Author Cynthia Ogorek will be discussing her latest book, “Along the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Rail Line” of the Images of America series. From a world-class city through rolling agricultural acres, from steel mills through a national lakeshore, some 200 vintage photographs illustrate the unique view of the Calumet region that South Shore passengers have traditionally enjoyed, click here to read more.

Books will be available for purchase, $21.99 + tax.

WHEN
Tues, March 19, 2013, 7:00pm

WHERE
Blue Island Historical Society/Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue

MORE INFO
P: 708 -371-8546
E: events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com
www.blueislandhistoricalsociety.com

Celebrate the new year and Blue Island’s 178-year history during an action-packed all-day open house! Choose one, some or all of the day’s sessions. The evening session will be a home movie-sharing experience with our friends at the Blue Island Arts Alliance and Chicago Film Archives!

WHEN
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Open House Schedule:

• ALL DAY — Photo Scavenger Hunt on Western Ave (participate to be entered into a raffle!); Albee House artifacts tour with Mike Wolski; and Albee House Tea Party.
• 1:00pm — Blue Island Library tour with Mike Kaliski (2433 York)
• 3:00pm — “Brew Island: Breweries & Taverns in Pre-Prohibition Blue Island” with Jason Berry
• 3:30pm — Scavenger Hunt awards
• 6:00pm-8:00pm — Blue Island & Neighbors Movie Night (Bring your 8mm, 16mm, and super 8 films–we’ll be showing one from our archives too! Archivists will be available to inspect film. Projectors provided.)

LOCATION
Blue Island Historical Society/Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue

There will be a suggested donation. All proceeds benefit the museum operating fund.

MORE INFO
P: 708 -371-8546
E: events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com
www.blueislandhistoricalsociety.com

Blue Island is well-kown for its beautiful, historic—and interesting—houses. Come join us on our 28th House Walk Tour, Sunday September 16th, 2012, when you and your family will tour four homes located in historic Blue Island! (Tickets required)

Sunday, September 16th, 2012
12:00pm-4:00pm

Ticket Donation
$15 advanced tickets; $20 at the door

Purchase your tickets today at the following locations:
Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York St, Main Desk
CARR home-garden-holiday, 2357 York St
Three Sisters, 13042 Western Ave

Starting Location
BIHS/Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue
Blue Island, IL

More Info
Call        708-371-8546
Email     events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com
Visit        www.blueislandhistoricalsociety.com

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 Book Art”.

Presentation by Cartoonists Jim McGreal
and Jim Nelson
July 11, 2012, 7:00pm

Hal Foster Exhibit Tour by Sid Weiskirch
July 18, 2012, 5:30pm

Marquee Movie Presentations Presents “Superheroes in Film”
July 18, 2012, 7:00pm

Vintage Batman and Superman Serials
August, 11, 2012, 11:30am

The above events will be located at the Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York Street. For more info, contact Dan Carroll at 708-388-1078, ext 30.

Image from The New York Public Library archives.

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 July 2nd, bring a lawn chair, a snack, and a sing’n voice  to the Blue Island Public Library parking lot, 2433 York Street (if it rains, the concert will move into Christ Memorial Church, 2440 York St).  This event is brought to you by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council.

FREEDOM EXPRESS VISITS BLUE ISLAND
July 3, 2012, 10:30am-2:30pm
The Chicago Tribune and Robert R. McCormick Foundation brings the Freedom Express to the BIPL. The Freedom Express is a traveling museum exploring First Amendment freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. This is an interactive exhibit with artifacts that explore the historical context and contemporary relevance of our constitutional freedoms. Special guest, Dr. Ben Franklin will be hosting the event from 11:30am to 1:30pm. This event is free, bring the whole family! Blue Island Public Library parking lot, 2433 York Street.