This event is in the "Children" group Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program All Day 6/1 - 7/31 Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Children Fill out a registration form in-person with Ms. Jamie to participate in the Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun-Jul 2025 Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program All Day 6/1–7/31 Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Fill out a registration form in-person with Ms. Jamie to participate in the Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program! 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 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 "Adults" group Adult Art Contest All Day 6/1 - 8/1 Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Submit entries with your name and phone number to the reference desk from June 1st-August 1st. Only 2d art will be accepted. Entries will be displayed for voting. Grand Prize: $100 Blicks Art Supply Gift Card. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun-Aug 1 2025 Adult Art Contest All Day 6/1–8/1 Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Submit entries with your name and phone number to the reference desk from June 1st-August 1st. Only 2d art will be accepted. Entries will be displayed for voting. Grand Prize: $100 Blicks Art Supply Gift Card.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Level Up Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/2 - 8/2 Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library—sign up on Beanstack or the Reference Desk. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jun-Aug 2 2025 Level Up Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/2–8/2 Reading Challenge Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library—sign up on Beanstack or the Reference Desk.
This event is in the "Children" group Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie 2:00pm–2:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only. 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, July 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 Jul 30 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 "Young Adult" group Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Create accordion style paper landscapes. View Details This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create accordion style paper landscapes. 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 Middle School Book Club (July) Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Children Join us on Wednesday, June 25 for the June Middle School Book Club. The book we will be discussing is Outlaw: the True Story of Robin Hood by Michael Morpurgo; the book should be read prior to Weds. July 30. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Middle School Book Club (July) 4:30pm–5:30pm Book Club Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join us on Wednesday, June 25 for the June Middle School Book Club. The book we will be discussing is Outlaw: the True Story of Robin Hood by Michael Morpurgo; the book should be read prior to Weds. July 30. 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.
Doggy Cafe: Banned Books Edition Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Enjoy coffee, pat pups, & peruse banned books! No registration required. View Details Jul 30 2025 Wed Doggy Cafe: Banned Books Edition 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Event Details: Enjoy coffee, pat pups, & peruse banned books! No registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Habitat for Humanity Informational Session Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: All Ages Visit to learn about the Dupage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity and the work they do in our communities. Please register. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Habitat for Humanity Informational Session 6:00pm–7:00pm Community Event Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Registration Required Event Details: Visit to learn about the Dupage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity and the work they do in our communities. Please register.
This event is in the "Children" group Preteen Story Hour Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night). Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Preteen Story Hour 7:00pm–8:00pm Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night). 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, July 31, 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 Jul 31 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 Air-Dry Clay Dinosaurs Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Use clay to build lifelike dinosaurs on skeleton models Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Air-Dry Clay Dinosaurs 4:00pm–6:00pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Use clay to build lifelike dinosaurs on skeleton models 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, July 31, 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. Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Cancelled Leaf & Latte Lovers 6:00pm–7:00pm Community Event, Food & Drink Closed 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 "Children" group Rewind TV Night Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 31 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 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.
Shashiko Mending Workshop Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Learn to mend clothes using the Shashiko Method. All materials will be provided. Registration required; limit 8. Open Register Now Registration Required Jul 31 2025 Thu Shashiko Mending Workshop 7:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn to mend clothes using the Shashiko Method. All materials will be provided. Registration required; limit 8.
This event is in the "Children" group Bookmark Making/Decorar Un Marcápaginas Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come by to decorate your own bookmark! No registration required! ¡Ven a decorar tu propio marcapáginas! ¡No necesitas registrarte! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Bookmark Making/Decorar Un Marcápaginas 10:30am–11:30am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come by to decorate your own bookmark! No registration required! ¡Ven a decorar tu propio marcapáginas! ¡No necesitas registrarte! 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 Paint a Mario Question Box Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Paint your very own yellow question box from Mario! Please register to participate in this free event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Paint a Mario Question Box 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint your very own yellow question box from Mario! Please register to participate in this free event. 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 Summer Reading Smash Tournament Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Reading Challenge Age Group: Children Celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2025 with a Super Smash Bros tournament! Requirements: Open View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Summer Reading Smash Tournament 2:30pm–4:30pm Community Event, Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2025 with a Super Smash Bros tournament! Requirements: 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, August 4, 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 Aug 4 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 "Adults" group Summer Bingo Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Visit us for Bingo and win Summer-themed prizes! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Summer Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Visit us for Bingo and win Summer-themed prizes! No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group cancelled scrunchie DIY Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children We apologized for the inconvenience, thank you for understanding Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Cancelled cancelled scrunchie DIY 6:00pm–8:00pm Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: We apologized for the inconvenience, thank you for understanding 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, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 5 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 Event Details: Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. 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 Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Age Group: Adults 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other 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
