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S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad)

10:00am - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Young Adult/Teen Area
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

Maker Challenge: Dried Flower Bouquet

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create a bouquet from dried flowers. 

Cybercafe

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Young Adult
Technology Class
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults, Young Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Consult with skilled staff regarding tech questions. Call ahead for details about what we are able to assist you with. No registration required at this time.

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad)

10:00am - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Young Adult/Teen Area
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

Sashiko Mending Workshop

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Students will learn how to patch and mend their favorite items using the Japanese Sashiko Mending method starting with a traditional white thread.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad)

10:00am - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Young Adult/Teen Area
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad)

10:00am - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Young Adult/Teen Area
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad)

10:00am - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Young Adult/Teen Area
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

Leaf & Latte Lovers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Young Adult, All Ages
Community Event, Food & Drink
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a plant swap. Bring your plant babies, cuttings, or seedlings, and leave with a new plant. 

Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided. 

Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages
Reading Challenge
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Parking Lot Across the Library
Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

To kick off our summer reading program this year, we will be hosting a Foam Party! Register for Summer Reading and play in a massive pile of foam. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.