FOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

FOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISCOVER YOUR LIBRARY YOUR WAY

Though the past year has not been anything like we imagined it would be, we’re incredibly proud of the work we’ve accomplished. We’ve made great strides toward better serving our entire community by eliminating late fines on overdue materials, transforming our programming to meet the needs of a virtual world and we celebrated a wonderful milestone: our 50th anniversary. Now that we’re moving into 2021, we want our community to know we’re here to help you access knowledge and entertainment, learn new skills and pursue your passions.

If you prefer to use the library in person, come on in! We have more than 350,000 books, movies, CDs and video games for you to browse and borrow. Be sure to visit our Lucky Day collection in our lobby which houses hot new releases, best-sellers and popular books and movies that typically have long hold times. If it’s on the shelf, it’s yours to check out—no holds, no waiting. Best of all, we no longer charge late fines for overdue materials! Parents and guardians, visit the Children’s Services Desk to pick up a take-it, make-it craft kit that can be completed at home using only glue, markers or crayons. We have new crafts each week!

Need a space to study or for a small group to gather? Reserve one of our meeting or study rooms. Need internet access? Hop on our free Wi-Fi, borrow a Chromebook or mobile hotspot or use one of the computers located in our 2nd floor Computer Commons. If you’re looking to flex your creative muscles, be sure to make an appointment with Studio 300 to access our Mac-based computer lab, audio recording suites, video recording and photography studios, maker lab and state-of-the-art equipment collection. If you prefer to access the library from home, your options are abundant. You can place holds on any of our materials using our online catalog and pick them up at our drive-thru window, or you can download and stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, graphic novels, newspapers, magazines, movies and music from anywhere with our digital collection. You can even borrow Roku media players to binge watch your favorite movies and TV shows using our Netflix, HBO Now and Disney+ subscriptions. Don’t miss out on our daily virtual events for adults, teens and children. Using Zoom or YouTube, you can enjoy and participate in storytimes, crafts, art tutorials, book clubs, technology courses and much more. There is truly something for everyone!

We also have a treasure trove of more than 75 eResources that offer a trustworthy world of knowledge at your fingertips. With our eResources, you can find sources for your research paper, get resume writing tips, learn a new language, find new books, discover your ancestry, access crafting tutorials and download educational worksheets for kids, just to name a few.

Whether you choose to access your library in person or from the comfort and safety of your own home, we encourage you to discover the world of possibilities available at Fountaindale Public Library District. Library cards are available to residents, business and property owners located within the boundaries of our library district. For more information and to get a library card, visit the library, Bookmobile or fountaindale.org.