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Visit Us at Valley View Schools this October

Posted by Dennis on October 1, 2020
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Resources & Services Tags: Bookmobile, Giveaway, Library Express Van, Outreach Services, Valley View

We miss our Valley View school visits! As many of you know, during most years, we are able to visit Bolingbrook’s elementary schools with the Bookmobile to check out items to students and teachers. With remote learning happening this school…

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Outreach is Back at Valley View Schools! (And Other Exciting News)

Posted by Dennis on September 4, 2020
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Resources & Services Tags: Bookmobile, Library Express Van, Outreach Services

School may be virtual right now, but we are still visiting elementary schools with our Library Express Van! We’ll have carts of our most popular materials to look at in a safe, socially distanced manner. Check out our events calendar…

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National Library Week (April 19–25, 2020)

Posted by Melissa on February 14, 2020
Categories: Events Tags: Bookmobile, Giveaway, National Library Week

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming communities and improving lives. The library is a place where all people are welcome regardless of age, interests or background. From…

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Community Storytimes (Summer 2019)

Posted by Steven on May 20, 2019
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens, Events Tags: Bookmobile, Outreach Services, Storytime, Summer Adventure

Enjoy special storyimes out in the community all summer long, including our popular Story Strolls in the Park. These events are for children of all ages unless otherwise noted. Preschoolers and kindergarteners must be accompanied by an adult during all…

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Children’s Events in the Community (Summer 2019)

Posted by Steven on May 16, 2019
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Movies, Music & Entertainment, Studio 300 Tags: Bookmobile, MOPs, Outreach Services, Summer Adventure

Read to the moon at the library and around town! Join us all summer long for exciting events out in the community. All of the events listed below are for children of all ages and do not require registration, unless…

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I Spy the Bookmobile Photo Contest 2019

Posted by Steven on May 10, 2019
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Teens Tags: Bookmobile, Contest, Outreach Services

Visit the Bookmobile this summer and win! Take a selfie with the Bookmobile at any stop or event between June 1 and August 31 for a chance to win a $25 Target gift card. We’ll draw one winner at random…

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Bid: Outreach Bookmobile (Spring/Summer 2019)

Posted by Steven on May 3, 2019
Categories: News & Notices Tags: Bids & RFPs, Bookmobile

The Fountaindale Public Library District is seeking bids for an Outreach Bookmobile. Bids are due to the Fountaindale Public Library District on Monday, June 17, 2019 at 4 p.m. Please read below for important information. BID INFORMATION Bids will be…

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National Library Week (April 7–13, 2019)

Posted by Melissa on February 14, 2019
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Genealogy, Resources & Services, Teens Tags: Bookmobile, Giveaway, National Library Week, Outreach Services

Join us as we celebrate the many ways libraries build strong communities by providing critical resources, programs, expertise and public spaces where people of all backgrounds can come together to create, discover and connect! During National Library Week, be sure…

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Children’s Events in the Community (Summer 2018)

Posted by Melissa on May 25, 2018
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Studio 300 Tags: Bookmobile, MOPs, Outreach Services, Summer Adventure

Read to the beat around town! Join us all summer long for exciting events out in the community. All of the events listed below are for children of all ages and do not require registration. Live Performances Ben’s Bubble Show…

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I Spy the Bookmobile Photo Contest 2018

Posted by Melissa on May 18, 2018
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Teens Tags: Bookmobile, Contest, Outreach Services

Visit the Bookmobile this summer and win! Take a selfie with the Bookmobile at any stop or event between June 1 and August 31 for a chance to win a $25 Target gift card. We’ll draw one winner at random…

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