Briefs: Cops seek suspects

Naperville Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a series of mailbox vandalism cases. At least six mailboxes were damaged in the 1700 block of Clyde Drive, 1500 and 1600 blocks of Riparian Drive and the 200 block of Winding Creek Drive between 11:30 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday. In each case, the box and post had been pulled and thrown into the street. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (630) 420-6006. Callers may remain anonymous.

Library gets grant

Naperville Public Library has received a $77,848 grant to promote investor education from the American Library Association and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation. The library is one of 13 selected nationwide. Funds will help build the capacity of the library to provide effective, unbiased investor education to the community, leaders say. The library will improve accessibility of investor resources through online instructional tutorials and Web site enhancements, as well as train staff and the public in investment research strategies.

'Artemis Fowl' author here:

Eoin Colfer, author of the best-selling Artemis Fowl series, presents a show for middle readers, "Fairies, Fiends and Flatulence," at 11 a.m. Saturday in North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 30 N. Brainard St., Naperville. Tickets, available at Anderson's Bookshop in downtown Naperville, are $25 and include a copy of Colfer's new book, "Airman." Additional tickets may be purchased for $5 with no book. For details, call (630) 355-2665.