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!
This event is in the "Children" group Preteen Story Hour Wednesday, July 23, 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 23 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 Paper Circuits: Light-Up Art Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Make glowing cards and designs using LEDs and copper tape. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Paper Circuits: Light-Up Art 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: Make glowing cards and designs using LEDs and copper tape. 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 Stormy Storytime & Science Experiment Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime Age Group: Children Get excited for our Storm Chasers Storm Science event with a special storytime all about extreme weather and storms! After, Ms. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Stormy Storytime & Science Experiment 6:00pm–7:00pm STEM Learning, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Get excited for our Storm Chasers Storm Science event with a special storytime all about extreme weather and storms! After, Ms. 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 Bilingual Storytime at the Park/Hora de Cuentos en el Parque Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Off Site Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, All Ages Come by the Park for a Storytime! No registration required! Will be at Memorial Park! Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! No requiere registro! Sera en Memorial Park! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Bilingual Storytime at the Park/Hora de Cuentos en el Parque 10:30am–11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come by the Park for a Storytime! No registration required! Will be at Memorial Park! Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! No requiere registro! Sera en Memorial Park! 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 Extreme Weather Paint & Sip Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Get excited for our Storm Chasers Storm Science event with an Extreme Weather Paint & Sip event! Please register to participate in this free event. 8th grade & under only. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Extreme Weather Paint & Sip 1:00pm–2:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get excited for our Storm Chasers Storm Science event with an Extreme Weather Paint & Sip event! Please register to participate in this free event. 8th grade & under 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 Toddler Time: Build a Rainbow with Froot Loops Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Friends four and under are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Build a Rainbow with Froot Loops. Please register your child if you know they will come. Drop ins welcome. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Toddler Time: Build a Rainbow with Froot Loops 2:00pm–2:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Friends four and under are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Build a Rainbow with Froot Loops. Please register your child if you know they will come. 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 Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, July 28, 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 28 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 Sonic the Hedgehog Wall Art Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us to create a piece of Sonic the Hedgehog-themed wall art, which registrants will take home with them. Must register to participate in this free event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Sonic the Hedgehog Wall Art 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 create a piece of Sonic the Hedgehog-themed wall art, which registrants will take home with them. 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 29, 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 29 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 29, 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 29 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 30, 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 30 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 Middle School Book Club (July) Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Children Join us on Wednesday, June 25 for the June Middle School Book Club. The book we will be discussing is Outlaw: the True Story of Robin Hood by Michael Morpurgo; the book should be read prior to Weds. July 30. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Middle School Book Club (July) 4:30pm–5:30pm Book Club Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join us on Wednesday, June 25 for the June Middle School Book Club. The book we will be discussing is Outlaw: the True Story of Robin Hood by Michael Morpurgo; the book should be read prior to Weds. July 30. 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 30, 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 30 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 Air-Dry Clay Dinosaurs Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Use clay to build lifelike dinosaurs on skeleton models Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Air-Dry Clay Dinosaurs 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: Use clay to build lifelike dinosaurs on skeleton models 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, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 31 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 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 Bookmark Making/Decorar Un Marcápaginas Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come by to decorate your own bookmark! No registration required! ¡Ven a decorar tu propio marcapáginas! ¡No necesitas registrarte! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Bookmark Making/Decorar Un Marcápaginas 10:30am–11:30am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come by to decorate your own bookmark! No registration required! ¡Ven a decorar tu propio marcapáginas! ¡No necesitas registrarte! 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 a Mario Question Box Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Paint your very own yellow question box from Mario! Please register to participate in this free event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Paint a Mario Question Box 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint your very own yellow question box from Mario! Please 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 Summer Reading Smash Tournament Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Reading Challenge Age Group: Children Celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2025 with a Super Smash Bros tournament! Requirements: Open View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Summer Reading Smash Tournament 2:30pm–4:30pm Community Event, Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2025 with a Super Smash Bros tournament! Requirements: 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, August 4, 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 Aug 4 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 cancelled scrunchie DIY Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children We apologized for the inconvenience, thank you for understanding Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Cancelled cancelled scrunchie DIY 6:00pm–8:00pm Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: We apologized for the inconvenience, thank you for understanding 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, August 5, 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 Aug 5 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 Minecraft 3D Printing Tuesday, August 5, 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 Aug 5 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 Summer Reading Party at the Lyric Theater Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm Off Site Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink, Movie Age Group: Children If your child finishes their 500 minutes of summer reading (that's 9 minutes per day!), then in addition to a Summer Reading tote bag, comic book of choice, free White Sox tickets, Thunderbolts tickets, free pizza coupons from Beggars and Nonnas, View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Summer Reading Party at the Lyric Theater 5:30pm–8:30pm Community Event, Food & Drink, Movie Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink, Movie Event Details: If your child finishes their 500 minutes of summer reading (that's 9 minutes per day!), then in addition to a Summer Reading tote bag, comic book of choice, free White Sox tickets, Thunderbolts tickets, free pizza coupons from Beggars and Nonnas, 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.
