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Steven

Digital Communications Administrator

I started working at the library in 2011 as a Circulation Assistant, and now I'm behind the scenes working on our website and a ton of other cool things! I'm a huge fan of sci-fi and YA fiction, video games and music. I mostly write about our upcoming events, services and resources at the library.


Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted by Steven on May 20, 2020
Books & More Children & Tweens Resources & Services Teens mental health, Reading Recommendations

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. And what an opportune time to focus on our hearts and minds, considering the environment we’re living in….

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Friends Book Sale (Spring 2020) Canceled

Posted by Steven on March 6, 2020
Books & More Events Book Sale, Friends of Fountaindale

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…

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Mrs. C’s Book Talks (2019–2020)

Posted by Steven on March 4, 2020
Books & More Children & Tweens Book Talk, Education & Learning, Outreach Services, Reading Recommendations, Staff Picks, Teachers

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…

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Spring Break in Children Services

Posted by Steven on February 14, 2020
Children & Tweens Events Celebration, Spring Break

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)…

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Celebrating Black History Month

Posted by Steven on February 3, 2020
Books & More Children & Tweens Events Teens Black History, Celebration, Culture, Reading Recommendations

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…

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Vote Early for the March 17 General Primary Election

Posted by Steven on January 29, 2020
News & Notices Resources & Services 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…

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Winter Break: Winter Wonderland

Posted by Steven on November 15, 2019
Children & Tweens Events Arts & Crafts, Celebration, Movies, Storytime, Winter Break

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…

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Calling Local Makers!

Posted by Steven on November 13, 2019
Events Studio 300 Maker, Maker Lab, STEAM & Maker

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…

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Spooky Family Fun

Posted by Steven on October 11, 2019
Books & More Children & Tweens Events

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…

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9 Manga Readalikes for ‘Maximum Ride’

Posted by Steven on September 25, 2019
Books & More Teens Manga, Readalikes, Reading, Reading Recommendations

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…

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