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This event is in the "Children" group
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 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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Surprise Craft Take & Make
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve.
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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Young Adult
Reading Challenge
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Sep-Oct
2025
Cryptid Cache Challenge
All Day
9/2–10/31
Reading Challenge
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Online or App
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
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 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 "Children" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers
10:00am–10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
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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Oct
7
2025
Tue
Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers
10:00am–12:00pm
Eventos En Español
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Program Type:
Eventos En Español
Event Details:
Los participantes a este grupo de creatividad y voluntariado comparten sus ideas y creatividad y prestan sus servicios a los eventos de la biblioteca. Para más información llame a 708-388-1078 Ext 18
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Community Event,
Food & Drink
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Bingo Cafe
10:30am–11:30am
Community Event,
Food & Drink
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Event,
Food & Drink
Event Details:
Enjoy an array of tasty coffee & snacks while playing bingo and winning fun prizes. No registration required.
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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
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Open Makerspace Hours
3:00pm–5:00pm
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Dia de los Muertos Paper Marigolds/Cempasúchil de Papel
6:00pm–7:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come by to create Paper Marigolds for your Day of the Dead Shrine! Registration required! Ages 7+ ¡Ven a crear Cempasúchil de papel para tu ofrenda del Día de los Muertos! ¡Se requiere registro! Edades 7+
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
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Blue Island Bookworms – “Still Life”
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles. The title discussed on Oct. 7 will be Still Life by Louise Penny.
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