Programs & Events - Fondulac District Library

Games @ FDL

Did you know Fondulac District Library has the largest collection of games available in the area? With more than 200 board games, video games, yard games, and puzzles for all ages and skill levels, the library is a great place to explore new favorites and rediscover the classics. More than just fun, playing video and tabletop games can benefit cognitive functioning, improve social skills, and build family traditions. So check out our growing collection, try one of our recurring gaming programs (listed below), and get your game on at the library!

Video Gaming at the Library
The Youth Services Department has a Nintendo Switch system for kids ages 13 and under, and PlayStations (3 & 4) and Steam computer gaming are available upstairs in the Teen Space for kids ages 14-19. (Gamers ages 20+ may use the Playstations and Steam Station on Grown-Up Video Game Nights.)

Board Games, Yard Games, and Puzzles
Patrons with a library card in good standing may check out games and puzzles two at a time for one-week periods and renew them once. Borrowers must return games to a staff member with all pieces and accessories. A $5 fine will be charged if games are returned in the drop box.

Board Games
New and classic board games for children, teens, and adults are available to check out from the Youth Services and Adult Services Departments. Popular games include: Azul, Quelf, Apples to Apples, The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game, and more! Visit fondulaclibrary.org/gaming-at-the-library for a complete list of available games or find us on boardgamegeek.com for more details and reviews!

Yard Games
Croquet, Yard Dice, Block Buster, Bocce Ball, Kubb, Lawn Bowling, Ladder Toss, Ring Toss, and Washoooes are available to check out from the Adult Services Department.

Puzzles
A variety of quality jigsaw puzzles with 500 or more pieces are also available to check out from the Adult Services Department.

Gaming Events for All Ages:

International Games Day – 11.09.2019

Quarterly Games Day

Grown-Up Video Game Nights – 3rd Thursdays

Yu-Gi-Oh! and Tabletop Game Nights – 1st Thursdays

D&D for Teens – 3rd Wednesdays

Stay up to date on gaming @FDL by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Beth Weimer2019-10-28T12:07:49-05:00October 28th, 2019|

FDL Cosplay Contest

It’s showtime this summer at FDL, so get creative and get excited for our Cosplay Contest on July 20th! Dress up as your favorite character from books, TV, film, comics, anime, or manga – the more homemade the costume, the better! All fandoms are welcome, as well as mash-ups and original designs.

There will be two age categories: Teen (ages 11-19) and Adult. Participants will be given up to two minutes on stage to introduce your character, preform a short skit, call out catch phrases, do some action poses, and discuss the cosplay construction with the judges. (Bring an image of your inspiration for reference.) Our special guest judges this year are members of Peoria’s awesome Ultimate Alliance Cosplay group, and they’ll select one winner and one runner-up from each age group to receive cool prizes!

Register ahead of time online, or at 11:30 a.m. at the event. Strike a pose in the photo booth, and then stick around for Games Day to get your game on! It’s going to be a fun day at the library, so start planning your costume now!

*Please refer to our Cosplay Contest Rules, Cosplay Costume Policy, and Props/Weapons Policy for more information – cosplayers are expected to follow these policies in order to participate in the contest! Call 699-3917 for more information.

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Beth Weimer2019-05-24T11:04:57-05:00May 24th, 2019|

Summer Reading 2019

It’s Showtime at Your Library! this summer with the 2019 Summer Reading Program for all ages! Participation is easy: check out books, eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines from FDL, track your reading time to earn badges, and redeem those badges for great prizes and incentives! The library has lots of great summer reading events planned, and participants can also earn a badge by attending 3 events. Complete the summer reading challenge by earning 15 badges to enter a drawing for even more prizes! And new this year, participants can track their reading and badges with the new Beanstack Tracker app (free to download from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store) or online at fondulaclibrary.beanstack.org!

Registration begins June 3 with the Beanstack app, online at fondulaclibrary.beanstack.org, or in person at the library. Visit the Summer Reading 2019 page for more information, and get ready for great entertainment and reading this summer with FDL!

(Please note Fondulac District Library’s Beanstack site at fondulaclibrary.beanstack.org will not be accessible until registration begins June 3.)

Beth Weimer2019-05-13T11:12:26-05:00May 13th, 2019|

Explore More Illinois

We’re excited to announce the launch of Explore More Illinois, a new program that provides FDL library card holders with access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, park districts, theatres, and other cultural venues! This program is sponsored by RAILS (Reaching Across Illinois Library System) and expands upon FDL’s successful partnership with the Peoria Riverfront Museum to offer museum passes to patrons. Easily accessible online, patrons can access Explore More Illinois by clicking on the logo above and logging in with their library card barcode and password. Patrons can also go directly to exploremore.quipugroup.net and choose their home library from the drop down menu. Once logged in, view currently available offers or search by date, attraction name, or location. Adults can make short-term reservations for tickets for a specific date and can have two active reservations at a time. A photo ID must be shown on at the attraction on the day of the reservation, as well as either the printed passes or a smartphone showing the digital passes.

