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 "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: 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 Jul 14 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: 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 "Children" group Canceled Let's make a mini garden! Vamos hacer un jardin miniatura! Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children We apologized for the inconvenience Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Cancelled Canceled Let's make a mini garden! Vamos hacer un jardin miniatura! 6:00pm–7:00pm Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: We apologized for the inconvenience 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 Tuesday Morning Story Time for Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 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 Event Details: Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. 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 Paint Your Own Wooden Hylian Shield Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us to paint your own Hylian shield from the Legend of Zelda franchise. Must register to participate in this free event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Paint Your Own Wooden Hylian Shield 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to paint your own Hylian shield from the Legend of Zelda franchise. Must register to participate in this free event. 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 Minecraft 3D Printing Tuesday, July 15, 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. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Minecraft 3D Printing 5:00pm–6:00pm STEM Learning Full 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 15, 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 15 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie 2:00pm–2:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only. 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 Preteen Story Hour Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night). Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Preteen Story Hour 7:00pm–8:00pm Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night). 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 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 "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 "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.
This event is in the "Children" group Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie 2:00pm–2:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only. 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 Guitar Hero: Bird Song Edition with the Forest Preserve Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: Children Join us with the Forest Preserve of Cook County as we play Bird Song Hero, a fun videogame where we identify local bird calls! Please register to participate, but walk-ins welcome space permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Guitar Hero: Bird Song Edition with the Forest Preserve 4:30pm–5:30pm Community Event, Eventos En Español, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, Eventos En Español, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us with the Forest Preserve of Cook County as we play Bird Song Hero, a fun videogame where we identify local bird calls! Please register to participate, but walk-ins welcome space permitting. 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 Howl's Moving Castle Cooking Program: Lettie's Cream Cake Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Children, All Ages “Howl's Moving Castle” DWJ, Lettie’s Cream Cake From ‘Cesari’s Bakery’ and Howl’s Lemonade: All you cottagecore fans out there: we’re making a cream cake and lavender-lemonade that would be right at home in Sophie’s Flower Shop! Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Cancelled Howl's Moving Castle Cooking Program: Lettie's Cream Cake 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: “Howl's Moving Castle” DWJ, Lettie’s Cream Cake From ‘Cesari’s Bakery’ and Howl’s Lemonade: All you cottagecore fans out there: we’re making a cream cake and lavender-lemonade that would be right at home in Sophie’s Flower Shop!
