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Printing Services at the Library

INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE MAY BE OUTDATED. PLEASE VISIT THE SERVICES MENU DROP DOWN FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT PRINTING SERVICES AT THE LIBRARY.

Scanning, Faxing, and Copying

The library offers self-service scanning and outbound faxing through its easy-to-use ScanStation. The Scan Station is capable of:

Scanning to a flash drive
Scanning to Google Drive
Scanning to email
Scanning to a printer (10¢ black and white or 25¢ color per page)
Scanning to a fax number ($1 per page) Note: Outgoing faxes only. Delivery confirmation is available by email only.

A flatbed scanner and a document scanner are available. The file can be saved or emailed in the following formats: PDF, searchable PDF, Word, JPEG, and TIFF.

Photocopier
Self-service copiers available for public use. Copies are 10¢ per page for black and white or 25¢ per page for color.

Printing & Mobile Printing

Printing is available from the library’s public computers and from personal laptops and devices connected to the library’s Wi-Fi. Patrons also can utilize the library’s mobile printing service to print remotely from smartphones, tablets, and computers and pick up their printouts at the library. The library’s mobile printing service is accessible three ways:

By visiting the Mobile Printing page
~~By emailing the print job to any of the email addresses below:~~
fdl-bw@printspots.com (Black & White)
fdl-color@printspots.com (Color)
fdl-bw-2sided@printspots.com (Black and White 2-Sided)
fdl-color-2sided@printspots.com (Color 2-Sided)
~~Downloading and using the PrinterOn Mobile App for iOS and Android devices.~~

Visit a print release station at the library to retrieve your mobile print job. Print jobs are available for 24 hours once submitted. If you need assistance, please see a library staff member.

Printing cost:
10¢ each for letter-size black and white printouts (20¢ for double-sided)
25¢ cents each for letter-size color printouts (50¢ for double-sided)

Patrons may bring resume paper for use in the printers. Please see a staff member before printing your documents for assistance.

For additional information, please visit or call the library at (309) 699-3917

Elizabeth Anderson2020-06-30T09:49:23-05:00April 17th, 2017|

Story Time in a Box Kits

Designed for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to create a fun story time experience for their preschoolers, Story Time in a Box Kits are available for checkout in the Youth Services Department.

Kits include picture books, craft ideas, and a variety of games, puzzles, puppets, or a mini felt board with characters.
Reading together, playing interactive games, and singing songs promote early literacy in children. Story Time in a Box Kits provide excellent tools to facilitate these experiences.
Cardholders may borrow one Story Time in a Box at a time for a lending period of seven days. Kits must be checked out and returned at the Youth Services desk with all accessories.

Story Time in a Box Kits include, but are not limited to, the following themes:
Bugs
Butterflies
Christmas
Dinosaurs
Fables, Fairytales, and Folklore
Firefighters
Monsters
Oceans
…and more!

For additional information, click here, or visit or call the library at (309) 699-3917.

Elizabeth Anderson2017-04-03T08:07:51-05:00April 3rd, 2017|

Star Wars Day 2017

Fondulac District Library announces Star Wars Day, which celebrates reading and the stories of one of the most popular sagas of all time. The all-ages event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Fondulac District Library in East Peoria, Illinois.

Free activities and programs for all ages will run throughout the day and include a new, expanded Jedi training, crafts, a sketch workshop with artist Kiley Beecher, games, Star Wars Bingo, prize drawings, and much more. Special guests from the 501^st Legion, the Rebel Legion, and the Mandalorian Mercs costume clubs will be in attendance and available for photographs. Additionally, members of the East Peoria Robo Raiders and Retro Robotics, local First Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, will participate in a presentation and demonstration of the real-life “droids” they design, build, and take to competition. The library also offers Star Wars-related books and movies on display and available for check out.

For more information about this special event, visit www.fondulaclibrary.org or call (309) 699-3917.

Special Activities

10:15 Star Wars Bingo
11:00 Star Wars Sketch
11:30 Jedi Training (both Jedi training sessions are the same)
12:30 Jedi Training
2:00 Real-Life Droids: East Peoria Robo-Raiders and Retro Robotics

Ongoing Activities

I Spy with My Jedi Eye: Starting at the Children’s Information Desk
Craft Cantina: Children’s Department: Story and Craft Room – Darth Vader lantern and paper bag Wookiee
Star Wars Puppet Theater: Children’s Department
Photo Booth: Children’s Department
Jedi Training Obstacle Course: Children’s Department & Atrium
X-wing Miniature Game: Library Lobby
Video Arcades: Second Floor (Teen Space)
Tattooine Tattoo Parlor: Second Floor
Perler for Padawans: Second Floor
Boba Fett’s Badge Factory: Second Floor
Force Fair: Atrium – Star Wars Bowling, Star Wars Angry Birds, and Blast-a-Trooper.
Star Wars Science Station: Atrium
Admiral Ackbar’s Snack Bar: Treats for sale from the Friends of the Library

Elizabeth Anderson2017-03-20T09:41:29-05:00March 20th, 2017|

Get the Most Out of Your Library Card

Did you know that you can use your Fondulac District Library card at area libraries?

