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. Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Cancelled Leaf & Latte Lovers 6:00pm–7:00pm Community Event, Food & Drink Closed 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 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 "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 Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Cancelled A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking: Cooking Course 6:00pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Closed 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. Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Cancelled Magic Lessons: Practical Magic Cooking Program 6:00pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Closed 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 4:00pm - 5:00pm One time in the 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 4:00pm–5:00pm Community Event, Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Trail Mix Making/Mezcla de Fruta Seca y Cereal Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Children Come make your own trail mix! Note: May contain Peanuts. Haz tu propia Mezcla de Frutas Secas y Cereales. Nota: Puede contener cacahuates. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Trail Mix Making/Mezcla de Fruta Seca y Cereal 6:30pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Drink Event Details: Come make your own trail mix! Note: May contain Peanuts. Haz tu propia Mezcla de Frutas Secas y Cereales. Nota: Puede contener cacahuates. 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 Bingo Cafe Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Age Group: Adults Enjoy an array of tasty coffee & snacks while playing bingo and winning fun prizes. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Bingo Cafe 10:30am–11:30am Community Event, Food & Drink Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink Event Details: Enjoy an array of tasty coffee & snacks while playing bingo and winning fun prizes. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of Library Fundraiser Friday, October 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Adults The Friends are putting the fun in Fundraiser! Join us in supporting the Friends at this special afterhours event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Friends of Library Fundraiser 6:00pm–8:00pm Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: The Friends are putting the fun in Fundraiser! Join us in supporting the Friends at this special afterhours 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 Pokémon Club Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Movie Age Group: Children Join us for a craft and a snack while we watch Pikachu's Vacation. Please register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted if space permits. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Pokémon Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Movie Event Details: Join us for a craft and a snack while we watch Pikachu's Vacation. Please register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted if space permits. 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 S.H.S. Celebration Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink, Teen Volunteer Opportunity Age Group: Young Adult A celebration for our Shelf Help Squad (S.H.S.) volunteers. Are you a teen interested in volunteering? Join us! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Nov 12 2025 Wed S.H.S. Celebration 4:30pm–5:30pm Food & Drink, Teen Volunteer Opportunity Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Food & Drink, Teen Volunteer Opportunity Registration Required Event Details: A celebration for our Shelf Help Squad (S.H.S.) volunteers. Are you a teen interested in volunteering? Join us! 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.
