EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS: ‘A’=adult / adulto, ‘C’=children / niños, ‘G’ all ages / todas las edades, ‘YA’ young adult, teen / adultos jóvenes, adolescentes

2020 Spring | primavera |

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEKApril 19th-25th

CINCO DE MAYOBLUE ISLANDFriday, May 1st

SUMMER READING KICKOFF EVENTSaturday, May 30th

More information about these events is available at blueislandlibrary.org.

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS: ‘A’=adult / adulto, ‘C’=children / niños, ‘G’ all ages / todas las edades, ‘YA’ young adult, teen / adultos jóvenes, adolescentes

Investing BasicsMonday, April 6th, 6 PM. BilingualTeaches fundamental concepts of investing and potential strategies to help build wealth. Refreshments will be provided!

Take Control of Your PaperTuesday, April 7th, 6:30 PM.Do you wonder what papers to keep? For how long? Can you find what you need when you need it? Take home tips and suggestions on what to keep, what to shred, what to save and how to save it!

Retirement: Making Your Money LastWednesday, April 8th, 6 PM. Bilingual

Worried about retirement? This presentation will discuss what to consider when developing a withdrawal strategy and ways to plan for expected and unexpected expenses. Refreshments will be provided!

Understanding Home LoansThursday, April 9th, 6 PM.First time home buyer or just wanting a deeper understanding of how home loans work? Join us for this helpful presentation and enjoy some light refreshments!

Get Smart About MoneyFriday, April 10th, 9 AM-5 PM.A representative from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office will be available all day to provide information about state programs that help you claim lost property, save for college, and more!

De-Stress FestTuesday, April 14th, 6 PM.Enjoy the company of a therapy cat and calming activities like coloring and puzzles to help you relax and unwind. This event is autism friendly!

Chair YogaWednesday, April 15th, 12 PM.Get the wellness benefits of yoga without leaving the comfort of your chair! Great for those with limited mobility, seniors, office workers, and anyone who would like to learn simple exercises to improve flexibility.

Journalism During the Civil WarThursday, April 16th, 7 PM.Historian and re-enactor Scott Dominiak will portray Henry Villard, a journalist working for the Chicago Tribune during the Civil War. Learn how the war changed newspapers and journalism and hear about Villard’s experiences in the field.

Caring ConcertWednesday, April 22nd, 10 AM.Enjoy popular music from the 1940s to the 1960s and reminisce over related experiences with a licensed music therapist. This type of music therapy is beneficial for individuals dealing with memory loss or those looking to keep their minds fresh.

Virtual VacationsTuesday, May 5th, 6 PM.

Explore new places or revisit old favorites all without leaving the library! We will use virtual reality headsets to visit areas around the world. No prior experience with VR is necessary.

Al Capone and the 1933 World’s FairTuesday, May 12th, 6 PM.Learn about how Chicago fought the grip of organized crime to host the World’s Fair during the worst year of the Great Depression!

A Beginner’s Guide to the Golden Age of RadioTuesday, May 19th, 6 PM.A fun presentation about how radio became America’s first mass medium, examining some of the biggest shows and stars to emerge from the early years of radio, including Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Amos & Andy, and The Shadow.

Chair YogaWednesday, May 20th, 12 PM.Get the wellness benefits of yoga without leaving the comfort of your chair! Great for those with limited mobility, seniors, office workers, and anyone who would like to learn simple exercises to improve flexibility.

Classic Movie Night: The GOOD, The BAD, and The UGLY (1966)Tuesday, May 26th, 5 PM.Join us for a screening of the classic Clint Eastwood western, wherein a bounty hunting scam joins two men in an uneasy alliance against a third in a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery. Snacks and popcorn provided.

Caring ConcertWednesday, May 27th, 3 PM.Enjoy popular music from the 1940s to the 1960s and reminisce over related experiences with a licensed music therapist. This type of music therapy is beneficial for individuals dealing with memory loss or those looking to keep their minds fresh.

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Knitting and Crocheting ClubEvery Monday, 1 PM.Join us to work on projects, enjoy conversation, and share tips and tricks with other crafters! Beginners welcome!

Drop-In Tech HelpMondays, 10 AM.Stop in for assistance with devices and other tech-related questions, no appointment necessary!

Medicare 101April 8th and May 13th at 2 PM.April 23rd and May 28th at 6 PM.Learn the ins and outs of Medicare, including what it is, who it covers, and who is eligible.

Bingocize!First Thursday of every month, 1:30 PM.Stay active and healthy with this fun combination of bingo and light, chair-based exercise.

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS: ‘A’=adult / adulto, ‘C’=children / niños, ‘G’ all ages / todas las edades, ‘YA’ young adult, teen / adultos jóvenes, adolescentes

Easter Egg HuntMondays, November 4th and 18th, 4-4:30 PM. Find an egg & shake it while you bust a move. Reward = sweet treat.

Early Earth Day CraftTuesday, April 2nd, 6:30 PM.Let’s make a beautiful Earth Day crafts

Mother’s Day CraftMonday, May 4th, 6:30 PM.Let’s make a beautiful gift to give mom on Mother’s Day.

Cinco de Mayo CraftTuesday, May 5th, 6:30 PM. Let’s make Maracas.

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Family Friendly Friday MoviesFridays, April 3rd to May 29th, 3 PM. Meeting Room. 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.

Board Game MadnessMondays through Thursdays, August 26th through December 12th, 3 PM. Kids can play board games, puzzles, coloring crafts, Legos, and more in the Children’s Department.

Bilingual StorytimeThursdays, April 2nd to May 28th, 6-6:30 PM. Meeting Room. Bilingual stories and crafts for kids ages 1 to 5 years old.