Enjoy the convenience of checking out materials from other libraries—all with one card.
When placing a hold, simply choose a library from which to pick up the items.
You can return most materials from FDL to other local libraries, and return from other area libraries at FDL. Library staff takes care of the rest!
Don’t have an FDL card? Don’t worry! Other area library cards offer the same features and flexibility, and most are accepted at FDL.

For more information, visit or call the library at 309-699-3917.

Elizabeth Anderson2017-03-20T08:31:44-05:00March 20th, 2017|

Spring Newsletter Available

The latest issue of Community Connection, Fondulac District Library’s quarterly newsletter, is now available! It is mailed to residences within the library district and also is available for download and printing from our website. Printed copies can also be picked up at the library.

Whether you are into history, writing, gaming, music, science, or crafts, we’ve got something planned for everyone at the library this spring! Please take a moment to review the newsletter and mark your calendars with the great lineup of programs happening at Fondulac District Library through June. Enjoy!

Download (PDF, 4.45MB)

Elizabeth Anderson2017-03-17T09:41:28-05:00March 17th, 2017|

New & Upcoming Titles for Spring 2017

An updated list of New & Upcoming Titles at Fondulac District Library has been added to the website! The books on this list are available to check out or place on hold.

Here is a sampling of a few of the latest titles:

Download (PDF, 556KB)

Elizabeth Anderson2017-03-10T10:35:08-06:00March 10th, 2017|

Playaway Launchpads

Playaway Launchpad tablets for kids are available for checkout at Fondulac District Library.

Features:

Preloaded with high quality, ad-free apps that are both fun and educational.
Provides hours of interactive learning and play without exposure to unintended content or the need for a network connection or downloading. Launchpads are secure and do not have wi-fi access or a camera.
The library’s collection spans subject areas from math and science to critical thinking and creativity.
Launchpads are powered by an Android operating system and feature a 7-inch high definition touch screen, external speaker, universal audio jack, and a protective bumper.
One Launchpad can be checked out to a library card at a time for a 7 day lending period. Launchpads must be checked out and returned at the Youth Services desk with all of their accessories.

For additional details, click here, or visit or call the library at 309-699-3917.

Elizabeth Anderson2017-03-06T09:32:06-06:00March 6th, 2017|

Online Payments

For patron convenience, Fondulac District Library offers online fine payment.

To pay a fine online:

Click the Pay Fines Online link. (This link also appears in the drop down list under “My Account” on the menu bar.)
Type in your library card number and PIN.
Click on the tab entitled “Fines” to display fines associated with the card.
Read and select “Accept terms and conditions to submit payment.”
Click “Pay online to Fondulac Library.” Please note that the minimum online payment allowed is $1, and a convenience fee of 50¢ will be added to your payment.
Choose your credit card type, and enter your credit card information.
Select “Email me a payment receipt,” and enter your email address.
Click submit to complete your payment.

Please call the library at (309) 699-3917 with questions.

Elizabeth Anderson2017-02-21T10:25:13-06:00February 21st, 2017|

The Friends of FDL Request Book Donations

The Friends of Fondulac District Library are accepting book donations, specifically paperbacks, to support our military troops.

The Friends mail donated books to military bases overseas and stateside for the troops and their families through the program, Operation Paperback. The most requested books are mystery, sci-fi, biographies, and nonfiction on a variety of topics, including military history, politics, business, and self-help. Donations may be made any time the library is open. Donations are currently scheduled to be packaged and shipped on March 8, 2017.

Operation Paperback is a national, non-profit organization, whose volunteers collect gently-used books and send them to American troops overseas, as well as veterans and military families here at home. Since 1999, the organization has shipped over 2.2 million books. Learn more at operationpaperback.org.

The Friends support the library’s mission through advocacy, fundraising, and volunteerism. Donations of fiction and nonfiction books, music CDs, audiobooks on CD, and DVD or Blu-ray videos and films to their ongoing book sale at the library are always welcome.

Please visit or call the library at (309) 699-3917 with questions.

Elizabeth Anderson2017-02-13T09:11:39-06:00February 13th, 2017|

Notary Service

The library provides a free notary service in the Adult Services Department during its operating hours. Please be aware that faster service can be provided during regular business hours.

Tips and Reminders:

Do NOT sign the form until present with a notary.
Call ahead to (309) 699-3917 to check availability.
Bring a valid photo ID.
Bring witnesses if needed, as the library cannot provide them.
Visit fondulaclibrary.org/notary-public for additional information.

Please visit or call the library at (309) 699-3917 with questions.

Elizabeth Anderson2017-02-06T09:21:07-06:00February 6th, 2017|

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