Fountaindale Public Library District
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Wednesday May 15 All Day
Letters of Kindness
Spread the word: weâre writing kind letters! Drop by to write letters to people in our community and around the world to help spread and promote kindness! (All ages)
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Wednesday May 15 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
STEAM Lab
Weâll show you how to record your own ASMR using Studio 300 equipment and everyday items. (Grades 6â12)
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Wednesday May 15 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
SCORE Workshop
Join us for our monthly virtual workshop on a variety of business topics, brought to you by SCORE of Fox Valley.Â
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Thursday May 16 All Day
Letters of Kindness
Spread the word: weâre writing kind letters! Drop by to write letters to people in our community and around the world to help spread and promote kindness! (All ages)
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Thursday May 16 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Chick-fil-A Storytime
Enjoy preschool stories, puppet plays and songs with our newest partner, Chick-fil-A. (Ages 2â6 with an adult)
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Thursday May 16 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Knitting and Crocheting Nest
Bring your knitting or crochet project and socialize in a warm and friendly environment. All are welcome!
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Thursday May 16 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Bookmobile Visit: Independence Elementary School
Students attending the YMCA Afterschool program at Independence Elementary School can visit the Bookmobile to check out books and more. Please note, this stop is not open to the general public.
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Thursday May 16 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 May 16 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
The Weird and Wonderful Art of Yayoi Kusama
Step into the world of spots, dots and everything in between! Learn about the famous Yayoi Kusama and then create your own weird and wonderful art! (Grades Kâ2)
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Thursday May 16 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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Thursday May 16 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 May 16 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Fountaindale Public Library District Board Meeting
All library board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month and are open to the public. Agendas are posted on our website no later than 48 hours before each board meeting.
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Thursday May 16 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Lighting Backdrops for Photography
This demo class will show how to light subjects in front of a backdrop in a variety of situations.
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Thursday May 16 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Cooking Demo with Chef Maddox
Lemons, limes and grapefruit are the âstarsâ and focus of this culinary program. Learn new recipes using these familiar citrus fruits in fun ways, from savory to sweet applications.
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Friday May 17 All Day
Letters of Kindness
Spread the word: weâre writing kind letters! Drop by to write letters to people in our community and around the world to help spread and promote kindness! (All ages)
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Friday May 17 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 May 17 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 May 18 All Day
Letters of Kindness
Spread the word: weâre writing kind letters! Drop by to write letters to people in our community and around the world to help spread and promote kindness! (All ages)
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Saturday May 18 All Day
Kindness Day Kits
Pick up a kit with crafts and gifts from Kindness Day Bolingbrook partners at the Children's Services Desk and on the Bookmobile, while supplies last.
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Disability Pride Storytime
Celebrate Disability Pride with us in this special storytime, followed by a sensory playtime! (All ages)
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Saturday May 18 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 May 18 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Affirmation Art
Use crumpled-up paper and watercolors to create art that is beautiful, kind and perfectly imperfect, just like you! (Grades Kâ5)
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Saturday May 18 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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Sunday May 19 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 May 19 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 May 20 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 May 20 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 May 20 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 May 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Knitting and Crocheting Nest
Bring your knitting or crochet project and socialize in a warm and friendly environment. All are welcome!
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Monday May 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Love Lit Book Club
Join our newest book club as we talk about fun romance titles.
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Tuesday May 21 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Coffee and Conversation Book Club
Looking for something to wake you up in the morning? Join us for a stimulating morning book discussion on the third Tuesday of the month.
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Tuesday May 21 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Virtual Reality Game Play
Join us in the world of virtual reality, where we will play games and learn new technology. Play in the world of virtual reality or watch your friends on the screen. (Ages 12â18)
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Tuesday May 21 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 May 21 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Wet Felting
Join Natasha Lehrer Lewis of Estherâs Place to create a wet-felted 3D trumpet flower using locally-grown wool. (Grades 3â5)
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Tuesday May 21 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 May 21 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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Tuesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Open Mic Night
Need a night out? Enjoy an evening of entertainment by exciting local performers. Musicians and poets, drop in to put on a show. (Ages 18 and older)
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Wednesday May 22 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 May 22 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Genealogy Club
Are you struggling to find your ancestor's parents? Genealogist Dana Ann Palmer will show you how to bust through those brick walls and find your family using a variety of sources.
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Wednesday May 22 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Movie and a Craft
Join us for a fun evening of crafting while you watch "Kung Fu Panda!"
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Wednesday May 22 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Mixed Media Pixel Art
Make a pixel-inspired art piece using paint, glue and tiles of different colors, shapes and sizes. (Grades 6â12)
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Wednesday May 22 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 May 23 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 May 23 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 May 23 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Knitting and Crocheting Nest
Bring your knitting or crochet project and socialize in a warm and friendly environment. All are welcome!
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Thursday May 23 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 May 23 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 May 23 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Hidden Messages in Chinese Food
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with us as we talk about traditional Chinese food. Samples included.
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Friday May 24 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 May 24 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 May 24 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 May 24 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 May 24 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 May 24 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)