It’s World Honey Bee Day! Besides producing honey, honey bees are important for pollinating fruits, vegetables and flowers. They are vital for our good health; without honey bees, we wouldn’t have cherries, almonds, avocados or other delicious fruits, vegetables or…
Check out our Kid Reads page for Back to School books and more seasonal topics. For even more new titles, take a look at the carousels below! Here’s What’s New This Month: Diversity in Kid’s Literature Kid’s Graphic Novels Books…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
If you’ve never heard of new urbanism, you’re in the right place. In today’s post, I’m going to share the basic concept of new urbanism, along with some resources to help you explore the topic in more depth. In future…