This event is in the "All Ages" group. Friends of the Library Garden Day Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Parking Lot Across the Library at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages : Join the Friends of the Library for the annual garden cleanup in front of the Library. Plant flowers, clean pavers, trim bushes and spread mulch to help keep the front of the Library looking great! This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Friends of the Library Garden Day 10:00am - 12:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Parking Lot Across the Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Join the Friends of the Library for the annual garden cleanup in front of the Library. Plant flowers, clean pavers, trim bushes and spread mulch to help keep the front of the Library looking great!
This event is in the "Children" group. Springtime Kid's Paint & Sip Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children : Spring has sprung! Join us as we celebrate with a springtime Paint & Sip event. Please register your child to participate in this free event. Walk-ins day-of may be turned away if event is at-capacity. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 3 2025 Sat Springtime Kid's Paint & Sip 11:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Spring has sprung! Join us as we celebrate with a springtime Paint & Sip event. Please register your child to participate in this free event. Walk-ins day-of may be turned away if event is at-capacity. 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. Toddler Time: Fun with Friends Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children : Join us for Toddler Time: Fun with Friends! This event is for friends under four ONLY. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 3 2025 Sat Toddler Time: Fun with Friends 2:30pm - 4:00pm Other Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 49 Event Details: Join us for Toddler Time: Fun with Friends! This event is for friends under four 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 "All Ages" group. Stars Wars Photoshoot Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages : Join us in the Tech Annex on May 4th for a Star Wars photo shoot. Come dressed in your Star Wars Cosplay and take a picture. Registration required. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 4 2025 Sun Stars Wars Photoshoot 1:30pm - 3:30pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us in the Tech Annex on May 4th for a Star Wars photo shoot. Come dressed in your Star Wars Cosplay and take a picture. 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. Videogame Club Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children : Join us once a month for Videogame Club! We set up the Switch and play all together - sometimes, depending on the number of kids, we have to take turns (which is great practice at sharing and patience!) Drop in only. This event is in the "Children" group. May 4 2025 Sun Videogame Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us once a month for Videogame Club! We set up the Switch and play all together - sometimes, depending on the number of kids, we have to take turns (which is great practice at sharing and patience!) 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 "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, May 5, 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! This event is in the "Children" group. May 5 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 "Adults" group. Bingo Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults : Join us for Bingo and win fun prizes! No registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 5 2025 Mon Bingo 10:30am - 11:30am Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us for Bingo and win fun prizes! No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Spring Wreath DIY Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults : Come and make a Spring Wreath! All materials will be provided. Registration is required; limit 15. Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 5 2025 Mon Spring Wreath DIY 11:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Come and make a Spring Wreath! All materials will be provided. Registration is required; limit 15.
This event is in the "Children" group. Let's Make a Mother's Day Card! Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children : Children please bring a picture of a loved one, could be mom or a personal picture to include in your card. Or we will have print outs that you can use for this project. This event is in the "Children" group. May 5 2025 Mon Let's Make a Mother's Day Card! 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Event Details: Children please bring a picture of a loved one, could be mom or a personal picture to include in your card. Or we will have print outs that you can use for this project. 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. Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children : Story-Time for babies & toddlers on Tuesdays at 10:00AM. This event is in the "Children" group. May 6 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 Event Details: Story-Time for babies & toddlers on Tuesdays at 10:00AM.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Age Group: Adults : 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 "Adults" group. May 6 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other 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 "Children" group. Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children : Come by afterschool for a place to relax and unwind! We will have soft music, coloring, fidget toys, and just overall a very calming environment! No registration required! For ages 10+ This event is in the "Children" group. May 6 2025 Tue Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz 3:00pm - 4:15pm Health & Wellness Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Come by afterschool for a place to relax and unwind! We will have soft music, coloring, fidget toys, and just overall a very calming environment! No registration required! For ages 10+ 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. Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult : Paint your favorite Pokemon. Open Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 6 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Paint your favorite Pokemon.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, May 6, 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 6 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. Blue Island Bookworms – “How to Be Old” Tuesday, May 6, 2025 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 May 6 will be How to Be Old by Lyn Slater. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2025 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “How to Be Old” 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 May 6 will be How to Be Old by Lyn Slater.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Lecciones de Inglés Gratis CLOSED REGISTRATION Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Age Group: Adults : Inscribete para las clases de inglés para aprender gramática, vocabulario, pronunciación y frases útiles en inglés. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 7 2025 Wed Lecciones de Inglés Gratis CLOSED REGISTRATION 10:00am - 12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Inscribete para las clases de inglés para aprender gramática, vocabulario, pronunciación y frases útiles en inglés.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm Young Adult/Teen Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity Age Group: Young Adult : Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring. Open Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 7 2025 Wed S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) 10:00am - 6:00pm Teen Volunteer Opportunity Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Young Adult/Teen Area Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring. 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. Multi-Employer Hiring Event and Career Mini Mart at Midlothian Library Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Adults : A free multi-employer hiring event and career mini-mart. This event will take place at the Midlothian Public Library. To register, visit this link: Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 7 2025 Wed Multi-Employer Hiring Event and Career Mini Mart at Midlothian Library 1:30pm - 3:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event Event Details: A free multi-employer hiring event and career mini-mart. This event will take place at the Midlothian Public Library. To register, visit this link:
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult : Paint your favorite Pokemon. Open Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 7 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: Paint your favorite Pokemon.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, May 7, 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 7 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. Foam Art: Dragon Design Craft Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children : Design your own Dragon. Ages 4 to 13 years old. This event is in the "Children" group. May 7 2025 Wed Foam Art: Dragon Design Craft 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: Design your own Dragon. Ages 4 to 13 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Adopt a Seed Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults, All Ages : Adopt a seed! Choose a seed, decorate a pot, and plant it! Registration required; limit 15. Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 7 2025 Wed Adopt a Seed 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Adopt a seed! Choose a seed, decorate a pot, and plant it! Registration required; limit 15.
This event is in the "Children" group. Paper Bag Princess Storytime & Craft Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children : Join us for a storytime & craft all about the Paper Bag Princess, a hilarious picture book that reminds every princess to love herself most! No registration required. This event is in the "Children" group. May 7 2025 Wed Paper Bag Princess Storytime & Craft 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a storytime & craft all about the Paper Bag Princess, a hilarious picture book that reminds every princess to love herself most! 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. Taller Flores para Mamá REGISTRATION CLOSED Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Age Group: Adults : Registrate para hacer flores de listón para regalar a mamá el Día de las Madres. Limite a 12 personas This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2025 Thu Taller Flores para Mamá REGISTRATION CLOSED 10:00am - 12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Registrate para hacer flores de listón para regalar a mamá el Día de las Madres. Limite a 12 personas
