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2433 York Street, Blue Island, IL 60406

SCHEDULED CLOSINGS, SHORTENED DAYS OF SERVICE

Thursday, November 26, 2015: Thanksgiving - CLOSED | Friday, December 11, 2015: 4 PM Early Closing Thursday, December 24, 2015: Christmas Eve - CLOSED | Friday, December 25, 2015: Christmas Day - CLOSED Thursday, December 31, 2015: New Year’s Eve - CLOSED

UNDER CONSTRUCTION / PARDON OUR PROGRESS

During the carpeting construction project there will be limited, but continuous access to computers, the stacks and the adjacent parking lot. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our building!

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lue Island will kick off the holiday season on December 5th with a day filled with fun activities! The library will be screening holiday movies for families from 1-4 PM. Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own from home, and there might be a visit from Mrs. Claus! Later in the

evening we will have our annual Christmas Open House following the Christmas Parade down Western. Come in for some goodies provided by the Friends of the Library and see our annual tree lighting. Entertainment for the evening will be costumed carolers who will serenade us with songs old and new.

LIBRARY EVENTS / PROGRAMS *UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, EVENTS TAKE PLACE IN THE LOWER LEVEL MEETING ROOM.

ADULT

pictures and recharge from your everyday stressors.

Meghan Whiite [email protected] 708.388.1078 x30 Fish Food: How Water Quality Affects Anglers (A): Tuesday, November 3rd, 7 PM. Claire Snyder will present on efforts to improve water quality for people and wildlife. Medicare Maze (A): Wednesday, November 4th, 11 AM. Oak Street Health will provide clarity about different parts of Medicare coverage. Color Me Stress Free (A): Tuesday, November 10th, 6 PM. Choose from a variety of

Canning Your Harvest (A): Tuesday, November 24th, 7 PM. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Anna Stange will demonstrate the process and provide tips for those new to canning. The Bee-pocalypse? (A): Tuesday, December 1st, 7 PM. How are bees doing in the south suburbs? Learn how you can help these essential pollinators.

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

‘A’=adult / adulto, ‘C’=children / niños, ‘F’=family / familia, ‘YA’ young adult / teen / adultos jóvenes / adolescentes, ‘G’ all ages / todas las edades

Schedule of Events Color Me Stress Free (A): Tuesday, December 8th, 6 PM. Choose from a variety of pictures and recharge from your everyday stressors.

Rules of the Road (A): Monday, December 14th, 1:30 PM. A two hour review provided by the state. Sign up with Meghan White to secure your spot.

Did you know that the library has... Fully loaded kindles available for check out, just like books?

CHILDREN

Deborah Beasley [email protected] 708.388.1078 x22 Power Hour Wii (C): Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3 PM. A one hour power play of Wii for kids ages 7 to 14 years old.

FAMILY / ALL AGES

Meghan White [email protected] 708.388.1078 x30 Jacqueline Kennedy (G): Thursday, November 5th, 10 AM, 13018 Maple Avenue, Blue Island, IL. Blue Island Public Library & Blue Island Historical Society invite you to meet former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in this fascinating first-person performance by Leslie Goddard. Pick up your free ticket (while they last) at the library. $5 at the door.

Christmas Open House (F)(G): Saturday, December 5th, After the Light Parade. Stop by after the city’s Light Parade for refreshments, our annual Christmas tree lighting, and a Dickens attired caroling group. The carolers will start at 6:30, so grab some cocoa before they start!

Children’s Thanksgiving Day Craft (C): Monday, November 16th, 6:30 PM. Decorating Turkeys. Ages 4 to 14. (Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a parent.)

Children’s Thanksgiving Day Craft (C): Tuesday, November 17th, 3:30 PM. Decorating Turkeys. Ages 4 to 14. (Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a parent.)

Children’s Christmas Craft Program (C): Monday, December 14th, 6:30 PM. Ages 4 to 14. (Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a parent.) Kids will decorate snowflakes to hang in their homes. Children’s Christmas Craft Program (C): Tuesday, December 15th, 3:30 PM. Ages 4 to 14. (Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a parent.) Kids will decorate snowflakes to hang in their homes.

Christmas Tree Ornament Decorating (F): Monday, December 7th, 6:30 PM. Ages 4 to 14. (Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a parent.) Kids will decorate 3-D ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree.

Laura Ingalls’ Christmas Memories (F)(G): Thursday, December 10th, 6 PM. Hear stories from her childhood days and see some of her beloved Christmas gifts.

Did you know that the library has... A recording studio in the Tech Annex downstairs where singers and musicians can create their own recordings?

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

‘A’=adult / adulto, ‘C’=children / niños, ‘F’=family / familia, ‘YA’ young adult / teen / adultos jóvenes / adolescentes, ‘G’ all ages / todas las edades

Schedule of Events EN ESPAÑOL

of your choice, or try out the ones from our collection. Bring a friend. Bring a group of friends. Snacks will be provided!!!

