Teen Test Taking 101 (Winter 2019)
Stressed over your tests? Confused about studying techniques? Don’t worry! We’ve put together a handful of programs and resources to prepare you for the big tests and set you on the path to success. Learn about the ACT and SAT…
Harry Potter Movie Marathon (December 2018)
Accio, movie viewers! The Vortex will be showing all eight original Harry Potter movies from Wednesday, December 26 through Friday, December 28 for teens in grades 6 through 12. We’ll start the movies at 12:30 p.m. each day and watch…
Maker Lab Open Shops: Holiday Edition (December 2018)
Get crafty with your gift giving this season in Studio 300’s maker lab! Create unique embroidery, vinyl, 3D-carved and 3D printed projects to give away as one-of-a-kind gifts. Our Studio staff will be on-hand to guide you through the steps….
International Games Week (November 4–10, 2018)
Teens, get your game on during International Games Week, November 4–10. Board games, video games, escape rooms and more await you. Don’t miss out on the fun. All events are for teens in grades 6–12. A Wizard’s Escape Tuesday, November…
October is National Family History Month
In 2001, Congress declared October as National Family History Month in the United States. It is a time to remember our roots and celebrate our family’s unique stories and history. If you’re an amateur genealogist looking to research your family…
Friends of Fountaindale Book Sale (Fall 2018)
Don’t miss the Friends of Fountaindale Library’s Biannual Book Sale from Friday, October 5 through Sunday, October 7! Stop by and browse gently used books, CDs, audiobooks, DVDs and other items all for sale at great prices. Proceeds from the…
Checkout an EBook; Win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet (Fall 2018)
Calling all eBook readers! The Pinnacle Library Cooperative, a partnership between us and Joliet, Lemont, Plainfield, Shorewood-Troy and White Oak libraries, has lent nearly 1,000,000 eBooks through OverDrive. To commemorate this exciting achievement, we’re giving away a Samsung Galaxy tablet to…
Friends Biannual Book Sale (Fall 2018)
Shop hundreds of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, movies, audiobooks, autographed, rare and first editions and more! Join the Friends and gain early access to the sale. Memberships are available for as low as $2/year. Be sure to stop by on…
20 Years of Magic at Your Fingertips
To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of J.K. Rowling’s magnificent Harry Potter series, we are giving you unlimited access* to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with no holds or waiting in line! Download your copy today through our OverDrive digital collection…
2018 Teen Movie Trailer Contest
Spielberg, Scorsese, Hitchcock… and you! If you’re a budding filmmaker who wants to show the world your talents, we’re here to help. Starting Monday, October 15, enter your original movie trailer to win a $50 gift card or Studio 300…