February Teen Reads: Black Voices Matter
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our book lists curated just for you. There’s something for everyone here! This month we’re…
Get Ready for WandaVision with These Comics
We’ve gone a whole year without a Marvel movie. In fact, this is the longest gap between any Marvel movies. Superhero movies and comics are some of my favorite pieces of fiction. I love the powersets, the discussions of morality…
Teen Reading Challenge Extended to November 1
Teens, challenge yourself to read or listen to something new, whether that be a new author or series, a graphic novel or biography. Complete a minimum of five challenges to be entered to win a prize pack of popular books…
September Teen Reads: Back to School, Hispanic Heritage and More
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our book lists curated just for you. There’s something for everyone here! This month we’re…
A Day in the Life: Studio 300 at Home
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…
Taking it Into OverDrive! Find Great Reads for Kids Stuck at Home
It can be tough to be stuck inside, especially for kids. They still have school, but with extracurricular activities and social lives being canceled, they have plenty of free time to fill. Luckily, it’s super easy to find new children’s…
Using Your Library from Home
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…
Gerard Way: More than My Chemical Romance
It’s amazing I can still even talk because I have been screaming for days now. Why? The news everyone and their grandma knows about by now. MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE IS REUNITING—for how long… no one can say but them—but there’s…
What Would The Joker Read?
Have you seen the new Joker movie yet? As far as I’m aware after watching it, The Joker does not have a library card. This is just one of the many profoundly sad things that you can expect from Joker….