Fountaindale Public Library District
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Wednesday May 7 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Baby Storytime
Join us for a bouncy fun time filled with stories, songs and rhymes for babies 018 months and their caregivers!
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Wednesday May 7 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
English Conversation Group with Literacy Dupage
Join our conversation group on Zoom to practice speaking English in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Please call Literacy DuPage at 331.472.7160 to learn more about one-on-one English tutoring
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Wednesday May 7 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promote literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Wednesday May 7 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
IKEA Storytime
Join us in the Swedish Restaurant for preschool stories and interactive songs. IKEA will provide milk and cookies for each child after our stories are complete. Registration required.
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Wednesday May 7 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: IKEA
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Wednesday May 7 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promote literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Wednesday May 7 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Chills & Thrills Book Club
Get chilled and thrilled with a good mystery and discussion on the first Wednesday of every month.
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Wednesday May 7 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Virtual Reality Game Play
Join us in the world of virtual reality, where we will play games and learn new technology. Play in the world of virtual reality or watch your friends on the screen. (Ages 1218)
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Wednesday May 7 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT
Teen Volunteering
Assist with program setup and cleanup, hand out program supplies and help children with their projects. Volunteers should report to the Vortex to check in. Limit 2 volunteers. (Grades 612)
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Wednesday May 7 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Ozobot Coding Club
Code an Ozobot robot using only markers and paper. This robot-filled intro to coding is perfect for tech-savvy kids. (Grades K5)
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Wednesday May 7 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promote literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Thursday May 8 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime at the Museum
Spark your child's imagination with stories, songs and other fun activities. Storytime is geared towards preschoolers but great for all ages. Admission is free.
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Thursday May 8 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Baby Storytime
Join us for a bouncy fun time filled with stories, songs and rhymes for babies 018 months and their caregivers!
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Thursday May 8 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Knitting and Crocheters Nest
Bring your own knitting or crochet project and socialize in a warm and friendly environment!
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Thursday May 8 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promote literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Thursday May 8 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Cuentos en Español
¡Acompáñanos para una presentación de cuentos y música en Español e Inglés!
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Thursday May 8 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Fernwood Townhomes
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Thursday May 8 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT
Teen Volunteering
Assist with program setup and cleanup, hand out program supplies and help children with their projects. Volunteers should report to the Vortex to check in. Limit 1 volunteer. (Grades 612)
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Thursday May 8 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Chinese Shadow Puppets
Tell a story worthy of an Emperor! Learn about the history of shadow puppets in China and then create your own! (Grades K5)
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Thursday May 8 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Beggars Pizza
Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies, video games and more. You can also pick up your holds and return borrowed items.
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Thursday May 8 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Glow-in-the-Dark Pet Portraits
Create a portrait of your favorite furry or not-so-furry friend using glow-in-the-dark paints! (Grades 612)
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Thursday May 8 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Photography Club
Join this club for all levels of photographers to learn, share and discuss photography.
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Thursday May 8 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promote literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Thursday May 8 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Robin's Egg Painted Mason Jar
Create a unique speckled robin's egg painted mason jar. Each jar will be adorned with flowers and a cheerful "Happy Spring" tag, making it a lovely centerpiece or gift.
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Friday May 9 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
STEM Exploration: Using the Force
Slide into fun and discover how friction and force affect how we move around the world. (For Bolingbrook homeschool families, grades K5)
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Friday May 9 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Library Express Van Visit: StoryPoint Bolingbrook
Outreach staff will deliver and pick up borrowed library materials. Please note, this visit is not open to the general public.
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Friday May 9 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Anime & Movie Friday
Join us in the Vortex to watch anime from Crunchyroll, cartoons or the latest and greatest teen-friendly movies! (Grades 612)
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Saturday May 10 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promote literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Saturday May 10 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Paws to Read
Reading is going to the dogs! Practice reading out loud to these specially-trained pups. Call us on the morning of the program to sign up for a time slot: 630.685.4181. (Grades K5)
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Saturday May 10 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
LEGO Club
Head to the Bolingbrook Museum for some LEGO fun! You can build with friends or try one of our building challenges. We supply the bricks, and you supply the imagination. (Grades 15)
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Saturday May 10 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Volunteering
Volunteers will create handmade cards and send encouragement to kids in need. All cards will be sent to Cards for Hospitalized Kids (CFHK) to brighten someones day. (Grades 612)
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Sunday May 11 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Vortex Open Video Game Play
Play video games on a first come, first served basis. A library card or school ID is required to play. (Grades 612)
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Monday May 12 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Monday Morning Mahjong
Join us to learn and play the popular game of Mahjong. Tiles will be provided. No experience is needed.
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Monday May 12 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Library Express Van Visit: Heritage Woods
Outreach staff will deliver and pick up borrowed library materials. Please note, this visit is not open to the general public.
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Monday May 12 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Library Express Van Stop: Greenleaf Apartments
Visit the Library Express Van to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Monday May 12 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Vortex Open Video Game Play
Play video games on a first come, first served basis. A library card or school ID is required to play. (Grades 612)
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Monday May 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Springs at Lily Cache Creek
Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies, games and more! You can also return your borrowed materials and pick up your holds.
