SPRING 2016 / PRIMAVER PRIMAVE R A 2016 MAY / JUNE

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SCHEDULED CLOSING Monday, May 30, 2016: Memorial Day

JUNE 6TH — JULY 30TH SUMME

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“SAVE THE DATE” SAT., July 30th, for an

inside/outside celebration with games, prizes, food and fun for all ages (sidewalk chalk artistry, hula hoop contest, bean bag contest BINGO and more).

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

ADULT

Meghan White [email protected] 708.388.1078 x30

$100 VISA GIFT CARD

Mother’s Day Craft (A)(G): Tuesday, May 3rd, 7 PM. Decorate a flower pot and create tissue paper flowers for Mother’s Day. The Making of a Legend: Gone With the Wind (A): Thursday, May 12th, 10 AM. Join us at the Blue Island Historical Society (13018 Maple Ave.) to learn more about this iconic film. Digital Detox (A): Tuesday, May 17th, 6 PM. Unplug from your devices and join us for an evening of coloring, knitting, and origami! Complete the Degree Information Table (A): Wednesday, May 18th, 11 AM. Adults are invited to stop by to learn more about where to start their college search and resources available to them.

SAT., JUN. 4 @11AM

ARE YOU THE NEXT WINNER OF THE BLUE ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY’S “BLUE ISLAND’S GOT TALENT” CONTEST? Do you sing? Dance? Play an instrument? Have a funny comedy routine? Then this contest is for you! It is open to anyone with a Blue Island Public Library Card aged 13 or above. The winner will receive a $100 visa gift card and will be judged by the audience members attending. Singers should provide background tracks or sing a capella; performers their own instruments. Solo or group acts welcome. Acts should be no more than 2-3 minutes in length. Limit of 20 spots for contestants so sign up soon! Saturday, June 4 at 11AM. Contact Colleen at [email protected] or Mike at mbyrne@ blueislandlibrary for more information.

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 Patron BookTalk (A)(G): Wednesday, May 25h, 5 PM. Would you be interested in telling other patrons about a book you love? The Blue Island Public Library would like to invite community members to share your favorite book. You don’t need to prepare a speech - just stop by and chat about your book for 3-5 minutes. We’ll have prizes and light refreshments. Please fill out a survey located at the Reference desk.

Taste Test Tuesday: Summer Drinks Edition (A)(G): Tuesday, June 7th, 7 PM. Learn how to make three refreshing summer drinks and sample them after the demonstration. Using Word to Create a Resume (A): Thursday, June 9th, 2-3 PM. Did you know that Microsoft Word can be used to create a resume? Please join us to learn how to utilize Microsoft Word to create a resume in less time than from scratch. Please signup at the Reference Desk. Limit 10 You Can Brew It! (A): Saturday, June 11th, 1 PM. Scott Pointon will tell you all you need to know to jumpstart your home brewing hobby including equipment and ingredients.

Complete the Degree Presentation (A): Tuesday, June 14th, 6 PM. Complete the Degree will return to lead an in depth presentation for adults on how to begin their college journey. Beginners Guide to the Golden Age of Radio (A): Tuesday, June 21st, 7 PM. Steve Darnall from “Those Were the Days” will transport us back to the radio era, highlighting popular stars and programs.

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

CHILDREN

Deborah Beasley [email protected] 708.388.1078 x22 Family Friendly Friday Movies (C)(F): Fridays, June 3 through July 29, 3-4:30 PM. All adults attending this program must be accompanied by children. 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. Family Night Craft Program (C)(F): Monday, June 13, 6 PM. (Making Sports Bracelets). Kids will make bracelets using different sports beads.

Board Game Tuesdays & Wednesdays (C): Tuesday, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2-4 PM in the Children’s Dept. Wednesday, June 8, 15, 22, 19. Pre-School Read for the WIN, Ages 3 to 5 (C): Wednesday, June 8 to July 27, 2-2:45 PM, in the meeting room. Stories, crafts and a movie for children not yet in first grade. Storyteller Dianna Nicole (C)(F): Storyteller Dianna Stewart will tell stories and sing songs, Thursday, June 23rd 4-5 PM in the meeting room. All adults attending this program must be accompanied by children.

Summertime Coloring Contest (C): Monday - Friday, June 27 to July 1, 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. Summer Reading Craft Program (C): Thursday, June 30, 2 PM. (Designing your own sports pennant). Design a pennant based on the sport you love the most.

FAMILY / ALL AGES

Meghan White [email protected] 708.388.1078 x30 Mother’s Day Craft (A)(G): Tuesday, May 3rd, 7 PM. Decorate a flower pot and create tissue paper flowers for Mother’s Day.

Cinco de Mayo Lotería (F): Thursday, May 5, 11 AM-12 PM. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

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 playing Lotería, a Latin game originated from Mexico. Lotería is a game similar to bingo, but using images on a deck of cards. Prizes for the winners! Adults and children are welcome. Register before May 3 at Circulation Desk.

