Life in Motion Photo Credit Gregg Delman

MISTY COPELAND

National Library Week Honorary Chair

2018 March / April | Marzo / Abril

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“Discover your passions and achieve your goals at the library.” —MISTY COPELAND

LIBRARY EVENTS / PROGRAMS Adults

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ADULT SUMMER VOLUNEERS NEEDED!

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his summer the BLUE ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY will again be providing lunches to youth up to age 18 during the months of June and July. We are looking to expand this service to 5 days/week and are looking for adult volunteers DIY Memory Jar willing and able to spend an hour or so from Tuesday, April 24th, 6PM. Design your noon to 1 pm one to two days/week, handing own jar that captures a significant out meals and monitoring activity in the room. moment or a lifetime of memories There will be training and a background check. with someone special. Supplies will This program is possible through the Illinois State be provided to decorate the jars and Takes You Everywhere Board of Education and the Greater Chicago Food Reading participants can fill it with personal Summer Reading Depository. Interested individuals should mementos or Program handwritten notes. T-Shirt Design Contest contact Colleen Waltman at (708) 388-1078 Are you an artist? Enter the Summer Reading Program T-Shirt or [email protected] Reading Takes You Everywhere Design Contest! Winner will receive a $25 gift card.

Public Records/Record Information Services Tutorial

Tuesday, March 20th, 10AM. Navigate your way through real estate, foreclosure, criminal information and more through this paid website brought to you by the library.

Mom & Me Craft

Tuesday, March 20th, 6:30PM. Celebrate the official first day of Spring by creating a vibrant craft to brighten your home. Registration is required.

Summer Reading Program T-Shirt Design Contest

Book Discussion

Tuesday, April 3rd, 7PM. Read and discuss Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty with fellow Islanders.

Are you an artist? Enter the Summer Reading Program T-Shirt Design Contest! Winner will receive a $25 gift card.

Seed Library Meet & Greet

Tuesday, April 10th, 7PM. Find out more about Blue Island’s very own free seed library, one of the largest in Illinois. Master gardeners and other experienced gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions.

T-Shirt Design Contest

Learn more on the last page of this newsletter.

Guidelines

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS: •Contest is open to all artists. All ages.

Entries must be received ‘A’=adult / adulto, ‘C’=children / niños, ‘G’ all ages / todas las edades, ‘YA’ young •Deadline: adult, teen / adultos jóvenes, adolescentes by April 30, 2018. •Only electronic copies will be accepted. •Send to [email protected]

Young Adults @ The Library All the Time

Micah Rademacher | [email protected] | 708.388.1078 x31 U N L E S S   O T H E R W I S E   I N D I C AT E D , E V E N T S   TA K E   P L A C E   I N   T H E   L O W E R   L E V E L — M A K E R S PA C E .

Creative Nonsense

Every Monday, 6PM. 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

First Thursday of every month (3/1, 4/5), 6PM. What did we do before video games? Bring in the board game of your choice, or try out the Blue Island Public Library a friend. Bring ones from our collection. Bring 2433 York Street 708.388.1078 [email protected] a group of friends. Snacks will be provided!!!

Movie and a Pizza Night

Last Thursday of every month (3/29, 4/26), 6PM. 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!

Carving Club

First Monday of every month (3/5, 4/2), 5PM. Test run at a maker group focused on carving. Use our tools and supplies or bring your own. Space limited.

TEEN

3D PRINTER

WORKSHOPS

Teen 3D Printer Workshop Part 1 The Speedy Architect: Teens will learn basics on 3D modeling and printing with a straw architecture project. Space is limited. Teens must register and participate in both workshops. Registration is required and now open on our calendar. * This is a competition. The person or team with the best structure will win a prize.

Teen 3D Printer Workshop Part 2 Selfie Bust: Teens can finish their Speedy Architect project while learning how to print a Selfie Bust.Teens must participate in both workshops. Registration is required and now open on our calendar.

