The library currently has two employment opportunities available. We’re seeking a part-time Reference Assistant as well as a part-time Youth Services Assistant to join our team. Please visit fondulaclibrary.org/about-us/jobs for more information, including job descriptions and qualifications.
The library currently is seeking a part-time Reference Assistant. Please visit fondulaclibrary.org/about-us/jobs for more information, including job description and qualifications.
Fondulac District Library’s Board of Trustees is looking for a civic-minded and motivated individual to serve as a Library Trustee and to participate in the continued growth of the library. Interested candidates must reside within the boundaries of Fondulac Public Library District and should have a strong interest in serving on an active board that represents the residents thereof.
The Trustees will fill the current vacancy by appointment. The appointed Trustee will serve under the appointment through May 2023, which is the remainder of the term. The seat then will be elected as a regular, full-term seat by ballot in the April 4, 2023, Consolidated General Election. A regular, full term of a Library Trustee is six years. More information about the library’s Board of Trustees, including membership, meetings, minutes, and more, can be found at https://fondulaclibrary.org/about-us/trustees/. A description of the Trustee role follows on this page.
Individuals interested in appointment by the Board of Trustees to the current vacancy should submit the application information in writing to Genna Buhr, Library Director, 400 Richland Street, East Peoria, Illinois, 61611, or genna@fondulaclibrary.org.
Applications will be accepted until the seat is filled. All applications will be forwarded to the Board for review. The Board will initially review applications at their April 25 meeting. Please have applications submitted by April 21 for review at that meeting.
Please contact Genna Buhr, Library Director, at 309-699-3917 x1121 or genna@fondulaclibrary.org with questions.
Trustee Application Information
First and Last Name
Residential Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address
Please tell us something about your interest in public libraries, specifically Fondulac District Library.
What do you envision your role of the library trustee/board member to be?
Do you have any experience serving on boards, committees, or commissions? If so, please describe.
If you have had board experience in the past, what did you enjoy about it? What did you like the least?
What strengths can you bring to the Fondulac District Library Board of Trustees?
Based on your knowledge of libraries or your impressions of what might be challenging to libraries in the 21st century, what do you see as being possible issues of concern to libraries and librarians in changing times? Challenges and issues can be positive…not necessarily negative.
Based on your knowledge of Fondulac District Library and the population it serves, what specific challenges and opportunities do you see for the library, now and in the future?
Board of Trustees Member Description
Regularly attends board meetings.
Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time.
Fulfills the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act Requirement as defined by the Illinois Statutes.
Stays informed about library related matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports.
Gets to know other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.
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.
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.
AARP Tax Assistance at FDLFree tax assistance will be provided through volunteers with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program for qualifying individuals for the 2021 tax season. Phone registration begins Saturday, January 15. Call 309-697-3917 on January 15 to schedule an appointment or check eligibility. COVID-19 safety precautions will be followed during appointments. Appointments will be scheduled for Friday mornings February 4 – April 15.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Online Tax Assistance
Toll-free Nationwide: 888-OUR-AARP (888-687-2277)
2021 federal and state tax forms are not yet available at the library, but supplies will be announced as we receive them.
Join us in celebrating the Friends of Fondulac Library during National Friends of Libraries Week, October 17-23! The Friends of FDL provide crucial support to the library through advocacy, financial support, and volunteerism. Our Friends are an amazing group of volunteers who dedicate countless hours of their time to the library. The Friends of FDL maintain our ongoing Book Sale and host the annual BIG Book Sale, volunteer for events like Star Wars Day and the FOLEPI Enchanted Forest, sponsor our summer reading programs and babysitting classes, and more! We’re so grateful for all they do!
The best way to support the Friends is to join them (annual dues are only $5), but there are many ways to support them throughout the year. This week, visit the library on October 20 to sign holiday cards for members of the U.S. military. Stop by the Clock Tower Bank on October 22 to meet members and learn more about the Friends’ services. Join the Friends to walk in the Veterans Day Parade on November 6 to pass out book sale coupons and give free books to veterans after the parade.
The Friends will also host their annual Holiday Gift Basket Drawing (for 3 family baskets) November 29 through December 12, and more treats, gifts, stocking stuffers, and handmade items will be available at the annual Friends of the Library Holiday Craft and Bake Sale on December 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and December 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the sale support the library and its programs.
The library currently has three part-time positions open for a Circulation Assistant and two Youth Services Assistants. Please visit fondulaclibrary.org/about-us/jobs for more information, including job descriptions and qualifications.
Fondulac District Library’s Board of Trustees is looking for a civic-minded and motivated individual to serve as a Library Trustee and to participate in the continued growth of the library. Interested candidates must reside within the boundaries of Fondulac Public Library District and should have a strong interest in serving on an active board that represents the residents thereof.
The current seated Trustees will fill the current vacancy by appointment. The appointed Trustee will serve under the appointment through May 2023. The remainder of the unexpired term (a two-year term through May 2025) will be elected by ballot in the April 4, 2023, Consolidated General Election. A regular, full term of a Library Trustee is six years. More information about the library’s Board of Trustees, including membership, meetings, minutes, and more, can be found at https://fondulaclibrary.org/about-us/trustees/. A description of the Trustee role follows on this page.
Individuals interested in appointment by the Board of Trustees to the current vacancy should submit the application information in writing to Genna Buhr, Library Director, 400 Richland Street, East Peoria, Illinois, 61611, or genna@fondulaclibrary.org.
Applications will be accepted until the seat is filled. All applications will be forwarded to the Board for review. The Board will initially review applications at their September 27 meeting. Please have applications submitted by September 23, 2021, for review at that meeting.
Please contact Genna Buhr, Library Director, at 309-699-3917 x1121 or genna@fondulaclibrary.org with questions.
Trustee Application Information
First and Last Name
Residential Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address
Please tell us something about your interest in public libraries, specifically Fondulac District Library.
What do you envision your role of the library trustee/board member to be?
Do you have any experience serving on boards, committees, or commissions? If so, please describe.
If you have had board experience in the past, what did you enjoy about it? What did you like the least?
What strengths can you bring to the Fondulac District Library Board of Trustees?
Based on your knowledge of libraries or your impressions of what might be challenging to libraries in the 21st century, what do you see as being possible issues of concern to libraries and librarians in changing times? Challenges and issues can be positive…not necessarily negative.
Based on your knowledge of Fondulac District Library and the population it serves, what specific challenges and opportunities do you see for the library, now and in the future?
Board of Trustees Member Description
Regularly attends board meetings.
Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time.
Fulfills the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act Requirement as defined by the Illinois Statutes.
Stays informed about library related matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports.
Gets to know other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.
Starting Monday, August 30, 2021, all patrons over the age of 2 will be required to wear a mask in the library, regardless of vaccination status, in compliance with the current state mandate. Masking indoors will help mitigate the spread of the Delta variant, protecting members of the community and alleviating the surge of cases for hospitals and healthcare workers, and your compliance is greatly appreciated.
FDL offers accommodations for patrons who cannot wear a mask, including drive-up window services, atrium pickup, and online resources. Please call 309-699-3917 for more information or assistance.
Please visit dph.illinois.gov/covid19 for facts and resources regarding COVID-19.