Friends Book Sale (Spring 2020) Canceled
Update as of March 18, 2020: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the CDC’s recommendation to limit the size of social gatherings, the Friends of Fountaindale Library have canceled the spring Book Sale. Don’t miss the Friends of Fountaindale Library’s Biannual…
Mrs. C’s Book Talks (2019–2020)
Mrs. C visits Bolingbrook schools throughout the year to give book talks to the students. The books below are her picks for the 2019–2020 school year. If you see something you like, click the item’s picture to find it on…
Spring Break in Children Services
Spring is taking over our Children Services Department Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3. Join us every day for drop-in crafts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and these special events for the whole family! Lunchtime Movies (Drop in)…
Celebrating Black History Month
We’ve put together a lineup of events and recommendations to help you celebrate Black History Month. Discover the history behind the Pullman maids and porters, enjoy a special storytime and craft based on The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane…
Vote Early for the March 17 General Primary Election
Save time by voting early! All Will County residents are invited to vote early at our library for the Tuesday, March 17 General Primary Election. Voting will take place in Meeting Room B, located on the 1st floor just past…
Winter Break: Winter Wonderland
Join us for a winter wonderland during winter break, Thursday, December 26 through Saturday, January 4! Each day, we’ll have a scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., a drop-in craft from 1 to 4 p.m. and a winter-themed…
Calling Local Makers!
We’re looking for presenters to lead STEAM-related activities (technology, arts & crafts, engineering and more) for all ages at our upcoming Maker Faire on Saturday, March 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. Selected makers will get space for demos and/or…
Spooky Family Fun
Join us on Saturday, October 26 for a day of ooky-spooky excitement for the whole family! Come in your costumes for added fun! All ages, preschoolers with adults. Schedule of Events 10:30–11:30 a.m.: Storytime & Craft (Meeting Room A) 11:45…
9 Manga Readalikes for ‘Maximum Ride’
This one’s for all the teens who come into the Vortex and ask if we have Maximum Ride. Not the plain ol’ chapter books written by James Patterson, but the adapted and illustrated manga by NaRae Lee. It’s pretty rare…
Women Leading the Way
Maybe you caught this recent TED Talk by scientist Sara Seager, which was featured on NPR’s TED Radio Hour. Did you know there is also a biography for children about this scientist? It is part of a new series, Blastoff!…