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 Oct 7 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 "Children" group Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, October 7, 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 Oct 7 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 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.
Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español 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 Open Register Now Registration Required Oct 7 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required 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 Bingo Cafe Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Age Group: Adults Enjoy an array of tasty coffee & snacks while playing bingo and winning fun prizes. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Bingo Cafe 10:30am–11:30am Community Event, Food & Drink Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Event Details: Enjoy an array of tasty coffee & snacks while playing bingo and winning fun prizes. No registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, October 7, 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 Oct 7 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 Dia de los Muertos Paper Marigolds/Cempasúchil de Papel Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come by to create Paper Marigolds for your Day of the Dead Shrine! Registration required! Ages 7+¡Ven a crear Cempasúchil de papel para tu ofrenda del Día de los Muertos! ¡Se requiere registro! Edades 7+ Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Dia de los Muertos Paper Marigolds/Cempasúchil de Papel 6:00pm–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 by to create Paper Marigolds for your Day of the Dead Shrine! Registration required! Ages 7+¡Ven a crear Cempasúchil de papel para tu ofrenda del Día de los Muertos! ¡Se requiere registro! Edades 7+ 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 – “Still Life” Tuesday, October 7, 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 Oct. 7 will be Still Life by Louise Penny. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “Still 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 Oct. 7 will be Still Life by Louise Penny.
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Clase de inglés para principiantes. Aprenderemos gramática, vocabulario, pronuniciación y frases de la vida diaria. View Details Oct 8 2025 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Clase de inglés para principiantes. Aprenderemos gramática, vocabulario, pronuniciación y frases de la vida diaria.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, October 8, 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 Oct 8 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 Fall Wreath Decorating Craft Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Fall Wreath Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 Learn Graphic Page Layout and Design - Affinity Publisher Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Learn graphic page layout and design with Affinity Publisher, an intuitive InDesign alternative, in our beginner’s workshop! You will learn the basics for creating layouts for print/digital media. Registration Required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Learn Graphic Page Layout and Design - Affinity Publisher 5:00pm–6:00pm Technology Class, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn graphic page layout and design with Affinity Publisher, an intuitive InDesign alternative, in our beginner’s workshop! You will learn the basics for creating layouts for print/digital media. 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.
DDE ESL Class Library Tour Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Evening ESL class from Eisenhower High School will come for a library tour. View Details Oct 8 2025 Wed DDE ESL Class Library Tour 6:00pm–7:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Evening ESL class from Eisenhower High School will come for a library tour.
This event is in the "Children" group Falling Leaves Kids Paint & Sip Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us for a falling leaves-themed kids Paint & Sip! Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Falling Leaves Kids Paint & Sip 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a falling leaves-themed kids Paint & Sip! Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, October 9, 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 Oct 9 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 Bloody Slime Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Make your own realistic looking bloody slime. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Bloody Slime 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make your own realistic looking bloody slime. 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 Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room 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 Oct 9 2025 Thu Color & Sip/Colorear Y Jugo 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room 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.
ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.*From 12-2 PM former students one-on-one computer clases. Open Register Now Registration Required Oct 10 2025 Fri ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.*From 12-2 PM former students one-on-one computer clases.
This event is in the "Adults" group Ghostly Habitats Friday, October 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Craft a jar habitat for a ghost! Adopt a ghostie pall and decorate your jar to be the perfect home for them! Registration required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Ghostly Habitats 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Craft a jar habitat for a ghost! Adopt a ghostie pall and decorate your jar to be the perfect home for them! Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of Library Fundraiser Friday, October 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Age Group: Adults Come out for a creative evening with the Friends of the Library's Fall Wreath Fundraiser. You'll create a beautiful, unique fall decoration for your home with the help of the Friends, while sipping wine and enjoying refreshments. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Friends of Library Fundraiser 6:00pm–8:00pm Community Event, Food & Drink Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Event Details: Come out for a creative evening with the Friends of the Library's Fall Wreath Fundraiser. You'll create a beautiful, unique fall decoration for your home with the help of the Friends, while sipping wine and enjoying refreshments. 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 Spooky Movie for Kids: Coraline Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children Join us for a showing of Coraline. One snack and drink will be provided per child. First come, first serve, drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Spooky Movie for Kids: Coraline 2:00pm–4:00pm Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for a showing of Coraline. One snack and drink will be provided per child. First come, first serve, 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 Techwise Fall Session Monday, October 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults An introductory computer course for seniors. To inquire if there are available spots, please call (708) 388 - 1078 extension 30. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Techwise Fall Session 11:00am–12:30pm Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: An introductory computer course for seniors. To inquire if there are available spots, please call (708) 388 - 1078 extension 30.
This event is in the "Children" group Scary Clown Art Monday, October 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Use pencil, markers, paints, or charcoal to make the scariest looking clown you can! Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Scary Clown Art 4:00pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Use pencil, markers, paints, or charcoal to make the scariest looking clown you can! Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome 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 "Children" group Tissue Paper Maple Leaf & Apple Craft Monday, October 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Tissue Paper Maple Leaf & Apple Craft 6:00pm–6:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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, October 14, 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 Oct 14 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 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.
