Short version: Akane-banashi (roughly “Akane’s Story”) is a serialized manga series that creatively blends sports manga tropes into a story about rakugo, a Japanese storytelling art that emphasizes the performer’s conversation skills. Excellent art from illustrator Takamasa Moue conveys the…
The Fountaindale Public Library District wishes to announce that the library will have nominating petitions available on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 for persons who wish to run in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated General Election for the positions of library…
We’re introducing something brand new to our YA collection—Babysitting Kits! These kits are designed to assist young babysitters and include a selection of books, games and toys, as well as additional resources for guidance and aid. We have six kits…
Our Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting on Thursday, August 15, 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…
It’s Elvis Week! Time to celebrate and remember all things Elvis. If you can’t make it to Graceland for the festivities, we have many items to help you learn more about him, including books, music and movies. Search the catalog…
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our booklists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen area…
Don’t miss the Friends of Fountaindale Library’s Biannual Book Sale from Friday, October 4, through Sunday, October 6! Shop hundreds of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, movies, audiobooks and more. Proceeds from the sale directly support Fountaindale programs and materials….
Did you know that there are an estimated 476 million Indigenous peoples in the world living across 90 countries? Despite their varied locations and cultures, Indigenous peoples around the world face similar issues: environmental, rights to traditional lands and preserving…
Going back to school is easier than ever when you have a Fountaindale Library card! Now is the perfect time to discover all of the life hacks your library has to offer for students of all ages. Whether you’re looking…
Komi Can’t Communicate is a manga by Tomohito Oda, which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday since 2016. This year, the manga has been collected in over 30 volumes, with millions of copies in circulation across the world. So,…