You can still use your library from the comfort of your own home! If you have any questions while our building is closed, please email us at help@fountaindale.org, call us at 630.759.2102, text us at 66746 or use our text-a-librarian service.
Drive-thru Service Now Available
Our drive-thru window is now open for material holds pickup. Our drive-thru hours are Monday–Saturday, noon–6 p.m. You will receive a phone call when your items are ready for pick up, after which you have seven days to pick them up. We ask that you please do not come to the drive-thru until after you have received a phone call from our staff. Please use our 24/7 book drops to return materials; the drive-thru window is for holds pickups only.
Attend a Virtual Program
We have an exciting lineup of virtual programs every week. Join us for storytimes and puppet shows for kids, Minecraft and meetups for teens and book talks, learning circles, ESL classes and genealogy webinars for adults. For days and times, visit our events calendar, and be sure to check back often as we’re adding new content every day.
Download & Stream
Need something to read? We have an abundance of eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers and graphic novels! Be sure to also check out Biblioboard for a great selection of books by local authors.
Need eBooks for kids? Tumblebooks has you covered. And be sure to give Bookflix a try to discover interactive books and videos.
Need something to watch? You can stream award-winning films, indie hits, concerts, British TV and much more. Kids can get in on the fun with unlimited play credits on Kanopy Kids!
Need something to listen to? Enjoy thousands of eAudiobooks and download and stream music from your favorite artists.
eLearning
We have an excellent variety of eResources to help your kids continue their studies at home. Whether you’re looking for online tutoring, sources for your research paper or videos on topics you’re learning in school, our tools for kids will keep them engaged and learning.
Be sure to check out all of Scholastic’s “Flix” resources for science, social studies and history homework help!
Our eLearning resources aren’t just for kids! Adults can learn a new language, craft to your heart’s desire, enhance your career, discover your family history or make informed business decisions with our treasure trove of eResources.
Try instructor-led courses ranging from professional development to technology skills and personal enrichment with Universal Class.
We no longer have a subscription to Hoonuit. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Studio 300 from Home
Studio 300, our state-of-the-art digital media lab, is full of media creation software and other resources available for our patrons to use. But when you can’t get to the Studio, you can still use your Chromebook (or just the Google Chrome browser) to open up a world of creative possibilities.
Just for Fun
Looking for activities to pass the time? Here’s some fun things that might help.
- Submit your writing to be published in our Nemo Journal or Teen Journal
- Read the Nemo Journal, Volumes 1 & 2
- 15 Broadway Plays and Musicals You Can Watch On Stage From Home
- Celebrities Reading Children’s Stories
- Storytimes from Space
- Scholastic’s Daily Projects
- Museum Virtual Tours
- Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions
- Hallmark Christmas Movie Marathon
- Create or Join an Online Book Club Your Own Book Club Online?
- Free Virtual Tours & Entertainment
- Free Children’s Stories on Audible
- Free Sesame Street eBooks from Barnes & Noble
- Free Nikon’s Online Classes in April