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Summer Reading 2025

Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library

All Day 6/1 - 7/31
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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.

VISUAL BALANCE: Creating Effective Layouts

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create visually balanced images (photos, flyers, posters, etc.). Using principles of design you’ll create effective layouts. 
| Ages 12+ | In-Person / Zoom Meeting.

GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
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.

Canva Tips

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn awesome Canva tips including how to setup your design to print to our printers.

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Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!

¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite!

 

 

 


 

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. 

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Beginner 3D Printing Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of a 3D printer, from the internal hardware to learning about 3D slicing software. Registration Required

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. 

Laser Engraving

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inscribe different materials using the library's laser engraver.

Spun Cloth Critters

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Sculpt with cotton! A craft anyone can learn with a little practice. No registration necessary.

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Super Boba Cafe Cooking Program

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, All Ages
Food & Drink
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Food & Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s get this summer ‘rolling’ with Boba Milk Tea inspired by Nidhi Chanani’s “Super Boba Cafe”!

Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!

¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite!

 

 

 


 

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. 

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Howl's Moving Castle Cooking Program: Lettie's Cream Cake

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, All Ages
Food & Drink
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Food & Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

 “Howl's Moving Castle” DWJ, Lettie’s Cream Cake From ‘Cesari’s Bakery’ and Howl’s Lemonade: All you cottagecore fans out there: we’re making a cream cake and lavender-lemonade that would be right at home in Sophie’s Flower Shop!

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Twilight Cooking Course

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Young Adult, All Ages
Food & Drink
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Food & Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

“Twilight” Stephenie Meyer, Mushroom Ravioli Dinner For One

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

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, All Ages
Storytime
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. 

Ghibli Jam Saturday

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, All Ages
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! 

Storm Chasers Present the Science of Storms

2:00pm - 3:15pm
All Ages
STEM Learning, Performance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEM Learning, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Storm Science event presented by Storm Chasers Illinois!

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. 

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Habitat for Humanity Informational Session

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Community Event
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit to learn about the Dupage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity and the work they do in our communities. Please register.