STEAM into Spring Break (March 28–April 1)
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…
Celebrating Women in Design
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…
Black History Month: Animators Spotlight
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…
Children’s Books Celebrating Frida Kahlo and Her Art
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…
Chalk It Up Art Challenge: July 19–August 1, 2021
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…
Teen & Tween Photography Scavenger Hunt: June 7–July 18, 2021
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…
Inspirations: S.D. Nelson
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…
Teen Craft on the Go: Take-It Make-Its
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,…
Painting Spring 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…
Teen Digital Art Show: March 8–29
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…