2017 May / June | Mayo / Junio

LIBRARY EVENTS / PROGRAMS Adult

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@ The Library All the Time

One on One Computer Help

Every day, By appointment only. Free One-onOne Computer Help Sessions can be personalized so you can learn at your own pace or focus on a certain task. Call 708-388- 1078 ex 19.

Container Gardening 101

Tuesday, May 2nd, 6:30PM. Learn more about growing plants in containers in this hybrid event. There will be a short presentation to walk participants through the in’s and out’s of container gardening followed by a demonstration. Those who join us will be eligible to win the completed project!

Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 2nd, 7PM. Join us for fun and thought-provoking discussions as we talk about the book, “Modern Lovers” by Emma Straub. Newcomers are always welcomed!

Drop-in Computer Help

Every Wednesday, 6PM. Stop by with your computer questions. Bring your own computer or device or use a library laptop. No registration required.

Chess-tacular Wednesday!

Wednesday, May 10th, 5PM. Drop in to learn the basics or just play some friendly games in a relaxed environment. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Taste Test Tuesday: Chocolate Cravings

Tuesday, May 16th, 7PM. Come sample a variety of treats ranging from the classic chocolate bar to a chocolate covered potato chip. Participants will also learn how to make an easy fondue station using a crock pot and a few mason jars. Tickets will be available on April 25th.

2 Mom & Me Crafting

The Bungalow Chef Presents the History of the Bungalow Home

COMING JUNE 5th... READ BY DESIGN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Prizes and programs for all ages, including a performance by the Jesse White Tumblers at our end

Tuesday, May 9th, 6PM. Moms and kids are invited to work on a variety of crafting projects. The main project will be flower boxes, but participants are free to design their own craft with available materials. Registration is required.

Saturday, June 10th, 1PM. Learn more about local bungalows and the history behind their design. Light refreshments will be served.

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

Photography Basics: Designing the Perfect Image

Tuesday, June 13th, 7PM. Want to improve the quality of your photos? Learn how in this introductory class! A photography professor from Moraine Valley will be joining us to give a presentation on how to achieve professional looking photographs.

Eating by Design: DIY Edible Masterpieces

Tuesday, June 20th, 7 PM. A twist on our summer reading theme Reading by Design. Participants will decorate a variety of blank “canvases” like brownies, rice crispy treats, or cookies with different colored frostings and sprinkles to create their own edible masterpiece.

of summer reading celebration on July 29th! Stop by the Reference Desk for more information.

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

Young Adults

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@ The Library All the Time Creative Nonsense

Every Monday, 6-8PM. 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 a grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, we draw, write, paint, print, or other...creative nonsense.

Grow From Scraps

May 11 th , 5PM-6PM. Learn how to grow more food, or just some decorative house plants from some of the kitchen scraps you normally throw away.

Sharpie Adventures

May 15th , 5-6PM. A number of decorative projects with the very versatile Sharpie marker...

Children

Game Night

First Thursday of every month (5/4, 6/1), 6-8PM. 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!!!

Movie and a Pizza Night

Last Thursday of every month (5/25, 6/29), 6-8PM. As the title suggests – come eat some pizza and watch a movie. Come early, and help us decide

Mud Pies

May 18th , 4-5PM. Rescheduled from March. Hopefully, by now it’s getting kinda muddy outside. Help usher in springtime in your stomach. Get some much needed sugar energy from makeyour own mud pies.

Mason Jar Fairy Lights

June 8th, 5-6PM. You’ve probably seen

which film to screen. Don’t forget to check out a book on your way out!

Mindfulness Monday

First Monday of every month (5/1, 6/5). Take a moment. Take a breath. A number of mindfulness exercises and activities will be secreted about the library, encouraging any who wish to check in to how their mind is working, and hit the reset button.

it on Pinterest or somewhere - ornamental lanterns made from a number of household ingredients add an ethereal sparkle to your patio or garden.

Cubeecraft Characters

June 19th, 5-6PM. Cubeecraft uses open-sourced templates to make nifty little 3D dolls out of cardstock. All you need is an exacto knife.

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Spoiler Alert! The Summer Reading Program is on the way...Starting June 5th For more details on the Children’s Department programs, please stop by the Children’s Reference Department for more information! D.I.Y. Sidewalk Chalk

Tuesday, June 6th 6-7PM. Playing with chalk is perfect for the summer! Learn how to make your own chalk in different shapes.

Homemade Playdough

Wednesday, June 21st 6-7PM. Learn how to make colorful playdough from ingredients you can find in your family’s kitchen. EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

Summer Reading Program 2017 June 5th through July 29th

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

Children

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@ The Library All the Time Lap-sit Story Time

Mondays, 10-11AM. 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.

