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2019

Summer Reading Program S AT U R D AY, J U N E 1 - S AT U R D AY, J U LY 2 7 T H

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EXCITEMENT AWAITS BLUE ISLAND PATRONS OF ALL ages who participate in the Summer Reading Program. Pick up your reading log at the Reference or Children’s Desk. Receive one raffle ticket for every book read. Prizes will be drawn randomly at the conclusion of summer reading. All participants are invited to the end of Summer Reading Party on July 27th.

Chicago Food Depository, will provide free lunches to individuals ages 18 and under every week at 12-1PM,

6/10 MON - 8/2 FRI @ 12-1pm:

7/27 SAT @ 2-3pm:

Free lunches to youth up to age 18.

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with an all-ages magic show that includes live animals. Participate in the show for a small prize, and watch an audience member float in mid-air! This amazing performance is not to be missed!

Summer Lunches

starting June 10th through August 2nd. All food must be consumed on site. While lunches are served, stay and enjoy fun activities and programs.

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

John Measner Magic Show

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

Adults

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Lynn Tarkowski | [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 .

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Rules of the Road

Monday, July 8th, 1:30 PM. A representative from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office will be here to give a refresher on the Rules of the Road.

Resume Building

Renters’ Rights and Foreclosure Assistance

Tuesday, July 9th, 7PM. Get free assistance from experts on landlord/tenant law, avoiding eviction, the foreclosure process, renters’ rights and responsibilities, and more.

Young Adults @ The Library All the Time

Friday, July 12th, 10AM. Are you changing careers, returning to the workforce after a long break, or a student without a lot of experience? If so, then you should attend this upbeat tutorial on how to create a professional resume.

How To Make Sorbet

Friday, August 9th, 3PM. Come cool off during the heat of summer! Learn how to make some delicious homemade frozen sorbet. Registration is required.

Protecting Yourself Online

Tuesday, August 13, 11AM. Get tips on how to avoid falling for online scams and other social engineering attacks.

Homemade Ice Pops

Friday, August 16th, 3:00 PM. Summertime is the best time to enjoy frozen treats! Learn basic recipes for making Ice-Pop! Registration is required. Created by Vilmosvarga - Freepik.com

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, 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.

Movie and a Pizza Night

Last Thursday of every month (7/25, 8/29), 6-8PM. 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!

Airbrushing Basics

Cover Letters and Coffee

Tuesday, July 2nd, 4PM. Review or learn anew the basic components of a simple yet effective cover letter. Bring along a copy of your resume and we’ll review that too. Intended for a teen audience, but adults welcome as well, as long as we have the room.

Linocut Workshop: Part One

Wednesday, July 17th, 4PM. Learn the basics of relief printmaking in this two part workshop. Part one - participants will come up with their design, transfer it onto their linoleum block, and begin to carve it out...

Linocut Workshop: Part Two

Thursday, July 18th, 4PM. Part two of the workshop - participants will learn how to ink their blocks, and print their image, using a hand-press technique.

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

Tuesday, July 23rd, 3PM. A demo will be performed, introducing participants into the basic operations of the airbrush: Setup, basic painting technique, and cleanup. Afterwords, participants are free to experiment.

Mat Cutting Workshop

Thursday, August 1st, 4PM. Everyone has some photographs that they want to frame, or some artwork they would like to hang. Come in to the Makerspace and learn how to do your own matting. Participants must be 13+.

Tiny Gardens

Wednesday, August 14th, 4PM. Make a tiny planter, complete with a succulent plant, that you can hang on your refrigerator. It’s a magnet! Space is limited, priority given to teen participants (aged 13+).

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

Children

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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 .

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Family Friendly Friday Movies

Fridays, May 3rd through July 26th, 3PM. In the meeting room. Movies rated G or PG. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Please check the library website calendar of events for movie listings.

Learn Spanish or English with Doulingo

Board Game Madness

Mondays through Thursdays, July 1st through July 25th, 2-5PM. Kids can play board games, puzzles, coloring crafts, Legos, and more.

Mondays, July 1st through July 29th, 6PM. Join the Children’s Department Duolingo classroom to learn and compete with other children. Small prizes will be awarded monthly to top students. Bring headphones and Duolingo compatible devices, computers and tablets are available on a first come first served basis. Ages 7-14, and sign-up is required.

