This event is in the "Children" group. Ocean Animals In A Fish Tank Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Let's create a fish tank using animals from the sea, Registration reqired, space is limited. Ages 4 to 12 years old. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Ocean Animals In A Fish Tank 12:00pm - 12:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Let's create a fish tank using animals from the sea, Registration reqired, space is limited. Ages 4 to 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: 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. Jun 16 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am - 11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: 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 "Children" group. Crochet for Children Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children We will meet in Makerspace Parents bring your children to crochet night we will be crocheting a square or if you are more advanced you can work on a specific project. We will listen to music and crochet a light refreshment will be served. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Crochet for Children 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: We will meet in Makerspace Parents bring your children to crochet night we will be crocheting a square or if you are more advanced you can work on a specific project. We will listen to music and crochet a light refreshment will be served. 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. GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Got an iPhone? Or iPad? Have audio you’d like to share, but wish to share a portion of it? Well, you’ll learn how to do that. Learn how to import it, clip it, fade its intro and outro, and then export it. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export 6:00pm - 8:00pm Technology Class Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Got an iPhone? Or iPad? Have audio you’d like to share, but wish to share a portion of it? Well, you’ll learn how to do that. Learn how to import it, clip it, fade its intro and outro, and then export it. 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. Celebrate Juneteenth with Midwest Underground Railroad Network Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Adults Learn about the work of the Midwest Underground Railroad Network, uncovering the history of the Underground Railroad in the region. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Celebrate Juneteenth with Midwest Underground Railroad Network 6:30pm - 8:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Learn about the work of the Midwest Underground Railroad Network, uncovering the history of the Underground Railroad in the region.
This event is in the "Children" group. Tuesday Morning Story Time for Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 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: Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. 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. Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers Tuesday, June 17, 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 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 "Adults" group. Memory cafe Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Adults Enjoy coffee, tea, & snacks, while playing games & sharpening memory skills. This program does not require registration. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Memory cafe 10:30am - 11:00am Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Enjoy coffee, tea, & snacks, while playing games & sharpening memory skills. This program does not require registration.
This event is in the "Children" group. STEAM Free Build Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Join us Tuesdays in June from 1-3PM for STEAM Free Build. There will be tiny Legos, chunky Legos, and magnet builders available for participants. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue STEAM Free Build 1:00pm - 3:00pm STEM Learning Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Event Details: Join us Tuesdays in June from 1-3PM for STEAM Free Build. There will be tiny Legos, chunky Legos, and magnet builders available for participants. 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 "Young Adult" group. June Maker Challenge: Rainbow Photo Holders Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue June Maker Challenge: Rainbow Photo Holders 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 Registration Required Event Details: Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay. 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 Tuesday, June 17, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 17 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 "Children" group. Adorable Arts & Crafts Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us Tuesdays in June at 4:30PM for Adorable Art. Each week we will complete a new cute art project. Please register to participate in this free event; walk-ins will be turned away if space is at capacity. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Adorable Arts & Crafts 4:30pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us Tuesdays in June at 4:30PM for Adorable Art. Each week we will complete a new cute art project. Please register to participate in this free event; walk-ins will be turned away if space 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. Storytime for Children and Craft Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Our topic will be ice cream! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Storytime for Children and Craft 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Event Details: Our topic will be ice cream! 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. UNO Tournament Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue UNO Tournament 6:00pm - 7:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 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.
Aprende Inglés por la Tarde REGISTRATION CLOSED Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español La maestra Michelle enseñará clases de inglés a estudiantes del nivel intermedio en la biblioteca por las tardes todos los martes de Junio. Por favor traigan su carpeta roja y plumones de color. Es importante ser puntual. View Details Jun 17 2025 Tue Aprende Inglés por la Tarde REGISTRATION CLOSED 6:00pm - 8:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: La maestra Michelle enseñará clases de inglés a estudiantes del nivel intermedio en la biblioteca por las tardes todos los martes de Junio. Por favor traigan su carpeta roja y plumones de color. Es importante ser puntual.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Canva Tips Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Learn awesome Canva tips including how to setup your design to print to our printers. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Canva Tips 6:00pm - 8:00pm Technology Class Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Learn awesome Canva tips including how to setup your design to print to our printers. 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.
Talk Time Practice your English Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Personas de todos los niveles de clase de inglés son bienvenidos a practicar su inglés durante este horario. View Details Jun 18 2025 Wed Talk Time Practice your English 10:00am - 11:30am Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Personas de todos los niveles de clase de inglés son bienvenidos a practicar su inglés durante este horario.
This event is in the "Children" group. Make A Wish & Place It In A Sand Bottle Craft! Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Make a wish, place it in a bottle with some sand in it. Ages 4 to 12 years old. Registration online, space is limited. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Make A Wish & Place It In A Sand Bottle Craft! 3:00pm - 3:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a wish, place it in a bottle with some sand in it. Ages 4 to 12 years old. Registration online, space is limited. 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. June Maker Challenge: Rainbow Photo Holders Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed June Maker Challenge: Rainbow Photo Holders 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 Registration Required Event Details: Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay. 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 Wednesday, June 18, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 18 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. Juneteenth Storytime & Wreath Craft Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a storytime where we learn all about Juneteenth! After the storytime, we we complete a Juneteenth wreath to display in your home. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Juneteenth Storytime & Wreath Craft 6:00pm - 7:00pm Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a storytime where we learn all about Juneteenth! After the storytime, we we complete a Juneteenth wreath to display in your home. 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. Learn Google Sheets Basics Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Learn the basics of Google Sheets in this 4-part course for adults. Create, format, and organize data with confidence—no experience needed! Limited space-Registration Required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Learn Google Sheets Basics 7:00pm - 8:00pm Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Learn the basics of Google Sheets in this 4-part course for adults. Create, format, and organize data with confidence—no experience needed! Limited space-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. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Soul Food & Film: Family Movie and Dinner Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink, Movie Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Celebrate Juneteenth with a showing of the film "Soul" and dinner from a local soul food restaurant. Families are welcome. This event is NOT suggested for individuals with food allergies. Registration required; limit 20. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Soul Food & Film: Family Movie and Dinner 7:00pm - 8:30pm Food & Drink, Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink, Movie Event Details: Celebrate Juneteenth with a showing of the film "Soul" and dinner from a local soul food restaurant. Families are welcome. This event is NOT suggested for individuals with food allergies. Registration required; limit 20.
Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Regular Busines Meeting of the Blue Island Library Board of TrusteesAgenda Jun 18 2025 Wed Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Regular Busines Meeting of the Blue Island Library Board of TrusteesAgenda
