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Summer Bingo

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Visit us for Bingo and win Summer-themed prizes! No registration required. 

Techwise Second Spring Session

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This class is currently full. 

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.

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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
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. 

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. 

Pride Month Film Nights

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Visit us for our Pride Month Film Nights. Watch a different LGBTQ themed movie each Wednesday night in the month of June. Enjoy popcorn and refreshments. No registration required. 

Taller Jabones Artesanales

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Eventos En Español
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Aprende hacer hermosas flores con jabones de forma fácil y creativa.  Registrate pronto!  Limite a 10 personas

Summer Bingo

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Visit us for Bingo and win Summer-themed prizes! No registration required. 

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. 

Mario Perler Beads

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come by for a Super Mario Bros. Themed Perler Bead Program! No registration required! 

Ven para un manualidad de Mario! No 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. 

Bookmark Making/Decorar Un Marcápaginas

10:30am - 11:30am
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!

 

 

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. 

Ghibli Jam Saturday

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit us for a Saturday Ghibli party! There will be Ghibli Film crafts, music, snacks, and more! 

Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!

¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite!

 

 

 


 

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. 

Zoo Comes To You: Incredible Bats Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Performance
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Visit us for an educational animal show. Meet a sloth, bats, parrots, and more! Registration required. 

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

Memory cafe

10:30am - 11:00am
Adults
Community Event
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Enjoy coffee, tea, & snacks, while playing games & sharpening memory skills. This program does not require registration. 

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. 

UNO Tournament

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

Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 

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.