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Halloween Happenings 2026
October is here, and that means it’s time for costumes, pumpkins and a little bit of spooky fun! This year,…
Read-a-Palooza 2026
Bolingbrook K–5 students, are you ready for our fun-filled reading program? Beginning October 1, play our fun-filled Read-a-Palooza bingo to…
Start-Up Academy (Fall 2026)
Our popular Start-Up Academy is back for another exciting year! This program was created to teach tweens in grades 4–8…
What’s New on the Bookmobile? (September 2026)
It’s hard to believe that summer is over and we are already several weeks into the new school year. We…
New Books for Kids and Tweens September 2026
Do you need something to read? Take a look at the carousels below! Picture Books Books for Kids and Tweens…
Talking to Kids About 9/11: Navigating Difficult Conversations Together
It dawned on me recently that we’re approaching the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The country, and arguably the world, permanently…
Two Years of Story Sleuths Book Club!
The Children’s Services Department has wrapped up another successful year of Story Sleuths, a kids’ book club with a unique…
Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month
September is National Deaf Awareness Month, a time to honor Deaf culture and support the use of sign language. To…
New Books for Children and Tweens (August 2026)
Do you need some books to help a child get ready for school? Maybe you want to hang on to…
Six Ways to Use Your Library This School Year
Going back to school is easier than ever when you have a Fountaindale Library card! Now is the perfect time to…