This event is in the "Children" group. Preteen Story Hour Wednesday, July 30, 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 30 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, July 31, 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 31 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. Air-Dry Clay Dinosaurs Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Use clay to build lifelike dinosaurs on skeleton models Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Air-Dry Clay Dinosaurs 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: Use clay to build lifelike dinosaurs on skeleton models 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Leaf & Latte Lovers Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Join us for a plant swap. Bring your plant babies, cuttings, or seedlings, and leave with a new plant. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Leaf & Latte Lovers 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Event, Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a plant swap. Bring your plant babies, cuttings, or seedlings, and leave with a new plant. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group. Rewind TV Night Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Rewind TV Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room 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.
Shashiko Mending Workshop Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Learn to mend clothes using the Shashiko Method. All materials will be provided. Registration required; limit 8. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Jul 31 2025 Thu Shashiko Mending Workshop 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn to mend clothes using the Shashiko Method. All materials will be provided. Registration required; limit 8.
This event is in the "Children" group. Bookmark Making/Decorar Un Marcápaginas Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come by to decorate your own bookmark! No registration required! ¡Ven a decorar tu propio marcapáginas! ¡No necesitas registrarte! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2025 Fri Bookmark Making/Decorar Un Marcápaginas 10:30am - 11:30am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come by to decorate your own bookmark! No registration required! ¡Ven a decorar tu propio marcapáginas! ¡No necesitas registrarte! 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. Paint a Mario Question Box Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Paint your very own yellow question box from Mario! Please register to participate in this free event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2025 Fri Paint a Mario Question Box 3:30pm - 4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint your very own yellow question box from Mario! Please register to participate in this free 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 "Children" group. Summer Reading Smash Tournament Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Reading Challenge Age Group: Children Celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2025 with a Super Smash Bros tournament! Requirements: Open View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 2 2025 Sat Summer Reading Smash Tournament 2:30pm - 4:30pm Community Event, Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2025 with a Super Smash Bros tournament! Requirements: 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, August 4, 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. Aug 4 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. Summer Bingo Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Visit us for Bingo and win Summer-themed prizes! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon Summer Bingo 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Visit us for Bingo and win Summer-themed prizes! No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group. scrunchie DIY Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Children come and make an easy bow scrunchie with us. Ages 8 and up are welcomed to participate. We will meet in the makerspace promptly at 6pm and it might last until 8pm. We will meet again the next Monday August 11 at 6 pm. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon scrunchie DIY 6:00pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Children come and make an easy bow scrunchie with us. Ages 8 and up are welcomed to participate. We will meet in the makerspace promptly at 6pm and it might last until 8pm. We will meet again the next Monday August 11 at 6 pm. 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 Story Time for Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Story Time 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 for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers Tuesday, August 5, 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. Aug 5 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 "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, August 5, 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. Aug 5 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: DIY Sketchbook Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult learn how to make different types of sketchbooks Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook 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: learn how to make different types of sketchbooks 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. Minecraft 3D Printing Tuesday, August 5, 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. Aug 5 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. Summer Reading Party at the Lyric Theater Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm Off Site Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink, Movie Age Group: Children If your child finishes their 500 minutes of summer reading (that's 9 minutes per day!), then in addition to a Summer Reading tote bag, comic book of choice, free White Sox tickets, Thunderbolts tickets, free pizza coupons from Beggars and Nonnas, View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue Summer Reading Party at the Lyric Theater 5:30pm - 8:30pm Community Event, Food & Drink, Movie Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink, Movie Event Details: If your child finishes their 500 minutes of summer reading (that's 9 minutes per day!), then in addition to a Summer Reading tote bag, comic book of choice, free White Sox tickets, Thunderbolts tickets, free pizza coupons from Beggars and Nonnas, 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, August 5, 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. Aug 5 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.
Collage Textil Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español El arte de Colage con tela es una manera encantadora y táctil de expresar el arte. Inscripción necesaria para el taller. Open Register Now Registration Required Aug 6 2025 Wed Collage Textil 11:00am - 1:30pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: El arte de Colage con tela es una manera encantadora y táctil de expresar el arte. Inscripción necesaria para el taller.
This event is in the "Children" group. DIY Sun Visor Decorating Craft Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children DIY Sun Visor Decorating Craft! Wednesday: August 6, 2025, 3pm - 3:30pm. Registration online, space is limited. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed DIY Sun Visor Decorating Craft 3:00pm - 3:30pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: DIY Sun Visor Decorating Craft! Wednesday: August 6, 2025, 3pm - 3:30pm. Registration online, 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 "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, August 6, 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. Aug 6 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. D.I.Y. Text T-Shirt Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Bring a blank cotton t-shirt, design, and print. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed D.I.Y. Text T-Shirt 3:30pm - 5:30pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Bring a blank cotton t-shirt, design, and print. 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: DIY Sketchbook Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook 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 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.
