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Library of Horror: Scary Movies On Hoopla & Kanopy

Posted by Christina on October 8, 2020
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Digital Collection, Halloween, Hoopla, Horror, Kanopy, Movies, scary movies, Streaming

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….

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Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness

Posted by Jay on September 5, 2020
Categories: Books & More Tags: Health, Kanopy, Meditation, mental health, Mindfulness, Reading Recommendations, Self-help

“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…

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Black Lives Matter—Beyond the New Best Seller List

Posted by Debra on July 13, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Black History, Black Lives Matter, Kanopy, Reading Recommendations

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…

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Take Control of Your Finances With Online Library Courses

Posted by Brian on July 2, 2020
Categories: Resources & Services Tags: Consumer, COVID-19, Finance, Kanopy, The Great Courses

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…

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Dennis’ Movie Review: Moonlight

Posted by Dennis on June 25, 2020
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Digital Collection, Kanopy, Movie Review, Movies, Streaming

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…

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Erica’s Book Talk: Five Audiobooks to Listen to on a Walk

Posted by Erica on June 19, 2020
Categories: Books & More Tags: Autobiography, Axis 360, Book Talk, Books, cloudLibrary, eAudiobook, eBooks, Hoopla, Kanopy, OverDrive, True Crime, Young Adult

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…

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Climb into the Kanopy for Wonderful Views

Posted by Christina on June 10, 2020
Categories: Children & Tweens, Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Documentaries, eResources, Indie Films, Kanopy, Kanopy Kids, Movies, Streaming

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…

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Kanopy’s Films on Social and Systemic Injustice

Posted by Christina on June 8, 2020
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment, Resources & Services Tags: Digital Collection, Kanopy, Racism, Social Issues, Streaming

Kanopy, one of Fountaindale’s video streaming services, has curated a collection of films that illuminates social and systemic injustice. These films can help to provide a better understanding of and facilitate conversations about race, racism, social injustice and activism. For…

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Top Five Great Courses for Personal Development

Posted by Jay on June 6, 2020
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment, Resources & Services Tags: Business, Careers, Great Courses, Kanopy

Now is a great time to invest in you! The Great Courses on Kanopy offers you countless options to learn about a new topics and pick up new skills. The following are my top five recommendations that will serve you…

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Virtual Activity Kits for Seniors

Posted by Dennis on June 5, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Movies, Music & Entertainment, Resources & Services Tags: Creativebug, Freegal, Hoopla, Kanopy, Lynda.com, Outreach, Senior Living

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,…

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