaling, and it made a huge difference for me. A…