Public Communications

Ahoy mateys and lovers of groovin', jazzy, and snazzy hits of the '70s and '80s! Early boarding is now happening for the most eagerly anticipated library event of August 27.

Get ready for loud and crunchy guitar riffs at the library because Battle of the Bands is back!! We are so excited to host our second battle! Join us for a fun musical event Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 1-3pm at the Dundee Library's Meeting Room (Lower Level).

¿Sabías que en el año 1982 México conmemoro el mes de agosto como es el mes de la vejez?  El día 28 de ese mes se determinó como El Dia del Abuelo.

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