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A land war in Europe has quickly risen to the summit of “News Mountain.” For those of you who don’t know what News Mountain is, it’s a metaphor I just now made up in my head. News Mountain is a…

One of the most important aspects of a culture is language. Here are some of the best resources to learn Spanish. Language is meant to be used, so take advantage of any option that lets you actively converse with native…

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…

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….

“Wherever you go, there you are.” –Jon Kabat-Zinn You’re running late for work and traffic is piled up. You open your feed and get flooded with bad news from across the world. You get a call that a loved one…

A huge part of the Black Lives Matter movement is centered on self-education, calling on people of all ages and backgrounds to empower and educate themselves on topics relating to identity, black history and racism in society. While you’re waiting…

As we are dealing with these unprecedented and trying times, many people are being faced with great financial uncertainty. As an addition to our guide for consumers struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic series, today we will take a…

I’ve been discovering exciting new movies on Kanopy, our free movie and TV streaming service. I recently watched Moonlight (Rated R) from A24 Studios. This Oscar-winner for Best Pictures is a moving and transcendent look at three defining chapters in…

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…

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…