This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Winter Reading Challenge 01/01/2025 @ 12:00am to 03/21/2025 @ 11:45pm Online or App at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Read and log books to win prizes. Ages 10-25Sign up on Beanstack or at the Reference Desk.https://blueislandlibrary.beanstack.com/reader365 This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jan-Mar 2025 Winter Reading Challenge 01/01/2025 @ 12:00am - 03/21/2025 @ 11:45pm Reading Challenge Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online or App Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Read and log books to win prizes. Ages 10-25Sign up on Beanstack or at the Reference Desk.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno) 01/01/2025 @ 12:00am to 03/21/2025 @ 11:45pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Library Tradition Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Wishes will be burned at the Annual Snowman Burn for good luck. Se quemarán deseos en la quema anual de muñecos de nieve para tener buena suerte.Snowflakes will be at the Refe... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan-Mar 2025 Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno) 01/01/2025 @ 12:00am - 03/21/2025 @ 11:45pm Community Event, Library Tradition Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Library Tradition Event Details: Wishes will be burned at the Annual Snowman Burn for good luck. Se quemarán deseos en la quema anual de muñecos de nieve para tener buena suerte.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Library Lovers Button Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Celebrate Library Lovers Month by making custom pin buttons of your favorite book covers. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: Library Lovers Button 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Event Details: Celebrate Library Lovers Month by making custom pin buttons of your favorite book covers.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 4 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 "All Ages" group. An Evening with James McBride: A Digital Program with Illinois Libraries Presents Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Event Details: To register for this program, click here:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P4ShG_ZXTry70kZbl6Pa5A#/registration Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-wi... Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue An Evening with James McBride: A Digital Program with Illinois Libraries Presents 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: To register for this program, click here:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P4ShG_ZXTry70kZbl6Pa5A#/registration
This event is in the "Adults" group. Blue Island Bookworms – “This Tender Land” Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.The title discussed on Feb. 4 will be This Tender Land by William Kent Kruger. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “This Tender Land” 7:00pm - 9:00pm Book Club 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 Feb. 4 will be This Tender Land by William Kent Kruger.
This event is in the "Children" group. February take and make in the Children's department All Day Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: PARENTS PLEASE COME PICK UP A FOAM AIRPLANE FOR THIS VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT. THE CRAFTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed February take and make in the Children's department All Day Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Childern's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: PARENTS PLEASE COME PICK UP A FOAM AIRPLANE FOR THIS VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT. THE CRAFTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. 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. Techwise Computer course - FULL Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: This event is full. It is only listed on the calendar to alert staff and patrons that the room is in use at this time. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed Techwise Computer course - FULL 1:30pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: This event is full. It is only listed on the calendar to alert staff and patrons that the room is in use at this time.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Library Lovers Button Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Celebrate Library Lovers Month by making custom pin buttons of your favorite book covers. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: Library Lovers Button 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Event Details: Celebrate Library Lovers Month by making custom pin buttons of your favorite book covers.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 5 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 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. ABELINC Computer Course for Adults Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: This digital literature class provided by ABE-LINC will cover basic computer skills. Content will include: Microsoft Offices, Telehealth, Internet Access, and more. This class is f... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu ABELINC Computer Course for Adults 1:30pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: This digital literature class provided by ABE-LINC will cover basic computer skills. Content will include: Microsoft Offices, Telehealth, Internet Access, and more. This class is free, and those who complete the course will receive a free device.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 6 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. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Cybercafe Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Event Details: Consult with skilled staff regarding tech questions. Call ahead for details about what we are able to assist you with. No registration required at this time. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Cybercafe 4:00pm - 5:00pm Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Consult with skilled staff regarding tech questions. Call ahead for details about what we are able to assist you with. No registration required at this time.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. TTRPG Group Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:45pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Event Details: The public library is the natural habitat of Table-Top Role-Playing Games and gaming, and BIPL is long overdue to host a group of its own. Meets every two or three weeks.[This grou... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu TTRPG Group 5:00pm - 8:45pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Program Type: Other Event Details: The public library is the natural habitat of Table-Top Role-Playing Games and gaming, and BIPL is long overdue to host a group of its own.
This event is in the "Adults" group. ABELINC Programa de Acesso Digital Friday, February 7, 2025 at 9:15am - 1:15pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español, Technology Class Age Group: Adults Event Details: Los talleres de accesso digital son impartidos por navegadores digitales de la Universidad Estatal de Chicago. Los temas del curso incluyen, ciberseguridad, amenazas a la seg... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 7 2025 Fri ABELINC Programa de Acesso Digital 9:15am - 1:15pm Eventos En Español, Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español, Technology Class Event Details: Los talleres de accesso digital son impartidos por navegadores digitales de la Universidad Estatal de Chicago.
Cooking with Geena-Winter Magic with Knickerbocker Glory Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Event Details: A scrumptious layered dessert of ice cream, meringues, and warm homemade custard…maybe even too filling for Dudley Dursley! We’ll be reading a short passage from Harry Potter and t... Feb 8 2025 Sat Cooking with Geena-Winter Magic with Knickerbocker Glory 11:00am - 12:00pm Food & Drink Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Food & Drink Event Details: A scrumptious layered dessert of ice cream, meringues, and warm homemade custard…maybe even too filling for Dudley Dursley! We’ll be reading a short passage from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by JK Rowlking.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Love Bugs Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Craft a needle-felt friend for a loved one. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 10 2025 Mon Love Bugs 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Craft a needle-felt friend for a loved one.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Parents coffee night/Noche de café para papás Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink Age Group: Adults, Children Event Details: DEAR PARENTS COME AND ENJOY A CUP OF COFFE WITH US AND MAKE A SMALL CRAFT. WE WILL MEET IN THE MAKERSPACE. QUERIDOS PADRES DE FAMILIA LOS INVITAMOS A TOMAR UNA TAZA DE CAFÉ Y A HAC... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 10 2025 Mon Parents coffee night/Noche de café para papás 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink Event Details: DEAR PARENTS COME AND ENJOY A CUP OF COFFE WITH US AND MAKE A SMALL CRAFT. WE WILL MEET IN THE MAKERSPACE. QUERIDOS PADRES DE FAMILIA LOS INVITAMOS A TOMAR UNA TAZA DE CAFÉ Y A HACER UNA MANUALIDAD CON NOSOTROS. 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: Library Lovers Button Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Celebrate Library Lovers Month by making custom pin buttons of your favorite book covers. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: Library Lovers Button 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Event Details: Celebrate Library Lovers Month by making custom pin buttons of your favorite book covers.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 11 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 "Adults" group. Copy of Techwise Computer course - FULL Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: This event is full. It is only listed on the calendar to alert staff and patrons that the room is in use at this time. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Copy of Techwise Computer course - FULL 1:30pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: This event is full. It is only listed on the calendar to alert staff and patrons that the room is in use at this time.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Library Lovers Button Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Celebrate Library Lovers Month by making custom pin buttons of your favorite book covers. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: Library Lovers Button 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Event Details: Celebrate Library Lovers Month by making custom pin buttons of your favorite book covers.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 12 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 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. Cottage-core Cards Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: We’ll create cozy cottage-core Valentine cards This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Cottage-core Cards 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Event Details: We’ll create cozy cottage-core Valentine cards 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.
