If you have been searching for rare record sets for hard-to-research relatives, you may want to pivot your attention from online search boxes to the treasure trove of resources that have yet to be transcribed! Transcribing records is a great…
Are you planning a trip to witness the historic 2024 total solar eclipse? Before you go, visit Studio 300 to stock up on all the gear you’ll need to photograph and preserve this once-in-a-lifetime event. What Do I Need To…
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…
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…
In the constantly evolving digital world, digital decay silently threatens to erode the foundation of our virtual existence. Digital decay refers to the gradual degradation, obsolescence or corruption of digital data and assets. It chips away at the integrity of…
In March 2023, our library uploaded a substantial collection of DuPage Township election records to the Internet Archive. This treasure trove of local poll books and election rolls dates from 1914 to 1951 and was found in the Bolingbrook Historic Preservation Commission archive….
Are you looking for work? Job training? Need someone to look at your resume? The Workforce Center of Will County installed a kiosk at our library to help you explore all their resources available for job seekers. The Will County…
Is learning a new language on your bucket list or New Year’s Resolutions? Are you finally traveling to the destination you’ve always wanted and want to know some of the language before taking off? Fountaindale Public Library offers an amazing…
Hello, Bookmobile friends! This spring, Fountaindale’s Bookmobile is packed full of programs, events and activities for everyone! Crafts, stress balls, pet activities and, of course, all sorts of fresh new materials and bestsellers await you on the Bookmobile’s shelves! At…
Finding resources to assist people with dyslexia can sometimes be challenging. At Fountaindale, we’ve got you covered! We are continually adding new materials and resources to our collection. Below is a list of materials we think will be helpful to…