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Anytime Activities at the Library

Fondulac District Library offers a variety of activities for children of all ages whenever they visit the library. The Youth Services Department provides a new activity every month, such as scavenger hunts and simple crafts.

Additionally, a wide selection of board and card games are available for kids, including, but not limited to:

Battleship
Candyland
Connect Four
Dr. Seuss Matching
Enchanted Forest
I Spy Preschool Game
Monopoly Jr.
Scrabble
Sorry!
Trouble
Crazy 8’s
Go Fish
Old Maid
Take the Train
Uno

The Youth Services Department also features a dedicated play area with a train table, puppet theater, Lego
table, and puzzles, as well as two Nintendo Wii U gaming stations with numerous games to play.*

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

*Wii U gaming stations require a library card or photo ID from the user, or the user’s guardian, to play.

Elizabeth Anderson2017-01-23T09:03:18-06:00January 23rd, 2017|

BookMyne: An App for Android & iOS

The BookMyne app makes it easy to access Fondulac District Library on-the-go! This free app can be downloaded for iOS and Android devices.

Search the library catalog
Manage your library account
Reserve books
Get recommendations
Scan an item’s barcode to check for available copies at the library
Find nearby libraries
And more!

For additional information about BookMyne, click here.

Elizabeth Anderson2017-01-09T08:59:32-06:00January 9th, 2017|

Digital Collections at the Library

Fondulac District Library offers numerous digital collections to cardholders, including:

Overdrive – an eBook and audiobook collection compatible with iOS, Chromebook, Android, Kindle, Kobo, and NOOK tablets. Install the free Overdrive App by visiting one of the following and searching for “Overdrive.”
You can also check out Overdrive here.

Axis 360 – an eBook and audiobook collection compatible with iOS, Android, & Kindle. Install the free Axis 360 app by visiting one of the following and searching for “Axis 360.”
You can also check out Axis 360 here.

Tumblebooks – streaming collections of eBooks, audiobooks, and read-along picture books that can be accessed in the library or remotely with your Fondulac District Library card on this page.
Biblioboard – a free eBook collection filled with classic literature and other titles. Access Biblioboard here.

If you have any questions about utilizing these services, please visit or call the library at (309) 699-3917.

Elizabeth Anderson2016-12-29T15:53:36-06:00December 29th, 2016|

Mobile Printing Now Available

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

Patrons can utilize the library’s mobile printing service to print remotely from smartphones, tablets, and computers and pick up their printouts at the library. There are three ways to utilize the library’s mobile printing service:

Clicking on the link to the Mobile Printing page.
~~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 & White 2-Sided)~~
~~fdl-color-2sided@printspots.com (Color 2-Sided)~~
~~The PrinterOn Mobile App for iOS and Android devices. To download the app, click here.~~

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

Printing cost:

10 cents each for black and white printouts (20 cents for double sided)
25 cents each for color printouts (50 cents for double sided)

Elizabeth Anderson2020-06-30T09:49:05-05:00December 27th, 2016|

East Peoria Chamber of Commerce Announces GED Preparation Class

The East Peoria Chamber of Commerce announces a GED Preparation class to be offered in East Peoria January 18-May 10, 2017. This class is offered through collaboration among the East Peoria Chamber, the Fondulac District Library, and the Peoria Park District ELITE Program.

Individuals who wish to participate in the program must qualify through a Test of Basic Adult Education (TABE) at a 7^th grade reading level or above. Individuals must register and test in-person between 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM on Wednesday, January 4 or Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

Registration, testing, and the classes will be held in the East Peoria Civic Plaza adjacent to the Fondulac District Library and City Hall in East Peoria. Individuals must attend one registration session and all class sessions to get the most out of the class.

Financial support provided for individuals taking this class will cover all of the costs of instruction, supplies, materials, practice tests, and certification tests. Spaces are limited to qualified individuals and will be filled on a first-come, first-registered basis.

Questions can be directed to epged2017@gmail.com or (309) 431-1341. Download a PDF with important dates and information here.

Elizabeth Anderson2016-12-16T13:58:48-06:00December 16th, 2016|

Winter 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 winter! Please take a moment to review the newsletter and mark your calendars with the great lineup of programs happening at Fondulac District Library through March. Enjoy!

Download (PDF, 5.33MB)

Elizabeth Anderson2016-12-12T11:24:36-06:00December 12th, 2016|

1KB4K

1KB4K is an early literacy program designed to promote reading to babies, infants, and toddlers with the goal of having 1,000 books read before Kindergarten.

Getting Started:

Register in the Youth Services Department to receive a progress chart to track the first 100 books read to the child.
Once the chart is complete, return it to the library for a free book and the next progress chart.
A certificate of achievement, book, and book bag will be awarded when the goal of reading 1000 books is met!

For more information, visit or call the library at 309.699.3917 ext, 1291.

Elizabeth Anderson2016-12-12T09:54:21-06:00December 12th, 2016|

Library Hosts Local Author Fair

Fondulac District Library hosts its first ever Author Fair on January 21, 2017, at 1 p.m. Local authors will discuss their books, answer questions, and sell and sign copies of their books.

Paranormal author Sylvia Shults will present a keynote address, and horror author Joe Chianakas will answer questions about the publication process. Attendees are invited to enjoy an author meet and greet as well as dramatic readings from selected authors. Books may be purchased at the event, and a portion of all sales will be donated to the Friends of Fondulac District Library. There will also be prize drawings.

The library encourages local authors to submit an application to promote, sell, and sign copies of their work at the event. Applications are available here or at the library. The deadline to apply is December 27.

For more information, please visit the library or call (309) 699-3917.

Elizabeth Anderson2016-12-01T09:24:09-06:00December 1st, 2016|

Interlibrary Loan Service

Fondulac District Library offers an Interlibrary Loan service to its cardholders. This service allows patrons to request items from beyond central Illinois and outside of the RSACat catalog. Interlibrary Loan requests may be placed in person at the library, by phone at (309) 699-3917, or online by using the Interlibrary Loan Request Form.

To learn more about Interlibrary Loans, please contact the library.

Elizabeth Anderson2016-11-28T11:11:48-06:00November 28th, 2016|

Book Clubs at the Library

Fondulac District Library is currently offering two book clubs for adult readers.

The “Out of the Box Book Club” takes place on the 3^rd Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at locations throughout East Peoria.

The “Adult Book Club” meets on the 3^rd Monday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the library’s conference room.

Learn more about these book clubs by visiting the library’s calendar.

Elizabeth Anderson2016-11-14T13:05:51-06:00November 14th, 2016|

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