When I first started working as a certified occupational therapy assistant in the early 2000s, the idea of using a fidget for focus and attention was not very well known outside of the therapy world. When I suggested the use…
Pick up an Inspirations kit at the Children’s Services Desk! This is a new program where kids of all ages can get inspired and discover diverse authors and artists through hands-on activities. The first featured author and illustrator is Grace…
If you’re looking for great stories on a great app, meet Libby by OverDrive. Libby has thousands of FREE eBooks, audiobooks and magazines, hand-selected by our librarians. No matter what you’re looking to read, Libby has you covered—all you need…
After his nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. He realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant,…
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 book lists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen…
Greek mythology has survived its founding civilization by over 2,000 years. It has wormed its way into most aspects of our lives—not only do we regularly see classical images in art and architecture, but we can also use it to…
We recently welcomed the arrival of our new Bookmobile! This new vehicle will replace our current Bookmobile, which has been part of the Fountaindale family since 2003. Our new Bookmobile—a full-service, tech-friendly mobile branch of our library—will soon provide scheduled…
If you’re at all like me, you really appreciate your mom. Moms are always doing stuff for us, sacrificing so much to make our lives better. They often can be found taking care of everyone around them, even if those…
April is National Poetry Month, making it an excellent time to pick up a new author or try something new. One of the best things about poetry is that it really benefits from a live reading, enriching the material and…
A quick search on YouTube will turn up hundreds of oddly satisfying videos, many of which involve spinning objects. Spinning can be very calming for some people because spinning is a rhythmic movement. When it is slow and rhythmic, it…