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According to the American Alzheimer’s Association, over 50 million people worldwide suffer from or are living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia diseases. Alzheimer’s and Dementia, at times, are used interchangeably, but they are two very different things. Dementia describes a…

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…

Is your summer in need of some fun? Join our Bookmobile and fabulous Outreach Services team every Friday for outdoor fun, cool giveaways and games at our special pop-up stops. While you’re here, jump on the Bookmobile to get a…

Did you know that we recently welcomed a new Bookmobile? This full-service, tech-friendly mobile branch of our library will soon begin making community stops, bringing library resources (and lots of fun) to our community! Why should you visit our new…

It’s been a long 15 months since we’ve been able to hold in-person events, but as we move into summer, we’re looking forward to getting together outdoors once again! Join us all summer long for exciting events out in the…

We recently welcomed the arrival of our new Bookmobile! This new vehicle will replace our current Bookmobile, which has been part of the Fountaindale family since 2003. Our new Bookmobile—a full-service, tech-friendly mobile branch of our library—will soon provide scheduled…

Bolingbrook, are you ready to celebrate all things Bookmobile with our Outreach Services team? Join us on Wednesday, April 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. in front of the library for a chance to tour our Bookmobile or Library Express…

We miss our Valley View school visits! As many of you know, during most years, we are able to visit Bolingbrook’s elementary schools with the Bookmobile to check out items to students and teachers. With remote learning happening this school…

School may be virtual right now, but we are still visiting elementary schools with our Library Express Van! We’ll have carts of our most popular materials to look at in a safe, socially distanced manner. Check out our events calendar…

Are you a senior who needs assistance with taxes, transportation, housing, finances or legal advice? Do you need help finding the right caregiver service or knowing what government benefits you might be eligible for? Our Outreach Department compiled a list…