Beth Weimer - Fondulac District Library | East Peoria, IL

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Books that Talk

Have you heard the news about our Books that Talk? You can now check out five of them at a time! Our Books that Talk are amazing books that read themselves to you. A recording of the book is included in the integrated speaker. They’re a great option for when you have a frog in your throat, if you want to take a break from reading the same book for the hundredth time, or need to distract the kids while you make dinner. Or you could ignore the speaker and enjoy a fun picture book together. Here’s a few of my favorites!

Astro Girl by Ken Wilson-Max

Baby Ducks by Christina Leaf

Bulldozer’s Big Day by Candace Fleming

Dinosaur Kisses by David Ezra Stein

The Hug Machine by Scott Campbell

I Am Enough by Grace Byers

Jabari Jumps/Jabari Tries by Gaia Cornwall

Just Add Glitter by Angela DiTerlizzi

The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt

Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anne Dewdney

Lola at the Library by Anna McQuinn

Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin

The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Sometimes People March by Tessa Allen

Miss Turie’s Magic Creatures by Joy Keller

Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown

– Miss Alice, Youth Services Manager

Beth Weimer2022-06-08T13:40:43-05:00June 8th, 2022|

Summer Reading 2022: Read Beyond the Beaten Path

Where will reading take you this summer? We encourage readers of all ages to embark on outdoor adventures, explore nature, and get creative with FDL for the library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten Path!

From June 1 through July 30, kids, teens, and adults can earn badges for reading materials from FDL and attending library events — and earn prizes! Participants earn a variety of fun incentives for their reading achievements, and everyone who finishes the challenge is entered into raffles for stellar prizes, including games, gift cards, packages from local businesses, and more! Readers can register and track their progress online at fondulaclibrary.beanstack.org or on-the-go with the Beanstack app, or pick up a reading log from the library!

Engaging programs are scheduled throughout the summer focusing on a variety of fun outdoor activities like camping, letterboxing, and family movie nights. We’ll also have family favorites like story times and crafts, as well as a lineup of exciting presenters to share rope jumping skills, stories about Bigfoot, tents full of butterflies, and more! Register for programs at fondulaclibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar.

Start Reading!
• Borrow books, audiobooks, and magazines from Fondulac District Library or download or stream eBooks and audiobooks from fondulaclibrary.org.
• Whether it’s reading a graphic novel, listening to an audiobook, or reading an article, it counts! All reading must occur within the program dates.

Earn Badges
• Record your minutes in Beanstack.
• Earn 1 badge for every 50 minutes (PreK-2nd graders), 100 minutes (3rd-8th graders), or 150 minutes (high schoolers and adults).
• Earn one badge for attending any three Fondulac District Library programs.
• Earn 10 badges to complete the program.

Win Prizes
• Participants receive prizes for reaching the halfway point by earning 5 badges AND for completing the program by earning 10 badges.
• Participants who complete the program will also be entered into a prize drawing!
• Halfway prizes can be picked up starting June 13, and completion prizes can be picked up starting June 27. Prizes are available while supplies last.
• The last day to pick up prizes is August 13.

Summer Reading 2022 Brochure & Reading Log

Our programs are made possible thanks to our amazing community sponsors!

Beth Weimer2022-08-01T11:37:27-05:00May 16th, 2022|

The Past Inside the Present

Don’t miss our latest Fine Arts at FDL exhibit, featuring the work of Noah Otten, a multidisciplinary artist from Peoria. In The Past Inside the Present, Noah uses color theory, simultaneous contrast, and material and inspiration from his late grandmother to explore the fine art of abstract quilting.

Find it on the 2nd floor and learn more about his practice at fondulaclibrary.org/artpastandfuture/!

Beth Weimer2022-05-11T13:46:47-05:00May 11th, 2022|

Flash Fiction Writing Contest

This spring, Fondulac District Library is holding a Flash Fiction Writing Contest for adults! With our wonderful panel of judges, the submissions will be narrowed to three winning authors. All entries must be 1,000 words (or less) and a work of original fiction. All entries must be emailed to jeremy@fondulaclibrary.org by May 31.

