What's Happening in February at the Bolingbrook Library?

BOLINGBROOK, IL — Fountaindale Public Library District is leaping into February with non-stop fun for adults, teens and children. With everything from preschool resources for parents to a fashion show, to cooking demonstrations and an Oscars viewing party, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Fountaindale Public Library.

A list of February library events and details is below. All programs are free of charge and require registration unless otherwise stated. For more information and a complete list of events, visit fountaindale.org. All information is accurate as of the date of this release, but we encourage media to check the website as times and dates may change.

Studio 300 Programs

Registrants must be Fountaindale Public Library cardholders who have already completed Studio 300 orientation.

Planning & Producing a Mini-Documentary
Monday, Feb. 1, 7:00 p.m.

Video Editing 101
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7:00 p.m.

Screencasting 101
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 7:00 p.m.

DSLR Filmmaking
Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:00 p.m.

NEW! Wedding Video Success Bootcamp
Saturday, Feb. 6, 1:30 p.m.

Learn the inside secrets to creating memorable wedding videos in this three-hour, hands-on workshop.

Blogging 101
Sunday, Feb. 7, 2:00 p.m.

Advanced Blogging (Audio/Visual)
Monday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m.

Web Design Software
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1:30 p.m.

HTML/CSS Bootcamp
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2:00 p.m.

Portrait Photography
Monday, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m.

Photography Basics
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.

DSLR Basics
Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Visual Effects Magic
Monday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Discover the secrets behind Hollywood’s visual effects imagery, and experiment with some basic compositing technology.

Crash! Swoosh!! Bom!!!
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Hear how movies get their extraordinary soundtracks, and try your hand at creating original sound effects using Foley.

Movie Trailer Madness
Friday, Feb. 26, 4:00 p.m.
Learn to assemble a Hollywood-style preview video.

The Oscars After Hours
Sunday, Feb. 28, 5:00 p.m.
Join us for this year’s Academy Awards® telecast. Celebrate the glitz and glamour with snacks, contests, prizes and fun. Patrons 12 to 17-years-old must be accompanies by an adult.

Conquer Your Creative Core
Monday, Feb. 29, 7:00 p.m.
Take a leap this year and discover the real tools to reawaken, nurture and unleash your creativity.

Adult Activity Highlights

Yoga
Mondays, Feb. 1, 8, 22 & 29, 6:15 p.m.
Yoga instructor Carole Savard will show you how to relax and stretch. Please bring a bottle of water and a yoga mat or towel. No class Monday, Feb. 15.

Adult Coloring Club
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 10:00 a.m.–noon
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Color your stress away! We will provide coloring sheets, colored pencils and light refreshments. You are also welcome to bring coloring books and pencils of your own. Drop in; no registration necessary.

Conquer Your Core
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Workout and strengthen your core muscles.

R&B Line Dancing
Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:00 p.m.

Master Your Metabolism
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7:00 p.m.
Learn ways to make your body “run hot” so you’ll have more energy, feel and look better and lose a few pounds.

One-Pot Meals
Thursday, Feb. 11, 7:00 p.m.
Chef Maddox will show you how to make delicious one-pot meals. Participants will receive recipes and food samples.

Take Control of Your Time
Thursday, Feb. 18, 7:00 p.m.
Whether you excel at time management or need to improve, this session will help you reduce stress, increase efficiency and help you to further take charge of your life.

Zumba
Saturday, Feb. 20, 10:45 a.m.
Dance, workout, party and have fun! Bring a good pair of gym shoes, water and a towel.

Selling on eBay
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7:00 p.m.

Teen Scene

Teen programs are for students entering grades 6–12 unless otherwise noted.

Teen Blind Date with a Book
Monday, Feb. 1–Monday, Feb. 29
Check out one of the books in our Blind Date with a Book display located in the Vortex. They will be wrapped up in brown paper so you won’t know the title until checkout. Inside each book will be a “Rate Your Blind Date” form. Fill this out and return to the Vortex by 8:30 p.m. on February 29 to be entered into a gift card drawing. Drop in; no registration necessary.

Spa Day
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, make fizzy bath bombs and fun-sized soaps to gift or keep.