All Ages

Family Friendly Friday Movies

Fridays starting May 5th @ 3pm in the meeting room. All adults must be accompanied by a child.

Board Game Tuesdays & Wednesdays

day & Wednesday from 12:30-1:30PM in the Children’s Department.

Wii Game Time

Every Tuesday in June, from 12:301:30PM in the Meeting Room.

For May, every Tuesday & Wednesday from 3:30-4:30PM. In June, every Tues-

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Cinco de Mayo Lotería

Thursday, May 4th, 12-1PM. Everyone is invited to play lotería and win small prizes! 2 Día De Las Madres

(Mother’s Day) Card Craft

Wednesday, May 10th 6-7PM. Ven hacer una tarjeta llena de flores para tu mamá! Come make a card full of flowers for your mother.

@ The Library All the Time Songwriter’s Circle

First Tuesday of every month, 6-8PM. Ages 12+. At the Tech Annex. Spring/ Summer Dates: May 2nd, June 6th, July 11th, August 1st. A monthly gathering for anyone interested in songwriting: get to know other songwriters, discuss a variety of topics related to songwriting, and get hands-on experience crafting and critiquing songs.

Design | “Graphic Design Tips & Tricks” and “It’s Workshop Time!” Second Tuesday of every month,

Read By Design: Customize T-Shirt Decals

Wednesday, June 14th 5-7PM.Learn how to design your own T-Shirt decal with our vinyl cutter. Bring a shirt. We supply the rest. Registration is required.

6-8PM. Ages 12+. Tuesday, May 9th— “Graphic Design Tips & Tricks”: This topic series—which we’ll cover for a number of months—will, according to John McWade of Lynda.com, “touch on all areas of design, helping designers new and old sharpen their skills and create more powerful work. The series covers a wide range of topics, from typography and layout to color and logo design.” Graphic Design Tips & Tricks is a Lynda.com course taught by John McWade. Register now!. Tuesday, June 13th— “It’s Workshop Time!”: It’s Workshop Time! It’s about you. It’s about having space for selfdirected learning. Use our resources. Learn from tutorials. Learn from others. A Tech Annex event. Register now!

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

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Painting with Sphero

June 28th 6-8PM. Join us for robotic painting! Dip Sphero, a robotic ball, into paint and control it over a canvas to create a master piece. Registration is required.

Clash Club

Third Thursday of Every Month, 5-7PM. A monthly club to help you master the “Rules of the Duel.” Learn the latest tips and strategies, hone your skills through friendly battles, and win in game (and real world!) prizes from exclusive tournaments.

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

En Español

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@ La Biblioteca Todo el Tiempo

Cinco de Mayo Lotería

Jueves 4 de Mayo, 12-1PM. ¡Todos son invitados a jugar lotería y ganar premios!

Clases de Croché: Tejiendo Bolsas

Los jueves 13 de Abril al 15 de Junio, 12-2PM. Aprende cómo tejer una bolsa de croché, bajo la guía de la instructora C. Martínez. Traer tú propio material, depende el tipo de hilo que quieras hacer tú bolsa. Hilo de rafia, gancho #0(o) 2, Estambre, #0 (o) 2 hilo cristal #6. No inscripción necesaria.

2 Día De Las Madres

(Mother’s Day) Card Craft

Wednesday, May 10th 6-7PM. Ven hacer una tarjeta llena de flores para tu mamá! Come make a card full of flowers for your mother.

BIPL Information 2433 York St., Blue Island, IL 60406 [email protected] blueislandlibrary.org 708.388.1078 Monday - Thursday : 9AM-9PM Friday & Saturday : 9AM-5PM

Scheduled Closing:

Labor Day Monday, May 29, 2017

Social Media:

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Departments:

Director Colleen Waltman [email protected] Adult Reference Coordinator / Technical Services Oscar Arellano [email protected] Children’s Services Deborah Beasley [email protected] Circulation Dave Boras [email protected] Hispanic Outreach Sonia Rodriguez [email protected] Programming / Social Media Meghan White [email protected] Tech Annex / Blue Island History Museum [email protected] Young Adult Services Micah Rademacher [email protected] EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

Cuentos, Manualidades y Juegos de Verano

Los Miércoles, 14 & 21 de Junio, 2-3:30PM. Niños de 5 a 8 años pueden participar.

Did you know that the library has... The Tech Annex has a new look? Come visit us and check it out!

We have research database Gale Virtural Reference Library.

15 Internet HotSpots at your Library, available for checkout.

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