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STEAM into Spring Break (March 28–April 1)

Posted by Joyce on March 22, 2022
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events Tags: Art, engineering, Math, Morton Arboretum, NIU, science, Spring Break, STEAM, STEM, Technology

Join us for an exciting week of events featuring science, technology, engineering, art and math activities! We’ll meet special guest presenters, build amazing projects and much more. To register for events, visit the Children’s Services Desk or call 630.685.4181. Questioneers…

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Celebrating Women in Design

Posted by Jack on March 14, 2022
Categories: Studio 300 Tags: Art, Arts & Crafts, History, Studio 300

Over the last decade, graphic design has seen a surge of women joining the industry. In 2008, women only made up 8% of the field, and today they are a solid majority of working graphic designers (according to the AIGA…

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Black History Month: Animators Spotlight

Posted by Jack on February 14, 2022
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Animation, Art, Black History, Children's Movies, Movies

In an industry predominately white male, we need to highlight and celebrate Black Animators, who bring their voices and talent to major companies giving us diverse stories and characters. As we promote the arts in Fountaindale Library, it seems fitting…

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Children’s Books Celebrating Frida Kahlo and Her Art

Posted by Joyce on October 11, 2021
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens, Events Tags: Art, Children's Books, Mexican History

One of my favorite artists is Frida Kahlo. She was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and use of bright, vibrant colors. Frida Kahlo had a very difficult life. She suffered from polio as a child, and when she…

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Chalk It Up Art Challenge: July 19–August 1, 2021

Posted by Melissa on July 19, 2021
Categories: Children & Tweens, Teens Tags: Art, Contest

Grab some chalk, head outside and start doodling! No matter your skill level, we’re challenging kids and teens in to create chalk doodles based on one of the challenge prompts. To participate, take a photo of your entry and share…

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Teen & Tween Photography Scavenger Hunt: June 7–July 18, 2021

Posted by Randi on July 12, 2021
Categories: Children & Tweens, Teens Tags: Art, Community, Contest, Local, Photography

Teens and tweens, are you up for a challenge? From June 7 to July 18, take part in our fun photo scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes! Each week, we’ll share a photo prompt, and whether it’s taken…

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Inspirations: S.D. Nelson

Posted by Sarah on May 28, 2021
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: #ownvoices, American History, Art, Authors, Children's Books, Native American

We are featuring a second author and illustrator in an Inspirations kit! Stop by the Children’s Services Desk and pick up a bag while supplies last. Our latest kit highlights S.D. Nelson. Each bag contains materials and instructions for galaxy…

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Teen Craft on the Go: Take-It Make-Its

Posted by Randi on May 21, 2021
Categories: Events, Teens Tags: Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Kits, Materials, Painting, teens, Young Adult

We’re bringing back our popular Craft on the Go kits. Each month, teens in grades 6–12 can stop by the 2nd Floor Service Desk to pick up one of our Take-It Make-It kits, while supplies last! Each kit contains materials,…

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Painting Spring Trees

Posted by Chris on May 21, 2021
Categories: Children & Tweens Tags: Art, Painting, Trees

“Sometimes I long so much to do landscape, just as one would go for a long walk to refresh oneself, and in all of nature, in trees for instance, I see expression and a soul.”—Vincent Van Gogh (from an 1882…

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Teen Digital Art Show: March 8–29

Posted by Randi on March 8, 2021
Categories: Events, Teens Tags: Art, Arts & Crafts, artwork, Challenge, Contest, drawing, Painting, Photography, teens

Are you a creative type? Do you love to draw or paint? Teens in grades 6–12 can be a part of our Digital Art Show as we highlight your artwork in an online gallery! Whether you paint, draw or take…

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