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SCHEDULED CLOSING Monday, July 4, 2016: Independence Day

Come Check Out Our Kits!! I

f you haven’t already noticed, we don’t just do books, DVDs and CDs here at the Blue Island Public Library. We have board games, musical instruments, wireless hotspots and MORE. And now we have STEAM Kits. Each of these five kits is themed around a significant scientist or innovator and includes

instructions and supplies needed to complete projects in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Ask at the reference desk and a librarian will retrieve the kit of your choice. You can check the kit out and take it with you as long as your library card is on

good standing. The kits pictured here are the Dr. Mae C. Jemison Astronomy Kit and the Joan Clarke Codes and Cryptography Kit. Make sure to try all five! This addition to our collection was made possible by a generous grant from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

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

ADULT

a mason jar to create their own picture frame. Supplies will be provided, but space is limited. Sign up today to guarantee your spot.

Meghan White [email protected] 708.388.1078 x30 Taste Test Tuesday: Salsa Edition (A)(G): Tuesday, July 5th, 7 PM. Sample a variety of salsa ranging from mild to spicy and learn how to make a simple pico de gallo. Rules of the Road (A): Monday, July 11th, 1:30 PM. A representative from the Secretary of State’s Office will be here to give a refresher course on the Rules of the Road. Mason Jar Craft (A): Tuesday, July 12th, 7 PM. Adults are invited to decorate

Losing a Hero to Alzheimer’s (A): Saturday, July 16th, 11 AM. Author Patricia McClure will be here to talk about Alzheimer’s and provide her perspective of the disease as a caregiver. After the presentation she will be available to sign copies of her book. Moraine Valley Information Table: Monday, July 18th, 11 AM. Stop by to learn more about resources available at Moraine’s Education Center. A representative will be here answer any questions and provide information about fall classes. Bingo Night (A)(G): Tuesday, July 19th, 7 PM. Try out your luck at Bingo Night!

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 Internet HotSpots Are Here!

Mobile HotSpots offer 4G High Speed Internet to anywhere in Blue Island! Connect up to 10 of your home wireless devices to the internet, including computers, laptops, tablets, and more! HotSpots can be checked out for 14 days to any Blue Island resident over the age of the 18, with a valid library card, and without any fines or overdue materials. Available at the Reference Desk. There will be small prizes for each round and lots of fun for the whole family.

Substance Abuse Awareness (A): Thursday, July 21, 6:30 PM. In the Meeting Room the South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, will be give a presentation on signs, symptoms, risk factors and treatments available for alcohol and substance abuse.

Taste Test Tuesday: Fruit Edition (A)(G): Tuesday, August 2nd, 7 PM. Sample a variety of different fresh fruits like dragon fruit and pomegranate as well as a selection of dried fruits. I Saw it on Pinterest (A): Tuesday, August 9th, 7 PM. Join us for this fall craft series as we try out different crafts found on Pinterest. This month we will create unique marbled cards and envelopes.

CHILDREN

Deborah Beasley [email protected] 708.388.1078 x22 Lap-sit Story Time (C): Monday, 10-11 AM. School District 130’s “Family First” and “Cradle to Classroom,” Miss Julie offers an hour of enriching songs, games and stories. For ages birth to 3.

Board Game Tuesdays & Wednesdays (C): Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19, 2-4 PM in the Children’s Dept. Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20.

Family Night Craft Program (F)(C): Monday, July 11, 6 PM. Making Velvet Art Mandalas. Kids will make velvet mandalas to hang on the wall as a great art piece. Summer Reading Craft Program (C): Thursday, July 14, 2 PM. Designing your own sports pennant. Design a pennant based on the sport you love the most.

Storyteller David Becker (F)(C): Thursday, July 21, 3-4 PM. In the Meeting Room, Storyteller David Becker will tell stories and sing songs. All adults attending this program must be accompanied by children. Summertime Coloring Contest (C): Monday-Friday, July 25-July 29, the Children’s Dept. will host a coloring contest based on the summer reading theme: Sports, and at the end of the week a winner will be selected. From 9am to 4pm each day.

FAMILY / ALL AGES

Meghan White [email protected] 708.388.1078 x30 Taste Test Tuesday: Salsa Edition (A)(G): Tuesday, July 5th, 7 PM. Sample a variety of salsa ranging from mild to spicy and learn how to make a simple pico de gallo.

Did you know that your library has... Monthly activities for teens and young adults including pizza and a movie monthly?

Bingo Night (A)(G): Tuesday, July 19th, 7 PM. Try out your luck at Bingo Night! There will be small prizes for each round and lots of fun for the whole family. End of Summer Reading Celebration (G)(F): Saturday, July 30th, 11 AM-2 PM. Join us for a day of fun and games celebrating the end of our “Read for the Win” summer reading program. We will have some freebies and giveaways and in keeping with the theme we will have

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 contests for all ages, including a hula hoop contest, a sidewalk chalk contest, a water a balloon contest, a bean bag game tournament (sign up ahead of time at the reference desk), and more in the parking lot outside. For those who prefer the indoors we will have Bingo and board games. The contests will be in two categories, ages 0-13 and over 14. If you haven’t picked up your reading log yet you can still join the fun. Remember, listening to books counts too!

