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 Register Now Registration Required May 27 2026 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 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: 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 27 2026 Wed Bilingual Storytime & Art/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime 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 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 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 27 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, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 27 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! This program is suitable for ages 12-16. 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 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 27 2026 Wed Decoden Mirror 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 27 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 "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 28 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 "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! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 28 2026 Thu Summer Reading 2026 Spirit Week All Day Community Event 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 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.
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 View Details Registration Required May 28 2026 Thu Taller Jabones Decorativos REGISTRACÍON CERRADA/REGISTRATION CLOSED 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Full 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 28 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 "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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 28 2026 Thu Flowers & Their Pollinators with Forest Ranger Nate 4:00pm–5:00pm Community Event, STEM Learning Open 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 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 28 2026 Thu Rewind TV Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Movie 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 29 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.
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! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 29 2026 Fri Summer Reading 2026 Spirit Week All Day Community Event 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 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.
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 Register Now Registration Required May 29 2026 Fri Zumba en Primavera 10:00am–11:00am Eventos En Español Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 29 2026 Fri Sanrio Bookmarks for Summer Reading 1:30pm–2:30pm Arts & Crafts Open 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 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 30 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 30 2026 Sat Summer Reading Kickoff Party 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Tradition 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 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 31 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 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Dewey's Digital Den- Competitive Chaos 2:00pm–4:00pm Gaming Open 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Lotería Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Eventos En Español 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 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 2 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 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 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, 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 View Details Jun 2 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 2 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.
