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Juneteenth *Closed*

All Day
Blue Island Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Blue Island Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Open Makerspace Hours

Thursday, June 19, 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.

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 Recording
Blue 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 Take & Make

All Day
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Swing by the Children's Department and grab a Juneteenth Take & Make Wreath craft. No holds, all day while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Swing by the Children's Department and grab a Juneteenth Take & Make Wreath craft. No holds, all day while supplies last. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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.

Bilingual Storytime at the Park/Hora de Cuentos en el Parque

Friday, June 20, 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!


 

Offsite Event
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 Recording
Blue 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.

Cyber Security

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to protect yourself online and how to avoid being a victim of an online scam. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to protect yourself online and how to avoid being a victim of an online scam. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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.

Kid's Paint & Sip: World of Reptiles

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a reptile-themed Kid's Paint & Sip. There will be two dates:

Friday 6/20 at 3:30PM
Friday 6/27 at 3:30PM

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a reptile-themed Kid's Paint & Sip. There will be two dates:

Friday 6/20 at 3:30PM
Friday 6/27 at 3:30PM

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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.

LET'S BUILD A BLOOMING SURPRISE!

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Hello children and parents please come and join us build a flower out of tiny Legos.  Children ages 6 years and up are  welcomed, we will meet in the Makerspace.  Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hello children and parents please come and join us build a flower out of tiny Legos.  Children ages 6 years and up are  welcomed, we will meet in the Makerspace.  Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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.

Creating a Video Game From Start to Finish

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Young Adult

Visit us for a presentation from video game developer of Young Horses. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit us for a presentation from video game developer of Young Horses. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Have Your Professional Networking Photos Taken

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Need a professional photo taken for a professional networking platform such as LinkedIn? Stop in the Tech Annex to get a set of (4) pictures taken to use on your professional profile. Registration Required-Limited Space

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a professional photo taken for a professional networking platform such as LinkedIn? Stop in the Tech Annex to get a set of (4) pictures taken to use on your professional profile. Registration Required-Limited Space

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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.

Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!

¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite!

 

 

 


 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!

¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite!

 

 

 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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 23, 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.

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 Recording
Blue 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.

Microsoft Word Clinic

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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 24, 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

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 "Children" group.

STEAM Free Build

Tuesday, June 24, 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. 

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 Recording
Blue 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 24, 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
Registration Required
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 Recording
Blue 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 24, 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.

 

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 Recording
Blue 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 24, 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
Registration Required
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 Recording
Blue 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 24, 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! 

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 Recording
Blue 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 24, 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.

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.

Microsoft Word Clinic

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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 25, 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.

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 "Young Adult" group.

June Maker Challenge: Rainbow Photo Holders

Wednesday, June 25, 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
Registration Required
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 Recording
Blue 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 25, 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.

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 Recording
Blue 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.

Middle School Book Club (June)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Join us on Wednesday, June 25 for the June Middle School Book Club. The book we will be discussing is Prairie Lotus by Linda Su Park; the book should be read prior to Weds. June 25.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday, June 25 for the June Middle School Book Club. The book we will be discussing is Prairie Lotus by Linda Su Park; the book should be read prior to Weds. June 25.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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.