Celebrate Black History Month with a selection of special themed programming, including crafts, stories and special exhibits. Events for Children BHM Children’s Exhibit Monday, February 15–Friday, February 19 Visit our Black History Month interactive exhibit in the Children’s Services display…
What is One Book, One ‘Brook? Join us for the debut of One Book, One ‘Brook, our new community-wide reading initiative! We’re inviting everyone in the Bolingbrook community to come together through the shared experience of reading the same book…
I recently sat down with Dr. Judith Davis and Chinyere Amaefule, of The Third Institute, one of our generous 2020 Summer Adventure gold sponsors. In this interview, we discuss The Third Institute’s unique Roots program, which highlights African American heroes…
A huge part of the Black Lives Matter movement is centered on self-education, calling on people of all ages and backgrounds to empower and educate themselves on topics relating to identity, black history and racism in society. While you’re waiting…
In these challenging and uncertain times it is important now more than ever that people learn, listen and grow. Recent events have highlighted the need for everyone to do better; to examine and disrupt the beliefs, policies and structures that…
El Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros, comúnmente conocido como Día, es una celebración reconocida a nivel nacional que enfatiza la importancia de la alfabetización para los niños de todos los orígenes lingüísticos y culturales. Es un compromiso para…
El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized celebration that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a commitment to…
We’ve put together a lineup of events and recommendations to help you celebrate Black History Month. Discover the history behind the Pullman maids and porters, enjoy a special storytime and craft based on The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane…