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One Book, One ‘Brook

Posted by Steven on January 22, 2021
Categories: Books & More, Events, Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Black History, Community, Racism, Reading Recommendations

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

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July Teen Reads: Hamilton, Dragons and More, Oh My!

Posted by Jenna on July 28, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Teens Tags: Books, Fiction, Nonfiction, Racism, Reading, Staff Picks

Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our book lists curated just for you. There’s something for everyone here! This…

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More June Teen Reads: Conversations about Race & Racism, LGBTQIA+ Resources and More

Posted by Randi on June 17, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Teens Tags: Books, Fiction, LGBTQIA+, Nonfiction, Racism, Reading, Summer Adventure, Summer Reading

Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our book lists curated just for you. There’s something for everyone here! Bolingbrook…

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Brian’s Movie Review: “Just Mercy”

Posted by Brian on June 17, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Black History, Movie Review, Nonfiction, Racism, Social Issues

In these challenging and uncertain times it is important now more than ever that people learn, listen and grow. Recent events have highlighted the need for everyone to do better; to examine and disrupt the beliefs, policies and structures that…

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Conversations about Racism and Anti-Racism

Posted by Erica on June 11, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: Books, Movies, Racism, Reading Recommendations, Social Issues

In response to current events with the death of George Floyd, the library has compiled resources that expand on the Black Lives Matter movement. For more resources, view our recommendations specifically for children and browse a collection of films on…

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Kanopy’s Films on Social and Systemic Injustice

Posted by Christina on June 8, 2020
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment, Resources & Services Tags: Digital Collection, Kanopy, Racism, Social Issues, Streaming

Kanopy, one of Fountaindale’s video streaming services, has curated a collection of films that illuminates social and systemic injustice. These films can help to provide a better understanding of and facilitate conversations about race, racism, social injustice and activism. For…

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Race, Police and Justice: Reading Recommendations for Children

Posted by Sarah on May 28, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: Culture, Multicultural, Racism, Reading Recommendations, Social Issues

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….

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