It’s back-to-school season, which means Children’s Services is ready to start a full schedule of fall events! Our team is excited to see your smiling faces, and we can’t wait for you to join in the fun. For kids continuing…
We’re proud to support Bolingbrook Kindness Day on Saturday, May 20, with these activities for your entire family to share and celebrate acts of kindness. Be sure to also check out the Kindness Day Bolingbrook Facebook page to learn more…
You can now access ABCmouse Early Learning Academy from home with your library card! This exciting resource has a robust collection of activities, eBooks and music for children in preschool through second grade. If you are unfamiliar with ABCmouse, watch…
Books are an amazing tool to help children discover the world around them. When deciding what to read to your kids, it’s important to consider books that reflect our beautifully diverse communities. Whether you’re reading books that talk about race,…
We’re proud to support Bolingbrook Kindness Day on Saturday, May 14, with these activities for your entire family to share and celebrate acts of kindness. Be sure to also check out the Kindness Day Bolingbrook Facebook page to learn more…
Join us for an exciting week of events featuring science, technology, engineering, art and math activities! We’ll meet special guest presenters, build amazing projects and much more. To register for events, visit the Children’s Services Desk or call 630.685.4181. Questioneers…
Miss Melisa and I are all about trying new things. We will also try to use an idea and elevate it to make it unique. While researching ideas for a Black History Month-themed craft or activity, we noticed there were…
It has been a busy year for the Children’s Services Department! We had so much fun seeing all of you on Zoom, then back in person in the Storytime Room. We loved making Take-it Make-it kits for you as well…
I’ve enjoyed meeting and getting to know so many of you at the library. A few years ago, I met two young readers who told me about their Diwali celebration at home. They were so animated in describing the lights,…
One of my favorite artists is Frida Kahlo. She was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and use of bright, vibrant colors. Frida Kahlo had a very difficult life. She suffered from polio as a child, and when she…