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The Art of Ekua Holmes

Posted by Chris on February 23, 2021
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: Art, Reading Recommendations

One of my favorite art forms is mixed media collage. To create it feels freeing and a very personal expression. It is also a very forgiving media to work with—mistakes can be the best part. It’s a little like abstract…

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February Teen Reads: Black Voices Matter

Posted by Randi on February 18, 2021
Categories: Books & More, Teens Tags: #ownvoices, Authors, Books, Comic Books, Comics, Diversity, Graphic Novels, Nonfiction, Own voices, Readalikes, Reading, Reading Recommendations, Science Fiction, teens, Young Adult

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 month we’re…

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Explore Afrofuturism with These Reads

Posted by Allyson on February 17, 2021
Categories: Books & More Tags: Reading Recommendations, Science Fiction

The first time many of us first heard the term “Afrofuturism” was most likely in the 2018 movie Black Panther. Black Panther, a Marvel superhero movie, features the fictional African country of Wakanda, which is technologically superior to the rest of the…

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Own Voices Titles to Kickoff Black History Month

Posted by Brett on February 2, 2021
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: American History, Black History, Diversity, Reading Recommendations

Black History Month is celebrated in February as a way to deepen our understanding of United States history, as well as recognize the contributions that African and Black Americans have made to the country. These contributions are so impressive because…

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STEAM Resources

Posted by Susan on January 22, 2021
Categories: Children & Tweens, Resources & Services Tags: Maker, Reading Recommendations, STEAM

STEAM, or STEM as it is better known, is an acronym for “Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math.” Recently Art has been added, but not in the way you may think. The concept of STEAM is to teach in a…

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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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Get Ready for WandaVision with These Comics

Posted by Allyson on January 15, 2021
Categories: Books & More, Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Comic Books, Disney, Hoopla, Marvel, Movies, Reading Recommendations, Roku

We’ve gone a whole year without a Marvel movie. In fact, this is the longest gap between any Marvel movies. Superhero movies and comics are some of my favorite pieces of fiction. I love the powersets, the discussions of morality…

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Talking to Children About Last Week’s News

Posted by Sarah on January 14, 2021
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: American History, Children's Books, Current Events, Reading Recommendations

In the past, we’ve offered resources for parents after violent events in the news.* I have read a few articles with resources adults can share: help for worried kids, factual information, introductions to government and some recommended books. Many of…

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Sensational Craft: Relaxing Sock Eye Pillow

Posted by Jen on January 11, 2021
Categories: Children & Tweens Tags: Arts & Crafts, Meditation, Mindfulness, Reading Recommendations, Sensory

Whew! 2020 is behind us. And what a year it was, right? Normally, I am exhausted in January because of the excitement of the holidays. But now, I think I am just exhausted because of 2020 as a whole. And…

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What to Read while Missing the Mandalorian

Posted by Allyson on December 28, 2020
Categories: Books & More Tags: Reading Recommendations, Roku, star wars, TV

When The Mandalorian, the first live-action Star Wars TV show, was announced, Star Wars fans were hesitant. They knew the creative team behind the project had a good track record, but how would a decades-long space opera translate to the small…

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