The Grow Center

05/22/2026

05/13/2026

Due to scheduling conflicts, our Healing Stories event this coming Sunday, May 17, 2026, is cancelled. Stay tuned for rescheduling!

04/29/2026

We're excited to participate in this fun scavenger hunt!

Introducing the Love Your Library Community Scavenger Hunt! 💖

This spring, we wanted to celebrate community connection and some of the places that make Bourbonnais so great. And we have a secret message just for you! We’ve hidden words at a selection of community spots. Visit the library starting May 1 to pick up your game sheet -- you'll get a prize just for signing up!

Visit all 8 local spots to find each word, unscramble the message, and earn a chance to win a sweet prize basket. Want an extra entry? Share a photo of you participating & tag us! 📸🫶

Thank you to our local partners for teaming up on this fun event:
📍Village of Bourbonnais
📍Bourbonnais Township Park District
📍River Valley Special Recreation Association
📍The Grow Center
📍Connect Roasters
📍Sequels
📍Josephine’s Bakeshop
📍Limber Mind & Body Wellness

We can't wait to explore Bourbonnais and share the library love with you this May! Visit our website for more information ✨️

04/24/2026

Have you submitted your healing story idea yet?

CALL FOR STORYTELLERS
Healing Stories Kankakee is an exciting, collaborative partnership between The Grow Center, INC, Factory Listeners: Kankakee Storytelling , and the Stony Road Podcast.
*****Our next event is May 17, and we're looking for storytellers! *****
Stories will be no longer than 15 minutes with 10 minutes preferred.
Storytellers will be invited to a FREE Storytelling Workshop prior to the event - Dates TBD
Selected Storytellers will receive an honorarium for their participation and recorded stories will receive an additional honorarium upon publication of the story.*
Recording of stories will be arranged by and take place at The Grow Center.
Use this link or the Linktree in our bio to sign up to tell a story:
https://thegrowcenter.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1153072
Questions? Email [email protected]
*Storytellers chosen to record must grant The Grow Center, INC. permission to publish their content and likeness at will and release The Grow Center, INC. from any liabilities or future monetization from the content.

04/22/2026

04/15/2026

Do you have a story to tell about healing? Submit your idea for our Healing Stories event on May 17!

CALL FOR STORYTELLERS
Healing Stories Kankakee is an exciting, collaborative partnership between The Grow Center, INC, Yarn Factory Listeners: Kankakee Storytelling , and the Stony Road Podcast.

Stories will be no longer than 15 minutes with 10 minutes preferred.
Storytellers will be invited to a FREE Storytelling Workshop prior to the event - Dates TBD
Selected Storytellers will receive an honorarium for their participation and recorded stories will receive an additional honorarium upon publication of the story.*
Recording of stories will be arranged by and take place at The Grow Center.
Use this link or the Linktree in our bio to sign up to tell a story:
https://thegrowcenter.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1153072
Questions? Email [email protected]
*Storytellers chosen to record must grant The Grow Center, INC. permission to publish their content and likeness at will and release The Grow Center, INC. from any liabilities or future monetization from the content.

04/10/2026

CALL FOR STORYTELLERS

Healing Stories Kankakee is an exciting, collaborative partnership between The Grow Center, INC, Yarn Factory Listeners: Kankakee Storytelling and the Stony Road Podcast.

*****Our next event is May 17, and we're looking for storytellers! *****

Stories will be no longer than 15 minutes with 10 minutes preferred.
Storytellers will be invited to a FREE Storytelling Workshop prior to the event - Dates TBD
Selected Storytellers will receive an honorarium for their participation and recorded stories will receive an additional honorarium upon publication of the story.*
Recording of stories will be arranged by and take place at The Grow Center.
Use this link or the Linktree in our bio to sign up to tell a story:
https://thegrowcenter.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1153072
Questions? Email [email protected]

*Storytellers chosen to record must grant The Grow Center, INC. permission to publish their content and likeness at will and release The Grow Center, INC. from any liabilities or future monetization from the content.

04/09/2026

Name The Grow Center Geese!

These two geese have visited us every spring and fall for years. We think it's about time they had names. Leave your suggestions in the comments!

03/30/2026

What a great storytelling event tonight! The storytellers were courageous in telling their healing stories and did a great job.