This event is in the "All Ages" group Still Life Sketch Night Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Join us for an informal sketch meetup night in the Tech Annex! A still life scene and some supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group May 4 2026 Mon Still Life Sketch Night 7:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an informal sketch meetup night in the Tech Annex! A still life scene and some supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 5 2026 Tue Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a storytime for babies and toddlers! Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 5 2026 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 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 for babies and toddlers! 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.
5 de Mayo Loteria y Sabores Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Celebre el 5 de Mayo en la biblioteca con un tiempo de lotería mexicana, convivencia y tradición. Habrá aperitivos, premios para los ganadores y la oportunidad de compartir en comunidad. Open Register Now Registration Required May 5 2026 Tue 5 de Mayo Loteria y Sabores 10:00am–12:30pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Celebre el 5 de Mayo en la biblioteca con un tiempo de lotería mexicana, convivencia y tradición. Habrá aperitivos, premios para los ganadores y la oportunidad de compartir en comunidad.
This event is in the "Children" group Sphero Mini: Code Your Own Robot Games & Challenges Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Dive into coding fun with the Sphero Mini, using cones, pins, construction sets, and more to set up mini-golf holes, races, bowling alleys, and custom mazes. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 5 2026 Tue Sphero Mini: Code Your Own Robot Games & Challenges 3:00pm–4:30pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Dive into coding fun with the Sphero Mini, using cones, pins, construction sets, and more to set up mini-golf holes, races, bowling alleys, and custom mazes. 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, May 5, 2026 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 May 5 2026 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 Children Readers Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Children Don't know what to read? Come by to sit down with Ms. Myriam and find out what books may interest you! ¿No sabes qué leer? ¡Ven a sentarte con la Sra. Myriam y descubre qué libros podrían interesarte! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 5 2026 Tue Children Readers Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil 4:00pm–5:00pm Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Don't know what to read? Come by to sit down with Ms. Myriam and find out what books may interest you! ¿No sabes qué leer? ¡Ven a sentarte con la Sra. Myriam y descubre qué libros podrían interesarte!
This event is in the "Children" group Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children For ages 9-13 Only! Register for a special Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition! We will be following along a video tutorial of a famous painter who says "We make no mistakes, just happy little accidents." View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 5 2026 Tue Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: For ages 9-13 Only! Register for a special Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition! We will be following along a video tutorial of a famous painter who says "We make no mistakes, just happy little accidents." 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 – “My Friends” Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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 May 5 will be My Friends by Frederik Backman. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “My Friends” 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 May 5 will be My Friends by Frederik Backman.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 6 2026 Wed Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Los estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) tendrán la oportunidad de aprender frases comunes, ampliar su vocabulario de inglés, gramática y mejorar su pronunciación. Open Register Now Registration Required May 6 2026 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 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: Los estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) tendrán la oportunidad de aprender frases comunes, ampliar su vocabulario de inglés, gramática y mejorar su pronunciación.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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 May 6 2026 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 3D Modeling with Tinkercad Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! This program is suitable for ages 12-16. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 6 2026 Wed 3D Modeling with Tinkercad 3:45pm–4:45pm STEM Learning, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! This program is suitable for ages 12-16. 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 Wednesday Craft Club Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Drop in craft each Wednesday in spring from 4-4:30PM except 3/25, 4/29, and 5/27. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 6 2026 Wed Wednesday Craft Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in craft each Wednesday in spring from 4-4:30PM except 3/25, 4/29, and 5/27. 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 Colorín Colorado Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Ven para una media hora de cuentos en Español! No requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 6 2026 Wed Colorín Colorado 6:30pm–7:00pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Ven para una media hora de cuentos en Español! 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 "Young Adult" group Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 7 2026 Thu Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Photo Editing Basicswith Affinity Photo Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Learn basic photo editing with Affinity Photo in our workshop! A powerful, Photoshop alternative for stunning photo editing and design. Suitable for ages 15 and up, computer proficiency is required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group May 7 2026 Thu Photo Editing Basicswith Affinity Photo 11:15am–12:15pm 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 basic photo editing with Affinity Photo in our workshop! A powerful, Photoshop alternative for stunning photo editing and design. Suitable for ages 15 and up, computer proficiency 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 "Children" group Bluey Storytime and Art / Cuentos y Arte de Bluey Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Come join us for a fun Bluey storytime and art session. No registration required, just drop by and enjoy!¡Ven a disfrutar unos cuentos de Bluey y después un poco de arte! ¡No requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Bluey Storytime and Art / Cuentos y Arte de Bluey 11:30am–12:30pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Come join us for a fun Bluey storytime and art session. No registration required, just drop by and enjoy!¡Ven a disfrutar unos cuentos de Bluey y después un poco de arte! ¡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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, May 7, 2026 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 May 7 2026 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 Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 8 2026 Fri Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
Lo Básico de Computación Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Clase básica de computación. Open Register Now Registration Required May 8 2026 Fri Lo Básico de Computación 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: Clase básica de computación.
This event is in the "Adults" group Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class 11:00am–12:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting. 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 Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 9 2026 Sat Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
This event is in the "Children" group Kid's Sanrio Paint & Sip Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us in the Makerspace for an afternoon of painting! Children choose ONE from the available Sanrio-themed designs to paint with a juice to sip on. Register to participate as space is limited. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 9 2026 Sat Kid's Sanrio Paint & Sip 11:00am–12:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Makerspace for an afternoon of painting! Children choose ONE from the available Sanrio-themed designs to paint with a juice to sip on. Register to participate as 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.
