May 31, 2025
Children's Book Highlight: Bird Nerd
Kris reviews a middle grade novel about balancing old friends with new challenges.
LIBRARY CLOSED FRIDAY 6/6
Due to water main repairs, the library will be closed Friday, June 6. The library expects to resume normal business hours and open at 9 am on Saturday, June 7.
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Posts
May 28, 2025
FDL Reads: Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales
Melissa reviews a cozy fantasy about the study of faeries.
May 27, 2025
New Local History & Genealogy Resources
FDL offers free access to hundreds of millions of images and texts from central Illinois and around the globe!
May 16, 2025
Big Library Read
Uncommon Measure by Natalie Hodges is available on Libby without wait time from now until May 29.
May 16, 2025
FDL Reads: We Are Big Time
Alice reviews a children's book about a young girl who finds confidence, friendship, and pride as she joins her new school’s basketball team.
April 30, 2025
New Book Highlights: Youth Services April 2025
Angie highlights some new additions to the junior picture book collection!
April 29, 2025
FDL Reads: One Dark Window
Susie reviews a gothic, fantasy romance with a unique magic system.
April 25, 2025
Children's Book Highlight: Spark
Alyssa reviews a middle grade chapter book that encourages leadership and standing up for what is right.
April 23, 2025
FDL Reads: What Feasts at Night
Julie reviews a horror novel about a retired soldier who returns to family hunting lodge, only to confront a malevolent entity waiting there.
April 18, 2025
FDL Reads: Into the Uncut Grass
Jacob reviews a heartfelt and imaginative children's book by Trevor Noah.
April 4, 2025
Graphic Novel Giveaway!
Enter to win a copy of Star Wars: Darth Vader - Black, White & Red.
April 2, 2025
IMLS Funding & FDL
While the library primarily relies on local tax dollars, it also benefits from state and federally-funded programs, like interlibrary loan delivery. Changes to federal IMLS funding and the potential elimination of the agency could impact provision of this or other library services.
March 28, 2025
We're hiring!
We're looking for enthusiastic, customer service-focused people interested in part-time work in a community-focused environment.
March 27, 2025
FDL Reads: Before We Forget Kindness
Deb reviews a heartfelt Japanese novel that explores the enduring power of compassion.
March 25, 2025
Hoopla Service Update
Starting April 1, the library is reducing the maximum number of monthly hoopla checkouts. Please read the announcement for more info and why this decision was made.