Enter the Half-Dragon High schooler Ruri Aoki wakes up one day to find she grew a pair of horns overnight. The most surprising thing is how unsurprised Ruri’s mother seems, and Ruri soon finds out why: Ruri’s biological father is…
This spring, ShortHaus Cinema takes another trip around the globe to feature international directors. First stop: for Women’s History Month, we have the evocative and disarming work of Scottish director Lynne Ramsay. Then, for Arab American Heritage Month, we have…
Life with kids can be chaotic, demanding and messy, but it can also be joyful and full of wonderful moments, like attending storytime at the library or one of our community locations! Our Outreach team offers storytimes at four community…
Have you been wanting to find like-minded book lovers, but you weren’t sure where to look? Well, look no further! We have several adult book clubs for you to enjoy throughout the year. Whether you prefer the classics or a thrilling…
Our Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the Margaret J. “Peggy” Danhof Board Room. This meeting is open to the public and can be viewed on YouTube. View…
Take a look at the carousels below for the latest books in the children’s collection! Remember, you can place holds on books and pick them up at our drive-up window or at the holds pickup lockers Diversity in Kid’s Literature…
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our booklists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen area…
The Language of Flowers For Pride Month last year, I discussed the Yuri genre and its cultural context. In short, sapphic romance stories coming from Japan are commonly referred to as “yuri,” the Japanese word for “lily.” Yuri is a…
We’re proud to support Bolingbrook Kindness Day on Saturday, May 17, 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…
Get ready to choose the ultimate snack food. Each week, stop by the Vortex or vote below for your favorite tasty treat as we narrow our Sweet 16 down to our tasty champion. Your votes will be entered into a…