This event is in the "Children" group Sphero Mini: Code Your Own Robot Games & Challenges Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Dive into coding fun with the Sphero Mini, using cones, pins, construction sets, and more to set up mini-golf holes, races, bowling alleys, and custom mazes. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 26 2026 Tue Sphero Mini: Code Your Own Robot Games & Challenges 3:00pm–4:30pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Dive into coding fun with the Sphero Mini, using cones, pins, construction sets, and more to set up mini-golf holes, races, bowling alleys, and custom mazes. 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, May 26, 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 May 26 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, May 26, 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 May 26 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 Make a Reading Passport/ Haz Un Pasaporte de Lectura Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come by to make your own Reading Passport! Perfect to keep track of your Summer Reading ! Drop in Only! ¡Ven a crear tu propio Pasaporte de Lectura! ¡Perfecto para llevar un registro de tu Lectura de Verano! ¡No requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 26 2026 Tue Make a Reading Passport/ Haz Un Pasaporte de Lectura 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come by to make your own Reading Passport! Perfect to keep track of your Summer Reading ! Drop in Only! ¡Ven a crear tu propio Pasaporte de Lectura! ¡Perfecto para llevar un registro de tu Lectura de Verano! ¡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 27 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.
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 27 2026 Wed 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.
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.
