Celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Express your writing talents by submitting a poem for our Teen Poetry Contest. Teens in grades 6–12 may submit their original poems below starting Monday, April 3. One lucky contestant will win a Target…
Teens, get your creativity flowing! Enter our summer coloring contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Beginning Monday, July 11, stop by the Vortex to pick up a coloring sheet or download it below. Entries must be…
Are you up for a challenge? From June 13 to July 24, take part in our fun photo scavenger hunt! Each week, take a photo from the comfort of your own home, backyard or the greater Bolingbrook community that you…
A Japanese poem, Three lines: five, seven, and five To win a great prize! Celebrate National Poetry Month by participating in our Teen Haiku Contest! A haiku is a Japanese style of poetry that traditionally consists of three lines. The…
Show some love for your favorite book, movie, game or TV show by recreating your favorite scene or moment as a book nook. A book nook is a diorama that can fit on a bookshelf. You can use any box…
Teens, get ready to show off your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show. Beginning Monday, January 31, stop by the Vortex to pick up a mini art kit, while supplies last, and create your masterpiece. The kit includes a…
Teen Winter Reading Challenge: January 10–February 6 It’s the perfect time of year to snuggle up with a book and hot chocolate! So check out a new author, the first book in a series, a graphic novel or biography, and…
Join Mrs. C’s Book vs Movie Review Challenge! Children in grades K through 5 can read a book, watch the movie based on the same book and then submit their review through Monday, January 31 to receive a small prize….
We are super excited about our Fandom Style DisneyBound photo contest! But perhaps some of you are wondering, what exactly is DisneyBounding? DisneyBounding exists at the juncture between fashion and cosplay and involves creating an everyday outfit inspired by a…
Grab some chalk, head outside and start doodling! No matter your skill level, we’re challenging kids and teens in to create chalk doodles based on one of the challenge prompts. To participate, take a photo of your entry and share…