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Paint Pots & Plant Exchange

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Plant Exchange, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult

Paint a pot, leave with a new plant. 

You are welcome to bring plants to share with others. Not required. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Plant Exchange, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a pot, leave with a new plant. 

You are welcome to bring plants to share with others. Not required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Colorín Colorado

Wednesday, March 25, 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! 

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 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

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
Registration Required
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.

El Poder de las Hierbas

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español

Cómo preparar remedios naturales en casa.  Se necesita registración para este taller.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cómo preparar remedios naturales en casa.  Se necesita registración para este taller.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Makerspace Hours

Thursday, March 26, 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.

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

Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

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

Rewind TV Night

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children

Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided! 


 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided! 


 

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
Registration Required
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, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español

Computación básica para adultos, curso de 6 semanas.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Computación básica para adultos, curso de 6 semanas.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bee Art/Arte de Abeja

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Make some cute bee-themed art!

¡Crea arte adorable con temática de abejas!

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

Make some cute bee-themed art!

¡Crea arte adorable con temática de abejas!

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

Friends of the Library-Spring Decor Fundraiser

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Support the Friends of Library at an afterhours Spring Door Decor craft event on March 27 at 6 pm. Meet friends old and new at an evening of sipping wine and light refreshments, while creating your own unique home decor.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Support the Friends of Library at an afterhours Spring Door Decor craft event on March 27 at 6 pm. Meet friends old and new at an evening of sipping wine and light refreshments, while creating your own unique home decor.

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
Registration Required
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

Free Spring Family Photos

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Library Tradition
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Library Tradition
Event Details:

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

Book signing with author J D Roman

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Young Adult

Author of The HUE: Red Part One

JD Roman will be visiting the library for a book signing!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Author of The HUE: Red Part One

JD Roman will be visiting the library for a book signing!

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
Registration Required
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

Here Come the Grannies!

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a Bluey storytime reading of Here Come the Grannies! After the storytime, children are invited to make and enjoy a snack of Faerie Bread. Feel free to come dressed in your best granny outfit!

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

Join us for a Bluey storytime reading of Here Come the Grannies! After the storytime, children are invited to make and enjoy a snack of Faerie Bread. Feel free to come dressed in your best granny outfit!

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

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
Registration Required
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

What Can You Make with a Cup of Legos?/Que Puedes Hacer Con un Vaso de Legos?

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

What can you build from a cup of Legos? Come by the Makerspace and show us! No registration required! 

¿Qué puedes construir con un puñado de piezas de Lego? ¡Ven al Makerspace y muéstranos! ¡No se requiere inscripción!

 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

What can you build from a cup of Legos? Come by the Makerspace and show us! No registration required! 

¿Qué puedes construir con un puñado de piezas de Lego? ¡Ven al Makerspace y muéstranos! ¡No se requiere inscripción!

 

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

Pre-Teen Craft Night: Fish Squishy

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come make a fish squishy/fidget! Ages 9-13 only!

¡Ven a crear un Pez aplastable/antiestrés! Para edades de 9-13 años.

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

Come make a fish squishy/fidget! Ages 9-13 only!

¡Ven a crear un Pez aplastable/antiestrés! Para edades de 9-13 años.

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

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
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Computer Basics with Techwise

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Attend a basic computer lab for older adults. Limited spots are available; call our reference desk to register at (708) 388 - 1078. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Attend a basic computer lab for older adults. Limited spots are available; call our reference desk to register at (708) 388 - 1078. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Makerspace Hours

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

 

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

Children Readers Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil

Tuesday, March 31, 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!

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

LEGO Robotics

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Center For Future Innovator's flagship robotics program introduces students to the exciting world of LEGO robotics, where they can design, build, and code their robots. Registration required! 

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

Center For Future Innovator's flagship robotics program introduces students to the exciting world of LEGO robotics, where they can design, build, and code their robots. Registration required! 

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.