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Tuesday Morning Story Time for Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. 

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 "Children" group.

Pajama Storytime & Stuffie Sleepover

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Wear your favorite pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie for a Pajama Storytime! After the story, leave your stuffie behind for a special sleepover at the library!

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

Wear your favorite pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie for a Pajama Storytime! After the story, leave your stuffie behind for a special sleepover at the library!

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 "Children" group.

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! 

¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! 

¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

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 "Children" group.

Tuesday Morning Story Time for Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. 

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 "Children" group.

Juneteenth Storytime & Wreath Craft

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a storytime where we learn all about Juneteenth! After the storytime, we we complete a Juneteenth wreath to display in your home.

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

Join us for a storytime where we learn all about Juneteenth! After the storytime, we we complete a Juneteenth wreath to display in your home.

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bilingual Storytime at the Park/Hora de Cuentos en el Parque

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Come by the Park for a Storytime! No registration required! 

Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! No requiere registro!


 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come by the Park for a Storytime! No registration required! 

Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! No requiere registro!


 

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 "Children" group.

Reptile Storytime & Craft

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a reptile-themed storytime & craft event. There will be two dates:

Weds. 6/25 at 6PM
Thurs. 6/26 at 2PM

Please register to participate in this free event; drop-ins welcome. 

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

Join us for a reptile-themed storytime & craft event. There will be two dates:

Weds. 6/25 at 6PM
Thurs. 6/26 at 2PM

Please register to participate in this free event; drop-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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Reptile Storytime & Craft

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a reptile-themed storytime & craft event. There will be two dates:

Weds. 6/25 at 6PM
Thurs. 6/26 at 2PM

Please register to participate in this free event; drop-ins welcome. 

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

Join us for a reptile-themed storytime & craft event. There will be two dates:

Weds. 6/25 at 6PM
Thurs. 6/26 at 2PM

Please register to participate in this free event; drop-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. 

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:
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
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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 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.

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
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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 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.

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! 

¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! 

¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

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 "Children" group.

Tuesday Morning Story Time for Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. 

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 "Children" group.

Tuesday Morning Story Time for Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. 

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 "Children" group.

Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only.

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 "Children" group.

Preteen Story Hour

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night).

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

Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night).

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 "Children" group.

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! 

¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! 

¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

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 "Children" group.

Tuesday Morning Story Time for Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. 

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 "Children" group.

Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only.

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 "Children" group.

Preteen Story Hour

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night).

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

Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night).

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 "Children" group.

Toddler Time: Music and Movement

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Music and Movement! We will sing songs, dance, experiment with musical instruments, listen to music, and play with balloons!

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

Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Music and Movement! We will sing songs, dance, experiment with musical instruments, listen to music, and play with balloons!

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 "Children" group.

Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only.

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 "Children" group.

Preteen Story Hour

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night).

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

Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night).

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 "Children" group.

Stormy Storytime & Science Experiment

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Get excited for our Storm Chasers Storm Science event with a special storytime all about extreme weather and storms! After, Ms.

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

Get excited for our Storm Chasers Storm Science event with a special storytime all about extreme weather and storms! After, Ms.

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bilingual Storytime at the Park/Hora de Cuentos en el Parque

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Come by the Park for a Storytime! No registration required! Will be at Memorial Park! 

Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! No requiere registro! Sera en Memorial Park!


 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come by the Park for a Storytime! No registration required! Will be at Memorial Park! 

Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! No requiere registro! Sera en Memorial Park!


 

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.