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Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day
Children, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Event Details:

This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

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. 

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day
Children, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Event Details:

This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

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. 

Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other
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

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. 

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.

 

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. 

Make a Jumbo Crayon/Haz Un Crayon Gigante

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Make Your Own Jumbo Crayon! Registration Required! 

Haz Un Crayon Gigante! Requiere Registro! 

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. 

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day
Children, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Event Details:

This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

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. 

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. 

Foam Art: Llamas Design Craft

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Design your own pet Llama craft for kids ages 4 to 13 years old.

 

Safari Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join is in Children's as we go wild for animals! Taking place on the last Wednesday of March, April, and May at 6PM, each Safari storytime will focus on a different animal.

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. 

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day
Children, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Event Details:

This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

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. 

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day
Children, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Event Details:

This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

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. 

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day
Children, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Event Details:

This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

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. 

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day
Children, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Event Details:

This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

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. 

Crochet for children

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We will meet in Makerspace Parents bring your children to crochet night we will be crocheting a square or if you are more advanced you can work on a specific project. We will listen to music and crochet a light refreshment will be served.

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. 

Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other
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.

 

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. 

Rainbow Photo Holders

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:

Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay.

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. 

Adorable Arts & Crafts

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays in June at 4:30PM for Adorable Art. Each week we will complete a new cute art project. Please register to participate in this free event; walk-ins will be turned away if space is at capacity. 

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: Rainbow Photo Holders

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:

Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay.

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. 

Clay Jewelry Dish Part 1

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: One time in the Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create a jewelry dish out of air clay.

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.