This April, our Children’s and Teen Departments worked together to offer a unique opportunity to local youth. Entrepreneurial tweens and teens in grades 3–8 were invited to take part in the Fountaindale Start-Up Academy, a program that teaches financial responsibility…
ShortHaus Cinema’s next featured director reveals an interesting dilemma. Despite being one of the most well-known names in Hollywood and beyond, George Lucas is one of the least prolific directors we’ve featured, only directing a scant six films, four of…
As May blooms, so does the vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! From the mouthwatering flavors of AAPI cuisine to the mesmerizing rhythms of traditional dances, there’s so much to rejoice in during this jubilant…
It’s no secret we love a good storytime here in the Children’s Department. With an average of 18 programs and 368 attendees per week, both patrons and staff spend a lot of time in our little storytime room. If you…
Last month, ShortHaus Cinema held our first-ever Short Film Competition! Though we provided prompts and suggestions, the actual format of the competition was simple: make anything you want, keep it short and everything must be completed within a week. This…
We’re celebrating Financial Literacy Month with a piggy bank pageant! Starting Monday, April 8, stop by the Vortex to pick up a ceramic piggy bank to decorate, while supplies last. Turn in your finished project by 5:30 p.m. on Sunday,…
We’ve hosted an Oscars event at the library for years, and this year was the second time we hosted an Oscars Trivia Night. Throughout the night, our contestants enjoyed snacks and tested their movie knowledge to compete for a variety…
Celebrate National Library Outreach Day on Wednesday, April 10, from 2 to 4 p.m.! We’ll be parked in front of the library with our Bookmobile and Library Express Van. Stop by to enjoy prizes, crafts, music, a balloon artist and…
Don’t miss the Friends of Fountaindale Library’s Biannual Book Sale from Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 7! Shop hundreds of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, movies, audiobooks and more. Proceeds from the sale directly support Fountaindale programs and materials….
On Monday, April 8, a solar eclipse will be visible across North America, including parts of Illinois. With your Fountaindale library card, you can sign up to receive an eclipse viewer provided by Adler Planetarium and the Institute of Museum…