This event is in the "Children" group. Seed Starting Activity & Spring Storytime Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning, Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us in the Children's Department as we prepare for spring! We will begin with a seed-to-flower storytime to explore how seeds grow, then each child will start their own seeds t... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Seed Starting Activity & Spring Storytime 4:30pm - 5:30pm Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us in the Children's Department as we prepare for spring! We will begin with a seed-to-flower storytime to explore how seeds grow, then each child will start their own seeds to plant outside after the first frost! 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. Artist's Academy Series: Charcoal Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Adults, All Ages Event Details: Learn about charcoal with an experienced artist and create your own portrait. Take home supplies to continue honing your craft! Registration required; limit 10. Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Artist's Academy Series: Charcoal 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn about charcoal with an experienced artist and create your own portrait. Take home supplies to continue honing your craft! Registration required; limit 10.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Microsoft Word Clinic 03/10/2025 @ 6:00pm to 03/12/2025 @ 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrar... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 10 - 12 2025 Microsoft Word Clinic 03/10/2025 @ 6:00pm - 03/12/2025 @ 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Scrapbooking Night Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children, All Ages Event Details: Come and create memories from this past holiday. Parents and children are welcome to work on a scrapbook. You can bring the one from this past fall to continue making memories or s... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Scrapbooking Night 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Childern's Area Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Event Details: Come and create memories from this past holiday. Parents and children are welcome to work on a scrapbook. You can bring the one from this past fall to continue making memories or start a new one. No registration required, 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 "Children" group. Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, March 11, 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 11 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 11, 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! We will have soft music, coloring, fidget toys, and just overall a very calming environment! No registration required! For ages... This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 11 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! We will have soft music, coloring, fidget toys, and just overall a very calming environment! No registration required! For ages 10+ 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 11, 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 11 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 11, 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 11 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. Learn TinkerCAD 3D Modeling Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning, Technology Class, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Learn 3D modeling basics using TinkerCAD. You will make a bookmark that you will be able to 3D and keep! This program is suitable for ages 10 and up, basic computer skill... Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue Learn TinkerCAD 3D Modeling 3:30pm - 4:30pm STEM Learning, Technology Class, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: STEM Learning, Technology Class, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Learn 3D modeling basics using TinkerCAD. You will make a bookmark that you will be able to 3D and keep! This program is suitable for ages 10 and up, basic computer skills is 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 "Young Adult" group. S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) Wednesday, March 12, 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 12 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 "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Painted Pepper Pots Wednesday, March 12, 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 12 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 12, 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 12 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. Flower Pot Picture Frame Making Craft Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Make a flower pot picture frame for you or a love one. Kids ages 4 to 13 years old. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 12 2025 Wed Flower Pot Picture Frame Making Craft 4:00pm - 4:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Childern's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a flower pot picture frame for you or a love one. Kids ages 4 to 13 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Zumba Fiesta Thursday, March 13, 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 13 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 "Children" group. Story time 10:30am Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: PARENTS COME AND READ A SHORT STORY AND MAKE A SMALL CRAFT. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIERED, WE WILL MEET IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 13 2025 Thu Story time 10:30am 10:30am - 11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Childern's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: PARENTS COME AND READ A SHORT STORY AND MAKE A SMALL CRAFT. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIERED, WE WILL MEET IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT.
This event is in the "Adults" group. ABELINC Computer Course for Adults Thursday, March 13, 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 13 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 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm During Maker Hours 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 13 2025 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Learning & Practicing Cursive Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Children, All Ages Event Details: Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4:30PM we will be learning and practicing how to write ... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 13 2025 Thu Learning & Practicing Cursive 4:30pm - 5:30pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4:30PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms. 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. Joyful Painting/Pintando Alegre Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Paint alsongside a video tutorial! For children ages 5+ Registration Required! ¡Pinta junto con un video tutorial! Para niños mayores de 5 años. ¡Requiere registro! Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 13 2025 Thu Joyful Painting/Pintando Alegre 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Paint alsongside a video tutorial! For children ages 5+ Registration Required! ¡Pinta junto con un video tutorial! Para niños mayores de 5 años. ¡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 "Adults" group. ABELINC Programa de Acesso Digital Friday, March 14, 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 14 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 "Adults" group. Spring Techwise Technology Course for Older Adults Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Event Details: A technology course dedicated to older adults. This class will cover basic computer skills such as using email, Microsoft Word, and social media. Those who complete the course will... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 14 2025 Fri Spring Techwise Technology Course for Older Adults 11:00am - 12:30pm Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: A technology course dedicated to older adults. This class will cover basic computer skills such as using email, Microsoft Word, and social media. Those who complete the course will receive a free device.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Chess Puzzles Friday, March 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages Event Details: We'll be studying the game of the chess and solving some puzzles together. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 14 2025 Fri Chess Puzzles 3:00pm - 4:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: We'll be studying the game of the chess and solving some puzzles together.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Bookmark Weaving Workshop Friday, March 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: In this workshop, students will learn basic weaving terms. They will start weaving a bookmark using a small loom. Open Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mar 14 2025 Fri Bookmark Weaving Workshop 3:30pm - 4:30pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: In this workshop, students will learn basic weaving terms. They will start weaving a bookmark using a small loom. 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, March 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Age Group: Adults 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 ou... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 17 2025 Mon GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export 6:00pm - 8:00pm Technology Class, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 6 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 using GarageBand for iOS.
