Fountaindale Public Library District
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Friday April 19 9:30am - 2:30pm CDT
Bookmobile Visit: Jonas E. Salk Elementary School
Jonas Salk students and teachers can visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies and more. Please note, this stop is not open to the general public.
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Friday April 19 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Beep Bop Baby
Well, hello every-baby! Can you beep your belly? Can you bop to the music? Yes, you can! Enjoy a music and dance-filled hour aimed at little ones and their families. (BabiesâAge 5 with an adult)
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Friday April 19 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Anime & Movie Friday
Join us in the Vortex to watch anime from Crunchyroll, cartoons or the latest and greatest teen-friendly feature films! (Grades 6â12)
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Promenade Mall
Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies, video games and more. You can also pick up your holds and return borrowed items.
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Saturday April 20 11:00am - 2:15pm CDT
Touch-A-Truck
Join our Outreach staff and the Bookmobile for fun activities, prizes, giveaways and stories. Be sure to bring your library card to check out materials from the Bookmobile.
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Saturday April 20 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Start-Up Market
Shop 'til you drop while supporting local teen and child entrepreneurs! Visit our market to purchase a variety of handmade goods created by those who completed our Start-Up Academy. (Cash only)
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Saturday April 20 1:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Dungeons & Dragons 5E: Spelljammer
Join us on Discord and Roll20 for an exciting D&D campaign! Draw your sword, cast spells, and learn arcane secrets in the world's most popular tabletop role-playing game. New players welcome.
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Sunday April 21 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
R&B Line Dancing
Join the Lines N' Motion dance team for a session of our popular R&B Line Dancing program.
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Sunday April 21 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Vortex Open Video Game Play
Play video games on a first come, first served basis. A library card or school ID is required to play. (Grades 6â12)
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Monday April 22 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Baby Storytime
Join us for a bouncy fun time filled with stories, songs and nursery rhymes for babies 0â18 months and their caregivers!
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Monday April 22 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Monday April 22 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Monday April 22 11:30am - 1:30pm CDT
Library Express Van Visit: Brooks Middle School
Fountaindale's Library Express Van will bring movies, books and more for students and staff to check out. Please note, this visit is not open to the general public.
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Monday April 22 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Sensory Storytime
Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime designed specifically for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. (All ages)
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Monday April 22 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Library Express Van Stop: McKenzie Falls Townhomes
Visit the Library Express Van to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Monday April 22 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: RiverStone Apartments
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Monday April 22 4:15pm - 6:15pm CDT
Teen Volunteering
Assist with program setup and cleanup, hand out program supplies and help children with their projects. Volunteers should report to the Vortex to check in. Limit 2 volunteers. (Grades 6â12)
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Monday April 22 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Dirty Water Challenge
Can you clean water with rocks and cotton balls? Use engineering and science to determine who can make the best DIY water filter. (Grades 3â5)
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Monday April 22 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Knitting and Crocheters Nest
Bring your own knitting or crochet project and socialize in a warm and friendly environment!
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Monday April 22 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
In this introductory class you will learn how to create, navigate and format a worksheet. In addition, you will also learn how to create formulas and save a workbook.
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Monday April 22 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Earth Day Celebration
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day! Learn about the history of Earth Day and how to reduce your carbon footprint. Then, make an eco-friendly cleaning product and leave with some reusable products.
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Monday April 22 7:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Cuentos en Español
Acompáñanos para una presentación de cuentos y música en Español e Inglés.
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Tuesday April 23 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Baby Storytime
Join us for a bouncy fun time filled with stories, songs and nursery rhymes for babies 0â18 months and their caregivers!
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Tuesday April 23 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Tuesday April 23 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Tuesday April 23 11:30am - 1:30pm CDT
Library Express Van Visit: Jane Addams School
Jane Addams students and teachers are able to check out books, movies and more. Please note this is not open to the general public.
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Tuesday April 23 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Preschool Storytime
Enjoy a fun filled storytime that features nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays and stories that encourage early literacy skills! (Ages 3â5 years)
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Tuesday April 23 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: RiverStone Apartments South
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Tuesday April 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Spiral Art and Fractals
Create art that allows you to explore the whirly and never-ending sides of spirals and fractals. (Grades 3â5)
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Tuesday April 23 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
First Presbyterian Church of DuPage Community Stop
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Tuesday April 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Financial Literacy Series
Join us for a series of financial education workshops designed to help you make the right financial and investment decisions.
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Tuesday April 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Glow-in-the-Dark Painting
See how far you can "glow," as you paint with fluorescent colors by blacklight. (Grades 6â12)
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Tuesday April 23 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Tuesday April 23 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Pinnacle & Pours Trivia Night
Gather your team (limit eight people) for a night of exciting trivia. Each member of the winning team will receive a $10 Barnes & Noble gift card.
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Wednesday April 24 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Baby Storytime
Join us for a bouncy fun time filled with stories, songs and nursery rhymes for babies 0â18 months and their caregivers!
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Wednesday April 24 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Best Buy
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Wednesday April 24 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Wednesday April 24 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
English Conversation Group with Literacy DuPage
Join us through Zoom for a conversation group to practice English. New English learners can call Literacy DuPage at 331.472.7160 to learn more about one one-on-one English tutoring.
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Wednesday April 24 10:45am - 12:30pm CDT
Library Express Van Visit: Humphrey Middle School
Fountaindale's Library Express Van will bring movies, books and more for students and staff to check out. Please note, this visit is not open to the general public.
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Wednesday April 24 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Wednesday April 24 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Genealogy Club
"Searching for Charles" is a dramatic and surprising account of the hidden life of an unhistoric man. This program is part of our 'Write it Down!' genealogy author series.
