Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The Fountaindale Public Library was rated as one of the best public libraries in the country according to an index released by the Library Journal.
When compared to similar libraries, the Fountaindale Public Library stands above many, according to a new index put out by the Library Journal. Fountaindale ranked 21st overall out of 211 public libraries across the country in its category bracket in the annual Index of Library Service. The library was also one of 30 libraries across the country in its bracket to receive a star rating based on its overall score and one of 18 libraries in Illinois across all brackets to receive any kind of star rating, the release said. “This is truly an honor to receive recognition of the outstanding service our staff provides to our community day in and day out,” said Peggy Danhof, president of the Fountaindale board of trustees. “We always knew we had a …
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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1. New Barber Shop to Make Official Debut Tonight The Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Master Barbers to Julian's Plaza, the Bolingbrook shopping center located at the intersection of Route 53 and Boughton Road. The cutting (pun intended) will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. tonight at the barber shop, located at 144 E. Boughton Rd. 2. The More You Shop, The More You Earn at The Promenade Now through Sept. 25, The Promenade Bolingbrook is offering a special deal for its shoppers. Spend $100 at The Promenade and you'll get a $20 gift card to the popular Bolingbrook shopping center. Spend $50 at The Promenade, and you'll be given a $10 gift card. For more info, click HERE. 3. Woman Gains New …
Monday, July 25, 2011
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1. Today is National Hot Fudge Sunday Day That's right! There's a national holiday—unofficial of course—dedicated to hot fudge sundaes ... and today is that day! Help celebrate National Hot Fudge Sundae Day in style by visiting one of these great Bolingbrook establishments: 2. Rob Lowe on Being Drew Peterson: It's More Than the Hair Rob Lowe, who is starring in the upcoming Lifetime movie centered on the alleged Bolingbrook wife-killer Drew Peterson, showed up at Comic-Con and, according to a USA Today report, turned heads with a shocking mop of gray, dyed so he could play the part. Lowe talked a bit about his newest role. For the complete Q&A, click HERE. Here's an excerpt: Me: Have you done anything where you've had a lot of prosthetics…
Thursday, July 14, 2011
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1. Summer Doldrums for Village Board Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar ended Tuesday's village board meeting by hinting the village may cancel a meeting or two before the summer is over. Agendas for the last couple of meetings have been fairly light in terms of action needed from board members. Claar said it's pointless to bring community members out to the village town center, only to have them realize the meeting will be short-lived. The village board's next meeting, scheduled for July 26, will still be had because the board will take action on several financial resolutions, village attorney Jim Boan said. Meetings in August and September, though, might be consolidated into one per month, Claar said. Be sure to check back with Bolingbrook …
Friday, July 8, 2011
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1. Interested in Aviation? Hitch a Ride to Make Sure The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 461 is participating in the EAA's Young Eagles program, which introduces young people, ages 8-17, to general aviation by providing free airplane rides. Last year Chapter 461 flew over 265 Young Eagles. Rides are given on the second Saturday of each month through October from 9 a.m. to noon (weather permitting) at Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport. For more information, check out www.EAAChapter461.org 2. Hidden Lakes Hosts Fishing Derby Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm will host a Catfish Fishing Derby Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be grilled burgers, hot dogs and other treats during the derby. Prize categories and prizes …
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Thousands of items have been stolen, library officials say.
Fountaindale Public Library officials said they have been having trouble for weeks with thieves entering the library and targeting its music and DVD collection. In one case, as many as 40 CDs were taken in one day. Allegedly, the thieves come in and remove the discs from the cases and take off with the items. Peggy Danhoff, president of the library's board of trustees, said the only way to stop the issue is to make the multimedia collection off limits to browsing library goers, and put the CDs and DVDs in a locked case. The library has long put electronic tags on the cases of CDs and DVDs, Danhoff said. But thieves simply take the disc out and walk out unnoticed. Now, Danhoff said, the library is looking into putting those same tags on …
Russ Fletcher
4:47 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2011
Fountaindale Library is one of the MANY reasons Bolingbrook is a great place to work, live, and play. Congratulations to the hard-working and fabulous staff members who have made this positive national attention/recognition possible. more ›