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 "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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 "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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 "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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, June 9, 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. Jun 9 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 "All Ages" group. Zoo Comes To You: Incredible Bats Event Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: All Ages Visit us for an educational animal show. Meet a sloth, bats, parrots, and more! Registration required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Zoo Comes To You: Incredible Bats Event 6:00pm - 7:00pm Performance Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Visit us for an educational animal show. Meet a sloth, bats, parrots, and more! Registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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 "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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 "All Ages" group. Computer Hardware Basics Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: All Ages Learn about the hardware inside a computer and why it is necessary. Suitable for ages 14 to adult Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Computer Hardware Basics 11:00am - 12:00pm Technology Class Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the hardware inside a computer and why it is necessary. Suitable for ages 14 to adult 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 "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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 "All Ages" group. Canva Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Learn the basics of using Canva to create social media images, posters, flyers, and more. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Canva 3:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of using Canva to create social media images, posters, flyers, and more.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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 "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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. Soul Food & Film: Family Movie and Dinner Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink, Movie Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Celebrate Juneteenth with a showing of the film "Soul" and dinner from a local soul food restaurant. Families are welcome. This event is NOT suggested for individuals with food allergies. Registration required; limit 20. 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 18 2025 Wed Soul Food & Film: Family Movie and Dinner 7:00pm - 8:30pm Food & Drink, Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink, Movie Event Details: Celebrate Juneteenth with a showing of the film "Soul" and dinner from a local soul food restaurant. Families are welcome. This event is NOT suggested for individuals with food allergies. Registration required; limit 20.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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, June 20, 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! Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! No requiere registro! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 20 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! Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! No requiere 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 "All Ages" group. Have Your Professional Networking Photos Taken Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Need a professional photo taken for a professional networking platform such as LinkedIn? Stop in the Tech Annex to get a set of (4) pictures taken to use on your professional profile. Registration Required-Limited Space Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Have Your Professional Networking Photos Taken 1:30pm - 3:30pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: Need a professional photo taken for a professional networking platform such as LinkedIn? Stop in the Tech Annex to get a set of (4) pictures taken to use on your professional profile. Registration Required-Limited Space 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, June 23, 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. Jun 23 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 "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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 "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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 "All Ages" group. STEM Open House Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: All Ages Join us in the Tech Annex to view our circulating STEAM kits and STEAM Exploration space. This is a perfect opportunity to ask questions and learn more about what we have to offer in the Tech Annex. Light refreshments will be provided. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed STEM Open House 5:30pm - 6:30pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Tech Annex to view our circulating STEAM kits and STEAM Exploration space. This is a perfect opportunity to ask questions and learn more about what we have to offer in the Tech Annex. Light refreshments will be provided. 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 "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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, June 26, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Leaf & Latte Lovers 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Event, Food & Drink Open 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 "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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.
