This event is in the "Children" group Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program All Day 6/1 - 7/31 Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Children Fill out a registration form in-person with Ms. Jamie to participate in the Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program! View Details 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 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 This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library All Day 6/1 - 7/31 Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages 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. View Details 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 "Adults" group Adult Art Contest All Day 6/1 - 8/1 Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults 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. View Details Offsite Event 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Level Up Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/2 - 8/2 Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library—sign up on Beanstack or the Reference Desk. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jun-Aug 2 2025 Level Up Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/2–8/2 Reading Challenge Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library—sign up on Beanstack or the Reference Desk.
Taller Arte de Verano Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Armida te dará los pasos para crear una decoración para tu casa. Registración requerida para el taller. Closed View Details Registration Required Jul 17 2025 Thu Taller Arte de Verano 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Armida te dará los pasos para crear una decoración para tu casa. Registración requerida para el taller.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Beaded Suncatchers Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Make an eye-catching suncatcher. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Beaded Suncatchers 3:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make an eye-catching suncatcher.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 17 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 "Children" group Improv Workshop Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Play acting and storytelling games that build confidence and creativity. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Improv Workshop 4:00pm–6:00pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Play acting and storytelling games that build confidence and creativity. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Super Boba Cafe Cooking Program Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Children, All Ages Let’s get this summer ‘rolling’ with Boba Milk Tea inspired by Nidhi Chanani’s “Super Boba Cafe”! Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Cancelled Super Boba Cafe Cooking Program 6:00pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Let’s get this summer ‘rolling’ with Boba Milk Tea inspired by Nidhi Chanani’s “Super Boba Cafe”!
This event is in the "Children" group Flower & Plant Perler Beads Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come make a flower or plant Perler Bead! No registration required! Ven a hacer un Perler Bead manualidad de Flores o Plantas! No require registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Flower & Plant Perler Beads 6:30pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come make a flower or plant Perler Bead! No registration required! Ven a hacer un Perler Bead manualidad de Flores o Plantas! No require registro! 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 "Children" group Anime Club Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Anime Club 10:00am–11:30am Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie 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 "Children" group Toddler Time: Music and Movement Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Music and Movement! We will sing songs, dance, experiment with musical instruments, listen to music, and play with balloons! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Toddler Time: Music and Movement 11:00am–11:30am Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Music and Movement! We will sing songs, dance, experiment with musical instruments, listen to music, and play with balloons! 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 My Favorite Books Miniature Project Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Visit us and create a miniature bookshelf with tiny replicas of your favorite books. Registration is not required for this event. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 18 2025 Fri My Favorite Books Miniature Project 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Visit us and create a miniature bookshelf with tiny replicas of your favorite books. Registration is not required for this event.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Bookbinding Basics Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Learn bookbinding basics to create your own unique book with this hands on workshop series featuring the Library's Creativebug tutorial database. All supplies provided, registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Bookbinding Basics 10:00am–11:30am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn bookbinding basics to create your own unique book with this hands on workshop series featuring the Library's Creativebug tutorial database. All supplies provided, registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Children" group Parent Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Age Group: Adults, Children Socialize with other Parents in the Community! There will be coffee & tea available along with a small pastry! ¡Socialice con otros padres de la comunidad! ¡Habrá café y té disponibles junto con un pequeño pastelito! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Parent Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres 10:30am–11:30am Arts & Crafts, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Socialize with other Parents in the Community! There will be coffee & tea available along with a small pastry! ¡Socialice con otros padres de la comunidad! ¡Habrá café y té disponibles junto con un pequeño pastelito! 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 "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, All Ages Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite! 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 Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers CANCELLED Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Age Group: Adults 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers CANCELLED 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other 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
This event is in the "Children" group Rain Cloud Craft Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us at 2PM in the Makerspace to create your own hanging raincloud! Register to participate - 8th grade & under only, drop-ins welcome. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Rain Cloud Craft 2:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us at 2PM in the Makerspace to create your own hanging raincloud! Register to participate - 8th grade & under only, drop-ins welcome. 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 Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 22 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 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 Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Create accordion style paper landscapes. View Details This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 22 2025 Tue 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 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 "Children" group Build a Pokémon Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Each child who registers will receive a complete build kit. Each build kid includes: one Pokéball (container/stand) and one Pokémon. There are a variety of Pokémon and they are first-come, first-serve day-of. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Build a Pokémon 4:30pm–5:30pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Each child who registers will receive a complete build kit. Each build kid includes: one Pokéball (container/stand) and one Pokémon. There are a variety of Pokémon and they are first-come, first-serve day-of.
This event is in the "Children" group Minecraft 3D Printing Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Build in Minecraft and learn how 3D models are created and printed. For returning students or those comfortable using laptops and Minecraft Java Edition. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Minecraft 3D Printing 5:00pm–6:00pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Build in Minecraft and learn how 3D models are created and printed. For returning students or those comfortable using laptops and Minecraft Java Edition. 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 "Children" group UNO Tournament Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue UNO Tournament 6:00pm–7:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 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.
Blue Island Forestry Board Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Regular meeting of Blue Island Forestry BoardSee July Agenda Jul 22 2025 Tue Blue Island Forestry Board 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Regular meeting of Blue Island Forestry BoardSee July Agenda
