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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.

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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. 

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. 

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
Event Details:

Story-Time for babies & toddlers on Tuesdays at 10:00AM.

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

Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Children
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come by afterschool for a place to relax and unwind! We will have soft music, coloring, fidget toys, and just overall a very calming environment! No registration required! For ages 10+

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. 

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. 

Lecciones de Inglés Gratis CLOSED REGISTRATION

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Eventos En Español
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Event Details:

Inscribete para las clases de inglés para aprender gramática, vocabulario, pronunciación y frases útiles en inglés.

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. 

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. 

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 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 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. 

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. 

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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!

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.