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Name: Summer Reading Spirit Week
Start: 2025-05-25
End: 2025-05-25
Location: Blue Island Public Library

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Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/25

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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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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Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/26

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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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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Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/27

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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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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Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/28

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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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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Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/29

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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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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Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/30

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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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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Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/31

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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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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Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 6/1

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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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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All Day	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Winter Reading Challenge 01/01/2025 @ 12:00am - 03/21/2025 @ 11:45pm Young Adult Reading Challenge This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online or App Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Read and log books to win prizes. Ages 10-25 Sign up on Beanstack or at the Reference Desk.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno) 01/01/2025 @ 12:00am - 03/21/2025 @ 11:45pm All Ages Community Event, Library Tradition This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Library Tradition Event Details: Wishes will be burned at the Annual Snowman Burn for good luck. Se quemarán deseos en la quema anual de muñecos de nieve para tener buena suerte.
12 am							This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Blooming Book Bingo All Day 3/22 - 5/31 Young Adult Reading Challenge This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online or App Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Spring into a new book this season and play bingo. Read and log books to win prizes. Ages 10-25 Sign up on Beanstack or at the Reference Desk.
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9 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 9:15am - 1:15pm Adults Eventos En Español, Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español, Technology Class Event Details: Los talleres de accesso digital son impartidos por navegadores digitales de la Universidad Estatal de Chicago.
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group. Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers 10:00am - 10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 @ 10:00AM This event is in the "Adults" group. Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) 10:00am - 6:00pm Young Adult Teen Volunteer Opportunity Closed Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Young Adult/Teen Area Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Zumba Fiesta REGISTRATION CLOSED 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, All Ages Eventos En Español This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: ¡Unete a la fiesta de Zumba de bajo impacto! Esta clase es ideal para todas las edades. Bailaremos con ritmo latino, bachata, merengue, cumbia, banda y mucho más. ¡No te lo pierdas! Registración requerida.
11 am						This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Time: Colors of Spring 11:00am - 12:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: Join us for Toddler Time: Colors of Spring in the Children's Department. We will start with a storytime about color, sing songs, and finish with a simple springtime craft. Alternate date/time: Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 11AM. This event is in the "Adults" group. Spring Techwise Technology Course for Older Adults 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: A technology course dedicated to older adults. This class will cover basic computer skills such as using email, Microsoft Word, and social media. Those who complete the course will receive a free device.	This event is in the "Children" group. Free Spring Family Photos with Kodak Chris 11:00am - 4:00pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Come as you are or in your Sunday best for FREE Spring Family Photos courtesy of professional photographer the Kodak Chris. Please claim a sign up here: 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.
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1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Taller sobre Fraude a Medicare: Almuerzo incluido 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Health & Wellness Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: ¡Aprenda a prevenir el fraude a Medicare! Disfrute del almuerzo. Es necesario registrarse. El límite es de 15 personas.
2 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Time: Colors of Spring 2:30pm - 3:15pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Join us for Toddler Time: Colors of Spring in the Children's Department. We will start with a storytime about color, sing songs, and finish with a simple springtime craft. Alternate date/time: Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 11AM. 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.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Experience 9to5: The Story of a Movement at Home!: Digital Program with Illinois Libraries Present 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Performance Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: Registration will be limited to 3000 total. Click here to register for this program:
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz 3:00pm - 4:15pm Children Health & Wellness This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Painted Pepper Pots 3:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come paint a ceramic pot. Pepper seeds and soil included. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Painted Pepper Pots 3:00pm - 6:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come paint a ceramic pot. Pepper seeds and soil included. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Annual Snowman Burn 3:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Parking Lot Across the Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Bid farewell to winter at the annual Snowman Burn! Join us as we ceremoniously torch a towering frosty figure, symbolizing the end of the cold season and the welcoming embrace of 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Dino Dig & Storytime 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children STEM Learning, Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Join us in Children's for a Dino Dig & Storytime. We will begin with a storytime all about these prehistoric giants, then each child will receive a random Dinosaur Egg from a NatGeo science kit to excavate! 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Scratch Art Bookmarks For Kids 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Design your own bookmarks with Scratch Art. This event is in the "Children" group. Build a Vacuum Chamber! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Join us in the Tech Annex to learn about vacuum pressure and build your own mini vacuum chamber you get to keep! 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Learning & Practicing Cursive 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, All Ages Workshop Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms. Jamie will lead the event and provide all materials. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Painting with Foil: Disney Princesses 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Join us in Children's as we paint Disney princesses with foil. Please register to participate in this free event. 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Technology Class, Workshop Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: /// INVITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5205090829?omn=83800199313 \| ZOOM MEETING ID: 520 509 0829	This event is in the "Adults" group. VISUAL BALANCE: Creating Effective Layouts 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Learn how to create visually balanced images (photos, flyers, posters, etc.). Using principles of design you’ll create effective layouts. \| Ages 12+ \| In-Person / Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 884 1927 3621	This event is in the "Adults" group. Canva Tips 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Technology Class, Workshop This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Event Details: Learn awesome Canva tips including how to setup your design to print to our printers. ZOOM MEETING: This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Movie Night: Wicked 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Event Details: Wicked Movie showing. Popcorn and light refreshments will be provided! No registration required. This event is in the "Children" group. Kid's Movie Night 6:00pm - 8:45pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: On the third Wednesday of the month, drop by the Makerspace for a free showing of a family/children's movie. Drop in only, snacks provided while supplies last, one-per-child. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Make a Bristle Bot/Haz un Bristle Bot 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children STEM Learning Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Come learn to build a bristle bot! For ages 7+! Ven aprender hacer un bristle bot! Para 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.
7 pm				Reservation Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Regular Business Meeting of the Blue Island Library Board of Trustees Agenda

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