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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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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 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

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.

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 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
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! 

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 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

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
Registration Required
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!

 

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 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

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
Registration Required
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 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

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
Registration Required
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 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

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
Registration Required
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.

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 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

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. 

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.

 

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, 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!

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
Registration Required
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 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 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

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
Registration Required
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 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

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
Registration Required
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.

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

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.

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 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, 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! 

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, 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

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
Registration Required
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!

 

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!