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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Still Life Sketch Night

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Annex at 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
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
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, April 7, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics with Techwise

Tuesday, April 7, 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, April 7, 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, April 7, 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

Princess Tea Party/Fiesta del Té de Princesas

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a Princess Tea Party! We will be having tea, treats, crafts and a special Princess Movie!

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

Join us for a Princess Tea Party! We will be having tea, treats, crafts and a special Princess Movie!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Island Bookworms – “The Lost Bookshop”

Tuesday, April 7, 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 Apr. 7 will be The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.

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 Apr. 7 will be The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.

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, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
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

Memory Cafe: With Metropolitan Family Services

Wednesday, April 8, 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, April 8, 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, April 8, 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! Registration required! 

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! 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Wednesday Craft Club

Wednesday, April 8, 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

D.I.Y. Trinket Shelf

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

You'll create a custom trinket shelf. You don't need any woodworking experience.

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:

You'll create a custom trinket shelf. You don't need any woodworking experience.

This event is in the "Children" group

Colorín Colorado

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Drop by to read stories in English and Spanish and make a themed craft. No registration needed!

Pasa a leer cuentos en inglés y español y despues hacer una manualidad. ¡No se requiere registro!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Drop by to read stories in English and Spanish and make a themed craft. No registration needed!

Pasa a leer cuentos en inglés y español y despues hacer una manualidad. ¡No se requiere registro!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Makerspace Hours

Thursday, April 9, 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 "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Children" group

Poetry Month Storytime & Writing Workshop

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we read a variety of children's poetry. After, participants will write their own poems inspired by one of the poems they just heard. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us as we read a variety of children's poetry. After, participants will write their own poems inspired by one of the poems they just heard. No 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. 

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, April 10, 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 "Adults" group

Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
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
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.