This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Parents Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Adults, Children Socialize with other Parents in the Community! There will be coffee & tea available along with a small pastry! ¡Socialice con otros padres de la comunidad! ¡Habrá café y té disponibles junto con un pequeño pastelito! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 23 2025 Fri Parents Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres 10:00am - 11:30am Food & Drink Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Children Program Type: Food & Drink Event Details: Socialize with other Parents in the Community! There will be coffee & tea available along with a small pastry! ¡Socialice con otros padres de la comunidad! ¡Habrá café y té disponibles junto con un pequeño pastelito! 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, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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. May 29 2025 Thu Leaf & Latte Lovers 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Soul Food & Film: Family Movie and Dinner Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink, Movie Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Celebrate Juneteenth with a showing of the film "Soul" and dinner from a local soul food restaurant. Families are welcome. This event is NOT suggested for individuals with food allergies. Registration required; limit 20. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Soul Food & Film: Family Movie and Dinner 7:00pm - 8:30pm Food & Drink, Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink, Movie Event Details: Celebrate Juneteenth with a showing of the film "Soul" and dinner from a local soul food restaurant. Families are welcome. This event is NOT suggested for individuals with food allergies. Registration required; limit 20.
This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Time: Paint with Fruit Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Storytime Age Group: Children Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Paint with Fruit. We will start with a basic storytime about color and fruits/veggies and then complete a painting activity after. Please register to participate in this free event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Toddler Time: Paint with Fruit 11:00am - 11:30am Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Paint with Fruit. We will start with a basic storytime about color and fruits/veggies and then complete a painting activity after. 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 "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Leaf & Latte Lovers Thursday, June 26, 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. Jun 26 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. 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”! View Details 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 Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Howl's Moving Castle Cooking Program: Lettie's Cream Cake Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Children, All Ages “Howl's Moving Castle” DWJ, Lettie’s Cream Cake From ‘Cesari’s Bakery’ and Howl’s Lemonade: All you cottagecore fans out there: we’re making a cream cake and lavender-lemonade that would be right at home in Sophie’s Flower Shop! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Howl's Moving Castle Cooking Program: Lettie's Cream Cake 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: “Howl's Moving Castle” DWJ, Lettie’s Cream Cake From ‘Cesari’s Bakery’ and Howl’s Lemonade: All you cottagecore fans out there: we’re making a cream cake and lavender-lemonade that would be right at home in Sophie’s Flower Shop!
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Twilight Cooking Course Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages “Twilight” Stephenie Meyer, Mushroom Ravioli Dinner For One Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Twilight Cooking Course 6:00pm - 7:30pm Food & Drink Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: “Twilight” Stephenie Meyer, Mushroom Ravioli Dinner For One
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 "Young Adult" group. Princess Hats & Shields Part 1 Friday, August 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Make a pointy princess hat and design your shield with a unique coat of arms. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Aug 8 2025 Fri Princess Hats & Shields Part 1 2:00pm - 4:30pm Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Make a pointy princess hat and design your shield with a unique coat of arms. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Parent Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Other Age Group: Adults, Children Socialize with other Parents in the Community! There will be coffee & tea available along with a small pastry! ¡Socialice con otros padres de la comunidad! ¡Habrá café y té disponibles junto con un pequeño pastelito! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 9 2025 Sat Parent Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres 10:30am - 11:30am Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Other Event Details: Socialize with other Parents in the Community! There will be coffee & tea available along with a small pastry! ¡Socialice con otros padres de la comunidad! ¡Habrá café y té disponibles junto con un pequeño pastelito! 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. Illinois Junior Chefs/Chefs Jóvenes de Illinois Monday, August 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink, Workshop Age Group: Children The University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne Extension will be hosting a four-day workshop in the Makerspace for children ages 9-12 ONLY. English and Spanish-speakers are both welcome to attend. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 11 2025 Mon Illinois Junior Chefs/Chefs Jóvenes de Illinois 12:00pm - 2:00pm Food & Drink, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Drink, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: The University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne Extension will be hosting a four-day workshop in the Makerspace for children ages 9-12 ONLY. English and Spanish-speakers are both welcome to attend. 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. Illinois Junior Chefs/Chefs Jóvenes de Illinois Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink, Workshop Age Group: Children The University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne Extension will be hosting a four-day workshop in the Makerspace for children ages 9-12 ONLY. English and Spanish-speakers are both welcome to attend. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue Illinois Junior Chefs/Chefs Jóvenes de Illinois 12:00pm - 2:00pm Food & Drink, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Drink, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: The University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne Extension will be hosting a four-day workshop in the Makerspace for children ages 9-12 ONLY. English and Spanish-speakers are both welcome to attend. 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. Illinois Junior Chefs/Chefs Jóvenes de Illinois Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink, Workshop Age Group: Children The University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne Extension will be hosting a four-day workshop in the Makerspace for children ages 9-12 ONLY. English and Spanish-speakers are both welcome to attend. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 13 2025 Wed Illinois Junior Chefs/Chefs Jóvenes de Illinois 12:00pm - 2:00pm Food & Drink, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Drink, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: The University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne Extension will be hosting a four-day workshop in the Makerspace for children ages 9-12 ONLY. English and Spanish-speakers are both welcome to attend. 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. Illinois Junior Chefs/Chefs Jóvenes de Illinois Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink, Workshop Age Group: Children The University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne Extension will be hosting a four-day workshop in the Makerspace for children ages 9-12 ONLY. English and Spanish-speakers are both welcome to attend. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu Illinois Junior Chefs/Chefs Jóvenes de Illinois 12:00pm - 2:00pm Food & Drink, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Drink, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: The University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne Extension will be hosting a four-day workshop in the Makerspace for children ages 9-12 ONLY. English and Spanish-speakers are both welcome to attend. 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. A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking: Cooking Course Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Young Adult “Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking” T. Kingfisher, Bloody Beet Sourdough Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking: Cooking Course 6:00pm - 7:30pm Food & Drink Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: “Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking” T. Kingfisher, Bloody Beet Sourdough
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Princess Hats & Shields Part 2 Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Workshop Age Group: Young Adult Make a pointy princess hat and design your shield with a unique coat of arms. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Aug 15 2025 Fri Princess Hats & Shields Part 2 2:00pm - 4:30pm Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Make a pointy princess hat and design your shield with a unique coat of arms. 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. Magic Lessons: Practical Magic Cooking Program Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Adults The Aunt’s learned the secrets of life from Isabelle Owens, and like any good family recipe, this one has taken on a life of its own. And with a bit of my own magic I’ve created a recipe that I feel would do Aunt Isabelle justice. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 21 2025 Thu Magic Lessons: Practical Magic Cooking Program 6:00pm - 7:30pm Food & Drink Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: The Aunt’s learned the secrets of life from Isabelle Owens, and like any good family recipe, this one has taken on a life of its own. And with a bit of my own magic I’ve created a recipe that I feel would do Aunt Isabelle justice.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Leaf & Latte Lovers Thursday, August 28, 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. Aug 28 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. S'more Time at the Library Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:15pm Outside Library Entrance Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Children Join us for our third annual S'more Time at the Library! Get to know your neighbors around the fire and meet new friends over a s'more. (two per person max) Please register if you plan to attend so we may have enough to go around. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 28 2025 Thu S'more Time at the Library 7:30pm - 8:15pm Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Outside Library Entrance Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our third annual S'more Time at the Library! Get to know your neighbors around the fire and meet new friends over a s'more. (two per person max) Please register if you plan to attend so we may have enough to go around. 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.