Prizes

First Place – $50 Gift Card
Second Place – $30 Gift Card
Third Place – Swag Bag

Submission Guidelines

Only original material may be entered.
All entries must be typed, double-spaced, with one-inch margins and in 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
If emailing, please write in the subject area: “SPRING FLASH FICTION CONTEST” and include your name and phone number in the message section. Attach the manuscript’s file to the email.
Entries must be in good taste and refrain from profanity.
On the last page of your story, below the ending write: “THE END”
Limited one entry per person.
Submissions are open from now, until the deadline on May 31.

Writing Prompts (You don’t have to use them, but they might be fun!)

Write a story that takes place at the library.
Write a story about the greatest April Fool’s joke.
Write about two lovebirds who can only see each other in Spring.

Beth Weimer2022-06-08T12:43:32-05:00March 31st, 2022|

Star Wars Week 2022

Are you ready to find the Force at FDL? Join us April 3-9, 2022, as we celebrate one of the most beloved sagas of all time with programs, activities, and crafts for all ages throughout the week! Featuring a screening of Star Wars: A New Hope, team trivia night hosted by Joe Roderick, story time with Kylo Ren, Jedi training, a cosplay meet & greet, and MORE surprises – there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Register for programs and watch our social media pages for more announcements!

Star Wars Film Screening
Monday, April 4 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. • All Ages
Grab a pillow, a blanket, and your favorite galactic PJs and come watch Star Wars: A New Hope on the big screen to kick off a week of Star Wars activities at FDL! Drop In

3D Printing: Star Wars Snowflakes – Zoom
Tuesday, April 5 • 4 p.m. • Ages 8+
Learn how to design a Star Wars snowflake on Tinkercad. Finished designs will be printed on the library’s 3D printer to pick up on a later date. Register

Constellation String Art
Wednesday, April 6 • 5 p.m. • Ages 8-14
Use a galaxy not-so-far away as inspiration for this stellar craft! Choose a favorite constellation or create your own design, then use string to make it come alive for a unique piece of art. Register

Star Wars Trivia Night
Thursday, April 7 • 6-7:30 p.m. • Ages 13+
Grab your friends and test your Star Wars knowledge at trivia night, hosted by Joe Roderick! Register in teams of 4-8 for the chance to win awesome prizes or a fun door prize. Register

Story Time with Kylo Ren
Friday, April 8 • 10 a.m. • Ages 2-6
Kylo Ren is visiting the library for a special story time! We’ll read a book with one of the galaxy’s favorite characters and make a craft inspired by the Dark Side. Drop In

DIY Kyber Crystal Necklace
Friday, April 8 • 4 p.m. • Ages 13+
In the Star Wars universe, kyber crystals are rare and powerful. Choose the light side or the dark side and create your own kyber crystal necklace using a quartz crystal point and a simple wire wrapping technique. Register

Jedi Training
Saturday, April 9 • 10-11:15 a.m. & 1-2:15 p.m. • Ages 5-19
Create your own custom lightsaber – a Jedi’s most trusted tool. Then our Jedi trainer will help you find the Force and sharpen your Jedi skills before you test them against a powerful Sith! Register

Cosplay Meet & Greet
Saturday, April 9 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. • All Ages
Wear your favorite Star Wars gear and get your photos taken with members of the 501st Legion and other local Star Wars cosplay groups. Get a snack from the Friends of FDL and check out all the activities in the library between Jedi training sessions! Drop In

Plus, visit the library for Take & Make crafts for all ages, a scavenger hunt, a Star Wars basket drawing from the Friends of FDL, a StoryWalk in the Reading Garden, and more surprises throughout the week!

Beth Weimer2022-04-11T13:46:00-05:00March 16th, 2022|

Who Doesn’t Love Spring?

Winter is turning into Spring! The weather is warming up and everyone wants to get outside. The trees will bud, flowers will bloom, and the birds will return!

What activities will you enjoy outside… baseball, bike riding, hiking, or camping? What seasonal chores will you help with… raking leaves, planting the garden, or mowing the grass?

Where is your favorite place to read outside? Under a tree, on the front porch, in your tree house, or on the back deck? Will you read in the car or in the hotel on Spring Break? The official start of Spring is just around the corner (March 20, 2022), and the library has loads of Spring-themed books for you to read!

