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Bingo

Monday, March 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 "Children" group

Dr. Seuss Day / Día de Dr. Seuss

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with fun stories, coloring, and a showing of The Cat in the Hat! No registration required!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with fun stories, coloring, and a showing of The Cat in the Hat! No registration required!

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 "All Ages" group

Still Life Sketch Night

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for an informal sketch meetup night in the Tech Annex! A still life scene and some supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.  

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an informal sketch meetup night in the Tech Annex! A still life scene and some supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.  

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 "Children" group

Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a storytime for babies and toddlers! Drop in only.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime for babies and toddlers! Drop in only.

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. 

Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español

Ven a crear, compartir tu talento o ayudar en los eventos culturales de la biblioteca. Para más información llama 

708-388-1078 Ext 18

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Event Details:

Ven a crear, compartir tu talento o ayudar en los eventos culturales de la biblioteca. Para más información llama 

708-388-1078 Ext 18

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Center for Disability and Elder Law presents: Power of Attorney

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

The CDEL provides free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities throughout Cook County.

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

The CDEL provides free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities throughout Cook County.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Makerspace Hours

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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.

 

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 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 "Children" group

LEGO Robotics

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Center For Future Innovator's flagship robotics program introduces students to the exciting world of LEGO robotics, where they can design, build, and code their robots. Registration required! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Center For Future Innovator's flagship robotics program introduces students to the exciting world of LEGO robotics, where they can design, build, and code their robots. Registration required! 

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

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 "All Ages" group

Open Makerspace Hours

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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.

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 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 "Children" group

Wednesday Craft Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Drop in craft each Wednesday in spring from 4-4:30PM except 3/25, 4/29, and 5/27.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in craft each Wednesday in spring from 4-4:30PM except 3/25, 4/29, and 5/27.

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 "Young Adult" group

Resin Hair Clips

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Part 1: March 4th, Creating hair clip base

Part 2: March 11th, Finishing touches

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Part 1: March 4th, Creating hair clip base

Part 2: March 11th, Finishing touches

Clase de Tejido Crochet

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español

¿Te gustarría aprender una nueva habilidad creativa y relajante?  ¡Únete a nuestras clases de tejido en un ambiente amigable y relajado.  Esta clase es para principiantes e intermedios.   Registración requerida.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Event Details:

¿Te gustarría aprender una nueva habilidad creativa y relajante?  ¡Únete a nuestras clases de tejido en un ambiente amigable y relajado.  Esta clase es para principiantes e intermedios.   Registración requerida.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time: Color and Paint/Colorear y Pintar

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by for an hour of painting or coloring and hang out! Requires registration.

¡Pasa por por una hora de pintura o colorear y pasa el rato! Requiere registro. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by for an hour of painting or coloring and hang out! Requires registration.

¡Pasa por por una hora de pintura o colorear y pasa el rato! Requiere registro. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Makerspace Hours

Thursday, March 5, 2026 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.

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 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 "Children" group

Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

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. 

Lo Básico de Computación

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español

Computación básica para adultos, curso de 6 semanas.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Computación básica para adultos, curso de 6 semanas.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

This event is in the "Children" group

Friday Storytime/Viernes de Cuentos

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by for a half hour of storytelling fun in English and Spanish!

¡Pasa para disfrutar una media hora de cuentos divertidos en inglés y español!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Stop by for a half hour of storytelling fun in English and Spanish!

¡Pasa para disfrutar una media hora de cuentos divertidos en inglés y español!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Mic

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Share music with your peers in this relaxed atmosphere.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Share music with your peers in this relaxed atmosphere.

This event is in the "Children" group

All About Seeds Storytime & Activity

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a storytime & activity that focuses on seeds & how they grow. Please register if you plan to attend, but walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime & activity that focuses on seeds & how they grow. Please register if you plan to attend, but walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. 

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

Blue Island Community Gardeners - Seed Swap

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come swap seeds and prepare for garden planting with Val Kehoe and other Blue Island Community gardeners.

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

Come swap seeds and prepare for garden planting with Val Kehoe and other Blue Island Community gardeners.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kid's Pokémon Paint & Sip

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us in the Makerspace for an afternoon of painting! Children choose ONE from the available Pokémon-themed designs to paint with a juice to sip on. Register to participate as there is a limit of 16. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Makerspace for an afternoon of painting! Children choose ONE from the available Pokémon-themed designs to paint with a juice to sip on. Register to participate as there is a limit of 16. 

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 "Children" group

Spongebob Puzzle Blitz

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

While watching Spongebob and enjoying light snacks, children will work together as a group to complete a 300 piece puzzle (featuring best buds Spongebob & Patrick) as fast as possible!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

While watching Spongebob and enjoying light snacks, children will work together as a group to complete a 300 piece puzzle (featuring best buds Spongebob & Patrick) as fast as possible!

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.