It has been a busy year for the Children’s Services Department! We had so much fun seeing all of you on Zoom, then back in person in the Storytime Room. We loved making Take-it Make-it kits for you as well…
The holiday season is here! While most take this to mean Christmas, December is actually filled with several different holidays and celebrations across many cultures. During this time of year, there’s much talk of trees, lights, Santa and gifts, and…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The lights are twinkling, families are gathering and there are an amazing amount of joyful celebrations and events happening. Be sure to join us all month long for storytimes, crafts and fun…
Join Mrs. C’s Book vs Movie Review Challenge! Children in grades K through 5 can read a book, watch the movie based on the same book and then submit their review through Monday, January 31 to receive a small prize….
“Your library card is your ticket to opportunity… What other card in your wallet gives you free access to books and magazines, DVDs and videos, computers and Internet access?” Suzanne White Last year at Fountaindale Public Library, we initiated the…
Did you know that November is National Family Literacy Month? As library workers, of course, we want to help your children develop a love of reading. As family members, I assume you do too, or you wouldn’t be reading this…
Next week, November 15–19, the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) and Let’s Move in Libraries will host a week-long event celebrating the inspiring work of libraries that spearhead StoryWalk® programs*—promoting literacy, reading, health, exercise and movement in communities…
Do you like soup? Stop by Children’s Services for supplies to make your very own craft bowl of soup to display on our bulletin board. This November, we are cooking up a family favorite—pozole. Enjoy Mrs. C’s soupy puppet shows…
Join the Outreach team on the Bookmobile this November for a month-long celebration of dinosaurs! Based on the book What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night by Refe and Susan Tuma, DiNovember is when dinosaurs come to life. Go on a…
I’ve enjoyed meeting and getting to know so many of you at the library. A few years ago, I met two young readers who told me about their Diwali celebration at home. They were so animated in describing the lights,…