Event List

Featured Events

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Create A Mini Luma Star

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Starting April 1st, come by during our open makerspace hours to create your very own mini Luma star. While supplies last, and there's no need to register beforehand. 

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Teen Volunteer Fair at MAPLD

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Event Details:

Connect with local non-profits & earn volunteer hours!

MARIO POSTER ON BLACK BACKGROUND WITH THREE 3 DIFFERENT LUMA STARS

Create A Mini Luma Star

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Starting April 1st, come by during our open makerspace hours to create your very own mini Luma star. While supplies last, and there's no need to register beforehand. 

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Resume Workshop for Older Adults

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are considering going back to work but it’s been a long time, come to this workshop for a refresher on how to build your resume for the modern job market.

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Blue Island Zine Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

~ A zine (pronounced "zEEn") is a DIY publication that knows no bounds ~

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Illinois Libraries Present: Babel on with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Register to attend this virtual event with the link below-

https://bit.ly/ILPKuang

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Online / Remote
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Register to attend this virtual event with the link below-

https://bit.ly/ILPKuang

 

Toddler Time: Play Date/Hora de Jugar

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us the last Fridays in June, July,  August for a toddler playdate (ages 2-4) at the library! Ms. Jamie will provide different stations and activities in the meeting room for toddlers to play together & engage with their grown-ups.

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

Join us the last Fridays in June, July,  August for a toddler playdate (ages 2-4) at the library! Ms. Jamie will provide different stations and activities in the meeting room for toddlers to play together & engage with their grown-ups.

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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. 

Toddler Time: Play Date/Hora de Jugar

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink, Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us the last Fridays in June, July,  August for a toddler playdate (ages 2-4) at the library! Ms. Jamie will provide different stations and activities in the meeting room for toddlers to play together & engage with their grown-ups.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Drink, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us the last Fridays in June, July,  August for a toddler playdate (ages 2-4) at the library! Ms. Jamie will provide different stations and activities in the meeting room for toddlers to play together & engage with their grown-ups.

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. 

Toddler Time: Play Date/Hora de Jugar

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink, Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us the last Fridays in June, July,  August for a toddler playdate (ages 2-4) at the library! Ms. Jamie will provide different stations and activities in the meeting room for toddlers to play together & engage with their grown-ups.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Drink, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us the last Fridays in June, July,  August for a toddler playdate (ages 2-4) at the library! Ms. Jamie will provide different stations and activities in the meeting room for toddlers to play together & engage with their grown-ups.

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.