This event is in the "Young Adult" group Sep-Oct 2025 Cryptid Cache Challenge All Day 9/3–10/31 Young Adult Reading Challenge Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Sep-Oct 2025 Cryptid Cache Challenge All Day 9/3–10/31 Reading Challenge Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online or App Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Find the cryptids hiding among the stacks and log books to win prizes. Register on Beanstack, visit the reference desk (free sticker!), or on the events calendar. 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 Sep-Oct 2025 Kids Autumn Art Contest 09/17/2025 @ 9:00am–10/15/2025 @ 5:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other This event is in the "Children" group Sep-Oct 2025 Kids Autumn Art Contest 09/17/2025 @ 9:00am–10/15/2025 @ 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other 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 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 Oct 13 2025 Mon Techwise Fall Session 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Techwise Fall Session 11:00am–12:30pm Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: An introductory computer course for seniors. To inquire if there are available spots, please call (708) 388 - 1078 extension 30.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Scary Clown Art 4:00pm–5:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Scary Clown Art 4:00pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Use pencil, markers, paints, or charcoal to make the scariest looking clown you can! Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, 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 "Children" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Tissue Paper Maple Leaf & Apple Craft 6:00pm–6:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Tissue Paper Maple Leaf & Apple Craft 6:00pm–6:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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 Oct 14 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime 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.
Oct 14 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers ZOOM 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Oct 14 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers ZOOM 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Los participantes a este grupo de creatividad y voluntariado comparten sus ideas y creatividad y prestan sus servicios a los eventos de la biblioteca. Para más información llame a 708-388-1078 Ext 18
Oct 14 2025 Tue Veterans Assistance with Office of Commissioner McCaskill 11:00am–1:00pm Oct 14 2025 Tue Veterans Assistance with Office of Commissioner McCaskill 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Provide information and assistance to local veterans.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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 Oct 14 2025 Tue Friends of the Library Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Board Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Friends of the Library Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Board Meeting Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Tissue Paper Painting/Pintar con Papel de Seda 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Tissue Paper Painting/Pintar con Papel de Seda 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and make your own tissue paper painting! No registration required! ¡Ven a crear tu propia pintura con papel de seda! ¡No necesitas registrarte! 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.
Oct 15 2025 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Oct 15 2025 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Clase de inglés para principiantes. Aprenderemos gramática, vocabulario, pronuniciación y frases de la vida diaria.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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 Oct 15 2025 Wed 3 D Pumpkin Head Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Oct 15 2025 Wed 3 D Pumpkin Head Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 "Young Adult" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Papel Picado Banner 4:30pm–5:30pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Papel Picado Banner 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a papel picado banner. 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 Oct 15 2025 Wed Autumn Art Contest Voting & Reception 5:00pm–5:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Autumn Art Contest Voting & Reception 5:00pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us from 5-5:30PM to observe the incredible art created by Blue Island kids! Then vote for your favorites. Winners will be announced at 5:45PM! 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.
Oct 15 2025 Wed Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Oct 15 2025 Wed Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Regular Business Meeting of the Blue Island Library Board of TrusteesAgenda
This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 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 Oct 16 2025 Thu Rewind TV Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Children Movie This event is in the "Children" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Rewind TV Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided! 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 Oct 16 2025 Thu Aprende lo Básico de Computación 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Eventos En Español Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Aprende lo Básico de Computación 7:00pm–8:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Únete a nosotros cada Jueves de Octubre para aprender habilidades básicas de computación. 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.
Oct 17 2025 Fri ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 10:00am–2:00pm Eventos En Español Oct 17 2025 Fri ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 10:00am–2:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más para principiantes.Learning basic computer usage and more for beginners.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Haunted Library 6:30pm–8:30pm Children Community Event, Library Tradition This event is in the "Children" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Haunted Library 6:30pm–8:30pm Community Event, Library Tradition 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! Use the Sign Up Genius link below to claim your time slot. 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 Oct 20 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 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 Oct 20 2025 Mon Techwise Fall Session 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Techwise Fall Session 11:00am–12:30pm Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: An introductory computer course for seniors. To inquire if there are available spots, please call (708) 388 - 1078 extension 30.
