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GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Got an iPhone? Or iPad? Have audio you’d like to share, but wish to share a portion of it? Well, you’ll learn how to do that. Learn how to import it, clip it, fade its intro and outro, and then export it.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Got an iPhone? Or iPad? Have audio you’d like to share, but wish to share a portion of it? Well, you’ll learn how to do that. Learn how to import it, clip it, fade its intro and outro, and then export it.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Midday Movie: Christmas Edition

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come an enjoy a showing of a Christmas film. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Come an enjoy a showing of a Christmas film. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Services Art Contest

All Day 12/14 - 12/23
Online or App at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Participate in our Adult Winter Art Contest for a chance to win a $150 art supply gift card! 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Online or App
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Participate in our Adult Winter Art Contest for a chance to win a $150 art supply gift card! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Word Clinic

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Word Clinic

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Word Clinic

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Services Art Contest

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Online or App at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Participate in our Adult Winter Art Contest for a chance to win a $150 art supply gift card! 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Online or App
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Participate in our Adult Winter Art Contest for a chance to win a $150 art supply gift card! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Database Deep Dive

Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Services Art Contest

All Day 1/2 - 2/28
Online or App at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Participate in our Adult Winter Art Contest for a chance to win a $150 art supply gift card! 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Online or App
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Participate in our Adult Winter Art Contest for a chance to win a $150 art supply gift card! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bingo

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Play Bingo and win cool prizes! No registration required. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Play Bingo and win cool prizes! No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Island Bookworms – “Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen”

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Jan. 6 will be Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen by Sarah James.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Jan. 6 will be Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen by Sarah James.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writer's Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Do you write creatively? Do you want to meet other folks who do, too? This is the perfect group for you! Visit for a passive hour with other writers. Discuss projects, exchange feedback, and decorate idea journals! No registration required.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you write creatively? Do you want to meet other folks who do, too? This is the perfect group for you! Visit for a passive hour with other writers. Discuss projects, exchange feedback, and decorate idea journals! No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Charcoal Portrait 102

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Delve into charcoal portraits! Illustrate fictional portraits and incorporate cool new details, like animal characteristics. Registration required; limit 10. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Delve into charcoal portraits! Illustrate fictional portraits and incorporate cool new details, like animal characteristics. Registration required; limit 10. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bingo

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Play Bingo and win cool prizes! No registration required. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Play Bingo and win cool prizes! No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Island Bookworms – “They Went Left”

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Feb. 3 will be They Went Left by Monica Hesse.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Feb. 3 will be They Went Left by Monica Hesse.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Database Deep Dive

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Island Bookworms – “The Humans”

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Mar. 3 will be The Humans by Matt Haig.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Mar. 3 will be The Humans by Matt Haig.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Island Bookworms – “The Lost Bookshop”

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Apr. 7 will be The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Apr. 7 will be The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Island Bookworms – “My Friends”

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on May 5 will be My Friends by Frederik Backman.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on May 5 will be My Friends by Frederik Backman.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library