Event List

Featured Events

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Create A Mini Luma Star

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Starting April 1st, come by during our open makerspace hours to create your very own mini Luma star. While supplies last, and there's no need to register beforehand. 

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Teen Volunteer Fair at MAPLD

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Event Details:

Connect with local non-profits & earn volunteer hours!

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Create A Mini Luma Star

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Starting April 1st, come by during our open makerspace hours to create your very own mini Luma star. While supplies last, and there's no need to register beforehand. 

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Resume Workshop for Older Adults

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are considering going back to work but it’s been a long time, come to this workshop for a refresher on how to build your resume for the modern job market.

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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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. 

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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

Makerspace Hours

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. 

Miércoles de Costura: Aprende a Arreglar tu Ropa

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español

¿Te gustaría aprender a hacer arreglos básicos en tu ropa de manera práctica y sencilla?  Te invitamos a participar en este taller dirigido a personas adultas, donde aprenderás técnicas esenciales de costura para el día a día.

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

¿Te gustaría aprender a hacer arreglos básicos en tu ropa de manera práctica y sencilla?  Te invitamos a participar en este taller dirigido a personas adultas, donde aprenderás técnicas esenciales de costura para el día a día.

Little Sprouts Storytime

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us this summer for a weekly picture book storytime opportunity on Wednesday afternoons from 2PM - 2:30PM! 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 this summer for a weekly picture book storytime opportunity on Wednesday afternoons from 2PM - 2:30PM! 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. 

Makerspace Hours

Open Makerspace Hours

Wednesday, June 3, 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. 

Wednesday Craft Club

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us in the Children's Department for a different craft each Wednesday from 4:30PM to 5PM. Best for ages 5+, drop-in only!

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

Join us in the Children's Department for a different craft each Wednesday from 4:30PM to 5PM. Best for ages 5+, 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. 

Makerspace Hours

Open Makerspace Hours

Thursday, June 4, 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. 

Kid's Movie Night

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a free kids' movie! Snacks provided one-per-child. Drop-in only. 

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

Join us for a free kids' movie! Snacks provided one-per-child. 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. 

Zumba

Zumba en Primavera

Friday, June 5, 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.

Summer Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day 6/6 - 7/25
Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Young Adult

Continue using your Spring sketchbook or pick up a new one from the reference desk. New tasks added for the Summer! Have fun!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Beanstack
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Continue using your Spring sketchbook or pick up a new one from the reference desk. New tasks added for the Summer! Have fun!

GenAI 101: A Practical Overview for Curious Adults. Join Matt Quinn, Founder of Be Kind AI Advisors, for this hands-on introduction to AI for non-technical people. Saturday June 6, 2026. 11:00 Am - 12:30 Pm

GenAI 101: A Practical Overview for Curious Adults

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages

Want to learn about generative AI tools like ChatGPT but not sure where to start? Join Matt Quinn, Founder of Be Kind AI Advisors, for this hands-on introduction to AI for non-technical people.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn about generative AI tools like ChatGPT but not sure where to start? Join Matt Quinn, Founder of Be Kind AI Advisors, for this hands-on introduction to AI for non-technical people.

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. 

Make a Silly 3D Picture Frame

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Use pipe cleaners, sequins, and other craft doodads to transform a boring wooden picture frame into something silly and insane! Then, take the silliest picture ever and put it inside your picture frame to take home! Must register to participate.

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

Use pipe cleaners, sequins, and other craft doodads to transform a boring wooden picture frame into something silly and insane! Then, take the silliest picture ever and put it inside your picture frame to take home! Must register to participate.

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. 

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! 

¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

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

Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! 

¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

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. 

Mario Bingo/Loteria de Mario

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children

Come by the Makerspace for a "Mario" themed Bingo game! Winners will get a prize! No registration required! 

Ven al Makerspace para un juego de Loteria de "Mario"! Ganadores recibiran un premio! No requiere registro! 

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

Come by the Makerspace for a "Mario" themed Bingo game! Winners will get a prize! No registration required! 

Ven al Makerspace para un juego de Loteria de "Mario"! Ganadores recibiran un premio! 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. 

Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, June 9, 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

Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers

Tuesday, June 9, 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

Videogame Club

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children

Join us in the Children's Department for Videogame Club! This drop-in event is the second and last Tuesdays in June and July from 11AM to 12:30PM. If there are more kids than controllers, we will make teams or take turns. 

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

Join us in the Children's Department for Videogame Club! This drop-in event is the second and last Tuesdays in June and July from 11AM to 12:30PM. If there are more kids than controllers, we will make teams or take turns. 

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. 

Make a Kite/Haz un Cometa

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come make a Kite! For ages 4+

Haz una Cometa! Para niños de edad 4+

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make a Kite! For ages 4+

Haz una Cometa! Para niños de edad 4+

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. 

Makerspace Hours

Open Makerspace Hours

Tuesday, June 9, 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. 

Seed Paper Hearts

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Make cute seed paper hearts out of paper mush and your choice of seeds.

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:

Make cute seed paper hearts out of paper mush and your choice of seeds.

Fresh Fruit Slime / Slime de Frutas

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Make a fun-themed slime to take home! For ages 8–13 only.

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

Make a fun-themed slime to take home! For ages 8–13 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. 

Miercoles de Costura

Miércoles de Costura: Aprende Arreglar tu Ropa

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

¿Te gustaría aprender a hacer arreglos básicos en tu ropa de manera práctica y sencilla?  Te invitamos a participar en este taller dirigido a personas adultas, donde aprenderás técnicas esenciales de costura para el día a día.

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

¿Te gustaría aprender a hacer arreglos básicos en tu ropa de manera práctica y sencilla?  Te invitamos a participar en este taller dirigido a personas adultas, donde aprenderás técnicas esenciales de costura para el día a día.

Chalk Play Date / Jugando con Gis

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Outside Library Entrance
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Meet up in front of the library and create a masterpiece outside using colorful chalk! No registration required. All ages welcome! Meet up in front of the library! 

Library Branch: Outside Library Entrance
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Meet up in front of the library and create a masterpiece outside using colorful chalk! No registration required. All ages welcome! Meet up in front of the library! 

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.