Dates:

Leather Bracelets

Our 3D printer and Teen Programs were made

Group 1 Feb. 21 (Workshop 1) and Feb. 28 (Workshop 2) 3pm-4:30pm Group 2 Mar. 21 (Workshop 1) and Mar. 28 (Workshop 2) 3pm-4:30pm Group 3 Apr 18. (Workshop 1) and Apr. 25 (Workshop 2) 3pm-4:30pm

Teen 3D Workshop Part 1/ The Speedy Architect

possible by Best Buy Grant.

Thursday, Mar. 15th, 4PM-5PM. Very basic leather working. Cut and rivet and paint your own leather bracelet. Limit 10 participants. Priority given to teen-aged patrons.

Wednesday, March 18th, 3PM. Teens will learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing with a straw architecture project. Space is limited to 6 teens. Registration is required. Teens must register and participate in 3D Workshop Printer Part 1 and 2.

Teen 3D Workshop Part 1/ The Speedy Architect

Wednesday, March 21st, 3PM. Teens will learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing with a straw architecture project. Space is limited to 6 teens. Registration is required. Teens must register and participate in 3D Workshop Printer Part 1 and 2.

Robots!

Thursday, Mar. 22nd, 6:30PM-7PM. In keeping to the theme of this month’s YS book talk, we’ll use some of the materials from our STEAM kits to build a solar robot or two. Assemble a wind turbine. Experiment with LittleBits. Explore our STEAM kits.

Teen 3D Printer Workshop Part 2/ Selfie Bust Wednesday, March 28th, 3PM. Teens will work on their 3D printing bust project while finishing their Speedy Architect Project. Space is limited to 6 teens. Registration is required. Teens must register and participate in 3D Printer Workshop Part 1 and 2. EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

Teen 3D Printer Workshop Part 2/ Selfie Bust Wednesday, March 25th, 3PM. Teens will work on their 3D printing bust project while finishing their Speedy Architect Project. Space is limited to 6 teens. Registration is required. Teens must register and participate in 3D Printer Workshop Part 1 and 2.

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

Children

Deborah Beasley | [email protected] | 708.388.1078 x22 U N L E S S   O T H E R W I S E   I N D I C AT E D , E V E N T S   TA K E   P L A C E   I N   T H E   L O W E R   L E V E L — M E E T I N G   R O O M .

@ The Library All the Time Family Friendly Friday Movies

Lap-sit Storytime

Board Game Madness

DIY Kaleidoscopes for Kids with Ms. Katie

Blue Island Children’s Books Club Discussion

The Minions are coming for Children’s Day

Fridays, March 2 through April 27th, 3PM. All movies are rated G or PG. All adults must be accompanied by a child. Please check the library website calendar of events for movie listings.

Wednesday, March 14th, 6PM. Kids can make and decorate their own Kaleidoscopes. Sign-up required.

All Ages

Mondays, March 5th through April 30th, 10AM. Ages birth to 3. School District 130’s “Family First” and “Cradle to Classroom,” Miss Annie offers an hour of enriching songs, games and stories.

Thursday, March 22nd, 5:30PM. Kids are welcome to join us to discuss the book, Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic by Armand Baltazar. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk.

Monday through Friday, starting March 5th through April 30th. Kids can play board games, puzzles, coloring crafts, Legos and more.

Saturday, April 28th, 2PM. Kids come celebrate Children’s Day with a Minion from Fairytale Entertainment! Games, prizes, face painting and music. Bring your camera for picture taking!

Meghan White | [email protected] | 708.388.1078 x30 U N L E S S   O T H E R W I S E   I N D I C AT E D , E V E N T S   TA K E   P L A C E   I N   T H E   L O W E R   L E V E L — M E E T I N G   R O O M .

@ The Library All the Time

Design | Tips & Software Tutorials

APPOINTMENT ONLY. Ages 12+. Ever wanted to design a flyer, or a book cover, or poster? Well, this program’s focus is to expose you to some design principles and get you trained in design software. Lock in your time now!

Songwriters Circle: Weekly Meet-Up

Every Tuesday, 6PM. A weekly gathering for

Makerspace Tours and Orientation

Take fifteen minutes out of your regularly scheduled routine to let us show you around the BIPL Makerspace and orient you to what it has to offer you in tools and materials and inspiration. ALL AGES WELCOME! No reservation necessary. Tour and Orientation start at 3PM on the following dates: Tues, March 6th Fri, March 16th Mon, March 26th Wed, April 4th Thurs, April 12th

anyone interested in songwriting: get to know other songwriters, discuss a variety of topics related to songwriting, and get hands-on experience crafting, sharing, and critiquing songs.

