Blue Island Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

2433 York St
Blue Island, IL 60406
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Summer Reading 2025

Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library

All Day 6/1 - 7/31

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

Open

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

Open

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

Open

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.

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.

Christmas Eve Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Blue Island Public Library

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.

Christmas Day Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Blue Island Public Library

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.

Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adults

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

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.

New Year's Eve Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Blue Island Public Library

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.

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.

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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Adults

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

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.

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.

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.

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.