Users should cancel the reservation(s) if they’re unable to attend; otherwise, the reservation will count as being used. Please note that once a pass is printed or downloaded, the reservation cannot be cancelled.

Currently participating attractions include:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum – Springfield
Chicago Children’s Museum – Chicago
Discovery Center Museum – Rockford
DuSable Museum of African American History – Chicago
Kidzeum of Health and Science – Springfield
Peoria Riverfront Museum – Peoria

More attractions are expected to be added as the program grows, so check back for updates. And of course, ask a librarian for more information or assistance!

* Additional charges for special exhibits or events may apply.

Beth Weimer2019-04-01T14:52:35-05:00April 1st, 2019|

Candidate Forum

Join us tonight at 6 p.m. in the Civic Complex (adjacent to the library) to meet the candidates and hear their plans for East Peoria’s future! While East Side Community Media was planning on streaming tonight’s forum live on Facebook, issues with Facebook today may prevent this from happening. ESCM staff are monitoring the situation and will stream on Facebook @esctv if it is possible. Please note that it will still be available live on Comcast Ch. 22/i3 TV channel 12, http://www.esctv.org/, and ESCM’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl8KzqfL8jbDK3eGqiA_bsQ.

Beth Weimer2019-03-13T15:37:23-05:00March 13th, 2019|

Candidate Forum

Fondulac District Library will host a candidate forum Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 6 p.m. to encourage informed voting and civic participation. The forum will be hosted by the library at the East Peoria Civic Complex meeting rooms (adjacent to the library), moderated by the League of Women Voters, and broadcast by East Side Community Media. All candidates for the publicly-elected City of East Peoria offices of Mayor and Commissioner have been invited to engage in a moderated discussion in preparation for the upcoming election on April 2, 2019.

This event is free and open to the public, and all East Peoria residents are invited to attend. Roberta Parks of the League of Women Voters will moderate the forum. Audience members will have the opportunity at the forum to submit questions in writing for consideration to be addressed by the candidates.

East Side Community Media plans to live stream the forum on Facebook and to air it live on Comcast Channel 22 and I3 Broadband Channel 12. It also will post the recorded forum to esctv.org and re-broadcast it on channels 22 and 12 before the election. Visit fondulaclibrary.org or call 699-3917 for more information.

Beth Weimer2019-02-27T12:23:02-06:00February 27th, 2019|

AARP Tax Assistance

Tax assistance will be available at the library once again through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program. Registration for this program will begin on Monday, January 14, at 9 a.m. The appointments will be Friday mornings, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., February 1 through April 12. These will be one hour sessions, and individuals with more than one tax return to file will need to schedule more than one appointment. No walk-ins will be accepted. Please call Adult Services at 309-699-3917 to schedule an appointment, and review the file below outlining the documentation needed for the appointment. Ready, set, file!

https://fondulaclibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/AARP-Tax-Assistance-Info-2019.docx

Beth Weimer2019-01-10T09:47:18-06:00January 8th, 2019|

Friends of Fondulac Library: Supporting the Library and the Community

The Friends of the Fondulac District Library support the mission of Fondulac District Library through advocacy, financial support, and volunteerism.

This fall, the Friends are hosting and participating in a variety of events and programs. Stop by the Clock Tower Bank in East Peoria any time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on October 26th to meet the Friends and find out more about how they support FDL.

Visit the library on October 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. to sign holiday cards for members of the U.S. military.

The Friends also will be walking in the Veterans Day Parade on November 10 at 1 p.m. and passing out coupons for books from their ongoing book sale. Free books will be given to veterans after the parade.

Starting December 1, the Friends are hosting their annual gift basket drawings. Visit the library to sign upfor a chance to win a basket full of lovely seasonal items. More treats, gifts, stocking stuffers, and handmade items will be available at The Friends of the Library Holiday Sale on December 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and December 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the sale support the library and its programs.

Visit our Friends of FDL page for more information and become a Friend of Fondulac Library for only $5 per year!

Beth Weimer2018-10-31T09:59:54-05:00October 16th, 2018|

Autumn 2018 Newsletter Now 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 fall! Please take a moment to review the newsletter and mark your calendars with the great lineup of programs happening at Fondulac District Library through December. Enjoy!

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admin2018-09-19T10:53:31-05:00September 19th, 2018|

Fall Story Times at the Library

Fondulac District Library’s Story Times feature a different theme every week and include songs, flannel board stories, and crafts, in addition to great books! Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to new friends and encourage early literacy. View the details below or click here to see the Story Time Calendar.

WEEKDAY STORY TIMES
September 10-November 16

Little Listeners • 4-6 years old • Mondays at 10 a.m.
Together Time • 2-3 years old & adult • Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Family Story Time • 2+ years old & adult • Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
Baby Lapsit • Birth-1 year old & adult • Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Tiny Tot Time • 1-2 years old & adult • Thursdays at 10 a.m.

OTHER STORY TIMES
Fairytale Story Time • 2-7 years old • November 10 at 11 a.m.
Holiday Story Time • 2-7 years old • December 11 at 10 a.m.

Elizabeth Anderson2018-09-17T08:15:39-05:00September 17th, 2018|