Lolita Fashion Show & Tea Party
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2:00 p.m.
Have a spot of team and some sweet treats while entering the exciting and adorable world of Lolita Fashion! Light refreshments will be served. At the end of the fashion show, enjoy a prize drawing provided by Dream Princess.

Needlecraft & a Movie
Monday, Feb. 8, 5:00 p.m.
Watch a movie while you knit, crochet, needlepoint or cross-stitch.

Live Action Angry Birds
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m.
Construct towers! Fling birds! Annihilate green pig balloons. Drop in; no registration necessary.

Photoshop Basics & Beyond
Wednesday Feb. 10 & Thursday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m.
Discover Photoshop’s powerful tools and features in this two-day class.

Lil Bits, Bots & Bytes
Monday, Feb. 15, 1:30 p.m.

NEW! Food for Thought
Thursday, Feb. 18, 4:00 p.m.
Introducing a whole new book club for teens! No required reading. No in-depth questions. Just talk about a book—any book—you’ve read while enjoying snacks.

Pizza Bar
Monday, Feb. 29
Celebrate Leap Day with pizza!

Kid’s Corner

Storytime Schedule

All Together Storytime: Mondays, 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Diez Deditos (Bilingual) Storytime: Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

Lapsit Storytime: Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

Family Storytime: Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Sensory Storytime: Saturday, Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m.

Drop-in Storytime: Saturday, Feb. 27, 11:00 a.m.

Monarch Reading Club (Grades K–3)

Monday, Feb. 1–Monday, Feb. 15
Pick up a Monarch Award reading log and start reading. Kids who read or listen to all 20 nominated books will earn a free paperback book. Those who read at least five nominees can vote for their favorites from February 1 through February 15 and attend our pizza party on February 26. Drop in; no registration required.

iMake (Grades K–5)
Thursday, Feb. 11, 4:15 p.m.
Try out the library’s newest technologies. Drop in, no registration required. Kindergarteners must be accompanied by an adult.

TechnoKids (Grades 1–3)
Friday, Feb. 12, 4:15 p.m.
Build an exciting project while learning about engineering and electronics.

Family Movie Double Feature
Saturday, Feb. 20, 1:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Bring the family to watch “Kung Fu Panda” followed by “Kung Fu Panda 2.”
Drop in until the limit of 90 people is reached; no registration necessary.

Lil’ Bits, Bots and Bytes (Grades 4–6)
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 4:15 p.m.

Ayodele Live West African Drumming
Sunday, Feb. 28, 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with Chicago’s Ayodele Drum and Dance Company as they present a live performance highlighting West African drumming and dancing. Drop in until the limit of 90 people is reached; no registration necessary.

Community Outreach and Bookmobile
Panera Bread Milk & Cookies Storytimes (Kids age 2–6 years old with an adult)
Thursdays, Feb. 4 & 18, 9:30 a.m. Panera Bread, 714 E. Boughton Road
Enjoy milk and a cookie while we read a story. Storytimes include stories, interactive puppets as well as music and movement. Call Laura Didier at 630.685.4167 to register.

McStory Time (Kids age 2–6 years old with an adult)
Thursday, Feb. 11, 9:30 a.m., McDonald’s Playroom, 100 N. Bolingbrook Drive
Thursday, Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m., McDonald’s Playroom, 295 N. Weber Road
Enjoy interactive storytime at both Bolingbrook McDonald’s locations. Call Laura Didier at 630.685.4167 to register.

Preschool Round-Up
Saturday, Feb. 27, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Parents, if you have a toddler that is ready for preschool, this is your chance to meet and talk to representatives from more than a dozen local preschools and daycare centers all in one place. The Will County Health Department will be on hand providing free vision and hearing screenings, and several early childhood resource organizations will also be available. Don’t miss our prize drawings for parents and kids.

The Fountaindale Public Library Bookmobile makes scheduled community stops throughout the month for patrons to check out books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, NOOKs, Playaways and much more. Visit fountaindale.org/outreach/bookmobile for a list of stops.

Programas en Español
Crear y Grabar Musica
Viernes, Febrero 5, 4:00 p.m.
En etsa clase practica, utilize Garageband y instrumentos, micrófonos, y equipo de Estudio 300 para crear su musica.