Creativity, stories and play

Tween DIY – Superhero Jewelry
Monday, May 20, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 4–6
Use bottle caps and pictures from your favorite comics to make a pendant, charm or pin.
Register.

Bouncy Babies 
Tuesday, May 21, 9:45-10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, May 21, 10:30-11 a.m.
Ages 0–18 months
Bring your babies to this bouncy-fun storytime to sing your favorite nursery rhymes, read stories and play with puppets. Drop in.

S’mores Book Club – Year in Review
Wednesday, May 22, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 3–5
Join us for an after-school snack, talk about books and watch all the video book reviews you created! Register.

Bouncy Babies
Thursday, May 23, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Ages 0–18 months
Bring your babies to this bouncy-fun storytime to sing your favorite nursery rhymes, read stories and play with puppets. Drop in.

IKEA Storytime – (Off site)
IKEA – 750 E. Boughton Road
Friday, May 24, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
AGE GROUP: CHILDREN
Join us for our newest storytime at IKEA! Enjoy juice and cookies while we read stories using puppets, music and movement. Storytimes take place on the 2nd floor near the restaurant. Drop in.

Preschool Activity Time – Without Music 
Fountaindale Public Library – Meeting Room A
Friday, May 24, 10-11 a.m.
Ages 2–6 with an adult
In order to provide experiences to all children who visit the library, we will host this favorite program without music. Join us to see how much fun it can be! Drop in.

Family Movie – “Ralph Breaks the Internet” 
Saturday, May 25, 1:30-3 p.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Video game characters Ralph and Vanellope go on a quest in the vast world of the Internet in an attempt to save Vanellope’s arcade game. Runtime: 112 minutes. Drop in.

Please note that the library will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

New books about Hedy Lamarr

Have you seem Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story or any of the buzz on social media when the movie about this actress and inventor was released? For the first time, our library has two new children’s books that tell her story:

Hedy And Her Amazing Invention by Jan Wahl; illustrated by Morgana Wallace
Hedy and her Amazing Invention teaches kids about the pioneering scientific work and inspiring courage of Hedy Lamarr, the famous Hollywood actress who fought against old-fashioned parents, a domineering husband, prejudice, and stereotypes to become an accomplished inventor whose work helped pave the way for many of the communications technologies we enjoy today.

Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life written by Laurie Wallmark; illustrated by Katy Wu
Hedy Lamarr became a movie legend, but her true loves were always science and engineering. During World War II, Hedy collaborated with another inventor on an innovative technology called frequency hopping. It was designed to prevent the enemy from jamming torpedo radio signals and commanding weapons to go off course. Frequency hopping is still used today to keep our cell phone messages private and defend our computers from hackers. In this biography, meet the real Hedy Lamarr: not only a beloved film star, but a visionary scientist who helped create the world we live in today.

April showers bring May flowers

Tons of Trucks – (Off site)
Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (BRAC) – 200 Lindsey Lane
Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
All ages
Visit the Bookmobile & the Library Express Van at Tons of Trucks, the annual kick-off event to Bolingbrook Park District’s “Week of the Young Child.” Visit our Vendor Fair table inside for giveaways! Drop in.

Roots – Thurgood Marshall and Madame C.J. Walker
Sunday, April 28, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Join Judith and Ernie Davis for books, activities and snacks as we explore the lives of African American heroes. Drop in.

Tween DIY – Brownie in a Mug
Monday, April 29, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 4–6
Make a microwave mug-sized chocolate brownie from scratch in just minutes. Register.

Minecraft Open Play on Tuesdays in April and May beginning on April 9–May 14, 3 to 5 p.m. each day. This will take place in the 2nd floor computer lab.

April Showers Bring May Flowers – Weather
Wednesday, May 1, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Enjoy stories, songs and crafts all about the weather in this spring preschool special. Drop in.

Let’s Create – May Flowers
Wednesday, May 1, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades K–5
Explore art and create your own masterpiece each month. Drop in.

Panera Bread Milk & Cookies Storytime – (Off site)
Panera Bread – 855 E. Boughton Road
Thursday, May 2, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Ages 2–6 with an adult
Enjoy free milk and a cookie while we read a story and play with puppets, music and movement. Space is limited; registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior.

Arts and Fables – Bugs
Friday, May 3, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Friday, May 3, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages 2–6 with an adult
Join us for a story, and then make a craft about it! Drop in.

Imagineers Club – Imagine Creating Together
Saturday, May 4, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Grades 2–5
Sign up for a special parent and child program where you will be making spa
products together and take them home. Register.

Make-It Take-It – “Star Wars”
Saturday, May 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Join us in Children’s Services to make a great craft to take home and keep! Drop in.

Special events for every age group

Weekly storytimes continue!

