This event is in the "Young Adult" group Cryptid Cache Challenge All Day 9/3 - 10/31 Online or App at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult 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. Closed View Details 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.
Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Regular Business Meeting of the Blue Island Library Board of TrusteesAgenda Oct 15 2025 Wed Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Regular Business Meeting of the Blue Island Library Board of TrusteesAgenda
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, October 16, 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 Oct 16 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 Rewind TV Night Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Rewind TV Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided! 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 Aprende lo Básico de Computación Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Age Group: Adults Únete a nosotros cada Jueves de Octubre para aprender habilidades básicas de computación. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Aprende lo Básico de Computación 7:00pm–8:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Únete a nosotros cada Jueves de Octubre para aprender habilidades básicas de computación. 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.
ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más para principiantes.Learning basic computer usage and more for beginners.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno. View Details Oct 17 2025 Fri ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 10:00am–2:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más para principiantes.Learning basic computer usage and more for beginners.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.
This event is in the "Children" group Haunted Library Friday, October 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Library Tradition Age Group: Children The Park District and the library work together to make this a HAUNTED LIBRARY! Use the Sign Up Genius link below to claim your time slot. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Haunted Library 6:30pm–8:30pm Community Event, Library Tradition Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, Library Tradition Event Details: The Park District and the library work together to make this a HAUNTED LIBRARY! Use the Sign Up Genius link below to claim your time slot. 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 Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! ¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! ¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse! 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 Fall Session Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults An introductory computer course for seniors. To inquire if there are available spots, please call (708) 388 - 1078 extension 30. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Techwise Fall Session 11:00am–12:30pm Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: An introductory computer course for seniors. To inquire if there are available spots, please call (708) 388 - 1078 extension 30.
This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 21 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 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.
Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers ZOOM Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español 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 Open Register Now Registration Required Oct 21 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers ZOOM 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, October 21, 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 Oct 21 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 "Children" group Haz un Nicho para el Dia de los Muertos Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come make a Dia de los Muertos Nicho! Registration Required!Ven a hacer un Nicho para el Dia de los Muertos! Requiere registro! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Haz un Nicho para el Dia de los Muertos 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come make a Dia de los Muertos Nicho! Registration Required!Ven a hacer un Nicho para el Dia de los Muertos! Requiere 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.
Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_voTEN80zQ_6K64dJas8EeQ#/registration View Details Offsite Event Oct 21 2025 Tue Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Event Details: Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_voTEN80zQ_6K64dJas8EeQ#/registration
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Clase de inglés para principiantes. Aprenderemos gramática, vocabulario, pronuniciación y frases de la vida diaria. View Details Oct 22 2025 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 10:00am–11:30am Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Clase de inglés para principiantes. Aprenderemos gramática, vocabulario, pronuniciación y frases de la vida diaria.
Helpful Resources by UIC Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español View Details Oct 22 2025 Wed Helpful Resources by UIC 11:45am–12:30pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details:
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, October 22, 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 Oct 22 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 "Children" group Halloween Foam Pumpkin Head Decorating Craft Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children We're decorating foam pumpkin heads for Halloween. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Halloween Foam Pumpkin Head Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: We're decorating foam pumpkin heads for Halloween. 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 *Rescheduled*Learn Graphic Page Layout and Design - Affinity Publisher Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Learn graphic page layout and design with Affinity Publisher, an intuitive InDesign alternative, in our beginner’s workshop! You will learn the basics for creating layouts for print/digital media. Registration Required. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 22 2025 Wed *Rescheduled*Learn Graphic Page Layout and Design - Affinity Publisher 5:00pm–6:00pm Technology Class, Workshop Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn graphic page layout and design with Affinity Publisher, an intuitive InDesign alternative, in our beginner’s workshop! You will learn the basics for creating layouts for print/digital media. Registration Required. 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 Ghostly Soap Carving for Kids Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Let's try to carve a ghost out of a bar of soap! Please register to participate, walk-ins will be welcome if space permits. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Ghostly Soap Carving for Kids 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Let's try to carve a ghost out of a bar of soap! Please register to participate, walk-ins will be welcome if space permits. 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 Adult Karaoke Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Adults Come and enjoy karaoke! Sing your favorite songs. No registration required! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Adult Karaoke 10:00am–11:00am Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Come and enjoy karaoke! Sing your favorite songs. No registration required!
This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group Robotic Mini-Golf Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Young Adult, Children Public Libraries in the South Suburbs of Chicago have teamed up to offer monthly STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) programs for homeschooled children ages 5-18. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Robotic Mini-Golf 2:00pm–3:30pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Young Adult, Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Public Libraries in the South Suburbs of Chicago have teamed up to offer monthly STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) programs for homeschooled children ages 5-18. 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 Thursday, October 23, 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 Oct 23 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 "Young Adult" group 3D Modeling Basics - TinkerCad Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Join our Tinkercad workshop to learn 3D modeling basics! Explore easy tools for designing and printing 3D objects. Perfect for beginners, no prior experience needed. Registration Required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Oct 23 2025 Thu 3D Modeling Basics - TinkerCad 4:00pm–5:00pm STEM Learning, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join our Tinkercad workshop to learn 3D modeling basics! Explore easy tools for designing and printing 3D objects. Perfect for beginners, no prior experience needed. Registration Required. 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.
