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D.I.Y. Fandom Hour

3:30pm–4:30pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create K-pop fandom items like beaded bracelets, photocards, and more! 

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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. 

Videogame Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Other
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in only for Videogame Club. Kids vote to choose the game, taking turns if necessary. 

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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. 

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! 

¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

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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. 

Techwise Fall Session

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

An introductory computer course for seniors. To inquire if there are available spots, please call (708) 388 - 1078 extension 30. 

Microsoft Word Clinic

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org.
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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. 

Good Morning Storytime with Ms. Jamie

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for a storytime with Ms. Jamie. 

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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. 

Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers

10:00am–12:00pm
Eventos En Español
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Los participantes a este grupo de creatividad y voluntariado comparten sus ideas y creatividad y prestan sus servicios a los eventos de la biblioteca.  Para más información llame a 708-388-1078 Ext 18

 

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

 

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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. 

Microsoft Word Clinic

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org.

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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. 

Fall Leaf Spray Art/Arte de Hojas de Otoño

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make a fall leaf stencil art! 

 

Ven hacer arte con hojas de otoño!

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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. 

Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners

10:00am–12:00pm
Eventos En Español
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Clase de inglés para principiantes.  Aprenderemos gramática, vocabulario, pronuniciación y frases de la vida diaria.

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

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. 

Demon Clay Masks

4:30pm–5:30pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: One time in the Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a colorful air-dry clay demon mask inspired by Mexican folk art. 9/17: Create clay base. 9/24: Paint 

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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. 

Autumn Storytime & Craft

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an autumn-themed storytime & craft event! We read picture books with an autumn theme, and then we will cut apples in half and use them as stamps to create a beautiful and unique autumn apple art piece.

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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. 

Microsoft Word Clinic

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org.

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. 

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

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. 

NextMove Community Education-Lead and Water Infrastructure

5:00pm–6:15pm
Adults
Community Event
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Concerned about lead water line replacement in the city? Join NextMove for this information and education session about water infrastructure.

­Taller de Piñatas

6:00pm–8:00pm
Eventos En Español
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Te invitamos a particpar en un Taller de Piñatas para adultos, aprenderás paso a paso cómo hacer una piñata.  Ideal para quienes quieren probar algo nuevo, liberar estrés y llevarse a casa una obra hecha con tus propias manos.

Bookmark Making/Decorar Un Marcápaginas

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come by to decorate your own bookmark! No registration required! 

¡Ven a decorar tu propio marcapáginas! ¡No necesitas registrarte!

 

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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. 

ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital

10:00am–12:00pm
Eventos En Español
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más.

*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.

*From 12-2 PM former students one-on-one computer clases.

Sunflower Paper Plate Craft

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make a paper plate sunflower and decorate it using real sunflower seeds! Register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted. 

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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. 

Entre Tijeras y Tradiciones: Taller de Papel Picado

10:00am–12:00pm
Eventos En Español
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Celebremos nuestra cultura con arte y color!  En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, te invitamos a explorar una de las tradiciones más colorida del mundo hispano; el papel picado.

Raices y Colores: Baile Folklórico Movimiento Cultural Necalli/ Necalli Cultural Movement Folkloric Dancers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Eventos En Español
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Event Details:

Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con nostoros.  ¡Ven y disfruta de una vibrante presentación del baile folklórico Movimiento Cultural Necalli lleno de color, tradicion y alegria.

Good Morning Storytime with Ms. Jamie

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for a storytime with Ms. Jamie. 

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.