City of Blue Island Discover Blue Island, The Historic Heart of Chicago Southland
The Blue Island Public Library invites you to celebrate art this summer with a series of special exhibits and events. Specifically Sid Weiskirch’s collection of over 30 Hal Foster drawings will be on display from July 11-August 11. Hal Foster, a Chicagoan, created Prince Valiant, adapted Tazan into the comic strip form and is regarded as “The Father of Comic ... Read More »
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Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Blue Island Public Library
The Blue Island Public Library will host two Fourth of July events. Bring the family and join in for a great time. For more info on these events, please contact Dan Carroll at 708-388-1078, ext 30. FREE CONCERT July 2, 2012, 7:00pm Folk artist, Bucky Halker will perform This Land is Your Land: Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folksong! On ... Read More »
Celebrate the 4th on the 2nd
The City of Blue Island and the Blue Island Public Library will be hosting an Independence Day Block Party – come out for Blue Island’s newest holiday tradition! Join the good times at the Library from 10a – 1p on Saturday, July 2. There will be special events, games and family fun from the Police and Fire Departments, Blue Island ... Read More »
Remember Martin Luther King Jr.
The Blue Island Public Library and other sponsors are commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Sunday, January 16, 2011 with a 3:00 pm event at Advocate United Church of Christ, 2440 York St in Blue Island (across from Blue Island Library). Oba William King is the featured speaker. King is an actor and recipient the Illinois Arts Council Fellowship ... Read More »