Our Children’s Department is excited to continue offering Family Programs this winter season! These family events are programs that are aimed at children but meant for children and their adults to participate in together. Join us at one of these unique, fun events for families. And remember to keep an eye out for more Family Events in the upcoming months!

January Family Events

Family Events in the Children’s Department (January 2024)

Family Trivia

Monday, January 15, 3 p.m.
Challenge yourself and other families on your movie knowledge! This family-friendly trivia game will end with everyone feeling like a winner! (Grades K–5 with an adult)

Registration opens on Tuesday, December 26.

Family Events in the Children’s Department (January 2024)

Reading is Magic!

Sunday, January 21, 1 p.m.
Enjoy an entertaining magic show by Zack Percell of TnZ Magic. This show blends comedy, visual magic, escape artistry and more! (Grades K–5 with an adult)

Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2.


Registration

Call us at 630.685.4181 or email csd@fountaindale.org to register for these events. When contacting us, you will need your Fountaindale Library card number and a headcount of who will be attending—including all adults, children and even teens who will be joining us.


Winter Reading Challenge

Family Events in the Children’s Department (January 2024)

January is also the start of our Winter Reading Challenge for babies through kids in fifth grade. Pick up a game board from Children’s Services and earn prizes as you complete challenge activities. Here are some family-friendly challenges to look forward to:

Activities worth two points:

  • Make a dessert
  • Try a new flavor of soup
  • Read a book that includes a recipe; make the recipe for two bonus points!
  • Read a book that was made into a movie; watch the movie for two bonus points!

For five points: build a blanket fort, then read inside of it

And don’t forget to give yourself three points for every library program you attend!

Learn more about the Winter Reading Challenge


Reading Recommendations

While you wait for these programs, check out these related titles:

From Page to Screen (Family Edition)

Reading is Magic!