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Kid and Teen Librarian-in-Training
Join our librarian-in-training program, where kids (grades K–5) and teens (grades 6–12) will create a special library display to share…
New! Check Out Beginner Book Bundles
Say hello to our newest collection: Beginner Book Bundles! Beginning readers can now check out a bundle of books and…
New Books for Children and Tweens (October 2026)
This time of year, lots and lots of new books are released! Happy browsing! Be sure to check out our…
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 Valley View School District K–5 students, are you ready for our fun-filled reading program? Beginning October 1, play our…
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…