This event is in the "Adults" group Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class 11:00am–12:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Catch-up Fridays Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink, Health & Wellness Age Group: Young Adult Join us every second Friday in the spring. Catch up on your studying, homework, and projects. We'll provide light snacks and drinks. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Catch-up Fridays 2:00pm–4:45pm Food & Drink, Health & Wellness Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Food & Drink, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us every second Friday in the spring. Catch up on your studying, homework, and projects. We'll provide light snacks and drinks.
This event is in the "All Ages" group 3D Printing Basics Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: All Ages Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 13 2026 Fri 3D Printing Basics 3:00pm–4:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Workshop 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 Monsters & Myths / Monstruos y Mitos Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español, Storytime Age Group: Children Come by for an hour of spooky stories this Friday the 13th in March! Note: Everything is read from children’s books. The goal is to enjoy the tales and maybe even help overcome a few fears. This storytime is not meant to scare. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Monsters & Myths / Monstruos y Mitos 3:00pm–4:00pm Eventos En Español, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Eventos En Español, Storytime Event Details: Come by for an hour of spooky stories this Friday the 13th in March! Note: Everything is read from children’s books. The goal is to enjoy the tales and maybe even help overcome a few fears. This storytime is not meant to scare. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Noche de Cine Familiar: Shrek Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children, All Ages Ven a la biblioteca para una Noche de Cine Familiar! La pelicula va ser: Shrek!No requiere registro! Se dara papitas y jugo! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Noche de Cine Familiar: Shrek 2:00pm–4:15pm Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Ven a la biblioteca para una Noche de Cine Familiar! La pelicula va ser: Shrek!No requiere registro! Se dara papitas y jugo! 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 Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
This event is in the "Children" group Children's Bookmark Contest/Concurso de Marcapáginas Infantil All Day 3/16 - 4/10 Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Enter your bookmark design for a chance to win a cool prize as well as having your bookmark design in the library! Pick up your bookmark paper at the desk! For Children Ages 5-12 Theme: Anything SPRING! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar-Apr 2026 Children's Bookmark Contest/Concurso de Marcapáginas Infantil All Day 3/16–4/10 Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Enter your bookmark design for a chance to win a cool prize as well as having your bookmark design in the library! Pick up your bookmark paper at the desk! For Children Ages 5-12 Theme: Anything 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 "Children" group All About Seeds Storytime & Activity Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a storytime & activity that focuses on seeds & how they grow. Please register if you plan to attend, but walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 16 2026 Mon All About Seeds Storytime & Activity 11:00am–12:00pm STEM Learning, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a storytime & activity that focuses on seeds & how they grow. Please register if you plan to attend, but walk-ins will be accepted 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 "Adults" group VISUAL BALANCE: Creating Effective Layouts Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Adults Learn how to create visually balanced images (photos, flyers, posters, etc.). Using principles of design you’ll create effective layouts. | Ages 12+ | In-Person / Zoom Meeting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 16 2026 Mon VISUAL BALANCE: Creating Effective Layouts 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create visually balanced images (photos, flyers, posters, etc.). Using principles of design you’ll create effective layouts. | Ages 12+ | In-Person / Zoom Meeting. 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 Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a storytime for babies and toddlers! Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 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: Join us for a storytime for babies and toddlers! 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 "Adults" group Computer Basics with Techwise Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Attend a basic computer lab for older adults. Limited spots are available; call our reference desk to register at (708) 388 - 1078. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Computer Basics with Techwise 10:00am–11:30am Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Attend a basic computer lab for older adults. Limited spots are available; call our reference desk to register at (708) 388 - 1078.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, March 17, 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 Mar 17 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, March 17, 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 Mar 17 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 LEGO Robotics Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Center For Future Innovator's flagship robotics program introduces students to the exciting world of LEGO robotics, where they can design, build, and code their robots. Registration required! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 17 2026 Tue LEGO Robotics 5:30pm–6:30pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Center For Future Innovator's flagship robotics program introduces students to the exciting world of LEGO robotics, where they can design, build, and code their robots. 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 Blue Island Forestry Board Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Board Meeting Age Group: Adults Regular meeting of the City of Blue Island Forestry Board View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Blue Island Forestry Board 6:00pm–7:00pm Board Meeting Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Regular meeting of the City of Blue Island Forestry Board
This event is in the "Children" group Magic Wand Reader / Varita Lectora Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come make a Magic Wand Reader to help guide your way through words while reading!¡Ven a crear una Varita Lectora para ayudarte a seguir las palabras mientras lees! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Magic Wand Reader / Varita Lectora 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come make a Magic Wand Reader to help guide your way through words while reading!¡Ven a crear una Varita Lectora para ayudarte a seguir las palabras mientras lees! 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 Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, March 18, 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 Mar 18 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 Wednesday Craft Club Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Drop in craft each Wednesday in spring from 4-4:30PM except 3/25, 4/29, and 5/27. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Wednesday Craft Club 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: Drop in craft each Wednesday in spring from 4-4:30PM except 3/25, 4/29, and 5/27. 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, March 18, 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 Mar 18 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, March 18, 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 Mar 18 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 "Young Adult" group Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos Y Arte Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Drop by to read stories in English and Spanish and make a themed craft. No registration needed!Pasa a leer cuentos en inglés y español y despues hacer una manualidad. ¡No se requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos Y Arte 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Drop by to read stories in English and Spanish and make a themed craft. No registration needed!Pasa a leer cuentos en inglés y español y despues hacer una manualidad. ¡No se requiere registro!
