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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.

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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. 

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. 

Color & Sip

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
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. 

Talk Time Practice your English

10:00am - 11:30am
Eventos En Español
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Event Details:

Personas de todos los niveles de clase de inglés son bienvenidos a practicar su inglés durante este horario. No se requiere inscripción.

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. 

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. 

Arte de Verano con Armida

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

Armida te dará los pasos para crear una decoración de arte para tu casa.  Inscripción requerida para asistir al taller.

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 - 7:00pm
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. 

Rewind TV Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided! 


 

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. 

Anime Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Children
Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie

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. 

Pom Pom Art & Popcorn: Ghibli Icons

2:00pm - 4:45pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create pom-pom art from Studio Ghibli stills. 

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. 

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. 

Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create accordion style paper landscapes.

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. 

Talk Time Practice your English

10:00am - 11:30am
Eventos En Español
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Event Details:

Personas de todos los niveles de clase de inglés son bienvenidos a practicar su inglés durante este horario. No se requiere inscripción.

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. 

Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create accordion style paper landscapes.

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. 

Independence Day *Closed*

All Day 7/4 - 7/5
Closing
Branches:
Blue Island Public Library
Description:

We will be closed Friday July 4th and Saturday July 5th. 

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.