Ora Copiilor – Romanian Storytime 
Sunday, March 10, 3-4 p.m.
AGE GROUP: CHILDREN
Va invitam sa participați la programul de povesti și cântece în limba romana. Va așteptam cu drag. Intrarea gratuita. (Please note, this storytime is presented entirely in Romanian.) Drop in.

Please note that the All Together Storytime at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 11 will be without music.

iMake 
Monday, March 11, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades K–5; Kindergartners with an adult
From robots to building sets, Cubelets to weaving, try out a variety of different technologies every month. Drop in.

Minecraft Club: Open Play 
Tuesday, March 12, 3-5 p.m.
Grades 3–12
Join us for open game play! Bring your Fountaindale Public Library card and Minecraft account information if you have them. We have a limited number of guest accounts that you can use. Drop in.

Number Ninjas
Tuesday, March 12, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 3–5
Boost critical and creative thinking skills, collaborate with friends and discover how to have fun with math by participating in activities, games and projects. Register.

Board Game Blast! 
Wednesday, March 13, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 3–8
Make new friends and try out a board game that is new to you! Drop in.

Emerald City Theatre Presents – Mother Goose’s Garden
Thursday, March 14, 10-10:45 a.m.
For ages birth-5 years
Jack and Jill bring beloved nursery rhymes to life and lead the audience in interactive theater scenes. To register visit the Children’s Desk or call 630.685.4181.

History of St. Patrick’s Day and Irish Legends
Thursday, March 14, 7-8 p.m.
All ages
Learn about the heroes, monsters and stories of Ireland, including St. Patrick, Finn McCool, leprechauns and even how Halloween is from Ireland. Register.

Mini Movin’ and Groovin’ 
Friday, March 15, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Friday, March 15, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages 8 months–5 years with an adult
Get your little ones movin’ to music, rhythm, songs and fun! Drop in.

TechnoKids – TV Production Game Show Part 1
Friday, March 15, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 1–3
Build an exciting project while learning about engineering and electronics in this hour-long workshop. Register.

Mini Movin’ and Groovin’ 
Saturday, March 16, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages 8 months–5 years with an adult
Get your little ones movin’ to music, rhythm, songs and fun! Drop in.

STEAM Family Workshop 
Saturday, March 16, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
K–5, Kindergarteners with an adult
Join us for a variety of STEAM activities for the whole family! Drop in.

Pete the Cat: I’m Reading in My School Shoes 
Saturday, March 16, 3-5 p.m.
Grades K–1
Do you like to read in your school shoes? Cool! Come in and read a book to us to earn Pete the Cat prizes! Drop in.

Sign up for super programs in March

Mini Math Monsters
Tuesday, March 19, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades K–2
Make new friends and have fun with math through hands-on activities, games and projects involving early math concepts. Register.

Panera Bread Milk & Cookies Storytime – (Off site)
Panera Bread – 855 E. Boughton Road
Thursday, March 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Ages 2–6 with an adult
Enjoy free milk and a cookie while we read a story and play with puppets, music and movement. Space is limited; registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior. Register.

History of Superheroes
Thursday, March 21, 7-8 p.m.
All ages
You’ve seen them in the biggest movies of all time. Now learn the true history of your favorite superheroes including the comics, powers and writers who created them. Register.

Tween DIY – Green Mac & Cheese
Monday, March 25, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 4–6
Make your own microwave macaroni & cheese using healthy fats from avocados. Register.

Number Ninjas
Tuesday, March 26, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 3–5
Boost critical and creative thinking skills, collaborate with friends and discover how to have fun with math by participating in activities, games and projects. Register.

S’mores Book Club – “Shiloh” & Other Dog Books
Wednesday, March 27, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 3–5
Join us for an after-school snack, talk about books and make your own video book review in Studio 300. Register.

Sign up for specials in early March!

We have some great programs coming up next month, including STEM programs for grade school kids and a theater program for the youngest children!

Imagineers Club – Imagine Space
Saturday, March 2, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Grades 2–5
Play games, use new technologies and/or explore science in this fun and educational program based each month on an exciting book series. Register.

Mini Math Monsters
Tuesday, March 5, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades K–2
Make new friends and have fun with math through hands-on activities, games and projects involving early math concepts. Register.

Panera Bread Milk & Cookies Storytime – (Off site)
Panera Bread – 855 E. Boughton Road
Thursday, March 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Ages 2–6 with an adult
Enjoy free milk and a cookie while we read a story and play with puppets, music and movement. Space is limited; registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior. Register.

Number Ninjas
Tuesday, March 12, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 3–5
Boost critical and creative thinking skills, collaborate with friends and discover how to have fun with math by participating in activities, games and projects. Register.

