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A weeklong calendar that describes each day's spirit week challenge

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library

All Day 6/1 - 7/31

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages

Program Type: Reading Challenge

Event Details:

Sign yourself up through the Beanstack App, or sign up in person with a librarian. This year expect lots of games and gaming-themed activities to accompany the traditional book-logging. We like this year’s theme, and we’re going all-in.

Level Up Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/2 - 8/2

Open

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Reading Challenge

Registration Required

Event Details:

Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library—sign up on Beanstack or the Reference Desk.

VISUAL BALANCE: Creating Effective Layouts

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Room: Tech Annex

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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.

GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Room: Tech Annex

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Got an iPhone? Or iPad? Have audio you’d like to share, but wish to share a portion of it? Well, you’ll learn how to do that. Learn how to import it, clip it, fade its intro and outro, and then export it.

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Time	Mon (5/05)	Tue (5/06)	Wed (5/07)	Thu (5/08)
10 am	This event is in the "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am - 11:30am Children Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, 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.	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. 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
11 am	This event is in the "Adults" group. Spring Wreath DIY 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration 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: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come and make a Spring Wreath! All materials will be provided. Registration is required; limit 15.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon 3:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint your favorite Pokemon. 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. 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: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon 3:00pm - 6:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint your favorite Pokemon. 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. 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. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Foam Art: Dragon Design Craft 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Design your own Dragon. Ages 4 to 13 years old.
5 pm				This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Sashiko Mending Workshop 5:00pm - 6:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Students will learn how to patch and mend their favorite items using the Japanese Sashiko Mending method starting with a traditional white thread. 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. Let's Make a Mother's Day Card! 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español 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: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Event Details: Children please bring a picture of a loved one, could be mom or a personal picture to include in your card. Or we will have print outs that you can use for this project. 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. Adopt a Seed 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, All Ages Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Adopt a seed! Choose a seed, decorate a pot, and plant it! Registration required; limit 15. This event is in the "Children" group. Paper Bag Princess Storytime & Craft 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a storytime & craft all about the Paper Bag Princess, a hilarious picture book that reminds every princess to love herself most! No 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.

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