This event is in the "Children" group. Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program All Day 6/1 - 7/31 Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Children Fill out a registration form in-person with Ms. Jamie to participate in the Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Jun-Jul 2025 Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program All Day 6/1 - 7/31 Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Fill out a registration form in-person with Ms. Jamie to participate in the Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program! 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. Memory cafe Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Adults Enjoy coffee, tea, & snacks, while playing games & sharpening memory skills. This program does not require registration. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Memory cafe 10:30am - 11:00am Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Enjoy coffee, tea, & snacks, while playing games & sharpening memory skills. This program does not require registration.
Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network's Resident Advisory Council Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network's Resident Advisory Council. View Details Jun 11 2025 Wed Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network's Resident Advisory Council 5:00pm - 7:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network's Resident Advisory Council.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Celebrate Juneteenth with Midwest Underground Railroad Network Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Adults Learn about the work of the Midwest Underground Railroad Network, uncovering the history of the Underground Railroad in the region. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Celebrate Juneteenth with Midwest Underground Railroad Network 6:30pm - 8:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Learn about the work of the Midwest Underground Railroad Network, uncovering the history of the Underground Railroad in the region.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Memory cafe Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Adults Enjoy coffee, tea, & snacks, while playing games & sharpening memory skills. This program does not require registration. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Memory cafe 10:30am - 11:00am Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Enjoy coffee, tea, & snacks, while playing games & sharpening memory skills. This program does not require registration.
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 Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Community Event 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 27 2025 Fri Toddler Time: Splash Pad Playdate 11:30am - 12:00pm Community Event Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event 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. Live Reptile Show Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Children Join us for our third annual reptile show! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 28 2025 Sat Live Reptile Show 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Event Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our third annual reptile show! 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. Memory cafe Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Adults Enjoy coffee, tea, & snacks, while playing games & sharpening memory skills. This program does not require registration. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Memory cafe 10:30am - 11:00am Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Enjoy coffee, tea, & snacks, while playing games & sharpening memory skills. This program does not require registration.
This event is in the "Children" group. Bird Song Hero with the Forest Preserve Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: Children Join us with the Forest Preserve of Cook County as we play Bird Song Hero, a fun videogame where we identify local bird calls! Please register to participate, but walk-ins welcome space permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Bird Song Hero with the Forest Preserve 4:30pm - 5:30pm Community Event, Eventos En Español, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, Eventos En Español, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us with the Forest Preserve of Cook County as we play Bird Song Hero, a fun videogame where we identify local bird calls! Please register to participate, but walk-ins welcome space permitting. 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. Habitat for Humanity Informational Session Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: All Ages Visit to learn about the Dupage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity and the work they do in our communities. Please register. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 30 2025 Wed Habitat for Humanity Informational Session 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Event Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Registration Required Event Details: Visit to learn about the Dupage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity and the work they do in our communities. Please register.
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 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. 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 "Adults" group. Memory cafe Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Adults Enjoy coffee, tea, & snacks, while playing games & sharpening memory skills. This program does not require registration. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue Memory cafe 10:30am - 11:00am Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Enjoy coffee, tea, & snacks, while playing games & sharpening memory skills. This program does not require registration.
Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network's Resident Advisory Council Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network's Resident Advisory Council. View Details Aug 13 2025 Wed Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network's Resident Advisory Council 5:00pm - 7:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network's Resident Advisory Council.
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. Party in the Park Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm The Park at York and Western Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Children Say goodbye to summer & hello to fall with our third annual Party in the Park! Join us for a free event with bounce houses, a petting zoo, and more! Hosted as a collaboration between the Park District and the Library. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 30 2025 Sat Party in the Park 12:00pm - 3:00pm Community Event Open Library Branch: The Park at York and Western Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event Registration Required Event Details: Say goodbye to summer & hello to fall with our third annual Party in the Park! Join us for a free event with bounce houses, a petting zoo, and more! Hosted as a collaboration between the Park District and the Library. 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. All About Bird Migration with the Forest Preserve Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event, STEM Learning Age Group: Children Join Mr. Nate of the Cook County Forest Preserve as he discusses local birds, as well as why they migrate, where they go, and how they find their way! Please register to participate, but drop-ins are welcome. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 9 2025 Tue All About Bird Migration with the Forest Preserve 4:30pm - 5:30pm Community Event, STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join Mr. Nate of the Cook County Forest Preserve as he discusses local birds, as well as why they migrate, where they go, and how they find their way! Please register to participate, but drop-ins are 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. 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 12 2025 Wed Local Animals Prepare for Winter with the Forest Preserve 4:30pm - 5:30pm Community Event, STEM Learning Open 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 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.
