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Blooming Book Bingo

All Day 3/22 - 5/31
Online or App at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Spring into a new book this season and play bingo. Read and log books to win prizes. Ages 10-25

Sign up on Beanstack or at the Reference Desk.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Online or App
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Spring into a new book this season and play bingo. Read and log books to win prizes. Ages 10-25

Sign up on Beanstack or at the Reference Desk.

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S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Young Adult/Teen Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Young Adult/Teen Area
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

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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Decoden Photocard Keychain

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Indulge your sweet tooth and creative side! Craft a delicious photocard holder for your ult.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Indulge your sweet tooth and creative side! Craft a delicious photocard holder for your ult.

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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S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Young Adult/Teen Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Young Adult/Teen Area
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

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. 

Cybercafe. First Thursday of every month from 4-5pm in the Tech Annex. 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.

Cybercafe

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Young Adult
:

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.

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.

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Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

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S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Young Adult/Teen Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Young Adult/Teen Area
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

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. 

pokeball

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

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Sashiko Mending Workshop

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Students will learn how to patch and mend their favorite items using the Japanese Sashiko Mending method starting with a traditional white thread.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Students will learn how to patch and mend their favorite items using the Japanese Sashiko Mending method starting with a traditional white thread.

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. 

pokeball

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

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S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Young Adult/Teen Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Young Adult/Teen Area
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

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. 

pokeball

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

pokeball

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

shs logo

S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Young Adult/Teen Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Young Adult/Teen Area
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

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. 

pokeball

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

pokeball

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

shs logo

S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Young Adult/Teen Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Young Adult/Teen Area
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

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. 

pokeball

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

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Leaf & Latte Lovers

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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. 

Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parking Lot Across the Library at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages
:

To kick off our summer reading program this year, we will be hosting a Foam Party! Register for Summer Reading and play in a massive pile of foam. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Parking Lot Across the Library
Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

To kick off our summer reading program this year, we will be hosting a Foam Party! Register for Summer Reading and play in a massive pile of foam. 

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. 

Rainbow Photo Holders

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay.

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. 

Maker Challenge: Rainbow Photo Holders

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay.

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. 

Clay Jewelry Dish Part 1

Wednesday, June 4, 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
:

Create a jewelry dish out of air clay.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: One time in the Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create a jewelry dish out of air clay.

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. 

Rainbow Photo Holders

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay.

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.