This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Card Sign-up Month All Day 9/2 - 9/30 Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Blue Island residents who register for a library card or renew their existing one will receive a chance to enter a raffle for prizes from Beggar’s Pizza, Flowers View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 2 - 30 2025 Library Card Sign-up Month All Day 9/2–9/30 Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Blue Island residents who register for a library card or renew their existing one will receive a chance to enter a raffle for prizes from Beggar’s Pizza, Flowers
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Cryptid Cache Challenge All Day 9/3 - 10/31 Online or App at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Find the cryptids hiding among the stacks and log books to win prizes. Register on Beanstack, visit the reference desk (free sticker!), or on the events calendar. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Sep-Oct 2025 Cryptid Cache Challenge All Day 9/3–10/31 Reading Challenge Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online or App Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Find the cryptids hiding among the stacks and log books to win prizes. Register on Beanstack, visit the reference desk (free sticker!), or on the events calendar. 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 Storytime About Money Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us as the Illinois State Treasury Office hosts a storytime all about money! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Storytime About Money 10:30am–11:30am Community Event, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us as the Illinois State Treasury Office hosts a storytime all about money! 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 Back To School Bookmark Decorating Craft Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Let's start the new school year with some DIY Bookmarks for your books. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Back To School Bookmark Decorating Craft 6:00pm–6:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Let's start the new school year with some DIY Bookmarks for your books. 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 GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export Monday, September 15, 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 using GarageBand for iOS.... Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 15 2025 Mon GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export 6:00pm–8:00pm Workshop Open 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 using GarageBand for iOS.... 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, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep 16 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
Sabores de Mexico: Taller de Cocina Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Te invitamos a un Taller de Cocina Mexicana donde aprenderás a preparar platillos tracionales llenos de histora, cultura y sabor. ¡Ven vestido con tu traje típico mexicano y celebra nuestras raíces con orgullo! Open Register Now Registration Required Sep 16 2025 Tue Sabores de Mexico: Taller de Cocina 10:00am–1:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Te invitamos a un Taller de Cocina Mexicana donde aprenderás a preparar platillos tracionales llenos de histora, cultura y sabor. ¡Ven vestido con tu traje típico mexicano y celebra nuestras raíces con orgullo!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, September 16, 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 Sep 16 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 "Adults" group Canva Tips Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults Learn awesome Canva tips including how to setup your design to print to our printers and “How to Create Image Reflection in Canva | Easy Reflections!” Register Now!.../// Zoom Meeting ID: 520 509 0829 Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Canva Tips 6:00pm–8:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn awesome Canva tips including how to setup your design to print to our printers and “How to Create Image Reflection in Canva | Easy Reflections!” Register Now!.../// Zoom Meeting ID: 520 509 0829 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 Trail Mix Making/Mezcla de Fruta Seca y Cereal Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Children Come make your own trail mix! Note: May contain Peanuts. Haz tu propia Mezcla de Frutas Secas y Cereales. Nota: Puede contener cacahuates. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Trail Mix Making/Mezcla de Fruta Seca y Cereal 6:30pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Drink Event Details: Come make your own trail mix! Note: May contain Peanuts. Haz tu propia Mezcla de Frutas Secas y Cereales. Nota: Puede contener cacahuates. 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 Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns 7:00pm–8:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns
This event is in the "Children" group Kids Autumn Art Contest 09/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/15/2025 @ 5:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other Age Group: Children Join us for our third annual Kids Autumn Art Contest. This year, there will be three prizes awarded: one for grades 6-8, one for grades 3-5, and one for grades second and under. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep-Oct 2025 Kids Autumn Art Contest 09/17/2025 @ 9:00am–10/15/2025 @ 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other Event Details: Join us for our third annual Kids Autumn Art Contest. This year, there will be three prizes awarded: one for grades 6-8, one for grades 3-5, and one for grades second and under. 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 Tai Chi with Cecilia Brantley Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: All Ages A FREE Tai-Chi/Qi Gong Demonstration.All ages and abilities are welcome!Objective: Increase Awareness View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Tai Chi with Cecilia Brantley 12:30pm–1:00pm Health & Wellness Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: A FREE Tai-Chi/Qi Gong Demonstration.All ages and abilities are welcome!Objective: Increase Awareness
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, September 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 17 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 Sewing Cat Pillows Craft Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Sewing Cat Pillows Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 Demon Clay Masks Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Create a colorful air-dry clay demon mask inspired by Mexican folk art. 9/17: Create clay base. 9/24: Paint Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Demon Clay Masks 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Create a colorful air-dry clay demon mask inspired by Mexican folk art. 9/17: Create clay base. 9/24: Paint 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 Sunflower Kids Paint & Sip Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us for a kids Sunflower Paint & Sip. Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Sunflower Kids Paint & Sip 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a kids Sunflower Paint & Sip. Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting.
Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Regular Business Meeting of the Blue Island Library Board of TrusteesAgenda Sep 17 2025 Wed Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Regular Business Meeting of the Blue Island Library Board of TrusteesAgenda
This event is in the "Adults" group Township Talk Forums with Metropolitan Family Services Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 18 2025 Thu Township Talk Forums with Metropolitan Family Services 10:00am–12:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, September 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 Sep 18 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 Rewind TV Night Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep 18 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 Event Details: Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks 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.
Taller de Piñatas REGISTRATION IS FULL Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Te invitamos a particpar en un Taller de Piñatas para adultos, aprenderás paso a paso cómo hacer una piñata. Ideal para quienes quieren probar algo nuevo, liberar estrés y llevarse a casa una obra hecha con tus propias manos. Closed View Details Registration Required Sep 18 2025 Thu Taller de Piñatas REGISTRATION IS FULL 6:00pm–8:00pm Eventos En Español Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Te invitamos a particpar en un Taller de Piñatas para adultos, aprenderás paso a paso cómo hacer una piñata. Ideal para quienes quieren probar algo nuevo, liberar estrés y llevarse a casa una obra hecha con tus propias manos.
ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.*From 12-2 PM former students one-on-one computer clases. Open Register Now Registration Required Sep 19 2025 Fri ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 10:00am–4:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.*From 12-2 PM former students one-on-one computer clases.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time: Playdate at the Park Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Children Join Ms. Jamie at Memorial Park to meet your neighbors and play with new friends! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome! Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Toddler Time: Playdate at the Park 11:00am–12:00pm Community Event Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Jamie at Memorial Park to meet your neighbors and play with new friends! Register to participate, walk-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.
