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Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

Monday, April 6, 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!

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 Recording
Blue 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 6, 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
Registration Required
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

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
Registration Required
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.

 

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 Recording
Blue 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!

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
Registration Required
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.

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
Registration Required
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.

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 Recording
Blue 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
Registration Required
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! 

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 Recording
Blue 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.

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 Recording
Blue 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
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
Registration Required
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.

 

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 Recording
Blue 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!

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
Registration Required
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.

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 Recording
Blue 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! 

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 Recording
Blue 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! 

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 Recording
Blue 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

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.

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 Recording
Blue 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
Registration Required
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 Recording
Blue 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!

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 Recording
Blue 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.