Teens, challenge yourself to read or listen to something new, whether that be a new author or series, a graphic novel or biography. Complete a minimum of five challenges to be entered to win a prize pack of popular books…
Our annual pumpkin decorating contest is back! Stop by the 2nd Floor Service Desk to pick up a craft pumpkin to decorate at home. Take a photo of your finished pumpkin and upload it below by Friday, October 23 to…
We’re celebrating 50 years of Fountaindale with a special teen coloring contest! Enter your masterpiece for a chance to win a $25 gift card! You’ll also receive one point toward your Summer Adventure for participating! Download and print the pdf…
2020 marks our 50th anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we want to showcase your artwork on our limited-edition, anniversary library cards! Congratulations to our Library Card Design Contest Winners You can get a new library card featuring any one…
Calling all teen gamers! The most fun, exciting, challenging week of the year is almost here: International Games Week! Join us November 6–9 for action-packed trivia, tournaments and prizes. Register now because space is limited. All events listed are for…
Visit the Bookmobile this summer and win! Take a selfie with the Bookmobile at any stop or event between June 1 and August 31 for a chance to win a $25 Target gift card. We’ll draw one winner at random…
Teens, get your game on during International Games Week, November 4–10. Board games, video games, escape rooms and more await you. Don’t miss out on the fun. All events are for teens in grades 6–12. A Wizard’s Escape Tuesday, November…
Calling all eBook readers! The Pinnacle Library Cooperative, a partnership between us and Joliet, Lemont, Plainfield, Shorewood-Troy and White Oak libraries, has lent nearly 1,000,000 eBooks through OverDrive. To commemorate this exciting achievement, we’re giving away a Samsung Galaxy tablet to…
Journey back to the Jurassic this November for a month devoted to dinosaurs! Based on the book What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night by Refe and Susan Tuma, DiNovember is when dinosaurs come to life. Join us all month long…
Spielberg, Scorsese, Hitchcock… and you! If you’re a budding filmmaker who wants to show the world your talents, we’re here to help. Starting Monday, October 15, enter your original movie trailer to win a $50 gift card or Studio 300…