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FoxRiverValleyLib @FRVPLD

Learn, Explore, Imagine, Create and Connect in a welcoming environment. Fox River Valley Public Library District East Dundee and West Dundee, IL

Joined May 2013
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How convenient for the Dewey Decimal System to be developed as soon as we became a library! This organizational system is still widely used around the world today, and in our libraries. #FlashbackFriday
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The Dewey Decimal System was invented in the same year our library was founded.

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Over 5,000 books at your doorstep, and we're ready to deliver more! #FlashbackFriday We're here to help in many ways, even if that means we bring the library to you. Our Home Delivery service is available for free to all of our cardholders. Visit: frvpld.info/home-delivery.
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Between 2023-2024 over 5,700 books were delivered using our Home Delivery service.

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The library has more to offer than just books! Almost 80,000 pieces of physical CDs, DVDs, and games were borrowed in a year. 💿 #FlashbackFriday
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Over 79,800 physical discs were borrowed from 2023-2024.

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🎩👒👑Libraries aren’t just about books; our staff wear a variety of different hats to keep our library up and running! #FlashbackFriday
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Librarian tasks range from tech experts to storytellers.

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Two very important anniversaries are shared this year! We love sharing a birthday with ALA! #FlashbackFriday
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FRVPLD and ALA (American Library Association are both turning 150 years old this year!

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Being a librarian is about so much more than just reading books; it’s a career that takes dedication, education, and a whole lot of expertise! #FlashbackFriday
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Librarian education involves a master's degree in library science.

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#FlashbackFridays are typically about the past, but today, we're looking at the future! (The next 3 months, to be exact). Our Summer Reading Challenge is here! Register today and get reading: frvpld.info/challenges.
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It takes a lot of people to keep our libraries up and running. 62 to be exact! We're very grateful for all the hard work our staff does. ❤️ #FlashbackFriday
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FRVPLD has 62 staff members!

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Buildings are a big part of libraries, but every once in a while, we go beyond our walls and venture off to community events! Be sure to keep an eye out for us. 😉 #FlashbackFriday
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Our library attends over 100 outreach events every year.

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With the first audiobooks being made almost 100 years ago, we're glad to have a collection that keeps growing! #FlashbackFriday
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The first audiobooks were made in 1932, and FRVPLD has over 2,800 audiobooks.

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Did you read our most popular book of 2025? We're looking forward to our most checked out book of 2026! #FlashbackFriday
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Our most checked out book of 2025 was Strangers in Time by David Baldacci.

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Did you know our library serves eight different villages across our district? No matter which community you call home, we’re proud to be your library. ❤️ #FlashbackFriday
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Our library serves over 70,000 people.

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Our library in the 90s! #FlashbackFriday
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In 2012, we expanded our library even more by opening our Randall Oaks branch! Thank you, Randall Oaks Recreation Center and Dundee Township Park District, for having us. #FlashbackFriday
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The Randall Oaks Recreation Center.

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This building might look a little more familiar compared to our first library sites. Our Dundee location has been our main library branch for over 50 years! #FlashbackFridays
FRVPLD Flashback Friday from the 1970's.

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Photo of Dundee Library from the 1970's.

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Throwing it back to our very first library van! While it may look a little vintage, it served the same purpose as our vans today, staff-driven and delivering books to the community. #FlashbackFriday
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Newspaper clipping of our first Book Mobile.

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Teachers, we’re here to support you! For more information or to get in touch, visit: frvpld.info/educator-collabo….
Educator Collaboration Services from FRVPLD.

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When the library moved into its new building in 1962, it relied on the support of the community, which showed up when it mattered most. #FlashbackFriday
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Photo of volunteers loading a truck to help move the library.

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As the founder of Carpentersville, Julius Angelo Carpenter also played a role in the creation of the Dundee Library! #FlashbackFriday
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The Carpentersville Library merged with Dundee Library because of Julius Angelo Carpenter.

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Libraries really are for learning! Last month, our cardholders viewed 275 videos on LinkedIn Learning. We're so proud of everyone for participating this month. Keep up the great work: linkedin.com/learning-login/….
Graphic announcing Linkedin Learning video view increase during January.

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