This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Bilingual Storytime at the Park/Hora de Cuentos en el Parque Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Off Site Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, All Ages Come by the Park for a Storytime! No registration required! Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! No requiere registro! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Bilingual Storytime at the Park/Hora de Cuentos en el Parque 10:30am–11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come by the Park for a Storytime! No registration required! Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! 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 "Children" group Launching Bottle Rockets! **Cancelled** Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Outside Library Entrance Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Age Group: Children *This program has been cancelled* Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Launching Bottle Rockets! **Cancelled** 12:00pm–1:00pm STEM Learning, Workshop Closed Library Branch: Outside Library Entrance Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: *This program has been cancelled* 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, August 25, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 25 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 "Children" group cancelled Let's make candy grapes! Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children We apologize for the inconvenience, thank you for understandi Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Cancelled cancelled Let's make candy grapes! 6:00pm–7:00pm Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: We apologize for the inconvenience, thank you for understandi 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, August 26, 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 Aug 26 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, August 26, 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 Aug 26 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 "Young Adult" group Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook 4:00pm–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 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 Color & Sip/Colorear Y Jugo Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required!¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡No es necesario registrarse! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Color & Sip/Colorear Y Jugo 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required!¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, August 27, 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 Aug 27 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 "Young Adult" group Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook 4:00pm–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 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 Thursday, August 28, 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 Aug 28 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 "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Leaf & Latte Lovers Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Leaf & Latte Lovers 4:00pm–5:00pm Community Event, Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Registration Required 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, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Rewind TV Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie 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 S'more Time at the Library Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:15pm Outside Library Entrance Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Children Join us for our third annual S'more Time at the Library! Get to know your neighbors around the fire and meet new friends over a s'more. (two per person max) Please register if you plan to attend so we may have enough to go around. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 28 2025 Thu S'more Time at the Library 7:30pm–8:15pm Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Outside Library Entrance Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our third annual S'more Time at the Library! Get to know your neighbors around the fire and meet new friends over a s'more. (two per person max) Please register if you plan to attend so we may have enough to go around. 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 Bluey Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Friends four and under are welcome to join us for a Bluey-themed Toddler Time! We will have a Bluey storytime followed by a simple Bluey craft. Please register to participate in this free event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Toddler Time: Fun with Bluey 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Friends four and under are welcome to join us for a Bluey-themed Toddler Time! We will have a Bluey storytime followed by a simple Bluey craft. Please register to participate in this free event. 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 Party in the Park Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm The Park at York and Western Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Children Say goodbye to summer & hello to fall with our third annual Party in the Park! Join us for a free event with bounce houses, a petting zoo, and more! Hosted as a collaboration between the Park District and the Library. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 30 2025 Sat Party in the Park 12:00pm–3:00pm Community Event Open Library Branch: The Park at York and Western Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event Registration Required Event Details: Say goodbye to summer & hello to fall with our third annual Party in the Park! Join us for a free event with bounce houses, a petting zoo, and more! Hosted as a collaboration between the Park District and the Library. 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.
Labor Day *Closed* All Day Blue Island Public Library Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Labor Day *Closed* All Day Branches: Blue Island Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group Surprise Craft Take & Make All Day Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Surprise Craft Take & Make All Day Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve. 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 Cryptid Cache Challenge All Day 9/2 - 10/31 Online or App at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Find the cryptids hiding among the stacks and log books to win prizes. Register on Beanstack, visit the reference desk (free sticker!), or on the events calendar. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Sep-Oct 2025 Cryptid Cache Challenge All Day 9/2–10/31 Reading Challenge Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online or App Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Find the cryptids hiding among the stacks and log books to win prizes. Register on Beanstack, visit the reference desk (free sticker!), or on the events calendar. 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, September 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep 2 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers Tuesday, September 2, 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 Sep 2 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, September 2, 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 Sep 2 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 – “James” Tuesday, September 2, 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 Sept. 2 will be James by Percival Everett. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “James” 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 Sept. 2 will be James by Percival Everett.
Autumn Bingo Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Play Bingo & win fall-themed prizes. No registration required. View Details Sep 3 2025 Wed Autumn Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Play Bingo & win fall-themed prizes. No registration required.
