Library Blog
Paul Auster, 1947-2024
The news hit the literary world that author Paul Auster passed away yesterday, April 30, 2024. Auster was a bestselling and award-winning American author for whom New York played a significant role in his writing.
Tortured Poet
Now that we've had the weekend to fully immerse ourselves in miss Taylor’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, why not try to be a tortured poet yourself. As we all know Taylor Swift is always scheming and it's no coincidence that she released her album in April, it is national poetry
Sewing Studio: Weather Buddies
Sewing Studio is a series of beginner to intermediate hand sewing for grades 3 - 8 which focuses on using a small pattern to sew a small plush out of felt craft sheets. It is held about once every other quarter at the Randall Oaks Library, often switching between Needle Felt or Sewing Studi
Video Game Kits
Patrons of the Fox River Valley Public Library District have seen many changes over the years as we continuously strive to provide our patrons with not only the latest in the worlds of attention-grabbing literature, film, and music, but also in offering access to essential technologies like check
Asian Heritage Reading Challenge
Eclipse Watch Party
Join our Eclipse Watch Party on Monday, April 8 on the Dundee Library front lawn. A partial solar eclipse will occur between 12:50 p.m. and 3:22 p.m., with maximum coverage happening at 2:07 p.m.
Drumming Open Jam
Drumming Open Jam
If you wanna try something new or wanna give your neighbors a break, come hit the drums at the Library!!
We’ll be offering open jam sessions from 4-5pm on the following dates:
Sweet Romances to Read & Savor
Survey Results & Strategic Plan Goals
Last September, the Fox River Valley Public Library District conducted a community survey meant to help us map out a strategic plan that will guide us for the next five years.
Celebrate Black History Month with STEAM!
The month of February has brought us to Black History Month. We take this time to celebrate African American achievements. Join us in recognizing notable Black inventors, mathematicians and scientists with hands-on learning kits.
Cozy Up With New Spanish Children's Books
I am excited to announce our Spanish collection continues to grow! Our popular series such as Dog Man, The Bad Guys, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Baby-sitters Club and many more are now available in Spanish.
Need Tax Forms?
The beginning of tax season is already upon us! Starting this week, the Dundee Library will have a limited supply of 2023 Illinois and Federal tax forms out on display. We expect these to go quickly but once they're gone, the Information Desk can print any of the forms for you, free of charge.
Needle Felt Fun
In case you missed Randall Oaks’ Needle Felt Cozy Creatures program last week, here is a little recap and some instructions in case you would like to attempt this craft at home.
Best of 2023: Top Circulating FRVPLD Adult Titles (Nonfiction)
While we've been looking back at our favorites over the last few weeks, to wrap up the year, let's take a peek at what our patrons have been reading the most. Below, I'll share the adult nonfiction titles that were published this year and checked out the most times.