Peace Here and in the Middle East
Now and then, I share books and resources for families to help talk about difficult topics, including scary things in the news. Children may or may not be aware of things like the war taking place in Israel and the…
Now and then, I share books and resources for families to help talk about difficult topics, including scary things in the news. Children may or may not be aware of things like the war taking place in Israel and the…
This fall, Fountaindale Public Library’s Children’s Department is the place to be! In addition to our Storytimes and usual programming, we are offering a new type of program: FAMILY EVENTS! A Family Event is a program that is aimed at…
Synopsis It’s 2017, and Olga and her brother, Pedro “Prieto” Acevedo, are bold-faced names in their hometown of New York. Prieto is a popular congressman representing their gentrifying Latinx neighborhood in Brooklyn, while Olga is a wedding planner for Manhattan’s…
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…
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. You can also sign up to get…
Monday, October 23–Saturday, December 2 Explore the collections of the National Library of Medicine and discover Harry Potter’s world in this special traveling exhibit! Although a fantasy story, the Harry Potter book series features magic that is partially based on…
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15) celebrates the cultures and histories of all Latin American countries. The observance began as a weeklong celebration in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson. President Ronald Regan expanded to a monthlong commemoration in…
Our digital collection is about to get a major upgrade! The eBook and eAudiobook platform Axis 360 will be transitioned to the new, user-friendly application Boundless. Starting on Tuesday, September 26, when you attempt to log in to the Axis…
With the leaves changing color and the season changing to fall, we start getting into the mood for Halloween. Few monsters have collectively captured the imagination as the zombie. After all, in the 2010s, The Walking Dead became a popular…
The 20th century was a time of change worldwide. The American continent seemed to have a political and social upheaval. The people were tired of the old ways and pushed for political and cultural revolutions. For much of the modern…