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 14 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 "Adults" group Database Breakdown Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Database Breakdown 11:30am–12:15pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, May 14, 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 14 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 "All Ages" group Graphic Page Layout and Design - Affinity Publisher Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Learn graphic page layout and design with Affinity Publisher, an intuitive InDesign alternative, in our beginner’s workshop! You will learn the basics for creating layouts for print/digital media. Registration Required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group May 14 2026 Thu Graphic Page Layout and Design - Affinity Publisher 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 graphic page layout and design with Affinity Publisher, an intuitive InDesign alternative, in our beginner’s workshop! You will learn the basics for creating layouts for print/digital media. Registration 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 "Adults" group Friends of the Library Meeting Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Board Meeting Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Friends of the Library Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Board Meeting Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group Book Bedazzling for Adults Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Join us in the Makerspace for an evening of sparkle and literature! You will bring a book from home that you want to *bedazzle* the cover of with rhinestones and we will supply the rest! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Book Bedazzling for Adults 6:30pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Makerspace for an evening of sparkle and literature! You will bring a book from home that you want to *bedazzle* the cover of with rhinestones and we will supply the rest! 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 15 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 15, 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 15 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 15, 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 15 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 "Children" group Snoopy Paint & Sip / Pinta y Bebe con Snoopy Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come watch a Snoopy movie while we paint Snoopy art! Registration is required to participate, and any no show spots will be offered to walk ins. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 15 2026 Fri Snoopy Paint & Sip / Pinta y Bebe con Snoopy 3:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come watch a Snoopy movie while we paint Snoopy art! Registration is required to participate, and any no show spots will be offered to walk ins. 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 16 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 "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 17 2026 Sun 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 "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 18 2026 Mon 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 Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! ¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 18 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! ¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse! 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 Rock Painting / Arte con Piedras Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Paint a rocks and create colorful designs! Bring a rock or use one provided while supplies last. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 18 2026 Mon Rock Painting / Arte con Piedras 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Paint a rocks and create colorful designs! Bring a rock or use one provided while supplies last. No registration 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 "Adults" group Database Breakdown Night Sessions Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:15pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Database Breakdown Night Sessions 7:30pm–8:15pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required.
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 19 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 19, 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 19 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.
Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers Tuesday, May 19, 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 View Details May 19 2026 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español 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 19, 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 19 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 19, 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 19 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 19, 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 19 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 "Adults" group Blue Island Forestry Board Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Board Meeting Age Group: Adults Regular meeting of the City of Blue Island Forestry Board View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Blue Island Forestry Board 6:00pm–7:00pm Board Meeting Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Regular meeting of the City of Blue Island Forestry Board
This event is in the "Children" group Bingo in Spanish/Lotería Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Come by for a kid-friendly version of Lotería. Learn some Spanish (or English!) and make new friends. Everyone is welcome, whether fluent or just curious. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 19 2026 Tue Bingo in Spanish/Lotería 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Event Details: Come by for a kid-friendly version of Lotería. Learn some Spanish (or English!) and make new friends. Everyone is welcome, whether fluent or just curious. No registration 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.
