Closed for Fourth of July Holiday
Both library branches will be closed in observance of Independence Day on July 4.
Library Blog
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The Carolina Manga Library
Did you know there is a traveling manga library in the United States?
I had the opportunity to visit the Carolina Manga Library at Anime Central this year.
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Adventure Begins at Your Library!
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I Love Me: The New Program Series
I Love Me
The focus of the “I Love Me” programs is self-care and self-love. A relaxing activity will be scheduled once every three months, including a sound bath meditation, drumming circles, and calming art activities.
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Artful Adventures: Button Tree Art
You may or may not have been able to attend our latest Artful Adventures Button Tree Art at Randall Oaks Library, now is your chance to make some for yourself!
You just need a few simple craft supplies and a vision to create your own masterpiece!
Paul Auster, 1947-2024
The news hit the literary world that author Paul Auster passed away yesterday, April 30, 2024. Auster was a bestselling and award-winning American author for whom New York played a significant role in his writing.
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Tortured Poet
Now that we've had the weekend to fully immerse ourselves in miss Taylor’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, why not try to be a tortured poet yourself. As we all know Taylor Swift is always scheming and it's no coincidence that she released her album in April, it is national poetry
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Sewing Studio: Weather Buddies
Sewing Studio is a series of beginner to intermediate hand sewing for grades 3 - 8 which focuses on using a small pattern to sew a small plush out of felt craft sheets. It is held about once every other quarter at the Randall Oaks Library, often switching between Needle Felt or Sewing Studi
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Video Game Kits
Patrons of the Fox River Valley Public Library District have seen many changes over the years as we continuously strive to provide our patrons with not only the latest in the worlds of attention-grabbing literature, film, and music, but also in offering access to essential technologies like check
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Asian Heritage Reading Challenge
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Eclipse Watch Party
Join our Eclipse Watch Party on Monday, April 8 on the Dundee Library front lawn. A partial solar eclipse will occur between 12:50 p.m. and 3:22 p.m., with maximum coverage happening at 2:07 p.m.
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Drumming Open Jam
Drumming Open Jam
If you wanna try something new or wanna give your neighbors a break, come hit the drums at the Library!!
We’ll be offering open jam sessions from 4-5pm on the following dates:
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Sweet Romances to Read & Savor
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Survey Results & Strategic Plan Goals
Last September, the Fox River Valley Public Library District conducted a community survey meant to help us map out a strategic plan that will guide us for the next five years.