Fairmount Public Library

08/28/2026

In celebration of our friend LouRae, we are displaying some of her paintings in the library from now until the “Paint and Chat” event on November 7. Drop in sometime and enjoy!

08/27/2026

We have been busy over the Summer adding to our collection. Below is a list of books, magazines, and DVDs added over the past two months.

Books:
2084: A Novel of Future War
A Christmas Carol: 1995 Hallmark
A Novel Love Story: Ashley Poston
A Second Chance: An Amish Romance
Abraham: The Petersheim Brothers
Aliens Love Dinopants
Best Friends for Frances
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia
Deep Water
Does A Kangaroo Have A Mother, Too?
Falling Home: Creating A Life That Catches You When You Fall
Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany
Five Little Penguins Slipping on the Ice
Grave Descend: Michael Crichton writing as John Lange
Groundhog Day from the Black Lagoon: Black Lagoon Adventures
Happy Pig Day!: An Elephant and Piggie Book
His Amish Sweetheart: Jennifer Beckstrand
Homer and the Holiday Miracle: A True Story
Homer Returns
Homer: and the Ninth Life of a Blind Wonder Cat
Hope Deferred: Linda Byler
Isle of Palms
It's Better to Laugh..: Life, Good Luck, Bad Hair Days, and QVC
Love You More: A Novel
Meet Me in Paris: A Novel
Meet me in Paris: Kristin Harmel
Miriam's Little Gentleman: The Heart of the Amish
Never Lie: Freida McFadden
Night of the Living Dummy 2: Goosebumps
Night Road: Kristin Hannah
Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative
Odds on: Michael Crichton writing as John Lange
Pete the Cat: Construction Destruction
Pete the Cat: Five Little Ducks
Plantation
Private Beijing: James Patterson & Adam Hamdy
Private Dublin
Private Monaco
Private Tokyo
Shem Creek
Spitfires
Spray Anything: More Tales of Homer and the Gang
Starting A Business: Advice, Fundamentals & Strategies
The 12 Screams of Christmas: Goosebumps Most Wanted Special Edition 2
The American Museum of Natural History's Book of Dinosaurs: And Other Ancient Creatures
The Amusement Park from the Black Lagoon: Black Lagoon Adventures
The Country Road Murders
The Coworker: Freida McFadden
The In-Between
The Laws of Human Nature
The Locked Door: Freida McFadden
The man who died twice/Richard Osman: A Thursday murder club mystery Book 2
The Ties That Bind: Linda Byler
The Worst Best Man: Mia Sosa
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Cow!
There Was An Old Mermaid Who Swallowed A Shark!
We Should Be So Lucky: Love, S*x, Food, and Fun After Forty from the Diva of QVC
Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
Who Was Nikola Tesla?

Magazines:
Country Sampler Home Autumn 2026
Make Volume 98
Homeschool Indiana Fall 2026
The Pioneer Woman Fall 2026
Magnolia Fall 2026
Indianapolis Monthly August 2026
Bizvoice August 2026
People August 3, 2026
People August 10, 2026
People August 17, 2026
People August 24, 2026
Large Print Reader's Digest Aug/Sept 2026
Southern Living September 2026
BHG Better Homes & Gardens September 2026
Victoria September-October 2026
CR Consumer Reports September-October 2026
Prevention October 2026

Videos:
Nuremberg
Spider-Man
Spider-Man 2

08/26/2026

As we start looking toward Fall, the library is increasing its programming schedule. Keep an eye on Facebook for updates regarding chair yoga, story time, and our free movie night.

08/25/2026

Fairmount youth, show off some Nermal art! (or Odie, Jon and Garfield)

Join the Garfield Art Contest! This year's theme is a celebration of America's 250th birthday. All students may participate with trophies being awarded to the top three in each grade level. Artwork can be submitted through art teachers or at the MGJSHS main office. Contact Cherie Solms at 536-0032 with any questions.

08/21/2026

This week, the library lost two long-time friends, Lourae Rumple and John Nave.

Many may remember John’s auto body shop on Henley Avenue or the many hours he spent walking around Fairmount. Simply put, he was part of the fabric of Fairmount for decades. His family has been active with the library and the book club for many years, and our thoughts and condolences go out to them.

On the morning of the 19th, we were informed of Lourae Rumple's passing. While she would have never accepted the title, she was the “artist in residence” of the Fairmount Public Library. One of the most popular programs at the library was “Painting with Lourae.” She was happy to work with those who wanted to develop their artistic skills or just have a creative outlet. Patrons would attend from throughout the region to learn and have fun. In addition, she painted the sign for our building and many of the sayings and quotes found throughout the library. Her heart made “Painting with Lourae” far more than an art class.

For those who have painted with Lourae over the years, the library will host a “Paint and Chat” event on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Details will be forthcoming; however, I ask her creative friends to hold the date and let others know that we will be honoring her that day with memories and an art project of your choice.

08/19/2026

Statehood Day Essay Contest

The annual 4th grade contest is a great way to start, or add to, a college savings account!

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Statehood Day Essay Contest, open to fourth grade students. The theme of this year’s contest is “Explore Indiana!” "Exploring" can encompass things like exploring Indiana’s different counties, expansive roadways, beautiful landscapes, rich history or even sports teams. Submissions are due by Oct. 20. Read more here: https://www.in.gov/library/icb/statehood/

08/15/2026

Chair Yoga Is Back

Tuesdays (1:00 PM) and Fridays (10:00 AM) starting September 1.

This is a fun, no-pressure exercise routine for men and women of all ages.