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What is One Book, One ‘Brook? Join us for One Book, One ‘Brook, our community-wide reading initiative! We’re inviting everyone in the Bolingbrook community to come together through the shared experience of reading the same book and to participate in…

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Thursday, September 15 and runs through Saturday, October 15. We’re celebrating all month long with fun events and activities for adults, teens and children! Join us as we celebrate this rich culture! Ver esta información…

El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized celebration that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a commitment to…

The holiday season is here! While most take this to mean Christmas, December is actually filled with several different holidays and celebrations across many cultures. During this time of year, there’s much talk of trees, lights, Santa and gifts, and…

El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized celebration that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a commitment to…

You’ve probably heard the term before, whether in reference to the Yule Log tradition, as a lyric of a “Yuletide Carol,” or the famous Hogwarts Yule Ball in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Many assume the word is…

Earlier this year, the bestselling book American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins caused a large uproar in the book community. Her novel about a mother and son escaping Mexico after a drug cartel murders their entire family was chosen as an Oprah Book…

There are some great new children’s books that address race, policing and justice. Let’s start first with some affirming picture books that emphasize the message: Your life matters. CHAPTER BOOKS Next, let’s look at chapter books for some older readers….

El Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros, comúnmente conocido como Día, es una celebración reconocida a nivel nacional que enfatiza la importancia de la alfabetización para los niños de todos los orígenes lingüísticos y culturales. Es un compromiso para…

El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized celebration that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a commitment to…