Emerald City Theatre Presents – Mother Goose’s Garden
Thursday, March 14, 10-10:45 a.m.
For ages birth-5 years
Jack and Jill bring beloved nursery rhymes to life and lead the audience in interactive theater scenes. To register visit the Children’s Desk or call 630.685.4181.

History of St. Patrick’s Day and Irish Legends
Thursday, March 14, 7-8 p.m.
All ages
Learn about the heroes, monsters and stories of Ireland, including St. Patrick, Finn McCool, leprechauns and even how Halloween is from Ireland. Register.

TechnoKids – TV Production Game Show Part 1
Friday, March 15, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 1–3
Build an exciting project while learning about engineering and electronics in this hour-long workshop. Register.

Stay tuned for a cooking class, book club and more at the end of March!

 

Special storytimes, music and more!

Our weekly storytimes continue!

Ora Copiilor – Family Storytime in Romanian
Sunday, February 17, 3-4 p.m.
Age group: Children
Va invitam sa participați la programul de povesti și cântece în limba romana. Va așteptam cu drag. Intrarea gratuita. (Please note, this storytime is presented entirely in Romanian.) Drop in.

Storytime at the Museum – (Off site)
Bolingbrook Historical Museum – 444 E. Briarcliff Road
Monday, February 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Age group: Children
Spark your imagination with stories, songs, fun and a take-home craft. After storytime, stick around to explore the museum and learn more about our village. Storytime includes free museum admission. Drop in.

iMake
Monday, February 18, 2-3 p.m.
Grades K–5, K with an adult
From robots to building sets, Cubelets to weaving, try out a variety of different technologies every month. Drop in.

Minecraft Club Open Play
Tuesday, February 19, 3-5 p.m.
Grades 3–12
Join us for open game play! Bring your Fountaindale Public Library card and Minecraft account information if you have them. We have a limited number of guest accounts that you can use. Drop in.

Mini Math Monsters
Tuesday, February 19, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades K–2
Make new friends and have fun with math through hands-on activities, games and projects involving early math concepts. Register.

Young Writers’ Club: Wizard of Oz – Part of the Great Read
Wednesday, February 20, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 2–5
Get together with fellow writers for activities and fun designed to foster creativity, self-expression and excitement about writing. Drop in.

“Oz the Great and Powerful” Movie Showing – Part of the Great Read
Wednesday, February 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
All ages
A frustrated circus magician from Kansas is transported to a magical land called Oz, where he has to fulfill a prophecy to become the king and free Oz from the Wicked Witch. (PG; runtime 130 minutes) Drop in.

Panera Milk & Cookies Community Storytime – (Off site)
Panera Bread – 855 E. Boughton Road
Thursday, February 21: 9:30am – 10:30am
Ages 2–6
Enjoy free milk and a cookie while we read stories using puppets, music and movement. Space is limited; registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to each event date.

NEW! IKEA Storytime – (Off site)
IKEA – 750 E. Boughton Road
Friday, February 22, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Age group: Children
Join us for a brand new story time at IKEA! Enjoy juice and cookies while we read stories using puppets, music and movement. Storytime will take place on the second floor near the restaurant. Drop in.

Mini Movin’ and Groovin’
Friday, February 22, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Friday, February 22, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages 8 months–5 years with an adult
Get your little ones movin’ to music, rhythm, songs and fun! Drop in.

Rodzinne Czytanie Bajeczek po Polsku – Family Storytime in Polish
Saturday, February 23, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Age group: Children
Zapraszamy wszystkie dzieci od 2–6 lat, ale każdy jest mile widziany. Na czytanie bajeczek, spiewanie piosenek i uczenie się nowych wierszyków po Polsku wraz. (This storytime is entirely in Polish.) Drop in.

Preschool Round-Up
Saturday, February 23, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Ages 3 and up
Find the right school for your little one. Meet with over a dozen preschools and daycare centers, get a free vision and hearing screening and enter our prize drawing for parents and teachers. Drop in.

Family Movie – “Teen Titans Go to the Movies”
Saturday, February 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Bring the entire family together for a movie. Runtime: 92 min. Drop in.

Please join us next week for:

Roots – President Barack Obama and Misty Copeland
Sunday, February 24, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Grades K–5
Join Judith and Ernie Davis for books, activities and snacks as we explore the lives of African American heroes. This month we’ll cover President Barack Obama and Misty Copeland. Drop in.

We’re off to see the magician at the library

Our weekly storytimes continue!

Wizard of Oz Party – Part of the Great Read
Sunday, February 10, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
All ages; preschoolers with and adult
Celebrate “The Wizard of Oz” with crafts, games and fun! Drop in.

Minecraft Club Open Play
Tuesday, February 12, 3-5 p.m.
Grades 3–12
Join us for open game play! Bring your Fountaindale Public Library card and Minecraft account information if you have them. We have a limited number of guest accounts that you can use. Drop in.

