This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, July 16, 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. Jul 16 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 "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Create accordion style paper landscapes. View Details This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create accordion style paper landscapes. 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. Preteen Story Hour Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night). Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Preteen Story Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night). 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.
Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Regular Business Meeting of the Blue Island Library Board of TrusteesAgenda Jul 16 2025 Wed Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Regular Business Meeting of the Blue Island Library Board of TrusteesAgenda
Taller Arte de Verano Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Armida te dará los pasos para crear una decoración para tu casa. Registración requerida para el taller. Open Register Now Registration Required Jul 17 2025 Thu Taller Arte de Verano 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: Armida te dará los pasos para crear una decoración para tu casa. Registración requerida para el taller.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, July 17, 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. Jul 17 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 "Children" group. Improv Workshop Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Play acting and storytelling games that build confidence and creativity. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Improv Workshop 4:00pm - 6:00pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Play acting and storytelling games that build confidence and creativity. 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. Beaded Suncatchers Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Make an eye-catching suncatcher. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Beaded Suncatchers 5:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make an eye-catching suncatcher.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Super Boba Cafe Cooking Program Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Children, All Ages Let’s get this summer ‘rolling’ with Boba Milk Tea inspired by Nidhi Chanani’s “Super Boba Cafe”! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Super Boba Cafe Cooking Program 6:00pm - 7:30pm Food & Drink Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Let’s get this summer ‘rolling’ with Boba Milk Tea inspired by Nidhi Chanani’s “Super Boba Cafe”!
This event is in the "Children" group. Flower & Plant Perler Beads Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come make a flower or plant Perler Bead! No registration required! Ven a hacer un Perler Bead manualidad de Flores o Plantas! No require registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Flower & Plant Perler Beads 6:30pm - 8:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come make a flower or plant Perler Bead! No registration required! Ven a hacer un Perler Bead manualidad de Flores o Plantas! No require 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. Anime Club Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Anime Club 10:00am - 11:30am Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie 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. Toddler Time: Music and Movement Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Music and Movement! We will sing songs, dance, experiment with musical instruments, listen to music, and play with balloons! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Toddler Time: Music and Movement 11:00am - 11:30am Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Music and Movement! We will sing songs, dance, experiment with musical instruments, listen to music, and play with balloons! 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. My Favorite Books Miniature Project Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Visit us and create a miniature bookshelf with tiny replicas of your favorite books. Registration is not required for this event. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri My Favorite Books Miniature Project 3:30pm - 4:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Visit us and create a miniature bookshelf with tiny replicas of your favorite books. Registration is not required for this event.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Bookbinding Basics Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Learn bookbinding basics to create your own unique book with this hands on workshop series featuring the Library's Creativebug tutorial database. All supplies provided, registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Bookbinding Basics 10:00am - 11:30am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn bookbinding basics to create your own unique book with this hands on workshop series featuring the Library's Creativebug tutorial database. All supplies provided, registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group. "Surfs Up" Surfboard Magnet Craft Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children "Surfs Up" Surfboard Magnet Craft! Sign up online. Registration online, space is limited. Ages 3 to 12 years old. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat "Surfs Up" Surfboard Magnet Craft 12:00pm - 12:30pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: "Surfs Up" Surfboard Magnet Craft! Sign up online. Registration online, space is limited. Ages 3 to 12 years old. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, All Ages Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 21 2025 Mon Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza 10:00am - 11:00am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite! 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. Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Age Group: Adults 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other 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 "Children" group. Rain Cloud Craft Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us at 2PM in the Makerspace to create your own hanging raincloud! Register to participate - 8th grade & under only, drop-ins welcome. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Rain Cloud Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us at 2PM in the Makerspace to create your own hanging raincloud! Register to participate - 8th grade & under only, drop-ins welcome. 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 Tuesday, July 22, 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. Jul 22 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 "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Create accordion style paper landscapes. View Details This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create accordion style paper landscapes. 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. Build a Pokémon Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Each child who registers will receive a complete build kit. Each build kid includes: one Pokéball (container/stand) and one Pokémon. There are a variety of Pokémon and they are first-come, first-serve day-of. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Build a Pokémon 4:30pm - 5:30pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Each child who registers will receive a complete build kit. Each build kid includes: one Pokéball (container/stand) and one Pokémon. There are a variety of Pokémon and they are first-come, first-serve day-of.
This event is in the "Children" group. Minecraft 3D Printing Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Build in Minecraft and learn how 3D models are created and printed. For returning students or those comfortable using laptops and Minecraft Java Edition. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Minecraft 3D Printing 5:00pm - 6:00pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Build in Minecraft and learn how 3D models are created and printed. For returning students or those comfortable using laptops and Minecraft Java Edition. 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. UNO Tournament Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue UNO Tournament 6:00pm - 7:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 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.
Talk Time Practice your English Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Personas de todos los niveles de clase de inglés son bienvenidos a practicar su inglés durante este horario. View Details Jul 23 2025 Wed Talk Time Practice your English 10:00am - 11:30am Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Personas de todos los niveles de clase de inglés son bienvenidos a practicar su inglés durante este horario.
