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About the Vortex

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The Vortex is unique space specifically designed for teens to read, study or hanging out with friends. Teens in grades 6–12 can play games, use the computers or reserve a study room with their library card or school ID. The Vortex hosts regular programs just for teens, like movie screenings, trivia nights, crafts and more!

PLEASE NOTE: the Vortex is closed until further notice and all Teen Fiction, Teen Series and Teen Graphic Novels have been moved out of the Vortex space and shelved onto stacks located on the open second floor area.

Vortex Hours:

Sunday, Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Monday - Thursday 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

The Vortex opens at noon on Valley View School District Holidays

Collection Access

The Vortex is not open during all the hours that the library is open, but staff at the 2nd Floor Service Desk can provide short-term access to the Vortex’s collections any time that the library is open. Non-teen patrons can access the Vortex to browse the collections but may not remain in the room.

Questions? Vortex staff can be reached at 630.685.4199 or fountaindaleteen@fountaindale.org.

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