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Wednesday April 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Let's Match!
As a family, create a unique design together and have it printed on matching bags. (Grades Kâ5 with an adult)
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Wednesday April 24 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Wednesday April 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
TV Production Basics
Get the information you need to begin using Studio 300's multi-input switching system to produce live video.
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Wednesday April 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Great Reads Book Club
Joins us on the fourth Wednesday of every month as we discuss the latest book chosen by the group. We read fiction, mystery, biography, history and everything in-between.
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Thursday April 25 All Day
Teen Book Babble
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help as we tell you about our most recent reads. (Grades 6â12)
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Thursday April 25 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime at Wholey Granoly
Join us at a new restaurant in town for a free, engaging storytime experience for your little ones. Each child will receive a special treat when our stories are complete. (Ages 2â6 with an adult)
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Thursday April 25 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Baby Storytime
Join us for a bouncy fun time filled with stories, songs and nursery rhymes for babies 0â18 months and their caregivers!
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Thursday April 25 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Knitting and Crocheters Nest
Bring your own knitting or crochet project and socialize in a warm and friendly environment!
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Thursday April 25 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Thursday April 25 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Cuentos en Español
Acompáñenos para una presentación de cuentos y música en Español e Inglés.
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Thursday April 25 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Annerino Community Center
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Thursday April 25 4:15pm - 6:15pm CDT
Teen Volunteering
Assist with program setup and cleanup, hand out program supplies and help children with their projects. Volunteers should report to the Vortex to check in. Limit 2 volunteers. (Grades 6â12)
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Thursday April 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Blooming Spring Flower Art
Use household items to paint beautiful flowers. Learn how paper tubes, pasta, string and more can be used to create a blooming garden of painted flowers. (Grades Kâ5)
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Thursday April 25 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Beggars Pizza
Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies, video games and more. You can also pick up your holds and return borrowed items.
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Anime Night
Come hang out in the Vortex while we watch anime, talk about manga and enjoy Japanese snacks! (Grades 6â12)
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Thursday April 25 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Thursday April 25 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Fountaindale Writers
Meet other writers, share tips, get encouragement and celebrate the art of writing. New members are always welcome.
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Thursday April 25 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Cooking Demo with Chef Maddox
Chef Susan returns to the library to have fun with mushrooms from the sides to the center of the plate. She will discuss different cooking techniques and uses with the fabulous fungi.
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Friday April 26 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Library Express Van Visit: The Learning Experience
Outreach staff will deliver and pick up borrowed library materials. Please note, this visit is not open to the general public.
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Friday April 26 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Library Express Van Visit: KinderCare (Seneca)
Outreach staff will deliver and pick up borrowed library materials. Please note, this visit is not open to the general public.
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Friday April 26 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Library Express Van Visit: Head Start at Good Shepherd
Outreach staff will deliver and pick up borrowed library materials. Please note, this visit is not open to the general public.
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Friday April 26 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
Library Express Van Visit: Panda Play School
Outreach staff will deliver and pick up borrowed library materials. Please note, this visit is not open to the general public.
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Friday April 26 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Library Express Van Visit: Little Learner Children's Academy
Outreach staff will deliver and pick up borrowed library materials. Please note, this visit is not open to the general public.
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Friday April 26 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Preschool Art
This workshop provides little hands with a unique opportunity to create their own rainbow to take home! (Ages 3â5 with an adult)
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Friday April 26 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Vortex Open Video Game Play
Play video games on a first come, first served basis. A library card or school ID is required to play. (Grades 6â12)
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Get Gardening Expo
With spring arriving, talk with local horticultural organizations to learn more about how to make your flowers and plants thrive. Grab a Take-It Make-It paper hyacinth kit, while supplies last.
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Saturday April 27 12:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Holi Mela
Holi, "the festival of colors," and Makar Sankranti kite flying will be celebrated at this colorful event. Stop by the Bookmobile to check out a book, movie or video game and pick up a fun giveaway.
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Saturday April 27 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Volunteering
Volunteer your time by preparing crafts and materials for programs, assisting in organizing and/or cleaning program supplies, photocopying, cutting paper and more. (Grades 6â12)
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Sunday April 28 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Vortex Open Video Game Play
Play video games on a first come, first served basis. A library card or school ID is required to play. (Grades 6â12)
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Monday April 29 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Baby Storytime
Join us for a bouncy fun time filled with stories, songs and nursery rhymes for babies 0â18 months and their caregivers!
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Monday April 29 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Library Express Van Visit: Heritage Woods
Outreach staff will deliver and pick up borrowed library materials. Please note, this visit is not open to the general public.
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Monday April 29 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Monday April 29 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime
Enjoy a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs that promotes literacy and discovery for all ages!
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Monday April 29 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Toastmasters
Do you want to practice public speaking, improve your communication and build leadership skills? Join the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters for one of our monthly meetings.
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Monday April 29 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Library Express Van Stop: Greenleaf Apartments
Visit the Library Express Van to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Monday April 29 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Sensory Storytime
Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime designed specifically for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. (All ages)
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Monday April 29 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Promenade Apartments
Visit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Knitting and Crocheters Nest
Bring your own knitting or crochet project and socialize in a warm and friendly environment!
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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Whimsical World of Quilling
Explore the fundamentals and art of quilling with Studio Nafisa. Discover the art of coiling, shaping and arranging paper strips to craft stunning flowers, intricate patterns and elegant decorations.
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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Vortex Open Video Game Play
Play video games on a first come, first served basis. A library card or school ID is required to play. (Grades 6â12)