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: All Ages Celebrate Juneteenth with a showing of the film "Soul" and dinner from a local soul food restaurant. L & J Food for the Soul will be serving fried chicken, mac and cheese, and cornbread. Families are welcome. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink, Movie Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Juneteenth with a showing of the film "Soul" and dinner from a local soul food restaurant. L & J Food for the Soul will be serving fried chicken, mac and cheese, and cornbread. Families are welcome.
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 Toddler Time: Splash Pad Playdate Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Storytime Age Group: Children Friends under four are welcome to join us at the Splash Pad in Memorial Park (12804 Highland ave) to have some fun in the sun and meet new friends in the neighborhood. Register to participate, drop-ins welcome. Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Toddler Time: Splash Pad Playdate 11:30am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Storytime Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Friends under four are welcome to join us at the Splash Pad in Memorial Park (12804 Highland ave) to have some fun in the sun and meet new friends in the neighborhood. Register to participate, drop-ins welcome. 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 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”! Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Cancelled Super Boba Cafe Cooking Program 6:00pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required 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! Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Cancelled Howl's Moving Castle Cooking Program: Lettie's Cream Cake 6:00pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Closed 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 Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Cancelled Twilight Cooking Course 6:00pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Closed 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 "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 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.