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Kid Crafts Club WednesdaysWednesdays, April 1st to May 27th, 6:30 PM. Children’s Department. Crafts vary from week to week and the library supplies the materials needed

Kids Crochet Craft ClassMondays, April 6th to May 18th, 3:30-4:30 PM.Crochet needles and yarn provided. Ages 7 to 14 years old. Sign up required, and space is limited.

Kid Crafts TuesdaysTuesdays, April 7th to May 26th, 3:30 PM. Children’s Department.An assortment of crafts and supplies will be available to make various projects each week. No signup required.

Lap-Sit StorytimeWednesdays, April 1st to May 27th, 10-

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D.I.Y. Hula HoopMonday, April 6th from 6-8 PM. Makerspace/Bilingual. Never learned to hula hoop? Take this opportunity to build your own beginner hoop. Sign up required.

BIPL Clean Up Scavenger HuntMonday, April 20th, 2-5 PM. Meeting Room/Bilingual. In honor of Earth Day, help us clean up an area of Blue Island while participating in a scavenger hunt. Bring your bag full of bags and a pair of protective gloves. There will be snacks and drinks in the Meeting Room afterwards. Feel free to bring food to share. Sign up required.

Make Your Own Bubble TeaMonday, May 11th, 6-8 PM.

Meeting Room/Bilingual. Learn how to prepare the chewy tapioca pearls and delicious flavored teas. Sign up required.

D.I.Y. Phone GripsMonday, May 18th, 6-8 PM. Meeting Room/Bilingual. Customize a decal to fit on your phone grip. Phone grips provided. Sign up required.

10:30 AM.Babies, toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to join us for an interactive story time that explores a child’s world through stories, songs, rhymes, dance and play. For ages 6 months - 3 years.

Kids Book ClubWednesdays, 6:30 PM. Children’s Department.Contact the library for more information.

Kids Science ClubSaturdays, 12:30 PM. Children’s Department.Contact the library for more information.

Spanish Storytime & CraftTuesdays, April 7th to May 26th, 6-6:30 PM.Contact the library for more information.

EVENT CODES / CÓDIGOS DE EVENTOS: ‘A’=adult / adulto, ‘C’=children / niños, ‘G’ all ages / todas las edades, ‘YA’ young adult, teen / adultos jóvenes, adolescentes

Pro Tools RecordingWednesday, April 8th, 11 AM.This hands-on workshop will include basic recording and the use of popular audio effects like reverb, EQ, compression, and more.

Computers Basics: Getting StartedTuesday, April 21st, 2020, 11 AM-12 PM.Learn the basics of using a computer and practice using a mouse. No computer experience required.

PythonWednesday, May 13th, 11 AM.This class instructs participants in the fundamentals of the Python programming language.

Guitar Strummin’ 101: A Beginners Guitar WorkshopSaturday, May 16th, 10 AM-12 PM. Ages 10+.Have you always wanted to play guitar? Frustrated because you don’t know where to start? Grab your guitar (or borrow one

of ours) and join us for a frustration-free morning learning some surprisingly simple guitar secrets that just might ignite a life-long passion for guitar playing!

Computer Basics: Saving and Finding FilesTuesday, May 19th, 2020, 11 AM-12 PM.Learn how your computer is organized, including files and folders, and discover how to find what you’re looking for.

Design | Tips & Software TutorialsAPPOINTMENT ONLY. Ages12+. Ever wanted to design a flyer, or a book cover, or poster? You’ll learn some design principles, and get trained in design software.

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Songwriters Circle: Weekly Meet-UpEvery Tuesday, 6 PM.A weekly gathering for anyone interested in songwriting: get to know other songwriters and discuss songwriting topics.

Microsoft Word ClinicThursday, April 9th, 5-6PM. Ages 12+.Microsoft Word got you frustrated? Come to our free clinic to get the support you need. Register online.

Money Smart WeekJueves, 9 de abril, 11:30 AM.Durante Money Smart Week/Semana Inteligente del Dinero, el banco First American Bank proporcionará información sobre la compra de casa por primera vez y le ayudará a mejorar su crédito.

Medicare 101Martes, 21 de abril, 11:30 AM.Infórmese acerca de los beneficios del Medicare. Un representante de Medicare

contestará todas sus preguntas.

Noveno Anual Día del NiñoSábado 25 de abril a las 2 PM.Ven a celebrar este día especial de los niños con el show de Burbujas, caritas pintadas y juegos. Evento familiar gratuito con actividades divertidas para niños.

5 de Mayo LoteríaMartes, 5 de mayo, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.Vista ropa típica de México y venga a jugar

lotería en la biblioteca. Habrá premios para el ganador. Opción traer aperitivo mexicano para compartir.

Muchos MéxicoJueves, 14 de mayo, 11 AM.Cuentista y representante de Medicare Armando Alcázar nos cuenta este libro sobre imaginarios históricos sobre México en Estados Unidos!

Clases de Inglés, Nivel 1Todos los martes y jueves, 7 de abril - 28 de mayo, 9:30-11:30 AM.Las clases de inglés para principiantes se enfocan en gramática, vocabulario,

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pronunciación, lectura, habla y escritura. El aprendizaje creativo y los diálogos en inglés también se presentan en la clase. La clase se reúne 2 días por semana por ocho semanas

2433 York St., Blue Island, IL 60406info@blueislandlibrary.org708.388.1078 | blueislandlibrary.org Monday - Thursday : 9 AM-9 PMFriday & Saturday : 9 AM-5 PM

Scheduled Closing:CLOSED: Staff In-Service Friday, April 24thCLOSED: Memorial Day Monday, May 25th