Preschool Storytime

Tissue Paper Lanterns

Wednesdays, June 5th to July 31st, 10-10:30AM. In the meeting room. Join us for lively stories, a simple craft, and a book related short film.

All Ages

Tuesday July 22nd, 3-4PM. In the Children’s Department. Kids can make lanterns for camping and back yard fun with colored tissue paper, tea-light candles, and glass mason jars. Ages 6-12 years old (parent assistants required) Signup required, and space is limited.

Kids Craft

Wednesday, May 1st to July 31st, 6-7PM. An assortment of crafts and supplies will be available. No signup required.

Glow in the dark Mini Hanging Baubles

Monday July 8th, 3PM. In the Children’s Department. Kids can make baubles that glow and feel up toys or stars. Hang them on trees or in your room and watch them glow. No signup required.

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Oscar Arellano| [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 .

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Songwriters Circle: Weekly Meet-Up

Every Tuesday, 6PM. A weekly gathering for anyone interested in songwriting: get to know other songwriters, and discuss a variety of topics related to songwriting.

Microsoft Word Clinic

Tuesday, July 23th, 5-6PM. Ages 12+. Microsoft Word got you frustrated? Come to our free clinic to get the support you need.

Speedy Architect Challenge Plus More

Tuesdays, July 9th, July 16, July 23, 12PM. Build a unique structure with straws and 3D printed joints. The most unique structure will win a 10-dollar gift card! One winner per day. Not into building, try our educational toys!

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

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

En Español @ La Biblioteca Todo el Tiempo

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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 .

Grupo de Conversación en Inglés

Todos los martes del 18 de Junio al 16 de Julio, 10-11:30am. Si has llegado a un nivel

avanzado de inglés y quieras practicar y mejorar tú inglés ven a practicar tú inglés a través de juegos, actividades y conversación.

Bolsas de Crochet con Claudia

Todos los miércoles, 10 de Julio al 7 de Agosto, 12PM. Ven a tejer y aprende a tejer bolsas de crochet de todos tamaños. Principiantes y avanzadas tejedoras son bienvenidas. No se requiere inscripción.

Computación ESL Para Principiantes

Todos los martes, del 9 de Julio al 30 de Julio, 10AM. Aprende sobre conceptos básicos de computación, tutorial de mouse, partes de la computadora, correo electrónico y navegar por internet. Inscripción es necesaria antes del 8 de Julio. Espacio limitado.

Corte y Confección

28 de Agosto 10AM. En este curso podrás aprender a elegir telas, modelos, tomar medidas, trazar patrones, cortarlos en tela, hilvanar y confeccionar tus propias prendas. La forma de inscripción se encuentra en el escritorio de circulación. Por favor de entregar a alguien del personal. Espacio es limitado a 6 personas.

Mexicanos en Blue Island

¿Es tu familia parte de la historia no contada de los mexicanos en Blue Island? ¿Tienes fotos que estás dispuesto a compartir para contar su historia? Se parte del proyecto de Herencia Hispana de la Biblioteca de Blue Island “Mexicano en Blue Island”. Nos interesan especialmente las fotografías de familias que vivían en viviendas de ferrocarril (los traqueros). Por favor contactar a Sonia o Alicia 708-388-1078.

Congratulation to Solomohn! Solomohn Ennis, age 43, is our 2019 Summer Reading T-shirt Contest winner! “I want you to know my age so that you know its never too late to participate!” — Solomohn

Social Media: facebook.com/BlueIslandPublicLibrary blue-island-ya.tumblr.com/ youtube.com/BlueIslandLibrary 2433 York St., Blue Island, IL 60406 [email protected] 708.388.1078 | blueislandlibrary.org Monday - Thursday : 9AM-9PM Friday & Saturday : 9AM-5PM

Makerspace Hours: Monday : 6-8PM Tuesday - Friday : 3-5PM Scheduled Closing: 7/4, Independence Day

Departments: Interim Director Alicia Diaz [email protected] Adult Reference / Technical Services [email protected] Children’s Services Deborah Beasley [email protected]

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS:

Circulation Dave Boras [email protected] Hispanic Outreach Sonia Rodriguez [email protected] Programming / Social Media Oscar Arellano [email protected] Tech Annex / Blue Island History Museum [email protected] Young Adult Services Micah Rademacher [email protected]

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