This event is in the "Adults" group Autumn Bingo Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Play Bingo & win fall-themed prizes. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 3 2025 Mon Autumn Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Play Bingo & win fall-themed prizes. No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, November 3, 2025 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 Nov 3 2025 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 Surprise Craft Take & Make All Day Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Surprise Craft Take & Make All Day Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve. 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 Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime 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, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español 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 Open Register Now Registration Required Nov 4 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, November 4, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 4 2025 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 "Adults" group Blue Island Bookworms – “The Silent Patient” Tuesday, November 4, 2025 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 Nov. 4 will be The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “The Silent Patient” 7:00pm–9:00pm Book Club 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 Nov. 4 will be The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Clase de inglés para principiantes. Aprenderemos gramática, vocabulario, pronuniciación y frases de la vida diaria. View Details Nov 5 2025 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Clase de inglés para principiantes. Aprenderemos gramática, vocabulario, pronuniciación y frases de la vida diaria.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, November 5, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 5 2025 Wed 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 "Children" group Fall Wreath Decorating Craft Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Fall Wreath Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 Mad Scientist: Rube Goldberg Machine Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Participants will work together as a team to build a Rube Goldberg Machine! Please sign up to participate, walk-ins will be accepted space permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Mad Scientist: Rube Goldberg Machine 6:30pm–7:30pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Participants will work together as a team to build a Rube Goldberg Machine! Please sign up to participate, walk-ins will be accepted space permitting. 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.
Colores de Otoño: Taller de Arte Decorativo Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español ¿Te gustaria decorar tu hogar con un toque otoñal? Open Register Now Registration Required Nov 6 2025 Thu Colores de Otoño: Taller de Arte Decorativo 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: ¿Te gustaria decorar tu hogar con un toque otoñal?
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, November 6, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 6 2025 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 "Young Adult" group Creativebug: Paper Zoetrope Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Age Group: Young Adult Learn to make a paper zoetrope and a 10-frame drawing animation by following a Creativebug maker's tutorial. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Creativebug: Paper Zoetrope 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make a paper zoetrope and a 10-frame drawing animation by following a Creativebug maker's tutorial.
This event is in the "Adults" group Cybercafe Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults First Thursday of every month from 4-5pm in the Tech Annex. Consult with skilled staff regarding tech questions. Call ahead for details about what we are able to assist you with. No registration required at this time. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Cybercafe 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Event Details: First Thursday of every month from 4-5pm in the Tech Annex. Consult with skilled staff regarding tech questions. Call ahead for details about what we are able to assist you with. No registration required at this time.
This event is in the "Children" group Loom Woven Fish /Tejer un Pescado con Telar Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come by to create a fish purse using a cardboard loom! Registration required! Ven a tejer un bolso de pescado con telar! Requiere registro! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Loom Woven Fish /Tejer un Pescado con Telar 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come by to create a fish purse using a cardboard loom! Registration required! Ven a tejer un bolso de pescado con telar! Requiere registro! 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.
ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.*From 12-2 PM former students one-on-one computer clases. Open Register Now Registration Required Nov 7 2025 Fri ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 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: Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.*From 12-2 PM former students one-on-one computer clases.
This event is in the "Adults" group 3D Printed Lithophanes Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults We'll be using different online generators to create lithophane models so we can print them on one of our 3D printers. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 7 2025 Fri 3D Printed Lithophanes 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: We'll be using different online generators to create lithophane models so we can print them on one of our 3D printers.
This event is in the "Children" group Hello Kitty Club Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie Age Group: Children Join us to meet other Sanrio enthusiasts, participate in a Sanrio-themed activity, and watch some Hello Kitty! Ends promptly at 4:30 as the library closes at 5PM. Please register to participate, walk-ins welcome space permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 7 2025 Fri Hello Kitty Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts, Movie Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie Registration Required Event Details: Join us to meet other Sanrio enthusiasts, participate in a Sanrio-themed activity, and watch some Hello Kitty! Ends promptly at 4:30 as the library closes at 5PM. Please register to participate, walk-ins welcome space permitting. 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 Thankfulness Journal DIY Monday, November 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Decorate a thankfulness journals with paintings, stickers, stencils, and more. Add prompts and decorations to each page. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 10 2025 Mon Thankfulness Journal DIY 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Decorate a thankfulness journals with paintings, stickers, stencils, and more. Add prompts and decorations to each page.
This event is in the "Children" group Mad Scientist: Elephant Toothpaste Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Ms. Jamie will demonstrate how to make Elephant Toothpaste, then each participant will make their own with a parent. Parent must be present & assisting child. 10+ only for safety reasons. Register to participate. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 10 2025 Mon Mad Scientist: Elephant Toothpaste 6:30pm–7:30pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Ms. Jamie will demonstrate how to make Elephant Toothpaste, then each participant will make their own with a parent. Parent must be present & assisting child. 10+ only for safety reasons. Register to participate. 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 Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 11 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime 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, November 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español 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 Open Register Now Registration Required Nov 11 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, November 11, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 11 2025 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.