Microsoft Word Clinic

Monday, March 12th, 6PM7PM. Ages 12+. Microsoft Word got you frustrated? Come to our free clinic to get the support you need. Register online.

Thriving Artist Series: Evernote

Tuesday, March 6th, 7PM. Learn how to use Evernote to capture, organize, develop and implement all of your latest and greatest creative ideas.

Heathstone Fireside Gathering

Saturday, March 10th, 9:30AM-4:30PM. Meet people, make new friends, and most importantly, have some good ol’ fun! This event is going to be for casual play of the electronic card game by Blizzard Entertainment. EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

Thriving Artist Series: Trello

Tuesday, April 3rd, 7PM. Learn use Trello to create media rich virtual bulletin boards for tracking projects & collaborating more effectively with your team.

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

En Español

Sonia Rodriguez | [email protected] | 708.388.1078 x18 U N L E S S   O T H E R W I S E   I N D I C AT E D , E V E N T S   TA K E   P L A C E   I N   T H E   L O W E R   L E V E L — M E E T I N G   R O O M .

@ La Biblioteca Todo el Tiempo

Proyectos de Costura para el Hogar

Todos los miércoles, 7 de Marzo al 25 de Abril, 10AM. Inscripción requerida antes del 2 de Marzo para asistir a las clases de costura con la instructora Herminia. Las principiantes aprenderán la funciones de la máquina de coser el primer día del curso.Haremos proyectos para el hogar. Espacio limitado a 6 personas.

Clases de Crochet con Mirna

Los jueves hasta el 5 de Abril, 12PM. Traer tú propio estambre y gancho para aprender a tejer accesorios para la primavera. Tejeremos gorros, bufandas chalinas y capas. No inscripción requerid

Días de Inscripción para las clases de inglés

13 y 15 de Marzo, 10AM. Principiantes interesados en aprender Inglés deben inscribirse en estas fechas para asistir al curso de inglés, el cual inicia el 3 de Abril a las 9:30am. ¡Marca tú calendario!

Metropolitan Family Services visita la Biblioteca Martes, 17 de Abril, 11AM. Angelica Cornejo, especialista de Metropolitan Family Services visita la biblioteca para dar información sobre la enfermedad mental y otros servicios que ofrecen.

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

Scheduled Closing:

April 27th, Staff Training Day

Social Media:

Los Minions vienen para el Día del Niño

Sábado, 28 de Abril, 2PM. ¡Niños vengan a celebrar el Día del Niño con un Minion de Fairytale Entertainment! Juegos, premios, caritas pintadas y música. ¡Trae tu cámara para tomar fotos!

Children’s Services Deborah Beasley [email protected]

Hispanic Outreach Sonia Rodriguez [email protected] Programming / Social Media Meghan White [email protected]

Departments:

Tech Annex / Blue Island History Museum [email protected]

Adult Reference Coordinator / Technical Services [email protected]

Are you an artist? Enter the Summer Reading Program T-Shirt Design Contest! Winner will receive a $25 gift card.

T-Shirt Design Contest

Circulation Dave Boras [email protected]

facebook.com/BlueIslandPublicLibrary blue-island-ya.tumblr.com/ youtube.com/BlueIslandLibrary Director Colleen Waltman [email protected]

Reading Takes You Everywhere Summer Reading Program T-Shirt Design Contest

Young Adult Services Micah Rademacher [email protected]

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

Guidelines •Contest is open to all artists. All ages. •Deadline: Entries must be received by April 30, 2018. •Only electronic copies will be accepted. •Send to [email protected] •Entries will be evaluated based on content and marketability. •Design may be chosen to represent the Summer Reading Program. Specifications •All artwork must incorporate title: “Reading Takes You Everywhere!” Summer Reading Program 2018 •Submissions must be: •JPEG format/PDF-8.5 x 11 Inches •At least 150 DPI

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