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.
Taller de Día de Muertos: Arte y Recuerdos REGISTRATION CLOSED/REGISTRACIÓN CERRADA Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Haremos una pieza artesanal para el Día de Muertos Closed View Details Registration Required Oct 30 2025 Thu Taller de Día de Muertos: Arte y Recuerdos REGISTRATION CLOSED/REGISTRACIÓN CERRADA 11:00am–1:00pm Eventos En Español Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Haremos una pieza artesanal para el Día de Muertos
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, October 30, 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 Oct 30 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 Halloween Greeting Card Decorating Craft Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Halloween Greeting Card Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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 3D Modeling Basics - TinkerCad Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Join our Tinkercad workshop to learn 3D modeling basics! Explore easy tools for designing and printing 3D objects. Perfect for beginners, no prior experience needed. Registration Required. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Oct 30 2025 Thu 3D Modeling Basics - TinkerCad 4:00pm–5:00pm STEM Learning, Workshop Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join our Tinkercad workshop to learn 3D modeling basics! Explore easy tools for designing and printing 3D objects. Perfect for beginners, no prior experience needed. Registration Required. 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 Aprende lo Básico de Computación Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Age Group: Adults Únete a nosotros cada Jueves de Octubre para aprender habilidades básicas de computación. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Aprende lo Básico de Computación 7:00pm–8:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Únete a nosotros cada Jueves de Octubre para aprender habilidades básicas de computación. 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 Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Age Group: Adults Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más para principiantes.Learning basic computer usage and more for beginners.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 31 2025 Fri ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 10:00am–1:30pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más para principiantes.Learning basic computer usage and more for beginners.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.
This event is in the "Children" group Halloween Bilingual Storytime & Craft Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Join Ms. Myriam for a Special Spooky Bilingual Storytime & Craft! No registration required! ¡Acompaña a la Srta. Myriam para una hora especial de cuentos y manualidades bilingües de Halloween! ¡No es necesario registrarse! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Halloween Bilingual Storytime & Craft 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: Join Ms. Myriam for a Special Spooky Bilingual Storytime & Craft! No registration required! ¡Acompaña a la Srta. Myriam para una hora especial de cuentos y manualidades bilingües de Halloween! ¡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 "Children" group Toddler Time: Costume Party Friday, October 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Come in costume, listen to Halloween music, practice trick-or-treating, and play with new friends! This event is for four and under ONLY. Please register to participate! Walk-ins welcome space permitting. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Toddler Time: Costume Party 1:30pm–2:30pm Other Full Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Come in costume, listen to Halloween music, practice trick-or-treating, and play with new friends! This event is for four and under ONLY. Please register to participate! Walk-ins welcome space permitting. 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 Spooky Photobooth & A Movie Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Young Adult Show off your costumes, take photo booth pictures, and stay to watch a spooky PG-13 movie. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Spooky Photobooth & A Movie 2:00pm–4:30pm Movie Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Show off your costumes, take photo booth pictures, and stay to watch a spooky PG-13 movie. 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 Autumn Bingo Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Play Bingo & win fall-themed prizes. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 3 2025 Mon Autumn Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Play Bingo & win fall-themed prizes. No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, November 3, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 3 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 "Children" group Surprise Craft Take & Make All Day Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Surprise Craft Take & Make All Day Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve. 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, November 4, 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 Nov 4 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 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.
Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Los participantes a este grupo de creatividad y voluntariado comparten sus ideas y creatividad y prestan sus servicios a los eventos de la biblioteca. Para más información llame a 708-388-1078 Ext 18 Open Register Now Registration Required Nov 4 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Los participantes a este grupo de creatividad y voluntariado comparten sus ideas y creatividad y prestan sus servicios a los eventos de la biblioteca. Para más información llame a 708-388-1078 Ext 18
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, November 4, 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 Nov 4 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 Blue Island Bookworms – “The Silent Patient” Tuesday, November 4, 2025 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 Nov. 4 will be The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “The Silent Patient” 7:00pm–9:00pm Book Club 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 Nov. 4 will be The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Clase de inglés para principiantes. Aprenderemos gramática, vocabulario, pronuniciación y frases de la vida diaria. View Details Nov 5 2025 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Clase de inglés para principiantes. Aprenderemos gramática, vocabulario, pronuniciación y frases de la vida diaria.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, November 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 Nov 5 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 Fall Wreath Decorating Craft Wednesday, November 5, 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 Nov 5 2025 Wed Fall Wreath Decorating 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.
Colores de Otoño: Taller de Arte Decorativo Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español ¿Te gustaria decorar tu hogar con un toque otoñal? Open Register Now Registration Required Nov 6 2025 Thu Colores de Otoño: Taller de Arte Decorativo 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: ¿Te gustaria decorar tu hogar con un toque otoñal?
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, November 6, 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 Nov 6 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 Creativebug: Paper Zoetrope Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Age Group: Young Adult Learn to make a paper zoetrope and a 10-frame drawing animation by following a Creativebug maker's tutorial. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Creativebug: Paper Zoetrope 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make a paper zoetrope and a 10-frame drawing animation by following a Creativebug maker's tutorial.
This event is in the "Adults" group Cybercafe Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults First Thursday of every month from 4-5pm in the Tech Annex. Consult with skilled staff regarding tech questions. Call ahead for details about what we are able to assist you with. No registration required at this time. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Cybercafe 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Event Details: First Thursday of every month from 4-5pm in the Tech Annex. Consult with skilled staff regarding tech questions. Call ahead for details about what we are able to assist you with. No registration required at this time.
