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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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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 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

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
Registration Required
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 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

Tween Mosaic Craft

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Kids ages 10-13 are invited to the Makerspace to listen to music, socialize, & craft a beautiful mosaic using glass pieces and a hot glue gun. Each participant must be capable of using a hot glue gun independently (with supervision by Ms.

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

Kids ages 10-13 are invited to the Makerspace to listen to music, socialize, & craft a beautiful mosaic using glass pieces and a hot glue gun. Each participant must be capable of using a hot glue gun independently (with supervision by Ms.

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

¡Noche de Película!

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español, Food & Drink, Movie
Age Group:
Children

¡Pásenle a ver una película para todas las edades, completamente en español. Película esta por anunciar. Contenido apto para niños y familias.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Eventos En Español, Food & Drink, Movie
Event Details:

¡Pásenle a ver una película para todas las edades, completamente en español. Película esta por anunciar. Contenido apto para niños y familias.

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

Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, May 12, 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.

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 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. 

Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers

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

Ven a crear, compartir tu talento o ayudar en los eventos culturales de la biblioteca. Para más información llama 

708-388-1078 Ext 18

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

Ven a crear, compartir tu talento o ayudar en los eventos culturales de la biblioteca. Para más información llama 

708-388-1078 Ext 18

This event is in the "Children" group

Sphero Mini: Code Your Own Robot Games & Challenges

Tuesday, May 12, 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
Registration Required
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 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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

Bracelets for your BESTIE/Pulseras para tus AMIGUIS

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Make friendship bracelets for your besties! No registration required!

Haz Pulseras de Amistad para tus Amigos/as! No requiere registro!

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

Make friendship bracelets for your besties! No registration required!

Haz Pulseras de Amistad para tus Amigos/as! 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

Discovering History, One Brick at a Time with Brick of Chicago

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Will Quam is coming to BIPL! Join us for a fascinating look at Chicago brick—its history, craftsmanship, and lasting influence on the city we know today.

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

Will Quam is coming to BIPL! Join us for a fascinating look at Chicago brick—its history, craftsmanship, and lasting influence on the city we know today.

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.

Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners

Wednesday, May 13, 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
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Resume Workshop for Older Adults

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

If you are considering going back to work but it’s been a long time, come to this workshop for a refresher on how to build your resume for the modern job market.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are considering going back to work but it’s been a long time, come to this workshop for a refresher on how to build your resume for the modern job market.

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

Memory Cafe: With Metropolitan Family Services

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Visit us for Memory Cafe! No registration required. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Visit us for Memory Cafe! No registration required. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Makerspace Hours

Wednesday, May 13, 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 "Young Adult" group

3D Modeling with Tinkercad

Wednesday, May 13, 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
Registration Required
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 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

Wednesday Craft Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

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 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

Faux Stained Glass

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Make a beautiful stained glass piece.

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:

Make a beautiful stained glass piece.