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Surprise Craft Take & Make

All Day
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve. 

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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. 

Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers

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

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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

 

Bingo Cafe

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Community Event, Food & Drink
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink
Event Details:

Enjoy an array of tasty coffee & snacks while playing bingo and winning fun prizes. No registration required. 

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. 

Dia de los Muertos Paper Marigolds/Cempasúchil de Papel

6:00pm–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 by to create Paper Marigolds for your Day of the Dead Shrine! Registration required! Ages 7+

¡Ven a crear Cempasúchil de papel para tu ofrenda del Día de los Muertos! ¡Se requiere registro! Edades 7+

 

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. 

Blue Island Bookworms – “Still Life”

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Oct. 7 will be Still Life by Louise Penny.

Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners

10:00am–12:00pm
Eventos En Español
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Eventos En Español
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. 

Fall Wreath Decorating Craft

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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. 

Learn Graphic Page Layout and Design - Affinity Publisher

5:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Technology Class, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn graphic page layout and design with Affinity Publisher, an intuitive InDesign alternative, in our beginner’s workshop! You will learn the basics for creating layouts for print/digital media. Registration Required.

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. 

DDE ESL Class Library Tour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Eventos En Español
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Event Details:

Evening ESL class from Eisenhower High School will come for a library tour.

Falling Leaves Kids Paint & Sip

6:00pm–8:00pm
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:

Join us for a falling leaves-themed kids Paint & Sip! Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. 

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. 

Bloody Slime

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

Make your own realistic looking bloody slime.

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. 

Color & Sip/Colorear Y Jugo

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required!

¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

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. 

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.

Ghostly Habitats

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft a jar habitat for a ghost! Adopt a ghostie pall and decorate your jar to be the perfect home for them! Registration required. 

Friends of Library Fundraiser

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community Event, Food & Drink
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink
Event Details:

Come out for a creative evening with the Friends of the Library's Fall Wreath Fundraiser. You'll create a beautiful, unique fall decoration for your home with the help of the Friends, while sipping wine and enjoying refreshments.

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. 

Spooky Movie for Kids: Coraline

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

Join us for a showing of Coraline. One snack and drink will be provided per child. First come, first serve, drop in 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. 

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. 

Scary Clown Art

4:00pm–5:30pm
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:

Use pencil, markers, paints, or charcoal to make the scariest looking clown you can! Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. 

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. 

Tissue Paper Maple Leaf & Apple Craft

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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. 

Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers

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

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.