This event is in the "Young Adult" group. 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 10-25Sign up on Beanstack or at the Reference Desk. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mar-May 2025 Blooming Book Bingo All Day 3/22 - 5/31 Reading Challenge 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 10-25Sign up on Beanstack or at the Reference Desk.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) Wednesday, April 16, 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. Closed Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) 10:00am - 6:00pm Teen Volunteer Opportunity Closed 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 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, April 16, 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 16 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 "Children" group. Birdfeeder Design Craft For Kids Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children : Let's decorate some birdfeeders for the birds. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Birdfeeder Design Craft For Kids 4:00pm - 4:45pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Let's decorate some birdfeeders for the birds.
This event is in the "Children" group. Kid's Movie Night Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children : On the third Wednesday of the month, drop by the Makerspace for a free showing of a family/children's movie. Drop in only, snacks provided while supplies last, one-per-child. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Kid's Movie Night 6:00pm - 8:45pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: On the third Wednesday of the month, drop by the Makerspace for a free showing of a family/children's movie. Drop in only, snacks provided while supplies last, one-per-child. 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, April 17, 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 17 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. Learning & Practicing Cursive Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Children, All Ages : Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms. Jamie will lead the event and provide all materials. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Learning & Practicing Cursive 4:00pm - 5:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms. Jamie will lead the event and provide all materials. 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. Fandom Photocards Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult : Create your own photo cards featuring your beloved artists. Open Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Fandom Photocards 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Create your own photo cards featuring your beloved artists. 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. Miles Morales Spideybration Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie Age Group: Children : Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking and iconic animated masterpiece, Across the Spiderverse. Waitlist Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Miles Morales Spideybration 6:00pm - 8:30pm Arts & Crafts, Movie Waitlist Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking and iconic animated masterpiece, Across the Spiderverse. 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. ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital CANCELLED Friday, April 18, 2025 at 9:15am - 1:15pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Age Group: Adults : Los talleres de accesso digital son impartidos por navegadores digitales de la Universidad Estatal de Chicago. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital CANCELLED 9:15am - 1:15pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Los talleres de accesso digital son impartidos por navegadores digitales de la Universidad Estatal de Chicago.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Spring Techwise Technology Course for Older Adults Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults : A technology course dedicated to older adults. This class will cover basic computer skills such as using email, Microsoft Word, and social media. Those who complete the course will receive a free device. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Spring Techwise Technology Course for Older Adults 11:00am - 12:30pm Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: A technology course dedicated to older adults. This class will cover basic computer skills such as using email, Microsoft Word, and social media. Those who complete the course will receive a free device.
Get the Tea about Health Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Purpose of Meeting: We are looking to inform the public about the rise of cancer and how they can prevent it. We have a partnership with the National Cancer Institute and wants to let the public know ... Apr 18 2025 Fri Get the Tea about Health 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Purpose of Meeting We are looking to inform the public about the rise of cancer and how they can prevent it. We have a partnership with the National Cancer Institute and wants to let the public know about the importance of the study and cancer prevention.
This event is in the "Adults" group. First Time Home Buyer's Workshop with GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults : Learn about the home buying process, meet unique professionals, and learn how to qualify for help on a down payment! A workshop with GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment. Please register at this link: This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat First Time Home Buyer's Workshop with GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment 9:00am - 4:00pm Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Learn about the home buying process, meet unique professionals, and learn how to qualify for help on a down payment! A workshop with GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment. Please register at this link:
This event is in the "Children" group. Let's Celebrate Spring Equinox Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children : Children come and celebrate this 2025 spring equinox by making a mini terrarium. Children 6 years and up are welcomed they must be accompanied by an adult. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Let's Celebrate Spring Equinox 11:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Children come and celebrate this 2025 spring equinox by making a mini terrarium. Children 6 years and up are welcomed they must be accompanied by 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.
Easter Sunday All Day Blue Island Public Library Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Easter Sunday All Day Branches: Blue Island Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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! This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am - 11:30am Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 "Adults" group. Techwise Second Spring Session Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults : This event is currently full. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Techwise Second Spring Session 11:00am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: This event is currently full.
This event is in the "Children" group. Paint and Sip Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children : Come and join us for an hour of painting while sipping an apple juice. Children 5 years and up are welcomed with an adult. Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Paint and Sip 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Come and join us for an hour of painting while sipping an apple juice. Children 5 years and up are welcomed 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. Plantas de Interior Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Age Group: Adults : Maria Guzman de Illinois Extension Universidad de Urbana-Champaign nos hablará de las mejores especies de plantas de interior de la casa en el Dia de la Tierra. ¿Que plantas son resistentes, bonitas y faciles para cuidar? This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Plantas de Interior 10:00am - 12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Maria Guzman de Illinois Extension Universidad de Urbana-Champaign nos hablará de las mejores especies de plantas de interior de la casa en el Dia de la Tierra. ¿Que plantas son resistentes, bonitas y faciles para cuidar?
This event is in the "Children" group. Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children : Come by afterschool for a place to relax and unwind! We will have soft music, coloring, fidget toys, and just overall a very calming environment! No registration required! For ages 10+ This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz 3:00pm - 4:15pm Health & Wellness Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Come by afterschool for a place to relax and unwind! We will have soft music, coloring, fidget toys, and just overall a very calming environment! No registration required! For ages 10+ 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, April 22, 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 22 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 "Children" group. Evening Story Time 6:30PM Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children : PARENTS COME AND READ A SHORT STORY AND MAKE A SMALL CRAFT. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIERED, WE WILL MEET IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT. We apologize for the inconvenience, this story time is rescheduled for April 22 is a Tuesday. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Evening Story Time 6:30PM 6:30pm - 7:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: PARENTS COME AND READ A SHORT STORY AND MAKE A SMALL CRAFT. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIERED, WE WILL MEET IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT. We apologize for the inconvenience, this story time is rescheduled for April 22 is a Tuesday.
This event is in the "Children" group. Make a Jumbo Crayon/Haz Un Crayon Gigante Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children : Make Your Own Jumbo Crayon! Registration Required! Haz Un Crayon Gigante! Requiere Registro! Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Make a Jumbo Crayon/Haz Un Crayon Gigante 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Make Your Own Jumbo Crayon! Registration Required! Haz Un Crayon Gigante! 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 "Adults" group. Lecciones de Inglés Gratis CLOSED REGISTRATION Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Age Group: Adults : Inscribete para las clases de inglés para aprender gramática, vocabulario, pronunciación y frases útiles en inglés. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Lecciones de Inglés Gratis CLOSED REGISTRATION 10:00am - 12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Inscribete para las clases de inglés para aprender gramática, vocabulario, pronunciación y frases útiles en inglés.
