Library of Horror: Scary Movies On Hoopla & Kanopy
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….
Ahora hay más contenido en español en Hoopla
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…
Creating Shelter: Books for Sukkot
“For those that got away, the answer was ‘wherever.’ Initially, some of them went to Antwerp, and then all over. The correct answer was ‘elsewhere,’ because those who stayed and said, ‘we are modern, secular Austrian citizens, many of us…
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…
Sail Away! An Introduction to Yacht Rock
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…
Erica’s Book Talk: Five Audiobooks to Listen to on a Walk
Planning to get outside, take a walk and maybe even explore nature? Here are five audiobooks that are perfect to listen to while in the great outdoors. Watch my book talk while enjoying the scenery of a recent walk I…
Dennis’ Book Talk: “Carol” by Patricia Highsmith
I’m excited to share with you his virtual book talk featuring Carol by Patricia Highsmith. This book—first released as The Price of Salt under the pseudonym Claire Morgan in 1952— is based on a true story plucked from Highsmith’s own…
Virtual Activity Kits for Seniors
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,…
Dennis’ Movie Review: “The Little Hours”
I’ve been discovering exciting new movies on Kanopy, our free movie and TV streaming service. I recently watched The Little Hours (Rated R). This spoofy comedy about a a group of naughty nuns misbehaving during the Middle Ages features an…
Dennis’ Movie Review: “The Bling Ring”
I’ve been discovering exciting new movies on Kanopy, our free movie and TV streaming service. I recently watched The Bling Ring (Rated R). This based-on-actual-events story focuses on a group of fame-obsessed teenagers living in the suburbs of LA who…