Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners Wednesday, November 12, 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 12 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 12, 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 12 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 DIY Bookmark Decorating Craft Wednesday, November 12, 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 12 2025 Wed Fall DIY Bookmark 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
This event is in the "Children" group Local Animals Prepare for Winter with the Forest Preserve Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, STEM Learning Age Group: Children Join us in Children's as Mr. Nate of the Forest Preserves of Cook County does a see-and-feel presentation about how local animals get ready for winter! Please register to participate, but walk-ins are welcome. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Local Animals Prepare for Winter with the Forest Preserve 4:30pm–5:30pm Community Event, STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us in Children's as Mr. Nate of the Forest Preserves of Cook County does a see-and-feel presentation about how local animals get ready for winter! Please register to participate, but walk-ins are 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group S.H.S. Celebration Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink, Teen Volunteer Opportunity Age Group: Young Adult A celebration for our Shelf Help Squad (S.H.S.) volunteers. Are you a teen interested in volunteering? Join us! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Nov 12 2025 Wed S.H.S. Celebration 4:30pm–5:30pm Food & Drink, Teen Volunteer Opportunity Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Food & Drink, Teen Volunteer Opportunity Registration Required Event Details: A celebration for our Shelf Help Squad (S.H.S.) volunteers. Are you a teen interested in volunteering? Join us! 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 Apple Orchard Miniature Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Some & make a clay miniature of an apple barrel. Enjoy cider & fall-themed snacks. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Apple Orchard Miniature 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Some & make a clay miniature of an apple barrel. Enjoy cider & fall-themed snacks. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nostalgia Nights: Matilda Paint & Sip Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Watch Matilda while painting scenes from the film on wooden canvases. Enjoy nonalcoholic wine and snacks. Registration required; limit 15. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Nostalgia Nights: Matilda Paint & Sip 7:00pm–8:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Watch Matilda while painting scenes from the film on wooden canvases. Enjoy nonalcoholic wine and snacks. Registration required; limit 15.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, November 13, 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 13 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 "All Ages" group Learn to Create Stunning Vector Graphics and Designs - Affinity Designer Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Discover Affinity Designer, a powerful Adobe Illustrator alternative, in our beginner’s workshop! Learn to create stunning vector graphics and designs with hands-on guidance. Suitable for ages 15+. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Learn to Create Stunning Vector Graphics and Designs - Affinity Designer 4:00pm–5:00pm Technology Class, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Discover Affinity Designer, a powerful Adobe Illustrator alternative, in our beginner’s workshop! Learn to create stunning vector graphics and designs with hands-on guidance. Suitable for ages 15+.
This event is in the "Children" group Color & Sip/Colorear Y Jugo Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required!¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡No es necesario registrarse! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Color & Sip/Colorear Y Jugo 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required!¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡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 Picture Book Homeschool Reading Club Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club, Storytime Age Group: Children Early elementary-age homeschoolers (and emerging readers) are welcome to join Ms. Jamie for a special storytime & activity just for homeschool kids! Each day will have a theme for the books and activity. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 14 2025 Fri Picture Book Homeschool Reading Club 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Early elementary-age homeschoolers (and emerging readers) are welcome to join Ms. Jamie for a special storytime & activity just for homeschool kids! Each day will have a theme for the books and activity. 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 Homeschool Reading Club Friday, November 14, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club Age Group: Children Homeschool Reading Club is a monthly meetup for elementary and middle grade children who are homeschooling. It will occur from 12:30PM - 2PM on the second Friday of October & November, and the first Friday in December; 2026 da Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 14 2025 Fri Homeschool Reading Club 12:30pm–2:00pm Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Reading Club is a monthly meetup for elementary and middle grade children who are homeschooling. It will occur from 12:30PM - 2PM on the second Friday of October & November, and the first Friday in December; 2026 da 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 Hello Kitty Club Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie Age Group: Children Join us to meet other Sanrio enthusiasts, participate in a Sanrio-themed activity, and watch some Hello Kitty! Ends promptly at 4:30 as the library closes at 5PM. Please register to participate, walk-ins welcome space permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 14 2025 Fri Hello Kitty Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts, Movie Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie Registration Required Event Details: Join us to meet other Sanrio enthusiasts, participate in a Sanrio-themed activity, and watch some Hello Kitty! Ends promptly at 4:30 as the library closes at 5PM. 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 "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, November 17, 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 17 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 Pumpkin Wind-Chime Decorating Craft Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Pumpkin Wind-Chime Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area 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.
Fortalece tu Espírutu - Presentación de Noemi Romero Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Noemi presenta un PowerPoint para sanar tu interior, fortalecer tu fe y tu confianza y renovar tu visión de la vida.No se requiere registración para asistir. View Details Nov 17 2025 Mon Fortalece tu Espírutu - Presentación de Noemi Romero 6:00pm–7:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Noemi presenta un PowerPoint para sanar tu interior, fortalecer tu fe y tu confianza y renovar tu visión de la vida.No se requiere registración para asistir.
This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, November 18, 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 18 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 18, 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 18 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 18, 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 18 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 Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Register here: https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-AltKenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Age Group: Adults Event Details: Register here: https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-AltKenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners Wednesday, November 19, 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 19 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 19, 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 19 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 DIY Thanksgiving Floral Decorating Craft Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 19 2025 Wed DIY Thanksgiving Floral Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area 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 "All Ages" group Video Editing Basics - DaVinci Resolve Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Learn DaVinci Resolve, a powerful Adobe Premiere alternative, in our beginner’s workshop! Get to know the basics of video editing, color grading, and audio with hands-on guidance. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Video Editing Basics - DaVinci Resolve 5:00pm–6:00pm Technology Class, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn DaVinci Resolve, a powerful Adobe Premiere alternative, in our beginner’s workshop! Get to know the basics of video editing, color grading, and audio with hands-on guidance. 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.