Seed Bombs: Creation & Deployment (G): Wednesday, May 11th, 4 PM & Thursday, May 12th, 6 PM. Join us Wednesday to make your own wildflower or herb seed bomb and come back Thursday as we walk around the neighborhood spreading the joy of plants.

Family Friendly Friday Movies (C)(F): Fridays, June 3 through July 29, 3-4:30 PM. All adults attending this program must be accompanied by children. Taste Test Tuesday: Summer Drinks Edition (G): Tuesday, June 7th, 7 PM. Learn how to make three refreshing summer drinks and sample them after the demonstration.

Family Night Craft Program (C)(F): Monday, June 13, 6 PM. (Making Sports Bracelets). Kids will make bracelets using different sports beads.

Storyteller Dianna Nicole (C)(F): Storyteller Dianna Stewart will tell stories and sing songs, Thursday, June 23rd 4-5 PM in the meeting room. All adults attending this program must be accompanied by children.

EN ESPAÑOL

Sonia Rodriguez [email protected] 708.388.1078 x18 Cinco de Mayo Lotería (F): Jueves, 5 de Mayo, 11 AM-12 PM. Ven a celebrar el 5 de Mayo jugando Lotería. ¡Premios para los ganadores! Adultos y niños son bienvenidos. Inscripción requerida en el Escritorio de Circulación antes del 3 de Mayo.

Lotería is a game similar to bingo, but using images on a deck of cards. Prizes for the winners! Adults and children are welcome. Register before May 3 at Circulation Desk.

Oak Street Health (A): Miércoles, 11 de Mayo, 10 AM. Representantes de Oak Street Health visita la biblioteca para hablar acerca de los servicios de salud que ofrece para personas de 65 años y más. Además de la atención de salud, la clínica ofrece sesiones educativas, actividades y eventos sin costo adicional.

La Hora del Cuento (C): Los Jueves, 9 al 30 de Junio, 11 AM-12 PM. ¡Cuentos, manualidades y juegos! Para niños de 5 a 8 años Hablaremos de un tema diferente cada semana. Junio 16 – Zoológico – Traer tu mono de peluche favorito Junio 23 – Playa/Parque – lentes obscuros Junio 30 – Deporte – ponte tú playera de tú equipo favorito Inscripción no es necesaria. Taller de Arte (C): Martes, 21 de Junio, 12-2 PM. Ven a crear arte con el artista Armida Olivares. Para todos los niños de 8 a 12 años. Inscríbete en el Escritorio de Circulación antes del 18 de Junio.

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. Beginner’s Japanese (YA): Now an ongoing class! Every other Wednesday (5/4, 5/18, 6/1, 6/15, 6/29), 4PM-5PM. Come learn with us! No previous experience necessary. Learn a bit about the Japanese alphabets, and how to write and speak a few words and phrases. And explore traditional crafts and culture. Taught by our own Beatriz Olmedo.

Cinco de Mayo Lotería (F): Thursday, May 5, 11 AM-12 PM. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo playing Lotería, a Latin game originated from Mexico.

Did you know that the library has... Databases you can access in the library or from home?

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 Game Night (YA)(F): First Thursday of every month (5/5, 6/2), 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!!!

Garden Gallery Redux (YA)(F): May 19th, 4-6 PM. We will bring 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. Art Abandonment (YA)(F): June 13th, 7-8 PM. Make small pieces of art for the purposes of abandoning it in public areas. Let it go, so that it may enrich someone else’s moment upon discovery.

Maker: Pin Hole Camera (YA)(F): June 24th, 3-4 PM. Maker program: How to make your own Pin Hole Camera. Low tech. Artsy. Put away your smart phone digital camera - take some old fashioned film pictures using nothing much more than a roll of film and some cardboard and tape...

@ 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, 6PM-8PM. 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

Did you know that the library has... A homebound delivery service?

a grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, we draw, write, paint, print, or other...creative nonsense. CONTACT: Micah Rademacher

Bookworms Meeting (A):

Tuesday, May 3rd, 7 PM. This month’s book will be Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee. Stop by the Circulation Desk to check out a copy. CONTACT: Meghan White

Topics In Songwriting (A): First Tuesday of the month, May 3, June 7, 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 (5/5, 6/2), 6PM-8PM. 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!!! CONTACT: Micah Rademacher Free Recording Sessions Friday! (F): Friday, May 13, June 10, 10 AM12 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, May 16, June 20, 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, May 18, June 15, 6-8 PM. Come and let’s discuss about topics in video production ranging from Adobe Premier CC, cameras, lighting, sound capture and syncing, editing, EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

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]

green screen, and more. CONTACT: the Tech Annex

Topics In Audio Production (F): Fouth Tuesday of the month, May 24, June 28, 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 (5/26, 6/30), 6PM-8PM. 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, May 25, June 22, 6-8 PM. Come let’s explore topics in photography and get hands-on experience with lights, cameras, reflectors, a green screen, a light box, and Adobe Lightroom. CONTACT: the Tech Annex

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