FOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

6 UNIQUE THINGS TO DO

AT FOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

When you think of libraries, you likely think of checking out books and attending events. And while there’s no shortage of both of those at Fountaindale Public Library, they have a world of resources and services that will help inspire lifelong learning, foster creativity and connecta you with your community. You might be surprised at all the fascinating things you can do at the library, so here are six to get you started.

1. RENEW YOUR LICENSE PLATE STICKER Renewing your license plate shouldn’t be an allday event—and now it doesn’t have to be. Visit Fountaindale seven days a week to purchase your vehicle sticker in just minutes. You will need to bring your Illinois vehicle registration renewal notice sent by the Secretary of State, current registration card or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and your current driver’s license or ID. A $7.50 service fee—and a three percent transaction fee if paying by credit card—will be applied to each sticker.

2. GET FREE OR DISCOUNTED MUSEUM PASSES Does your family enjoy visiting Brookfield Zoo, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Cantigny Park and Naper Settlement? How about visiting them for free or at a discounted price? With the library’s Museum Adventure Pass, you can do just that! Simply stop by the Circulation Desk in their lobby to check out a pass using your library card. Passes are first-come, first-served as there are a limited number of passes for each participating organization.

3. DIGITIZE YOUR PHOTOS AND OLD MOVIES Do you have a pile of VHS tapes (or even 8mm film) full of memories like your baby’s first steps or that first wobbly bicycle ride down the sidewalk? How about old photos, negative or even slides? Using the library’s VHS to DVD converter or their Epson photo scanner, you can digitize and preserve your memories in Studio 300 before the ravishes of time deteriorate these media types of yesteryear.

4. GET YOUR DOCUMENTS NOTARIZED If you are in need of a notary, Fountaindale has several staff members who can assist you at no cost. The library tries to have someone available during all business hours, but they encourage visitors to call to confirm availability on that day. Notary services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and you will need to bring a valid ID issued by a state or federal agency that includes your photo and signature and your unsigned document to be notarized. Documents must be signed in the notary’s presence.

5. RESERVE A FREE MEETING SPACE Fountaindale has many spaces for groups and individuals to meet, study and create. Their meetings rooms are perfect for business meetings, group presentations and community gatherings for groups of five to 100 people. Each room comes equipped with an HD projector, and projection screen, a Blu-ray/DVD player and an HD stereo sound system. On the lower level of the library, Studio 300 houses audio recording suites, video recording and photography studios and group collaboration rooms that include two 48” monitors, a table with built-in laptop ports and charging outlets and a whiteboard wall to make sharing ideas with your team a breeze. HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD Fountaindale Public Library cards are available to residents, business and property owners who live within the boundaries of the library district. For more information about the library and to get a library card, visit the library, Bookmobile or their website at fountaindale.org.

6. GET YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Fountaindale is proud to offer district residents ages 19 and older the opportunity to earn a free, accredited online high school diploma through Career Online High School. Since 2014, they have had more than 27 graduates successfully complete the program and go on to pursue exciting careers. They were even the first library in Illinois, and only the third in the country, to offer this program. If you’re ready to take your education to the next level, you need not look farther than your library.

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