Sonia Rodriguez [email protected], 708.388.1078 x18 Yoga para Todos (F): Lunes, 3, 10, 17 & 24, 10-11 AM. Aprenda Yoga, relajación, meditación y técnicas de respiración. La primera clase es gratis! Traiga su propio mat/tapete, $3 por clase. Regístrese en las fechas cuando la clase se reúne. Jacqueline Kennedy (F): Jueves, 5 de Noviembre, 10 AM, 13018 Maple Avenue, Blue Island, IL. Blue Island Public Library & Blue Island Historical Society le invitan a conocer a la ex Primera Dama Jacqueline Kennedy en esta fascinante actuación en primera persona por Leslie Goddard. Recoja sú boleto gratis (mientras duren) en la biblioteca. $5 en la puerta. Taller de Manualidades Navideñas (F): Martes, 15 de Diciembre, 6 PM. Ven a crear tú propia decoración navideña para tú hogar o crear una tarjeta de Navidad para regalar. Inscripción es necesaria antes del 11 de Diciembre para asistir a este taller Navideño.

International Game Day (YA)(F): November 21, ALL DAY. Games all day in the library. Online tournaments, video games, board games, card games, etc...

Mini-Sculptures with Polymer Clay (YA): Wednesday, December 9th, 4-5:30 PM. A great Christmas gift if you do that sort of thing...you know...getting people gifts. We’ll be making tiny charms out of polymer clay, and “firing” them in a toaster oven. Hearts, stars, and butterflies...or teeth, skulls, and knives.

@ THE LIBRARY ALL THE TIME Creative Nonsense (YA): Every Monday, 6-8 PM. Teen Open Studio. Be a part of ongoing effort to produce a library “zine,” or work on your own stuff. With art supplies purchased through a grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, we draw, write, paint, print, or other...creative nonsense.

YOUNG ADULTS

Micah Rademacher [email protected], 708.388.1078 x31 Creative Nonsense (YA): Every Monday, 6-8 PM. Teen Open Studio. Be a part of ongoing effort to produce a library “zine,” or work on your own stuff. With art supplies purchased through a grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, we draw, write, paint, print, or other...creative nonsense. Game Night (YA)(F): First Thursday of every month (11/5, 12/3), 6-8 PM. What did we do before video games? Bring in the board game

Did you know that the library has... Access to online answers to questions 24 hours/ day, 7 days per week via the library’s web site?

Tech Annex Cadet Boot Camp (F): Come and learn about all areas the Tech Annex specializes in, such as, stopmotion animation, video/audio production and photography, and graphic design. Staff will be available by appointment to assist participants in a given area. CONTACT: the Tech Annex.

Power Hour Wii (C): Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3 PM. A one hour power play of Wii for kids ages 7 to 14 years old.

Yoga for Every-Body (G): Tuesdays, Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24, 10-11 AM. Learn Yoga, Relaxation, Meditation and Breathing Techniques. First class is Free! Bring own mat, $3 per class. Register on the above dates when class meets. Game Night (YA)(F): First Thursday of every month (11/5, 12/3), 6-8 PM. What did we do before video games? Bring in the board game of your choice, or try out the ones from our collection. Bring a friend. Bring a group of friends. Snacks will be provided!!!

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

‘A’=adult / adulto, ‘C’=children / niños, ‘F’=family / familia, ‘YA’ young adult / teen / adultos jóvenes / adolescentes, ‘G’ all ages / todas las edades

Schedule of Events December 4, 11, 18, 3 PM.. Make an appointment to come in for a free 1 hour recording studio session. Max 2 performers. CONTACT: the Tech Annex

Live on Stage! (F): Thursday, November 12th, December 10th, 5-8 PM. Sign up in advance for a 30 min slot to capture both video and audio of your live performance. Max 6 performances. CONTACT: the Tech Annex

Free Recording Sessions Friday! (F): Friday, November 6, 13, 20, 27,

Did you know that the library has... Board games available for check out?

Family Friendly Friday Flicks (C)(F): Fridays, November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 3 PM. All films are rated G or PG. All adult must be accompanied by children. CONTACT: Deborah Beasley

Movie and a Pizza Night (YA, ages 13 and up): Thursdays, September 24, October 29, 6-8 PM. As the title suggests – come eat some pizza and watch a movie. Come early, and help us decide which film to screen. Don’t forget to check out a book on your way out! CONTACT: Micah Rademacher

Bookworms Meeting (A): Tuesday, December 1st, 7 PM. You can get this month’s book and a flyer with future picks at the Circulation Desk. CONTACT: Alicia Diaz

BIPL DEPARTMENTS: Director Colleen Waltman [email protected] Adult Reference Alicia Diaz [email protected] Children’s Services Deborah Beasley [email protected] Circulation Dave Boras [email protected] Hispanic Outreach Sonia Rodriguez [email protected] Programming Meghan White [email protected] Tech Annex / Blue Island History Museum Darren Thompson [email protected] Technical Services Hope Standifer [email protected] Young Adult Services Micah Rademacher [email protected]

YA Creative Nonsense’s 2013 “Zombie Christmas.”

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

‘A’=adult / adulto, ‘C’=children / niños, ‘F’=family / familia, ‘YA’ young adult / teen / adultos jóvenes / adolescentes, ‘G’ all ages / todas las edades