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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and if you don’t have your library card, you’re missing out on a world of entertainment and education. If getting your library card has been on your to-do list since 2017, you can get…

Update as of Friday, August 27: Effective Monday, August 30, face masks are required inside the library due to the state of Illinois mask mandate. Update as of Wednesday, May 28, 2021: In accordance with the CDC and state of…

As summer ends and the new school year quickly approaches, now is the perfect time to discover all of the wonderful resources our library has for students! Whether you’re looking for homework help, a new book to read or exciting…

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…

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…