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Storytime about money Monday Sept. 15 at 10:30AM drop ins welcome

Storytime About Money

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us as the Illinois State Treasury Office hosts a storytime all about money!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as the Illinois State Treasury Office hosts a storytime all about money!

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Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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. 

Ongoing event from Sept. 17 to Oct. 15 for kids 8th grade and under. See Ms. Jamie for more details

Kids Autumn Art Contest

09/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/15/2025 @ 5:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us for our third annual Kids Autumn Art Contest. This year, there will be three prizes awarded: one for grades 6-8, one for grades 3-5, and one for grades second and under.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other
Event Details:

Join us for our third annual Kids Autumn Art Contest. This year, there will be three prizes awarded: one for grades 6-8, one for grades 3-5, and one for grades second and under.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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. 

Line art of several houses are roads.

Township Talk Forums with Metropolitan Family Services

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Playdate at Memorial Park in Blue Island 9/19 & 9/20 from 11AM to 12PM noon, registration recommended. For friends four and under ONLY.

Toddler Time: Playdate at the Park

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children

Join Ms. Jamie at Memorial Park to meet your neighbors and play with new friends! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jamie at Memorial Park to meet your neighbors and play with new friends! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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. 

NextMove Community Education-Lead and Water Infrastructure

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Concerned about lead water line replacement in the city? Join NextMove for this information and education session about water infrastructure.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Concerned about lead water line replacement in the city? Join NextMove for this information and education session about water infrastructure.

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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. 

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. 

Friends open book with colored bookshelves in background

Friends of Library Fundraiser

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults

Come out for a creative evening with the Friends of the Library's Fall Wreath Fundraiser. You'll create a beautiful, unique fall decoration for your home with the help of the Friends, while sipping wine and enjoying refreshments.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Food & Drink
Event Details:

Come out for a creative evening with the Friends of the Library's Fall Wreath Fundraiser. You'll create a beautiful, unique fall decoration for your home with the help of the Friends, while sipping wine and enjoying refreshments.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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. 

Haunted Library on Friday 10/17 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM please register to participate

Haunted Library

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Library Tradition
Age Group:
Children

The Park District and the library work together to make this a HAUNTED LIBRARY! Links to register will be posted HERE on Wednesday, September 17th at 2PM. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event, Library Tradition
Event Details:

The Park District and the library work together to make this a HAUNTED LIBRARY! Links to register will be posted HERE on Wednesday, September 17th at 2PM. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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. 

The words "Adult Karaoke" float above a pink background with a repeated pattern of microphones. Several people - some with colorful hair - dance and sing beside a pink and blue karaoke machine.

Adult Karaoke

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Come and enjoy karaoke! Sing your favorite songs. No registration required!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Come and enjoy karaoke! Sing your favorite songs. No registration required!

Local Animals Prepare for Winter for the Forest Preserve on November 12 at 4:30PM. Please register if you plan to attend, drop ins welcome!

Local Animals Prepare for Winter with the Forest Preserve

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join us in Children's as Mr. Nate of the Forest Preserves of Cook County does a see-and-feel presentation about how local animals get ready for winter! Please register to participate, but walk-ins are welcome. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event, STEM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Children's as Mr. Nate of the Forest Preserves of Cook County does a see-and-feel presentation about how local animals get ready for winter! Please register to participate, but walk-ins are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue 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.