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Blue Island Bookworms – “The Silent Patient”

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Nov. 4 will be The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Nov. 4 will be The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.

This event is in the "Children" group

Picture Book Homeschool Reading Club

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Early elementary-age homeschoolers (and emerging readers) are welcome to join Ms. Jamie for a special storytime & activity just for homeschool kids! Each day will have a theme for the books and activity.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Early elementary-age homeschoolers (and emerging readers) are welcome to join Ms. Jamie for a special storytime & activity just for homeschool kids! Each day will have a theme for the books and activity.

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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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Reading Club

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Homeschool Reading Club is a monthly meetup for elementary and middle grade children who are homeschooling. It will occur from 12:30PM - 2PM on the second Friday of October & November, and the first Friday in December; 2026 da

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool Reading Club is a monthly meetup for elementary and middle grade children who are homeschooling. It will occur from 12:30PM - 2PM on the second Friday of October & November, and the first Friday in December; 2026 da

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Island Bookworms – “The 13th Gift”

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Dec. 2 will be The 13th Gift by Joanne Huist Smith.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Dec. 2 will be The 13th Gift by Joanne Huist Smith.

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Reading Club

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Homeschool Reading Club is a monthly meetup for elementary and middle grade children who are homeschooling. It will occur from 12:30PM - 2PM on the second Friday of October & November, and the first Friday of December; 2026 da

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool Reading Club is a monthly meetup for elementary and middle grade children who are homeschooling. It will occur from 12:30PM - 2PM on the second Friday of October & November, and the first Friday of December; 2026 da

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Island Bookworms – “Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen”

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Jan. 6 will be Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen by Sarah James.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Jan. 6 will be Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen by Sarah James.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Island Bookworms – “They Went Left”

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Feb. 3 will be They Went Left by Monica Hesse.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Feb. 3 will be They Went Left by Monica Hesse.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Island Bookworms – “The Humans”

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Mar. 3 will be The Humans by Matt Haig.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Mar. 3 will be The Humans by Matt Haig.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Island Bookworms – “The Lost Bookshop”

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Apr. 7 will be The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on Apr. 7 will be The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Island Bookworms – “My Friends”

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on May 5 will be My Friends by Frederik Backman.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on May 5 will be My Friends by Frederik Backman.