We’re dedicated to providing materials and resources for patrons of all ages and needs. We offer large print materials, unabridged audiobooks and Playaways with accessibility options both in our building and on the Bookmobile. Our 2nd Floor Computer Commons has a low-vision machine used to enlarge the print of regular-sized books and documents. Closed-captioned DVDs are also available by request. For questions, please contact Outreach Services at 630.685.4230.
With the help of our Collection Development Librarian, we created Memory Care Kits. These kits provide activities that stimulate the brain and also encourage conversations for people who are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or some form of Dementia. We have 11 kits in total, each with a different theme. Some of our themes include farming, oceans and retro Hollywood. Our Outreach Department also provides library materials and programming to two memory care facilities in Bolingbrook.
Our Outreach Department has compiled an array of Online Activity Kits with our senior patrons in mind. These fun and interactive kits include links to eBooks, movies, music selections, at-home crafts and virtual tours to keep you entertained at home using our eResources and Digital Collection. Themes include Tales and Travel, Hooray for History, Mystery Madness, Incredible Inventions and more. If you want a new virtual activity made, please email us at outreach@fountaindale.org.
Our Bookmobile is a full-service mobile branch of our library that offers scheduled stops around the community that are open to the public as well as visits to senior living facilities such as Greenleaf Apartments and McKenzie Falls. The Bookmobile is wheelchair accessible and welcomes patrons to come aboard to browse and check out books, large print books, magazines, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. You can also apply for a library card and request to pick up your holds on the Bookmobile.
Our Library Express Van visits Heritage Woods, Meadowbrook Manor and Autumn Leaves Memory Care Center to provide residents with a variety of library materials and engaging programs such as book clubs, game days and more.
Our Home Delivery Service brings library materials and services directly to your door if you cannot physically come to the library for any reason. We provide this free service on a temporary or permanent basis, depending on your needs.
As of September 1, 2017, the Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center (ITBOC) has consolidated with the Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) to provide services to Illinois residents who are unable to read standard print materials due to visual or physical disability. The Talking Book Library provides free digital, audio and braille formats of books, magazines and music. With an account through TBBS, you can request a digital player and access thousands of titles available via download from Braille Audio Reading Download (BARD).
