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Teen & Tween Lego Building Challenge: January 11–February 14

Posted by Randi on January 18, 2021
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Teens Tags: Contest, Maker, Photography, Programming, STEAM, STEAM & Maker, STEAM & Maker Fun, STEM, Young Adult

Can you build it? Yes, you can! Get ready to compete in a fun LEGO® building challenge. Each week, we’ll ask you to construct something using LEGO bricks. Then take a photo of your creation and share it with us….

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Calling Local Makers!

Posted by Steven on November 13, 2019
Categories: Events, Studio 300 Tags: Maker, Maker Lab, STEAM & Maker

We’re looking for presenters to lead STEAM-related activities (technology, arts & crafts, engineering and more) for all ages at our upcoming Maker Faire on Saturday, March 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. Selected makers will get space for demos and/or…

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Fiesta de Quince años y el Studio 300

Posted by Steven on August 23, 2019
Categories: En Español Tags: Celebration, Holiday, Maker Lab, STEAM & Maker

En el Studio 300 localizado en el nivel bajo de la biblioteca puede crear mucho más que proyectos de tecnología. También puede crear decoraciones para su proxima ocacion especial.  La Sra. C de nuestro Departamento de Outreach uso los recursos…

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Top Five Reason to Get a Library Card

Posted by Melissa on September 1, 2018
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens, Events, Genealogy, Movies, Music & Entertainment, Resources & Services, Studio 300, Teens Tags: Digital Collection, Maker Lab, STEAM & Maker

September is Library Card Sign-up Month. If you don’t have a library card, you’re missing out! Check out our top five reasons to get a library card, and then stop by to see for yourself why your library card is…

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New Math Clubs for Kids (Fall 2018)

Posted by Melissa on August 27, 2018
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, News & Notices Tags: Math, STEAM & Maker

We’re excited to debut two new math clubs for elementary school kids this fall. Our Mini Math Monsters and Number Ninjas clubs are here to help support your child’s math education in a fun and playful environment. Your child will…

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Bolingbrook STEM Association Summer Camp Scholarship Drawing (June 2018)

Posted by Melissa on June 18, 2018
Categories: Children & Tweens, News & Notices, Teens Tags: Contest, Friends of Fountaindale, Giveaway, STEAM & Maker

Science, technology, engineering and math education (best known as STEM) is crucial to educate and prepare the next generation of the American and global workforce. According to the US Department of Education, STEM jobs are expected to grow at almost…

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Studio 300 Summer Bootcamps 2018

Posted by Melissa on May 21, 2018
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Movies, Music & Entertainment, Studio 300, Teens Tags: Bootcamps, Coding, Computers, Games, STEAM & Maker

Teens and tweens, learn the latest tech from our experts in Studio 300. Our exciting variety of bootcamps, which include game design, songwriting, coding, filmmaking and more, will have you creating impressive masterpieces all summer long! All bootcamps require registration….

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Mobile Maker Lab Photo Contest 2018

Posted by Melissa on May 18, 2018
Categories: Events, Studio 300, Teens Tags: Contest, Maker Lab, STEAM & Maker

Find Studio 300’s maker machines inside the library and around town this summer for a chance to win a prize! Create your masterpiece using that day’s maker machine, and share a photo of your creation with us for a chance…

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Maker Lab Extended by Popular Demand (Spring 2018)

Posted by Melissa on April 11, 2018
Categories: Resources & Services, Studio 300, Teens Tags: Maker Lab, STEAM & Maker

For a limited time, we’ve assembled all of our resources into one area for you to explore our maker technology. Drop in and make something now through Tuesday, May 22! What can you create in our Maker Lab? Check out…

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