It’s often difficult to transition younger readers from easy reader books to early chapter books, especially when you as a parent know that your young one is ready to take the next step! Finding the right book(s) to interest your…
In 2022, we’re starting something new. We plan to share some of the library’s newsletters on the blog each month to make it easier for you to browse great new titles from the children’s collection. If you see a book…
While known most prominently for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, J.R.R. Tolkien had an extensive library of other works. Released after his death, Letters from Father Christmas is a collection of beautifully crafted letters sent by “Father Christmas” to…
It took me a long time to watch this movie—I did not want to risk distracting myself in the midst of my Master Thesis with a new version of the Gawain character. Thankfully, having waited meant accessing the movie was…
Back in June, we launched our vinyl record collection, available to both Fountaindale patron and reciprocal borrowers from other libraries. I paid the collection a visit, and here are my thoughts on the first five records I checked out to…
I’ve been browsing our shelves and digital collection to discover exciting movies and TV shows to share with you. I recently watched Dante’s Peak, the 1997 disaster thriller about a volcanologist who finally convinces the unbelieving populace that the big one…
Erienne, our Adult & Teen Services Specialist, is here to discuss the books he read during summer reading and the ones he’s most looking forward to reading soon. Watch his book talk, and then check them out for yourself. And…
With the last days of summer on the horizon, it’s time to take a break from your research for a bit and pick up new titles from your local library. Lazy summer evenings and warm weekend afternoons are a great…
System: I played on PS4 Slim Completed: Yes, I completed the main story and a moderate amount of extra content on normal difficulty in about 65 hours. Most of the extra content I completed was sub-stories, a fair bit of…
System: Played on PS4 Slim Completed: Yes, with most incidental side content, in just under 45 hours In a hurry? Here’s the gist: Persona 5 Strikers is an excellent action RPG, and a proper sequel to Persona 5. It’s a…