December 4, 2025
Palace Project App is Live!
Borrow eBooks and audiobooks for all ages from the eRead Illinois collection.
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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
Invitation to Bid: Upgrade Boiler System
The library has posted the Project Manual, inclusive of the Invitation to Bid.
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 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 1, 2025
We're hiring!
The library is currently seeking qualified candidates for a part-time Youth Services Assistant opening. We're looking for creative, enthusiastic, and fun-loving people who enjoy working with children of all ages and their caregivers.
June 9, 2025
Summer Newsletter Correction
There is a mistake listed in our business hours included on the front page of our quarterly newsletter. We are closed on Sundays during the summer.
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!
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 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.
March 12, 2025
Together We Read: The Queen of Sugar Hill
This week Libby is kicking off their Together We Read program with The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate.
February 25, 2025
Our microfilm is going digital!
The library's collection of microfilm will be unavailable starting March 3 while it is being digitized.
January 15, 2025
No Items Due on January 20
If you have checked out items within the last three weeks, you may notice a due date of 1/20/25 on your checkout receipt. The library is closed January 20, so no items are due that day. The due date will be pushed out to January 21.
December 5, 2024
A Little Taste of Fantasy – December Giveaway
Enter this giveaway to win these fantasy novels coming out soon!
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