Taste Test Tuesday: Fruit Edition (A)(G): Tuesday, August 2nd, 7 PM. Sample a variety of different fresh fruits like dragon fruit and pomegranate as well as a selection of dried fruits. Yoga for Everyone (G): Every Tuesdays from August 2 to September 27, 10-11 AM. A complete workout for your mind, body and soul. COME AUGUST 2 FOR A FREE YOGA CLASS. After August 2nd, $3 per class, bring own mat. Certified Yoga instructor, Jen Benavidez.

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 (7/7, 8/4), 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!!! Movie and a Pizza Night (YA): Last Thursday of every month (7/28, 8/25), 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!

EN ESPAÑOL

Sonia Rodriguez [email protected] 708.388.1078 x18 La Hora del Cuento: Julio 7 & 14, 11 AM-12 PM. Habrá cuentos, manualidades y juegos para niños de 5 a 8 años. Pintando en Vidrio: Martes, 12 de Julio, 12-2 PM. La Pintora, Armida, demuestra y guía a los adultos participantes en técnicas de pintura de vidrio y dar ideas para hacer hermosos diseños en envases de vidrio. Inscripción es necesaria antes del 8 de Julio. Traer tu propio envase de vidrio. Limite a 20 participantes.

Charlando en Inglés: Los Miércoles de Junio 15 al 20 de Julio, 11 AM-12 PM. Toma un descanso por las mañanas y ven a practicar tú inglés en la biblioteca.

Yoga para Todos: Cada Martes del 2 de Agosto al 27 de Septiembre, 10-11 AM. Un entrenamiento completo para su mente, cuerpo y alma. VEN AGOSTO 2 PARA UNA CLASE DE YOGA GRATIS. Después de Agosto 2, $3 por clase, traer tú propia estera de yoga/mat. Instructor de yoga certificado, Jen Benavidez.

Kite Making Workshop (YA)(F): Friday, July 1st, 2-3 PM. Gonna be outdoors for most of Independence Day weekend? Need a way to avoid talking to family for most of that time? Fly a kite! Garden Gallery Redux (YA)(F): Ongoing. We are bringing the garden gallery back to life! Mosaic, painting, clay sculpture, along with flowers and other plants. Come plant something. Come do some art. Supplies are grant funded by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. Cookies and Books (YA): Friday, August 5th, 3:30-4:30 PM. A walk-in, walkout reader’s advisory session. Come in and eat some cookies, and talk to the teen librarian about everything new that’s been published in YA fiction this summer.

Did you know that the library has... Books (and audiobooks) you can download for free via Overdrive?

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 @ THE LIBRARY ALL THE TIME The Active Junior Cadet (F): From Monday through Thursday from 2:30-5 PM. We will focus on activities that will challenge and inspire you. CONTACT: the Tech Annex

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. Topics In Songwriting (A): First Tuesday of the month, July 5, August 2, 6-8 PM. Topics in Songwriting provides a welcoming environment for you to connect with other songwriters, discuss topics related to songwriting, share your songs, and hone your craft. CONTACT: the Tech Annex

Game Night (YA)(F): First Thursday of every month (7/7, 8/4), 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!!!

sound capture and syncing, editing, green screen, and more. CONTACT: the Tech Annex

Topics In Audio Production (F): Fourth Tuesday of the month, July 26, August 23, 6-8 PM. Come and let’s discuss and explore various topics in audio production using ProTools, interfaces, audio equipment, and our recording studio. CONTACT: the Tech Annex

Movie and a Pizza Night (YA): Last Thursday of every month (7/28, 8/25), 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 Topics in Photography (F): Fourth Wednesday of the month, July 27, August 24, 6-8 PM. Come let’s explore topics in photography and get hands-on experience with lights, cameras, re ectors, a green screen, a light box, and Adobe Lightroom. CONTACT: the Tech Annex

BIPL DEPARTMENTS: Director Colleen Waltman [email protected] Adult Reference Coordinator Oscar Arellano [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]

Free Recording Sessions Friday! (F): Friday, July 8, August 12, 10 AM-12 PM. Make an appointment to come in for a free 1 hour recording studio session. Max 2 performers. CONTACT: the Tech Annex Topics In Graphic Design (A): Third Monday of the month, July 18, August 15, 6-8 PM. Design creatives, come congregate and connect with other creatives, discuss design topics, get hands-on experience, and find inspiration! CONTACT: the Tech Annex

Topics In Video Production (F): Third Wednesday of the month, July 20, August 17, 6-8 PM. Come and let’s discuss about topics in video production ranging from Adobe Premier CC, cameras, lighting, 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