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Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners

Wednesday, May 27, 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 "Children" group

Bilingual Storytime & Art/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

Wednesday, May 27, 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!

 

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

Wednesday, May 27, 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 27, 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 "Young Adult" group

Decoden Mirror

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Decorate a mirror with fake frosting and cute charms.

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:

Decorate a mirror with fake frosting and cute charms.

This event is in the "Children" group

Colorín Colorado

Wednesday, May 27, 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 "All Ages" group

Summer Reading 2026 Spirit Week

All Day
Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Get amped for Summer Reading 2026 with us by celebrating libraries and the books/characters that we love!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Get amped for Summer Reading 2026 with us by celebrating libraries and the books/characters that we love!

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. 

Taller Jabones Decorativos REGISTRACÍON CERRADA/REGISTRATION CLOSED

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español

Ven a crear jabones únicos con aromas primaverales.  Es necesario registrarse.

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

Ven a crear jabones únicos con aromas primaverales.  Es necesario registrarse.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Makerspace Hours

Thursday, May 28, 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 "Children" group

Flowers & Their Pollinators with Forest Ranger Nate

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join the Children's Department in partnership with the Cook County Forest Preserve to learn about flowering plants, how they grow, and the pollinators who make it all possible!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event, STEM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Children's Department in partnership with the Cook County Forest Preserve to learn about flowering plants, how they grow, and the pollinators who make it all possible!

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

Rewind TV Night

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children

Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided! 


 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided! 


 

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 "All Ages" group

Summer Reading 2026 Spirit Week

All Day
Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Get amped for Summer Reading 2026 with us by celebrating libraries and the books/characters that we love!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Get amped for Summer Reading 2026 with us by celebrating libraries and the books/characters that we love!

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. 

Zumba en Primavera

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español

Ven a disfrutar de la clase de Zumba llena de ritmo, alegría y energía primaveral.  Música, movimiento y buena onda para activar el cuerpo y levantar el ánimo.  Traé ropa cómoda, agua y muchas ganas de bailar.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ven a disfrutar de la clase de Zumba llena de ritmo, alegría y energía primaveral.  Música, movimiento y buena onda para activar el cuerpo y levantar el ánimo.  Traé ropa cómoda, agua y muchas ganas de bailar.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sanrio Bookmarks for Summer Reading

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us to paint and bedazzle a 3D-printed bookmark to use for summer reading! There will be a variety of Sanrio characters to choose from. Registration is required to attend as space is limited. 

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

Join us to paint and bedazzle a 3D-printed bookmark to use for summer reading! There will be a variety of Sanrio characters to choose from. Registration is required to attend 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 "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Library Tradition
Age Group:
All Ages

All ages are encouraged to come register for our Summer Reading Program 2026 and play in a giant foam pit with family-friendly music! No re-entry to library after foam as your clothes, shoes, and hair will be damp. This is a drop-in event.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Tradition
Event Details:

All ages are encouraged to come register for our Summer Reading Program 2026 and play in a giant foam pit with family-friendly music! No re-entry to library after foam as your clothes, shoes, and hair will be damp. This is a drop-in event.

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 "Young Adult" group

Dewey's Digital Den- Competitive Chaos

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adult

Are you competitive? Join us today to play a competitive game on the Nintendo Switch 2. Teens/Young Adults only 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you competitive? Join us today to play a competitive game on the Nintendo Switch 2. Teens/Young Adults only 

This event is in the "Children" group

Lotería Night

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español
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.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Eventos En Español
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 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

Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us Tuesday mornings during the summer for a baby and toddler storytime! This event is drop-in only. 

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

Join us Tuesday mornings during the summer for a baby and toddler storytime! This event is 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, June 2, 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 "All Ages" group

Open Makerspace Hours

Tuesday, June 2, 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.