This event is in the "All Ages" group Still Life Sketch Night Monday, April 6, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Still Life Sketch Night 7:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, April 7, 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 Apr 7 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 Readers Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil Tuesday, April 7, 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 Apr 7 2026 Tue Children Readers 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 Princess Tea Party/Fiesta del Té de Princesas Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Children Join us for a Princess Tea Party! We will be having tea, treats, crafts and a special Princess Movie! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Princess Tea Party/Fiesta del Té de Princesas 6:30pm–8:00pm Food & Drink Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a Princess Tea Party! We will be having tea, treats, crafts and a special Princess Movie!
This event is in the "Adults" group Blue Island Bookworms – “The Lost Bookshop” Tuesday, April 7, 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 Apr. 7 will be The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “The Lost Bookshop” 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 Apr. 7 will be The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Los estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) tendrán la oportunidad de aprender frases comunes, ampliar su vocabulario de inglés, gramática y mejorar su pronunciación. Open Register Now Registration Required Apr 8 2026 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 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: Los estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) tendrán la oportunidad de aprender frases comunes, ampliar su vocabulario de inglés, gramática y mejorar su pronunciación.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, April 8, 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 Apr 8 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 "Young Adult" group D.I.Y. Trinket Shelf Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult You'll create a custom trinket shelf. You don't need any woodworking experience. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 8 2026 Wed D.I.Y. Trinket Shelf 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: You'll create a custom trinket shelf. You don't need any woodworking experience.
This event is in the "Children" group Colorín Colorado Wednesday, April 8, 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 Apr 8 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, April 9, 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 Apr 9 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, April 9, 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 Apr 9 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 "Young Adult" group Aunt Martha’s Positive Youth Development Program (6 Weeks) Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult The Enrichment Series helps kids build the important life skills they need to succeed—now and in the future! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Aunt Martha’s Positive Youth Development Program (6 Weeks) 5:00pm–6:00pm Health & Wellness, Workshop Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: The Enrichment Series helps kids build the important life skills they need to succeed—now and in the future!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, April 14, 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 Apr 14 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 Readers Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil Tuesday, April 14, 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue Children Readers 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!
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Los estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) tendrán la oportunidad de aprender frases comunes, ampliar su vocabulario de inglés, gramática y mejorar su pronunciación. Open Register Now Registration Required Apr 15 2026 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 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: Los estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) tendrán la oportunidad de aprender frases comunes, ampliar su vocabulario de inglés, gramática y mejorar su pronunciación.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, April 15, 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 Apr 15 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 Children's Bookmark Contest Voting/Votacion de Marcapaginas Infantil Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Come by to vote for your favorite children's bookmark! We will have light treats! Winner will be announced at the end! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Children's Bookmark Contest Voting/Votacion de Marcapaginas Infantil 5:30pm–6:30pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Come by to vote for your favorite children's bookmark! We will have light treats! Winner will be announced at the end! 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, April 15, 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 Apr 15 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 Blue Island Library Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Board Meeting Age Group: Adults Regular Meeting of Blue Island Public Library Board of Trustees View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Blue Island Library Board of Trustees meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Board Meeting Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Regular Meeting of Blue Island Public Library Board of Trustees
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, April 16, 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 Apr 16 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 "Children" group Make a Bee Hotel/Haz Un Hotel para Abejas Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come and make a Bee Hotel! Registration required! Ven a contruir un hotel para abejas! Requiere registro! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Make a Bee Hotel/Haz Un Hotel para Abejas 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come and make a Bee Hotel! Registration required! Ven a contruir un hotel para abejas! 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 "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, April 20, 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 Apr 20 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 "Young Adult" group Aunt Martha’s Positive Youth Development Program (6 Weeks) Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult The Enrichment Series helps kids build the important life skills they need to succeed—now and in the future! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Aunt Martha’s Positive Youth Development Program (6 Weeks) 5:00pm–6:00pm Health & Wellness, Workshop Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: The Enrichment Series helps kids build the important life skills they need to succeed—now and in the future!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, April 21, 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 Apr 21 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.
