Borders and Fountaindale Library Are Partners in Crime…
…and Romance, and Mystery, and Children’s, and much more! Whether you’re looking for that perfect escapist romance as you sun by the pool, want to bury yourself in the latest bestseller, or are looking for ways to keep your kids’ reading levels up during the summer, if you shop at Borders on July 30-31, 2010, you can help your local library, as well. The more you shop, the more you help!
Bring a voucher to Borders at 161 N. Weber Rd. in Bolingbrook during its Benefit Fountaindale Public Library Days, and at least 10% of any purchase you make at the store will be donated to the library. The more that is purchased during this fundraising event, the higher the percentage of those sales will go to the library. Online purchases at Borders.com during the Benefit Days count towards total sales, as well.
Vouchers are available at the library, or you can download it right here. Fountaindale Public Library will use the donated funds to purchase books for its expanded collection in the new library building. For more information, please call 630-759-2102.
Smarty Pants' Big Balloon Show
All ages; preschoolers with adult; drop in on August 3 at 2 PM at the Annerino Community Center Gymnasium, 201 Recreation Drive.
Come laugh at this unique, rollicking show that features magic, slapstick comedy and the world's biggest balloon props! www.SmartyPantsWorld.com
Planet Circus
All ages; preschoolers with adult; drop in August 5 at 11:15 AM at the Augusta South, Lilac Park Bookmobile Stop, corner of Clear and Forsythia.
A Bookmobile event in Spanish and English for the whole family. Two performers incorporate humor, magic, music, acrobatics, and juggling into a fast-paced, exciting circus! www.pocketcircusweb.com
Transfer in Romeoville Complete
Completing a process that began several years ago, the Romeoville library facility will be transferred from the Fountaindale Public Library District to the Des Plaines Valley Public Library District on Thursday, July 1st. The building will then close for a transition period while Des Plaines Valley staff readies the building for use in their district, with its reopening planned for July 19th. The Fountaindale Public Library District trustees and staff appreciate our 36-year relationship with Romeoville, and wish the Des Plaines Valley Public Library District well with their "new" building and expansion into Romeoville.
Summer Reading Program
Monday, June 7th - Saturday, August 14th, 2010 Signup up for the summer reading program!
Do you know how many times Britney Spears has been married? How about all the words to the Growing Pain's theme song? Test your pop culture knowledge against other local Bolingbrook trivia buffs. There will be food, beverages and music to enjoy at this after-hours event.
Friday, August 13th at 7 pm
Menu Planning
This presentation will help you answer the daily question of, “What’s for dinner?” We will discuss the reasons for menu planning and how to menu plan. We will talk about different options or choices for menus that will make your life easier. We will also highlight quick, healthy menu ideas and discuss creating lunches for your school children.
Thursday, August 12th at 7 pm
Get Organized: Tips for Surviving Middle School and High School
Now you are in a different ballgame - switching classes, keeping a locker, different teachers for every subject. Be prepared to tackle the new school year by attending this workshop. Professional Organizer, Beth Randall will help with tips and ideas on how to organize your locker; handle time management; and keep your papers and work in order. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Monday, August 9th at 7 pm.
Ghost Hunting 101
Get an inside look at ghost hunting! Ghost hunting group Extreme Vision Paranormal will explain the ins and outs of paranormal investigations. You'll also get to see some of the gadgets used in their hunts.
Wednesday, August 4th at 7 pm.
Construction Update
Pardon Our Dust!
Construction Update:
New construction movies can be found on the movie page.
New construction photos can be found in the photo gallery
It is expected that there will be substantial completion of brick work this week and the beginning of the installation of the "punch" windows. These are the windows that are not part of the curtain wall expanse of glass that is already in place.
One of the building's elevators is being installed.
By the end of the month it is expected that the drywall installation will begin. This is pending building enclosure which is expected by the end of the month.
Estimated completion of the library is January / February 2011.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new library, the construction project, or the work completed to date, please contact Library Director
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Our Spring (wow, it's Summer now, isn't it?) Survey is closed and we would like to thank everyone who participated. We will be reviewing your feedback soon!
Macy's Museum Adventure Pass Information
You asked for it, and the library can finally deliver! Fountaindale has been approved to distribute the popular Macy's Museum Adventure Passes. Click here for more information on how to check out these popular passes.
