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Books and Quilts and Quilting Books

Posted by Laura on October 26, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Resources & Services Tags: Audiobooks, Books, Creativebug, PressReader, Quilting, Reading, Sewing

Do you have a hobby? I would not call my obsession with reading a hobby; it’s more of a lifestyle, but I have loved books since I was a wee toddler. It might have been sparked by the opportunities that…

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5 Bookish Things to do When You’re in a Reading Rut

Posted by Erica on August 6, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Resources & Services Tags: Book Club, Creativebug, Mango Languages, Personalized Picks, Reading, Reading Recommendations

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…

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Creativebug: Doodle and Paint an Animal Portrait

Posted by Ashe on June 11, 2020
Categories: Resources & Services Tags: Art, Arts & Crafts, Creativebug

One of our eResources, Creativebug, has is a project called “Doodle and Paint an Animal Portrait.” I am here today to show you my results! (Note: Creativebug does require you to create an account with your library card.) Materials I…

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Virtual Activity Kits for Seniors

Posted by Dennis on June 5, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Movies, Music & Entertainment, Resources & Services Tags: Creativebug, Freegal, Hoopla, Kanopy, Lynda.com, Outreach, Senior Living

Are you getting a little bored with spending so much time in your home? Don’t worry! Fountaindale’s Outreach Department has compiled an array of Virtually Activity Kits with our senior patrons in mind! These fun and interactive kits include eBooks,…

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Creativebug and Gratitude Art Journal

Posted by Melisa on May 21, 2020
Categories: Children & Tweens, Resources & Services Tags: Arts & Crafts, Creativebug

Using creativity to express feelings and thoughts is such a great way to release stress, especially during this pandemic, where we should document our observations, feelings and thoughts to paper for the next generation. Personally, I have never been much…

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Creativebug and Watercolor Painting

Posted by Melisa on April 30, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Resources & Services Tags: Art, Arts & Crafts, Creativebug, Hoopla

Creativebug has always been a favorite of mine since I first found out the library had access to it. Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. You can find projects…

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A Day in the Life: Studio 300 at Home

Posted by Jeffrey on April 13, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Movies, Music & Entertainment, Studio 300 Tags: Authors, Bolingbrook: Project Music, Coding, Comic Books, Creativebug, DIY, eResources, Kanopy, Maker, Mango Languages, Music, Streaming, Technology, Writing

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…

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Constellation Cross Stitch with Creativebug

Posted by Ashe on April 3, 2020
Categories: Resources & Services, Teens Tags: Art, Arts & Crafts, Creativebug, Cross Stitch

Back in January, we held the program called Constellation Cross Stitch! If you happened to miss it, you can make your very own at home with just a few materials: cloth, thread and a needle.  All the instructions can be…

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Using Your Library from Home

Posted by Melissa on March 19, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens, Movies, Music & Entertainment, Resources & Services, Studio 300, Teens Tags: Audiobooks, BiblioBoard, Comic Books, Creativebug, Digital Collection, Education & Learning, entertainment, eResources, Kanopy, Movies, Music

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…

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Get Crafting with Creativebug

Posted by Melissa on December 26, 2019
Categories: Resources & Services, Teens Tags: Arts & Crafts, Creativebug, Cricut, eResources, Maker, Maker Lab, Zing Air Vinyl Cutter

Calling all crafters, makers, artists and bakers! You have to check out our newest eResource, Creativebug. Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists for creators of all skill levels. You…

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