Board Books

It’s Spring! by Samantha Berger

Dr. Seuss’s Spring Things by Dr. Seuss

Spring = Primavera by Ailie Busby

Spring: Touch and Feel by Roger Piddy

Countdown to Spring by Janet Schuman

Picture Books

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard Pak

Wake Up, It’s Spring! by Lisa Campbell Ernst

Spring is Here by Will Hillenbrand

Kitten’s Spring by Eugenie Fernandes

Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit by Il Sung Na

The Thing About Spring by Daniel Kirk

Abracadabra, It’s Spring! by Anne Sibley O’Brian

Spring by Ron Hirschi

NonFiction

Spring by Cynthia Amorosa

How Do You Know It’s Spring? by Lisa M. Herrington

Chapter Books

Spring According to Humphrey by Betty Birney

Clementine and the Spring Trip by Sara Pennypacker

Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen by Renée Rachel

The Penderwicks in Spring by Jeanne Birdsall

TBH, This is SO Awkward by Lisa Greenwald

Things to Do!

Crafts to Make in the Spring by Kathy Ross (Hoopla, Axis 360)

Let’s Ride a Bike by Ruth Walton

Biking by Paul Mason

Edible Gardening by Lisa Armstutz

Organic Gardening for Kids by Elizabeth Scholl

Cool Backyard Camping by Alex Kuskowski

My Great Outdoors Book by Josie Jeffery

– Kris, Youth Services Specialist

Beth Weimer2022-03-08T08:47:11-06:00March 7th, 2022|

New! Homebound Delivery Service

Fondulac District Library is excited to announce our new Homebound Delivery Service for individuals who are unable to visit the library and have no way to pick up their materials from the library. Whether you’re unable to come to FDL because of a permanent or temporary condition, homebound delivery keeps our collection accessible, bringing you a variety of materials to keep you informed, entertained, and engaged!

Eligible individuals must reside within district boundaries and be confined to their residence, either temporarily due to extended illness/convalescence or permanently due to disability, age, or other medical issue. Applications are available online or at the library, or can be completed over the phone. Staff will explain service policies, procedures, and the homebound-use library card during the application approval process. Please visit the Homebound Delivery Service page for more information about eligibility, services, and to download an application. You can also call 309-699-3917 for more information about services, or to request an application.

Eligible patrons may opt to have a Designated Borrower pick up and return materials on their behalf instead of receiving delivery service from the library. Please contact the library for more information or an application for Designated Borrower Service.

Beth Weimer2022-02-28T13:11:30-06:00February 28th, 2022|

Masks Recommended 2/28/22

Please note that masks will be recommended but no longer required in the library when the state mandate expires on Monday, February 28, 2022. Masks will still be available by the entrance for anyone who needs one. We’ve appreciated our patrons support in keeping each other safe throughout the pandemic!

Please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health for information about masking, vaccines, and current COVID-19 recommendations and metrics.

Beth Weimer2022-02-24T17:59:06-06:00February 24th, 2022|

Digital Collections at FDL

Have you explored our digital collections lately? Even if you don’t like eBooks, you’re not maxing out your FDL card unless you’re listening to best sellers while you drive, flipping through magazines on your phone, or streaming music, movies, and shows to your TV! There’s something for everyone to enjoy – no matter which format is your favorite – with thousands of titles from 7 collections, and three free apps that make getting your content to your devices easier than ever! Our digital titles are available 24/7 – just use your library card to log in, browse the collections, place holds, and borrow the media you want (or stream instantly) to your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. And if you need help figuring out how to access our amazing eBooks and audiobooks (and more), just watch a video tutorial from Niche Academy or ask a librarian for help any time! We even host Appy Hour at 2 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month so you can stop by for one on one tech assistance with a librarian! Check out our new Digital Collections page and get started today!

Beth Weimer2022-02-11T17:40:00-06:00February 11th, 2022|

International Day of Women & Girls in Science

February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, as a way to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (or STEM).

Here are some books from our nonfiction collection about some of these amazing women in science or other STEM fields. These books highlight women specifically, but they are great role models for anyone with an interest in science and the world around them!