This event is in the "Young Adult" group Catch-up Fridays Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink, Health & Wellness Age Group: Young Adult Join us every second Friday in the spring. Catch up on your studying, homework, and projects. We'll provide light snacks and drinks. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Catch-up Fridays 2:00pm–4:45pm Food & Drink, Health & Wellness Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Food & Drink, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us every second Friday in the spring. Catch up on your studying, homework, and projects. We'll provide light snacks and drinks.
This event is in the "Children" group Let's Play Mario Party! Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Participating children will go head-to-head in a game of Mario Party on the Nintendo Switch. We will divide into teams if necessary. Children must be able to play with minimal adult assistance. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Let's Play Mario Party! 3:30pm–4:30pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Participating children will go head-to-head in a game of Mario Party on the Nintendo Switch. We will divide into teams if necessary. Children must be able to play with minimal adult assistance. 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 Apr 11 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 Apr 12 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 Apr 13 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 Bad Love Poems with Bowser Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Children Have fun with poetry month by writing the silliest poems ever, inspired by the Dreamworks Super Mario Bros franchise! If Bowser was writing a love poem to Princess Peach, what would it say? How would it look? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Bad Love Poems with Bowser 4:00pm–5:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Have fun with poetry month by writing the silliest poems ever, inspired by the Dreamworks Super Mario Bros franchise! If Bowser was writing a love poem to Princess Peach, what would it say? How would it look? 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 Apr 14 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, April 14, 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 Apr 14 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Computer Basics with Techwise Tuesday, April 14, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Computer Basics with Techwise 10:00am–11:30am Technology Class 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 14, 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 Apr 14 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, April 14, 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 Apr 14 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 "Children" group Pre-Teen Craft Night: DIY Stressball/Haz una Pelota Antiestrés Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come make a DIY stress ball using cornstarch, balloons, and cute decorations! For ages 9–13 only. Registration required! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Pre-Teen Craft Night: DIY Stressball/Haz una Pelota Antiestrés 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come make a DIY stress ball using cornstarch, balloons, and cute decorations! For ages 9–13 only. 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 "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 Apr 15 2026 Wed 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.
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15pm 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 Register Now Registration Required Apr 15 2026 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 10:00am–11:15pm Eventos En Español Open 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.
Centro de Trabajadores Unidos Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español El Centro de Trabajadores Unidos ayuda a las personas trabajadoras a defender sus derechos, organiza a los trabajadores para que se unan y tengan más fuerza al pedir mejores condicionales labores. View Details Apr 15 2026 Wed Centro de Trabajadores Unidos 11:30am–1:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: El Centro de Trabajadores Unidos ayuda a las personas trabajadoras a defender sus derechos, organiza a los trabajadores para que se unan y tengan más fuerza al pedir mejores condicionales labores.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, April 15, 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 Apr 15 2026 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 "Young Adult" group 3D Modeling with Tinkercad Wednesday, April 15, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 15 2026 Wed 3D Modeling with Tinkercad 3:45pm–4:45pm STEM Learning, Workshop Open 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 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 Wednesday Craft Club Wednesday, April 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Wednesday Craft Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts 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 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's Bookmark Contest Voting/Votacion de Marcapaginas Infantil Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Come by to vote for your favorite children's bookmark! We will have light treats! Winner will be announced at the end! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Children's Bookmark Contest Voting/Votacion de Marcapaginas Infantil 5:30pm–6:30pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Come by to vote for your favorite children's bookmark! We will have light treats! Winner will be announced at the end! 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 Colorín Colorado Wednesday, April 15, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Colorín Colorado 6:30pm–7:00pm Storytime 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 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 Library Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Board Meeting Age Group: Adults Regular Meeting of Blue Island Public Library Board of Trustees View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Blue Island Library Board of Trustees meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Board Meeting Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Regular Meeting of Blue Island Public Library Board of Trustees
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 Apr 16 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 "Children" group Disney Color & Watch/Colorea y Mira Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come watch a Disney movie or cartoonand color along! Drop in only!¡Ven a ver una película o caricatura de Disney y colorea! No requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Disney Color & Watch/Colorea y Mira 11:00am–1:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come watch a Disney movie or cartoonand color along! Drop in only!¡Ven a ver una película o caricatura de Disney y colorea! No 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Slime Circuits Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Age Group: Children Concoct a batch of colorful, conductive slime. Engineer a basic circuit, using your slime as a conductor to light up an LED (and a love of science!). Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Slime Circuits 3:00pm–4:00pm STEM Learning, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Concoct a batch of colorful, conductive slime. Engineer a basic circuit, using your slime as a conductor to light up an LED (and a love of science!). 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.
