This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun-Jul 2025 Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library All Day 6/1–7/31 Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Reading Challenge This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun-Jul 2025 Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library All Day 6/1–7/31 Reading Challenge Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Sign yourself up through the Beanstack App, or sign up in person with a librarian. This year expect lots of games and gaming-themed activities to accompany the traditional book-logging. We like this year’s theme, and we’re going all-in.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun-Aug 1 2025 Adult Art Contest All Day 6/1–8/1 Adults Arts & Crafts Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun-Aug 1 2025 Adult Art Contest All Day 6/1–8/1 Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Submit entries with your name and phone number to the reference desk from June 1st-August 1st. Only 2d art will be accepted. Entries will be displayed for voting. Grand Prize: $100 Blicks Art Supply Gift Card.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers CANCELLED 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers CANCELLED 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Renaissance Craft and Costume Night 7:30pm–8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Renaissance Craft and Costume Night 7:30pm–8:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Visit us for a night of renaissance faire themed crafts. Feel free to dress in costume! No registration is required for this event.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Bookbinding Basics 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Bookbinding Basics 10:00am–11:30am Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn bookbinding basics to create your own unique book with this hands on workshop series featuring the Library's Creativebug tutorial database. All supplies provided, registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Ghibli Jam Saturday 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults, All Ages Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Ghibli Jam Saturday 12:00pm–1:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Visit us for a Saturday Ghibli party! There will be Ghibli Film crafts, music, snacks, and more!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Opioid Overdose Training 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Workshop This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Opioid Overdose Training 2:00pm–3:00pm Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Visit us for an Opioid Overdose Aid training. This program does not require registration.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Twilight Craft & Watch Party 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Twilight Craft & Watch Party 6:30pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Are you a fan of the nostalgic Twilight Saga? Visit us for a showing of the movie, Twilight themed crafts, and snacks! Register below.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Summer Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Summer Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Visit us for Bingo and win Summer-themed prizes! No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other 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
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Parent Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Children Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Other This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Parent Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres 10:30am–11:30am Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Other Event Details: Socialize with other Parents in the Community! There will be coffee & tea available along with a small pastry! ¡Socialice con otros padres de la comunidad! ¡Habrá café y té disponibles junto con un pequeño pastelito! 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 Aug 12 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Memory cafe 10:30am–11:00am Adults Community Event 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Copy of Copy of Tai-Chi Pain Relief - Gentle Movement Workshop 11:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Copy of Copy of Tai-Chi Pain Relief - Gentle Movement Workshop 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Visit us for gentle movement which can provide pain relief for seniors and adults of all ages.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Magic Lessons: Practical Magic Cooking Program 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Food & Drink Cancelled Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Cancelled Magic Lessons: Practical Magic Cooking Program 6:00pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: The Aunt’s learned the secrets of life from Isabelle Owens, and like any good family recipe, this one has taken on a life of its own. And with a bit of my own magic I’ve created a recipe that I feel would do Aunt Isabelle justice.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “James” 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “James” 7:00pm–9:00pm Book Club 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 Sept. 2 will be James by Percival Everett.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 4 2025 Thu Cybercafe 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 4 2025 Thu Cybercafe 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Event Details: First Thursday of every month from 4-5pm in the Tech Annex. Consult with skilled staff regarding tech questions. Call ahead for details about what we are able to assist you with. No registration required at this time.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Friends of the Library Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Board Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 9 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 "Adults" group Sep 15 2025 Mon GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 15 2025 Mon GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export 6:00pm–8:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Got an iPhone? Or iPad? Have audio you’d like to share, but wish to share a portion of it? Well, you’ll learn how to do that. Learn how to import it, clip it, fade its intro and outro, and then export it using GarageBand for iOS. 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 Sep 22 2025 Mon Microsoft Word Clinic 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Microsoft Word Clinic 6:00pm–8:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org.. 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.
