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If you’re looking for great stories on a great app, meet Libby by OverDrive. Libby has thousands of FREE eBooks, audiobooks and magazines, hand-selected by our librarians. No matter what you’re looking to read, Libby has you covered—all you need…

Our Amazon Fire tablets are now available for checkout! These high-performance, lightweight tablets are packed with a large collection of popular adult and teen eBooks. Fountaindale cardholders ages 18 years and older can check out both the adult and teen…

Update as of Wednesday, May 28, 2021: In accordance with the CDC and state of Illinois guidance, if you are fully vaccinated, face coverings are optional. Update as of Wednesday, April 7, 2021: Beginning Monday, April 12, we will no…

We can say with certainty that 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. The holiday season is another difficult time for many with the stress of buying presents, preparing celebrations, making decorations and all that jazz. Enter a global…

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…

Hello boys and ghouls! ‘Tis the season for scary movies! The weather is getting colder and the days are shorter. There’s nothing better than to cozy up on the couch with a blanket, some popcorn and a bone-chilling horror movie….

Hoopla es uno de los muchos recursos que puede acceder usando su tarjeta de la biblioteca. Con Hoopla puede descargar contenido a su teléfono o tableta usando la aplicación mobil. Recientemente Hoopla a anunciado la expansión de su contenido en…

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…

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…

It was 15 years ago just this past June that the term “yacht rock” was first born and entered into the lexicon.  What is yacht rock, you ask? It’s a bit tricky to truly define but, generally, yacht rock is…