Registration opens:
October 01st, 2025

Kids Start-Up Academy

Presented in Partnership with Bolingbrook Bank & Trust

Become the savviest business kid on your block! Complete the first three sessions to participate in our Start-Up Market! (Grades 3–5)

Session One: Plan for Success

Wednesday, October 22, 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Room B
As we start off, tweens will learn about saving, investing and the importance of having a business plan!

Guardians of tweens are required to attend the last 30 minutes of this session for an explanation of the Start-Up Academy.

Session Two: Money Smarts

Wednesday, November 5, 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Room B
What is cash and change? Learn important facts about this important part of our economy and practice handling money in preparation for earning your own!

Session Three: Marketing Matters

Wednesday, November 12, 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Marketing helps tell customers what you are selling and why they should buy! Learn about color theory and brand while designing signs for the Start-Up Market!

Get Down to Business 

Thursday, November 20, 4–7 p.m. (Drop in)
Meeting Room A
It's time to prep! Print promotional items, ask for advice or drop off items in preparation for the Start-Up Market. Attendance is optional.

Start-Up Market

Saturday, November 22, 1–2:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Today is the day! Set up your table and be ready to sell to real library patrons and investors who are coming to shop! Please note, you can set up your table anytime between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tweens need to be at their tables by 12:30 p.m. on Market Day.

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