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.
This event is in the "Children" group Children Readers Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil Tuesday, April 21, 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 21 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 Paint a Piggy Bank/ Pinta un Cochinito Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come by to paint your own piggy bank! Registration required! Ven a pintar tu propio cochinito! Requiere registro! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Paint a Piggy Bank/ Pinta un Cochinito 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 by to paint your own piggy bank! Registration required! Ven a pintar tu propio cochinito! 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.
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners Wednesday, April 22, 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 22 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 22, 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 22 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 Paper Mache Insects Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Part 1: April 22nd, Making the insectPart 2: April 29th, Painting and finishing touches Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Paper Mache Insects 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: April 22nd, Making the insectPart 2: April 29th, Painting and finishing touches
This event is in the "Children" group Colorín Colorado Wednesday, April 22, 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 22 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 23, 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 23 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 Leo Lionni: A Color of His Own Storytime & Craft/Su Propio Color Hora de Cuento y Arte Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Come by for a special Leo Lionni Storytime where we will read "A Color of His Own" and then create our own Chameleon. No registration required! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Leo Lionni: A Color of His Own Storytime & Craft/Su Propio Color Hora de Cuento y Arte 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Come by for a special Leo Lionni Storytime where we will read "A Color of His Own" and then create our own Chameleon. No registration required!
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aunt Martha’s Positive Youth Development Program (6 Weeks) Monday, April 27, 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 27 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 28, 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 28 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 28, 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 28 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 29, 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 29 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 29, 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 29 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 Paper Mache Insects Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Part 1: April 22nd, Making the insectPart 2: April 29th, Painting and finishing touches Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Paper Mache Insects 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: April 22nd, Making the insectPart 2: April 29th, Painting and finishing touches
This event is in the "Children" group Colorín Colorado Wednesday, April 29, 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 29 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 30, 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 30 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 Rewind TV Night Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Rewind TV Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided!
This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, May 4, 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 May 4 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 "All Ages" group Still Life Sketch Night Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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 May 4 2026 Mon Still Life Sketch Night 7:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library 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, May 5, 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 May 5 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, May 5, 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 May 5 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 Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children For ages 9-13 Only! Register for a special Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition! We will be following along a video tutorial of a famous painter who says "We make no mistakes, just happy little accidents." View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 5 2026 Tue Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: For ages 9-13 Only! Register for a special Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition! We will be following along a video tutorial of a famous painter who says "We make no mistakes, just happy little accidents." 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.
