This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, March 9, 2026 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 Mar 9 2026 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 Barbie Paint Party / Fiesta Barbie de Pintura Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come celebrate National Barbie Day with painting on wooden canvases while we watch the Barbie movie! Registration required. Ages 6+. Remember to wear pink! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Barbie Paint Party / Fiesta Barbie de Pintura 4:30pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come celebrate National Barbie Day with painting on wooden canvases while we watch the Barbie movie! Registration required. Ages 6+. Remember to wear pink! 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 Microsoft Word Basics Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to “Microsoft Word Basics” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Microsoft Word Basics 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: Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to “Microsoft Word Basics” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org. 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 Database Breakdown Night Sessions Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:15pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Database Breakdown Night Sessions 7:30pm–8:15pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required.
This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, March 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 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 for babies and toddlers! 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 Computer Basics with Techwise Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Attend a basic computer lab for older adults. Limited spots are available; call our reference desk to register at (708) 388 - 1078. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Computer Basics with Techwise 10:00am–11:30am Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Attend a basic computer lab for older adults. Limited spots are available; call our reference desk to register at (708) 388 - 1078.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, March 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 10 2026 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 Children's Reading Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Children Don't know what to read? Come by to sit down with Ms. Myriam and find out what books may interest you! ¿No sabes qué leer? ¡Ven a sentarte con la Sra. Myriam y descubre qué libros podrían interesarte! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Children's Reading Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil 4:00pm–5:00pm Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Don't know what to read? Come by to sit down with Ms. Myriam and find out what books may interest you! ¿No sabes qué leer? ¡Ven a sentarte con la Sra. Myriam y descubre qué libros podrían interesarte!
This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Robotics Tuesday, March 10, 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! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 10 2026 Tue LEGO Robotics 5:30pm–6:30pm Open 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 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 Bingo in Spanish/Lotería Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Age Group: Children Come by for a kid-friendly version of Lotería. Learn some Spanish (or English!) and make new friends. Everyone is welcome, whether fluent or just curious. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Bingo in Spanish/Lotería 6:30pm–7:30pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Come by for a kid-friendly version of Lotería. Learn some Spanish (or English!) and make new friends. Everyone is welcome, whether fluent or just curious. No 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 Canva Tips Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:45pm - 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! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Canva Tips 6:45pm–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! 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.
Clase de Tejido Crochet Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at 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. View Details Mar 11 2026 Wed Clase de Tejido Crochet 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace 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 "Adults" group Memory Cafe: With Metropolitan Family Services Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Visit us for Memory Cafe! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Memory Cafe: With Metropolitan Family Services 12:00pm–1:30pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Visit us for Memory Cafe! No registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, March 11, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 11 2026 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 Wednesday Craft Club Wednesday, March 11, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Wednesday Craft Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts 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 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 Resin Hair Clips Wednesday, March 11, 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 basePart 2: March 11th, Finishing touches Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Resin Hair Clips 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open 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 basePart 2: March 11th, Finishing touches
This event is in the "Adults" group Leveraging FREE Online Storage for Everyday Use Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults [ Ages 12+ | In-Person + Zoom Meeting ] No USB cable for your smartphone, no flash drive, no CD, web-based mass storage is the solution to your everyday needs. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Leveraging FREE Online Storage for Everyday Use 6:00pm–8:00pm Technology Class Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: [ Ages 12+ | In-Person + Zoom Meeting ] No USB cable for your smartphone, no flash drive, no CD, web-based mass storage is the solution to your everyday needs. 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 Colorín Colorado Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Ven para una media hora de cuentos en Español! No requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Colorín Colorado 6:30pm–7:00pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Ven para una media hora de cuentos en Español! No 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 Database Breakdown Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Database Breakdown 11:30am–12:15pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, March 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 12 2026 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 "Adults" group Friends of the Library Meeting Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Board Meeting Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Friends of the Library Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Board Meeting Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Children" group Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits Thursday, March 12, 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! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits 5:30pm–6:30pm STEM Learning, Workshop Waitlist 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 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 Pre-teen Craft Night: Galaxy Jars Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children For ages 9-13 Only! Come make your own Galaxy Jar! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Pre-teen Craft Night: Galaxy Jars 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: For ages 9-13 Only! Come make your own Galaxy Jar! 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.
Lo Básico de Computación Friday, March 13, 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 Register Now Registration Required Mar 13 2026 Fri Lo Básico de Computación 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open 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.
