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Memory Care Kits on the Bookmobile

Posted by Tana on October 20, 2021
Categories: Books & More, News & Notices, Resources & Services Tags: Bookmobile, News & Notices, Outreach, Outreach Services, Resources

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…

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A Special 10 Plus 1 Mops Birthday Party

Posted by Laura on August 4, 2021
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Arts & Crafts, Celebration, MOPs, Outreach, Preschool, Puppet Show

On August 11, in the library’s parking lot from 2–4 p.m., we will celebrate the 10th birthday of our in-house puppet troupe known as MOPs. Or is that 10 + 1? Hmmm… Here’s a little history of the MOPs to…

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Come Celebrate International Games Week With Us!

Posted by Dennis on October 29, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Events, Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Board Games, International Games Week, Outreach

International Games Week is November 8–14, and people around the world join together to celebrate the mutually-reinforcing power of play and learning at libraries. International Games Week is an initiative of the American Library Association to connect communities around the…

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Home Delivery Service: Books and More Right to your Door!

Posted by Dennis on August 20, 2020
Categories: Resources & Services Tags: Outreach

Home Delivery Service is available to residents of the Fountaindale Public Library District who are unable to visit the library or Bookmobile. Those who use this service can request library materials to be mailed or delivered directly to their home….

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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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