Number Ninjas
Tuesday, February 12, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 3–5
Boost critical and creative thinking skills, collaborate with friends and discover how to have fun with math by participating in activities, games and projects. Register.

Board Game Blast!
Wednesday, February 13, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 3–8
Make new friends and try out a board game that’s new to you! Drop in.

“The Wiz Live!” Movie Showing – Part of the Great Read
Thursday, February 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
All ages
A live production of the 1975 Broadway musical, “The Wiz,” which put a modern spin on the classic “Wizard of Oz” tale with a cast of African-American actors. (TV-G; runtime 111 minutes) Drop in.

Adventures in Homeschooling – Far Away Places at Your Fingertips: South Africa
Friday, February 15, 10:30-noon
Friday, February 15, 1:30-3 p.m.
For homeschool teachers and their K–5 students
Enrich your homeschool experience by discovering geography, stories, music and crafts using hands-on props and instruments. Drop in.

Teen Tech Homeschool Adventures – Photoshop Green Screen
Friday, February 15, 1:45-2:45 p.m.
Grades 6–12
Explore hands-on technology topics to complement your homeschool curriculum. This month we’ll use PhotoShop and green screen photography to make composites in Studio 300. Register.

Mini Movin’ and Groovin’
Saturday, February 16, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages 8 months–5 years with an adult
Get your little ones movin’ to music, rhythm, songs and fun! Drop in.

Magic of the Spellbinder
Saturday, February 16, 2-2:45 p.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
We welcome back Walter King, Jr. for our Black History Month celebration! The Spellbinder mixes illusions, magic, dance and theater in a wizardly performance! Drop in.

Pete the Cat: I’m Reading in My School Shoes!
Saturday, February 16, 3-5 p.m.
Grades K–1
Do you like to read in your school shoes? Cool! Come in and read a book to us to earn “Pete the Cat” prizes! Drop in.

Don’t forget to join us next week for:

Ora Copiilor – Family Storytime in Romanian
Sunday, February 17, 3-4 p.m.
Age group: Children
Va invitam sa participați la programul de povesti și cântece în limba romana. Va așteptam cu drag. Intrarea gratuita. (Please note, this storytime is presented entirely in Romanian.) Drop in.

Mini Math Monsters and Number Ninjas are back!

Our weekly storytimes continue!

Minecraft Club Open Play
Tuesday, February 5, 3-5 p.m.
Grades 3–12
Join us for open game play! Bring your Fountaindale Public Library card and Minecraft account information if you have them. We have a limited number of guest accounts that you can use. Drop in.

Mini Math Monsters
Tuesday, February 5, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades K–2
Make new friends and have fun with math through hands-on activities, games and projects involving early math concepts. Register.

Let’s Create: Wizard of Oz – Part of the Great Read
Wednesday, February 6, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades K–5
Explore art and create your own masterpiece. Drop in.

Panera Milk & Cookies Community Storytime – (Off site)
Panera Bread – 855 E. Boughton Road
Thursday, February 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Ages 2–6
Enjoy free milk and a cookie while we read stories using puppets, music and movement. Space is limited; registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to each event date.

Please note, the library will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 8.

TechnoKids – High Seas Coding Adventure
Friday, February 8, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 1–3
Build an exciting project while learning about engineering and electronics in this hour-long workshop. Register.

Winterfest (Off site)
Annerino Community Center, 201 Recreation Drive
Saturday, February 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
All ages
Please see the description at the Bolingbrook Park District website.

Sensory Storytime
Saturday, February 9, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages 2–6 with an adult
Enjoy a special storytime and 15-minute multi-sensory playtime perfect for children with sensory integration issues. Drop in.

Build It!
Saturday, February 9, 2-4 p.m.
Ages 2–5 with an adult for DUPLO®; Grades K–5, K with an adult for LEGO®
Use DUPLO® and LEGO® blocks to build fantastic structures or whatever you want! Drop in.

Don’t forget to join us next week for:

Wizard of Oz Party – Part of the Great Read
Sunday, February 10, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
All ages; preschoolers with and adult
Celebrate “The Wizard of Oz” with crafts, games and fun! Drop in.

You can also sign up for Number Ninjas on February 12.

Sign up for these programs!

Teen Tech Homeschool Adventures: Create Music Fast
Friday, January 11, 1:45-2:45 p.m.
Grades 6–12
Explore hands-on technology topics to complement your homeschool curriculum. This month we’ll use GarageBand to make music fast in Studio 300. Register.

TechnoKids: Gumball Coding Adventure
Friday, January 18, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades 1–3
Build an exciting project while learning about engineering and electronics in this hour-long workshop. Register.