Anime and manga have become massively influential works over the decades. The Wachowskis, Christopher Nolan, Rian Johnson, Darren Aronofsky; all directors influenced by anime such as Ghost in the Shell, Akira or the works of Satoshi Kon, just to name…
Celebrate National Library Outreach Day on Wednesday, April 10, from 2 to 4 p.m.! We’ll be parked in front of the library with our Bookmobile and Library Express Van. Stop by to enjoy prizes, crafts, music, a balloon artist and…
Don’t miss the Friends of Fountaindale Library’s Biannual Book Sale from Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 7! Shop hundreds of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, movies, audiobooks and more. Proceeds from the sale directly support Fountaindale programs and materials….
What are the latest and greatest titles in the children’s collection? Take a look at the carousels below! Remember, you can place holds on books and pick them up at our drive-up window or the new holds pickup lockers. Diversity…
Four days, four fun projects! Teens, join us in the Vortex over spring break to craft, relax and listen to music! Space is limited, so register today to save your spot. These events for for teens in grades 6–12. View…
On Monday, April 8, a solar eclipse will be visible across North America, including parts of Illinois. With your Fountaindale library card, you can sign up to receive an eclipse viewer provided by Adler Planetarium and the Institute of Museum…
Anime and manga are far more mainstream in the United States than they used to be, and Akira Toriyama’s work is a huge factor in that. The Dragon Ball franchise is so well known that a showcase of Toriyama-sensei may…
Our Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the Margaret J. “Peggy” Danhof Board Room. This meeting is open to the public and can be viewed on YouTube. View…
Start-Up Academy is a multi-part program that teaches children in grades 3–5 and teens in grades 6–8 about financial responsibility and independence as they prepare to sell their homemade products to the public. We are excited to partner again with…
In the constantly evolving digital world, digital decay silently threatens to erode the foundation of our virtual existence. Digital decay refers to the gradual degradation, obsolescence or corruption of digital data and assets. It chips away at the integrity of…