This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Card Sign-up Month All Day 9/2–9/30 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 2 - 30 2025 Library Card Sign-up Month All Day 9/2–9/30 Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Blue Island residents who register for a library card or renew their existing one will receive a chance to enter a raffle for prizes from Beggar’s Pizza, Flowers
This event is in the "Children" group Kids Autumn Art Contest 09/17/2025 @ 9:00am–10/15/2025 @ 5:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other This event is in the "Children" group Sep-Oct 2025 Kids Autumn Art Contest 09/17/2025 @ 9:00am–10/15/2025 @ 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other Event Details: Join us for our third annual Kids Autumn Art Contest. This year, there will be three prizes awarded: one for grades 6-8, one for grades 3-5, and one for grades second and under. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Cryptid Cache Challenge All Day 9/3–10/31 Young Adult Reading Challenge Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Sep-Oct 2025 Cryptid Cache Challenge All Day 9/3–10/31 Reading Challenge Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online or App Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Find the cryptids hiding among the stacks and log books to win prizes. Register on Beanstack, visit the reference desk (free sticker!), or on the events calendar. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 25 2025 Thu 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 RecordingBlue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group NextMove Community Education-Lead and Water Infrastructure 5:00pm–6:15pm Adults Community Event Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 25 2025 Thu NextMove Community Education-Lead and Water Infrastructure 5:00pm–6:15pm Community Event Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event Registration Required Event Details: Concerned about lead water line replacement in the city? Join NextMove for this information and education session about water infrastructure.
Taller de Piñatas 6:00pm–8:00pm Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Sep 25 2025 Thu Taller de Piñatas 6:00pm–8:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Te invitamos a particpar en un Taller de Piñatas para adultos, aprenderás paso a paso cómo hacer una piñata. Ideal para quienes quieren probar algo nuevo, liberar estrés y llevarse a casa una obra hecha con tus propias manos.
This event is in the "Children" group Bookmark Making/Decorar Un Marcápaginas 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Bookmark Making/Decorar Un Marcápaginas 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come by to decorate your own bookmark! No registration required! ¡Ven a decorar tu propio marcapáginas! ¡No necesitas registrarte! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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.
