Library Blog

We're very excited to be hosting a visit from the Mobile Museum of Tolerance, co-presented in partnership with Representative Suzanne Ness. 

EAST DUNDEE, IL – On July 16, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) presented the Fox River Valley Public Library System with one million dollars in federal funding he secured through bipartisan legislation to help upgrade its facilities at the East Dundee Public Library buildin

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

Did you know there is a traveling manga library in the United States?

I had the opportunity to visit the Carolina Manga Library at Anime Central this year.

I Love Me

The focus of the “I Love Me” programs is self-care and self-love. A relaxing activity will be scheduled once every three months, including a sound bath meditation, drumming circles, and calming art activities.

You may or may not have been able to attend our latest Artful Adventures Button Tree Art at Randall Oaks Library, now is your chance to make some for yourself!

You just need a few simple craft supplies and a vision to create your own masterpiece!

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.

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 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

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

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

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: