Photography Scavenger Hunt (June 13–July 24, 2022)
Are you up for a challenge? From June 13 to July 24, take part in our fun photo scavenger hunt! Each week, take a photo from the comfort of your own home, backyard or the greater Bolingbrook community that you…
June 2022: Oceans of Possibilities, Pride Month, Teen Activism and More
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our booklists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen area…
New Children’s Books (June 2022)
Are you looking for some summer reading? Take a look at the carousels below, and be sure to sign up for the Summer Adventure! Remember, you can place holds on books and pick them up at our drive-up window. You…
Oceans of Fun for Adults
If you’ve visited us this month, you know our 2022 Summer Adventure theme is Oceans of Possibilities. We’re going all-in on the fun with many ocean-themed events for all ages. Here are some of the highlights for adults. This summer…
If You Like “Only Murders in the Building,” Try…
Season two of Only Murders in the Building is set to be released June 28 on Hulu. If you’re waiting to see what kind of trouble Charles, Oliver and Mabel get into, I’ve put together a list of great mysteries…
Stacks to the Future: Juneteenth
One of the true bummers about the fabric of reality and the nature of spacetime is that time travel isn’t possible. But humanity’s urge to experience the past and foresee the future is a strong one, and since when have…
Summer Fun with Outreach and the Bookmobile
Summer looks good on the Bookmobile! Join our Outreach staff and the Bookmobile for exciting activities for the whole family at these fun events. Remember, attending an event, exploring the Bookmobile and visiting a park each count as one point…
Visit Your Local Parks on Fridays this Summer
Join us and the Bolingbrook Park District on Fridays, June 3–July 29, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., to take a ride on the trackless train, scale the climbing wall and visit the Bookmobile. Don’t miss your chance to check…
Nailed It, Failed It: A Dual Book Review
In this new blog series I’m calling Nailed it, Failed it, we will examine two novels that deal with the same topic—one that did it well and one that did not. Today, I’m looking at novels that deal with racial…
The Ultimate Heartstopper Reading List
Are you a fan of Heartstopper, Netflix’s original romantic drama series based on the graphic novel by author Alice Oseman? If so, you know the story is centered around Nick and Charlie, two British grammar school boys who develop romantic…