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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Adults,
Young Adult,
Children,
All Ages
Reading Challenge
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun-Jul
2025
Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library
All Day 6/1 - 7/31
Reading Challenge
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Adults,
Young Adult,
Children,
All Ages
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Sign yourself up through the Beanstack App, or sign up in person with a librarian. This year expect lots of games and gaming-themed activities to accompany the traditional book-logging. We like this year’s theme, and we’re going all-in.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Jun-Aug
2
2025
Level Up Scavenger Hunt
All Day 6/2 - 8/2
Reading Challenge
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library—sign up on Beanstack or the Reference Desk.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun-Jul
2025
Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program
All Day 6/1 - 7/31
Community Event
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Event
Event Details:
Fill out a registration form in-person with Ms. Jamie to participate in the Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program!
Disclaimer(s)
Photography and Video Policy
Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun-Aug
1
2025
Adult Art Contest
All Day 6/1 - 8/1
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Online / Remote
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Submit entries with your name and phone number to the reference desk from June 1st-August 1st. Only 2d art will be accepted. Entries will be displayed for voting. Grand Prize: $100 Blicks Art Supply Gift Card.
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23
2025
Wed
Talk Time Practice your English
10:00am - 11:30am
Eventos En Español
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Program Type:
Eventos En Español
Event Details:
Personas de todos los niveles de clase de inglés son bienvenidos a practicar su inglés durante este horario.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only.
Disclaimer(s)
Photography and Video Policy
Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Open Makerspace Hours
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
Event Details:
Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials! Kids under 12 must be with an adult.
Disclaimer(s)
Photography and Video Policy
Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
During Maker Hours
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create accordion style paper landscapes.
Disclaimer(s)
Photography and Video Policy
Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Community Event,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Bird Song Hero with the Forest Preserve
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Event,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Event,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
Event Details:
Join us with the Forest Preserve of Cook County as we play Bird Song Hero, a fun videogame where we identify local bird calls! Please register to participate, but walk-ins welcome space permitting.
Disclaimer(s)
Photography and Video Policy
Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Cancelled
Children,
All Ages
Food & Drink
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Howl's Moving Castle Cooking Program: Lettie's Cream Cake
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Food & Drink
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
All Ages
Program Type:
Food & Drink
Event Details:
“Howl's Moving Castle” DWJ, Lettie’s Cream Cake From ‘Cesari’s Bakery’ and Howl’s Lemonade: All you cottagecore fans out there: we’re making a cream cake and lavender-lemonade that would be right at home in Sophie’s Flower Shop!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Preteen Story Hour
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night).
Disclaimer(s)
Photography and Video Policy
Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Renaissance Craft and Costume Night
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Visit us for a night of renaissance faire themed crafts. Feel free to dress in costume! No registration is required for this event.
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