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 "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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes Wednesday, July 30, 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 30 2025 Wed 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 "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Leaf & Latte Lovers Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Join us for a plant swap. Bring your plant babies, cuttings, or seedlings, and leave with a new plant. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided. Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Cancelled Leaf & Latte Lovers 6:00pm–7:00pm Community Event, Food & Drink Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a plant swap. Bring your plant babies, cuttings, or seedlings, and leave with a new plant. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult learn how to make different types of sketchbooks Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: learn how to make different types of sketchbooks 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 D.I.Y. Text T-Shirt Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Bring a blank cotton t-shirt, design, and print. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 6 2025 Wed D.I.Y. Text T-Shirt 3:30pm–5:30pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Bring a blank cotton t-shirt, design, and print. 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: DIY Sketchbook Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 "Young Adult" group Princess Hats & Shields Part 1 Friday, August 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Make a pointy princess hat and design your shield with a unique coat of arms. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Princess Hats & Shields Part 1 2:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Make a pointy princess hat and design your shield with a unique coat of arms. 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: DIY Sketchbook Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 "Young Adult" group D.I.Y. Text Tote Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Learn to design a tote bag using a vinyl cutter. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 13 2025 Wed D.I.Y. Text Tote 3:30pm–5:30pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn to design a tote bag using a vinyl cutter. 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: DIY Sketchbook Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 "Young Adult" group A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking: Cooking Course Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Young Adult “Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking” T. Kingfisher, Bloody Beet Sourdough Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Cancelled A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking: Cooking Course 6:00pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: “Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking” T. Kingfisher, Bloody Beet Sourdough
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Princess Hats & Shields Part 2 Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Make a pointy princess hat and design your shield with a unique coat of arms. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Princess Hats & Shields Part 2 2:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Make a pointy princess hat and design your shield with a unique coat of arms. 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: DIY Sketchbook Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 "Young Adult" group Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 "Young Adult" group Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 "Young Adult" group Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Leaf & Latte Lovers Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Join us for a plant swap. Bring your plant babies, cuttings, or seedlings, and leave with a new plant. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Leaf & Latte Lovers 4:00pm–5:00pm Community Event, Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a plant swap. Bring your plant babies, cuttings, or seedlings, and leave with a new plant. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Cryptid Cache Challenge All Day 9/2 - 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Sep-Oct 2025 Cryptid Cache Challenge All Day 9/2–10/31 Reading Challenge Upcoming 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 "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Paint & Plant Wellness Class Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Take time for creativity and self-care with RejuveNate Plants & Wellness as part of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month this September. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Paint & Plant Wellness Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Take time for creativity and self-care with RejuveNate Plants & Wellness as part of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month this September.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Demon Clay Masks Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Create a colorful air-dry clay demon mask inspired by Mexican folk art. 9/17: Create clay base. 9/24: Paint Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Demon Clay Masks 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Create a colorful air-dry clay demon mask inspired by Mexican folk art. 9/17: Create clay base. 9/24: Paint 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 D.I.Y. Fandom Hour Friday, September 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Create K-pop fandom items like beaded bracelets, photocards, and more! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Sep 19 2025 Fri D.I.Y. Fandom Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create K-pop fandom items like beaded bracelets, photocards, and more! 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 Demon Clay Masks Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Create a colorful air-dry clay demon mask inspired by Mexican folk art. 9/17: Create clay base. 9/24: Paint Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Demon Clay Masks 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Create a colorful air-dry clay demon mask inspired by Mexican folk art. 9/17: Create clay base. 9/24: Paint 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 Eyeball Slime Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Make ooey-gooey slime with squishy eyeballs. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Eyeball Slime 3:30pm–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 ooey-gooey slime with squishy eyeballs. 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.
