This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Black History Month Monologue and Storytelling with Antwoinette Ayers Friday, February 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Performance Age Group: Adults, All Ages Event Details: Visit us for a Black History Month monologue and story hour with Antwoinette Ayers from the Illinois Humanities Speaker Bureau. No registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 28 2025 Fri Black History Month Monologue and Storytelling with Antwoinette Ayers 3:30pm - 4:30pm Community Event, Performance Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Performance Event Details: Visit us for a Black History Month monologue and story hour with Antwoinette Ayers from the Illinois Humanities Speaker Bureau. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Bingo Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for Bingo and win fun prizes! No registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 3 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 "All Ages" group. Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat: Digital Program with Illinois Libraries presents Monday, March 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Event Details: To register for this event, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XHhy15E3RxKyvIQnjK8zaw#/registration Learn about art making with author and illustrator Dan... Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 3 2025 Mon Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat: Digital Program with Illinois Libraries presents 2:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: To register for this event, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XHhy15E3RxKyvIQnjK8zaw#/registration
This event is in the "Children" group. Nature's Creatures Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children Event Details: We will be mixing plaster to pour into the mold to create nature's creatures. We will then remove them from the mold and proceed to painting them. Children ages 8 years old a... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 3 2025 Mon Nature's Creatures 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: We will be mixing plaster to pour into the mold to create nature's creatures. We will then remove them from the mold and proceed to painting them. Children ages 8 years old and up can register for this program. 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, March 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: Story-Time for babies & toddlers on Tuesdays @ 10:00AM This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 4 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Childern's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Story-Time for babies & toddlers on Tuesdays @ 10:00AM
This event is in the "Children" group. Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children Event Details: Come by afterschool for a place to relax and unwind! No registration required! For ages 10+¡Ven después de la escuela para relajarte y descansar! ¡No es necesario registrarse! Para... This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 4 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! No registration required! For ages 10+¡Ven después de la escuela para relajarte y descansar! ¡No es necesario registrarse! Para mayores de 10 años 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: Painted Pepper Pots Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Come paint a ceramic pot. Pepper seeds and soil included. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mar 4 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: Painted Pepper Pots 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come paint a ceramic pot. Pepper seeds and soil included.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Event Details: 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. Mar 4 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 "All Ages" group. Exploring Space with Coralie Adam: Digital Program with Illinois Library Presents Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetariu... Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 4 2025 Tue Exploring Space with Coralie Adam: Digital Program with Illinois Library Presents 7:00pm - 8:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetarium at Peoria Riverfront Museum.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Blue Island Bookworms – “The Ride of Her Life” Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.The title discussed on Mar. 4 will be The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 4 2025 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “The Ride of Her Life” 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 Mar. 4 will be The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm Young Adult/Teen Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: 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. Mar 5 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. Medicare Workshop: Lunch & Learn (English) Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop Age Group: Adults Event Details: Visit the library for a workshop on Medicare Fraud. This event is intended to equip seniors with the knowledge they need to protect themselves from Medicare schemes. A light lunch ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Medicare Workshop: Lunch & Learn (English) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Health & Wellness, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Visit the library for a workshop on Medicare Fraud. This event is intended to equip seniors with the knowledge they need to protect themselves from Medicare schemes. A light lunch will be provided for those who attend.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Painted Pepper Pots Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Come paint a ceramic pot. Pepper seeds and soil included. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: Painted Pepper Pots 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come paint a ceramic pot. Pepper seeds and soil included.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Event Details: 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. Mar 5 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. Dinosaur Sewing Craft Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Sewing Dinosaur pillows for kids, ages 5 to 13 years old. Sign up in person. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Dinosaur Sewing Craft 4:00pm - 4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Childern's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Sewing Dinosaur pillows for kids, ages 5 to 13 years old. Sign up in person. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Tabletop Gaming Figure Painting Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults, All Ages Event Details: Swing by the library to paint tabletop gaming figures. No registration is required; materials will be provided. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Tabletop Gaming Figure Painting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, All Ages Event Details: Swing by the library to paint tabletop gaming figures. No registration is required; materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Zumba Fiesta Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Age Group: Adults, All Ages Event Details: ¡Unete a la fiesta de Zumba de bajo impacto! Esta clase es ideal para todas las edades. Bailaremos con ritmo latino,bachata, merengue, cumbia, banda y mucho más. ... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu Zumba Fiesta 10:00am - 11:00am Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Eventos En Español Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: ¡Unete a la fiesta de Zumba de bajo impacto! Esta clase es ideal para todas las edades. Bailaremos con ritmo latino,bachata, merengue, cumbia, banda y mucho más. ¡No te lo pierdas! Registración requerida.
This event is in the "Adults" group. ABELINC Computer Course for Adults Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: This digital literature class provided by ABE-LINC will cover basic computer skills. Content will include: Microsoft Offices, Telehealth, Internet Access, and more. This class is f... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu ABELINC Computer Course for Adults 1:30pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: This digital literature class provided by ABE-LINC will cover basic computer skills. Content will include: Microsoft Offices, Telehealth, Internet Access, and more. This class is free, and those who complete the course will receive a free device.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Event Details: 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. Mar 6 2025 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Cybercafe Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Event Details: Consult with skilled staff regarding tech questions. Call ahead for details about what we are able to assist you with. No registration required at this time. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu Cybercafe 4:00pm - 5:00pm Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Consult with skilled staff regarding tech questions. Call ahead for details about what we are able to assist you with. No registration required at this time.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Leaf & Latte Lovers Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Event Details: Join us for a plant swap. Bring your plant babies, cuttings, or seedlings, and leave with a new plant. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided. Open Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu Leaf & Latte Lovers 6:00pm - 8:00pm Community Event, Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Join us for a plant swap. Bring your plant babies, cuttings, or seedlings, and leave with a new plant. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group. Rewind TV Night Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children 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 provid... This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu Rewind TV Night 6:30pm - 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! 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. ABELINC Programa de Acesso Digital Friday, March 7, 2025 at 9:15am - 1:15pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español, Technology Class Age Group: Adults Event Details: Los talleres de accesso digital son impartidos por navegadores digitales de la Universidad Estatal de Chicago. Los temas del curso incluyen, ciberseguridad, amenazas a la seg... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 7 2025 Fri ABELINC Programa de Acesso Digital 9:15am - 1:15pm Eventos En Español, Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español, Technology Class Event Details: Los talleres de accesso digital son impartidos por navegadores digitales de la Universidad Estatal de Chicago.
This event is in the "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children 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 regi... This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am - 11:30am Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Childern'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.
