December 4, 2025
FDL Reads: Two Tribes
Alice reviews children's graphic novel about a young Jewish–Muscogee girl who struggles to reconcile her dual heritage and identity.
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December 4, 2025
Palace Project App is Live!
Borrow eBooks and audiobooks for all ages from the eRead Illinois collection.
November 19, 2025
New Kids' Book Highlight: How to Talk to Your Succulent
Alyssa reviews a middle-grade graphic novel about a young girl struggling with loss.
November 11, 2025
Veterans History Projects Share Vital Experiences
Veterans Day is a time not only for recognizing and expressing gratitude to those who've served and sacrificed, but also for reflection about veterans' experiences.
October 29, 2025
FDL Reads-Time Castaways: The Mona Lisa Key
Jacob reviews a fast-paced middle grade adventure aboard a mysterious time-traveling ship.
October 27, 2025
eRead Illinois (Boundless) Transition to the Palace Project
eRead Illinois collection is migrating to a new platform in the coming weeks. Click to read more important information that affects Boundless users.
October 16, 2025
New Item Highlight: Storytime in a Box
Storytime in a Box kits come with everything you need to make learning fun!
October 9, 2025
FDL Reads: My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business
Deb reviews an autobiography of Dick Van Dyke, the famous TV and film actor.
October 9, 2025
What Baker & Taylor's Closure Means for FDL
Patrons may notice temporary changes, as our longstanding book distributor is abruptly ceasing operations.
October 6, 2025
Banned Books Week 2025
Read for Your Rights at FDL.
September 26, 2025
New Item Highlight: Super Genius Card Games
Our children's games collection just got even bigger!
September 19, 2025
FDL Reads: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire
Jeremy reviews a Star Wars history book about the Galactic Empire.
September 18, 2025
Fantasy Microgenres – September Giveaway
Enter to win ARCs of all these fantasy books!
September 3, 2025
FDL Reads: Agent Zo
Melissa reviews a nonfiction book about a fearless WW2 resistance fighter in Poland.
August 30, 2025
New Book Highlight: The Magnificent Book of Trees
Kris shares the beauty of one of Earth's most valuable natural resources in this oversized children's book.
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