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Monday May 12 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT
Teen Volunteering
Assist with program setup and cleanup, hand out program supplies and help children with their projects. Volunteers should report to the Vortex to check in. Limit 2 volunteers. (Grades 612)
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Monday May 12 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Create Your Own Magic Ramen
Noodle around and create your own magic ramen as we explore the history of this popular Asian cuisine. (Grades K5)
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Monday May 12 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Knitting and Crocheters Nest
Bring your own knitting or crochet project and socialize in a warm and friendly environment!
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Monday May 12 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Introduction to Google Sheets
In this introductory class, you will learn how to create, navigate and format a worksheet in Google Sheets. You will also learn how to create formulas and functions.
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Monday May 12 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Noche de Cine Familiar
¡Únete a nosotros para una noche de cine en Español! Se proyectarán películas infantiles populares en Español para que las disfruten las familias. Vea los detalles de la película a continuación.
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Tuesday May 13 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Library Express Van Community Stop: The Levy Center
Visit Outreach staff inside The Levy to check out books, movies and more. Get a new library card, renew your account or return your borrowed materials.
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Tuesday May 13 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Preschool Play: Using the Force
Vroom Vroom! How fast can a toy car travel? Explore how friction and force impact speed in this play-based program for young children. (Ages 35 with an adult)
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Tuesday May 13 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Beaconridge South
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, return your borrowed materials and to pick up your holds.
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Tuesday May 13 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
First Presbyterian Church of DuPage Community Stop
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Tuesday May 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Edo Furin Wind Chimes
Decorate Japanese Edo Furin wind chimes! Well briefly go over the history of the Furin wind chimes as well as a handful of traditional designs for you to draw inspiration from. (Grades 612)
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Tuesday May 13 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Computer Basics
Learn about basic computer terms and receive hands-on instruction. Learn how to turn the computer on and off, operate the mouse, open and close programs and files and save and print documents.
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Tuesday May 13 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Professional Designs for Non-Professional Designers in Canva
Learn to navigate and use this all-in-one design tool to produce high-quality visual content, even if youre not a designer.
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Wednesday May 14 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
English Conversation Group with Literacy Dupage
Join our conversation group on Zoom to practice speaking English in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Please call Literacy DuPage at 331.472.7160 to learn more about one-on-one English tutoring
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Wednesday May 14 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Genealogy Club
Genealogist Suz Bates will introduce you to new and existing translation tools to help you research foreign language newspapers published in the United States.
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Wednesday May 14 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Story Sleuths Book Club
Discover new stories and unlock secret patterns after reading a surprise book randomly chosen by YOU! (Grades 35)
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Thursday May 15 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Chick-fil-A Storytime
Enjoy preschool stories, puppet plays and songs!
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Thursday May 15 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Knitting and Crocheters Nest
Bring your own knitting or crochet project and socialize in a warm and friendly environment!
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Thursday May 15 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Secret Messages in Jade
Chinese jade carvings have symbols of butterflies, ribbons and more. Educator Yvonne Wolf will decipher some examples from the Lizzadro Collection and share a shortcut to reading Chinese symbolism.
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Thursday May 15 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Bookmobile Visit: Independence YMCA
Students attending the YMCA afterschool program at Independence Elementary School can visit the Bookmobile to check out books and more. Please note, this stop is not open to the general public.
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Thursday May 15 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT
Teen Volunteering
Assist with program setup and cleanup, hand out program supplies and help children with their projects. Volunteers should report to the Vortex to check in. Limit 2 volunteers. (Grades 612)
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Thursday May 15 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Dragon Send-Off
Say bon voyage to our Reading Dragons as they slumber during the summer months. Enjoy activities, crafts and an exclusive Reading Dragons & Friends trading card! (Grades K5)
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Thursday May 15 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
First Presbyterian Church of DuPage Community Stop
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Thursday May 15 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Dungeons & Dragons
Do you love to cast Magic Missile at the darkness? Do you dream about engaging dragons in combat? Join us for an impromptu two-hour game of D&D in the Vortex! (Grades 612)
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Thursday May 15 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Fountaindale Public Library District Board Meeting
All library board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month and are open to the public. Agendas are posted on our website no later than 48 hours before each board meeting.
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Thursday May 15 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Cooking Demo with Chef Maddox
Learn to cook amazing meals that are sure to impress your friends and family. Recipes will be provided.
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Friday May 16 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Discovery Tots
Explore simple STEAM stations that allow adult and child pairs to discover new sensory experiences in a safe environment! (18 months5 years with an adult)
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Friday May 16 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: BRAC
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Friday May 16 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Vortex Open Video Game Play
Play video games on a first come, first served basis. A library card or school ID is required to play. (Grades 612)
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Saturday May 17 All Day
Kindness Letters & Cards
Create a card with messages of kindness and encouragement for the Children's Miracle Network.
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Saturday May 17 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Promenade Mall
Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies, video games and more. You can also pick up your holds and return borrowed items.
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Saturday May 17 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Kindness Day Storytime
Join us for stories and songs celebrating kindness! (All ages)
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Saturday May 17 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
DIY Friendship Bracelets
Join us to make friendship bracelets to wear or share!
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Saturday May 17 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
20s & 30s Board Game Night
Join us at the library to play some board games! Bring your favorites or borrow one from our collection.
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Saturday May 17 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
X Meets Y Book Club
Looking to discuss exciting books with other 20- and 40-somethings? This book club is for you! Join us on Zoom!
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Saturday May 17 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Volunteering
Volunteer your time by preparing crafts and materials for programs, assisting in organizing and/or cleaning program supplies, photocopying, cutting paper and more. (Grades 612)