Library Updates - Fondulac District Library

Celebrating 5 Years!

Friday, November 2, marks our 5 Year Anniversary of opening the doors at our Richland Street location. In that time, Fondulac District Library has circulated 1,264,962 physical and digital materials to the community! Our librarians have answered 57,725 questions for our patrons, and they’ve hosted 2,851 programs for 47,474 participants. We’ve welcomed 610,985 visitors to the library, and our collection increased from 63,222 materials to 151,783. Just imagine the opportunities we’ll provide for the community in the next five years! Join us Friday, November 2, for cookies and a raffle drawing in the lobby from 1 to 6 p.m.

Beth Weimer2018-10-31T09:30:03-05:00October 31st, 2018|

Study Room Construction

We’re eagerly preparing for the construction phase of the Study Room Project to begin on Friday, November 2! We expect the building will be noisy during this time, but please bear with us as we make improvements to serve you better. Additional study rooms will be available soon! Patron services will continue with as little interruption as possible until the project is completed around the end of the year, and free ear plugs will be available at each department desk.

Visit fondulaclibrary.org/study-room-project/ for more information.

Beth Weimer2018-10-30T15:48:56-05:00October 30th, 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!

Download (PDF, 2.32MB)

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

Candidate petitions available 9/18/18

Four Fondulac Public Library District Board of Trustee seats are up for election in the April 2, 2019, consolidated election: three 6-year terms and one 4-year unexpired term (the remainder of a six-year term currently held by an appointee).

Petition packets, including instructions, will be available for pickup at the library Business Office starting September 18, 2018, and can be filed with the library Business Office between December 10 and 17, 2018. If you come in the evening, on the weekend, or when the Business Office is closed, staff at the Checkout Desk will be able to assist you.

Petitions will be required to have 15 signatures of qualified voters residing in the district. More information regarding the election can be found in the State of Illinois Candidate’s Guide. Page 35 of the Candidate’s Guide relates to Public Library Districts. https://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/2019CanGuide.pdf

More information about the library’s Board of Trustees can be found at https://www.fondulaclibrary.org/about-us/trustees/.

genna2018-09-13T12:19:28-05:00September 13th, 2018|

We’re hiring!

The library is currently seeking enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals to join our staff! Full and part-time positions currently are available. Learn more about available positions, including job descriptions and qualifications, at https://www.fondulaclibrary.org/about-us/jobs/.

genna2018-08-31T14:50:57-05:00August 31st, 2018|

Study Room Construction Project for Fall 2018

Reorienting itself to meet increasing demands for study and meeting spaces, Fondulac District Library plans to undergo a minor interior redesign in the fall of 2018. A revision to the second floor will offer additional options for quiet and collaborative spaces for both individuals to work alone and for groups to work together.

Learn more about the study room addition and conversion project here.

genna2018-08-16T16:36:26-05:00August 16th, 2018|

FDL Offers hoopla Digital Media

Fondulac District Library is excited to announce hoopla digital: a new digital media service that provides access to nearly half a million titles, from six different formats: movies, TV, music albums, eAudiobooks , eBooks, and comics/graphic novels.

To enjoy hoopla digital for free with your valid Fondulac District Library card, download the hoopla digital app from the Apple or Google Play store on your mobile device. If you are using a computer, visit hoopladigital.com.

Cardholders may borrow up to 4 titles per calendar month. Titles are returned automatically when the
borrowing period expires, so there are no late fees!
Borrowed content is available for immediate streaming on a computer or mobile device.
On the digital app, some borrowed content can be temporarily downloaded for offline use (perfect for traveling!).
Music albums can be listened in their entirety or shuffled between other borrowed albums.
hoopla’s eReader, Action View, is interactive, allowing a comic book to be read panel by panel.
hoopla has a Kid’s Mode setting, allowing young people access to content geared towards ages 12 and under.

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

Elizabeth Anderson2018-08-01T13:01:34-05:00August 1st, 2018|

FDL Offers Mango Languages

Mango Languages is available to all users within the library and remotely with a Fondulac District Library card. Mango is free for all library patrons and can be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. The courses are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-world application by focusing on the four key elements of language learning: vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture.

Mango offers access to more than 70 foreign language courses and 17 English courses taught completely in the user’s native language. In addition to traditional language courses, Mango also offers the opportunity to learn through foreign film with Mango Premiere and access to a variety of specialty mini courses, like Pirate, Medical Spanish and romance courses. Mango can be accessed at the library, remotely, or even on-the-go with apps for iPhone, Android, Kindle, and Nook.

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

Elizabeth Anderson2018-07-20T11:40:37-05:00July 20th, 2018|

We’re hiring!

The library is now accepting applications for a part-time Library Page position. Please visit https://www.fondulaclibrary.org/about-us/jobs for more information.

genna2018-11-15T16:34:55-06:00July 2nd, 2018|

We’re hiring!

Fondulac District Library is currently seeking applicants for two part-time positions. Please visit https://www.fondulaclibrary.org/about-us/jobs for more information.

genna2018-04-04T11:16:13-05:00April 4th, 2018|