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Everyone has been hit financially by the pandemic. This year, we are dedicated to providing resources to help you and your family save and manage your finances. Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week®…

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…

The Fountaindale Public Library Genealogy Club 2021 schedule is confirmed! The club will continue to convene twice a month, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy our upcoming programs. Due to the global pandemic, all Genealogy Club meetings for…

Kick-off your fall research season with the Try-It! Illinois Database Trial! If you’re an Illinois resident with internet access, you are eligible to access the immense amount of information available during this year’s trial. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of…

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…

Are you looking for tools to help you teach at home or help your students practice skills during the summer? Try Scholastic Teachables! You can find printable worksheets, lesson plans and more for preschool through 8th grade. Subjects include math,…

What is Make-A-Mess? Summer + outside + hands-on STEAM activities. That’s the recipe! Prepare to get messy with our fresh new take on backyard, maker fun. Below we’ve shared videos made by our library team, links to resources you may…

Universal Class is truly a hidden gem among all of our wonderful Fountaindale eResources. There are hundreds of free courses you can start right now and walk away from with an abundance of knowledge. Not to mention course credits! I…

Are you done foraging through Netflix, Hulu and all those other streaming services? Are you looking for a wide selection of documentaries, indie films, educational courses, classics, award nominees and a kids section? Then grab your library card and climb…

Mango Languages is a wonderful resource for those looking to learn another language on their own. The resource offers courses on more than 70 foreign languages, including Spanish (Latin American), French, Japanese, German, Italian, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, English as…