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 Apr 23 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 Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, April 23, 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 Apr 23 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 Leo Lionni: A Color of His Own Storytime & Craft/Su Propio Color Hora de Cuento y Arte Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Come by for a special Leo Lionni Storytime where we will read "A Color of His Own" and then create our own Chameleon. No registration required! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Leo Lionni: A Color of His Own Storytime & Craft/Su Propio Color Hora de Cuento y Arte 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Come by for a special Leo Lionni Storytime where we will read "A Color of His Own" and then create our own Chameleon. No registration required!
This event is in the "Adults" group Stories Connect Us: A Cross-Community Story-Sharing Event Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Adults Everyone has a story to tell. We invite you to share your story, as part of "Stories Connect Us," a cross-community story-sharing event, currently touring Chicagoland with The Connecting Routes Project. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Stories Connect Us: A Cross-Community Story-Sharing Event 7:00pm–8:00pm Community Event Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event Registration Required Event Details: Everyone has a story to tell. We invite you to share your story, as part of "Stories Connect Us," a cross-community story-sharing event, currently touring Chicagoland with The Connecting Routes Project.
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 Apr 24 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 "Children" group Toddler Time: Flower Colors/Colores con Flores Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Learn about colors in English and Spanish with some flower painting! For friends 4 and under. Registration required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Toddler Time: Flower Colors/Colores con Flores 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn about colors in English and Spanish with some flower painting! For friends 4 and under. 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 "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 Apr 25 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 "Children" group Disney Storytime Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join Ms. Jamie as she reads some Disney picture books aloud. This storytime is intended for ages 4-8, but any child 13 & under is welcome to sit and listen. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Disney Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Jamie as she reads some Disney picture books aloud. This storytime is intended for ages 4-8, but any child 13 & under is welcome to sit and listen. 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 Kid's Disney Paint & Sip Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Children are invited to choose ONE of the Disney-themed designs to paint while enjoying a juice box. Registration is required for this event as space is limited. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Kid's Disney Paint & Sip 2:00pm–3:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Children are invited to choose ONE of the Disney-themed designs to paint while enjoying a juice box. Registration is required for this event 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 Apr 26 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 "Children" group Make Mud Pie Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Children Children will assemble mud pies and enjoy them in the Makerspace! Chocolate pudding will be pre-made and ready, but each child will have to crush their own cookies. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Make Mud Pie 2:00pm–3:00pm Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Children will assemble mud pies and enjoy them in the Makerspace! Chocolate pudding will be pre-made and ready, but each child will have to crush their own cookies. 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon 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 "Children" group Bingo in Spanish/Lotería Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon Bingo in Spanish/Lotería 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children 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.
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 Apr 28 2026 Tue 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.
Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers Tuesday, April 28, 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 Apr 28 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 "Children" group Sphero Mini: Code Your Own Robot Games & Challenges Tuesday, April 28, 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 Apr 28 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, April 28, 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 Apr 28 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, April 28, 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 Apr 28 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 Slime Night/Noche de Slime Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Make a fun-themed slime to take home! For ages 8–13 only. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Slime Night/Noche de Slime 6:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children 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 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 Apr 29 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.
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners Wednesday, April 29, 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 Apr 29 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, April 29, 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 Apr 29 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, April 29, 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! Registration required! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 29 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! 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 "Young Adult" group Paper Mache Insects Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Part 1: April 22nd, Making the insectPart 2: April 29th, Painting and finishing touches Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Paper Mache Insects 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: Part 1: April 22nd, Making the insectPart 2: April 29th, Painting and finishing touches
