This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Friends of the Library Holiday Open House 5:30pm–7:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Friends of the Library Holiday Open House 5:30pm–7:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Young Adult/Teen Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Join the Friends of the Library for our annual Holiday Open House with hot chocolate and cookies following the parade.
This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 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 Dec 8 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 "All Ages" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Gift Creation Station 3:30pm–5:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Gift Creation Station 3:30pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Not sure what to gift loved ones this Holiday season? Come to our Gift Creation Station! Make several personalized gifts, including: notebooks, photo keychains, coin purses, slime toys, tote-bags, and more!
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon VISUAL BALANCE: Creating Effective Layouts 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon VISUAL BALANCE: Creating Effective Layouts 6:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults 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 |. . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Dec 8 2025 Mon Spanish Club/Club de Español 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Eventos En Español Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Spanish Club/Club de Español 6:30pm–7:30pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Come hang out, make friends, and explore the Spanish language and culture through music, movies, shows, games, art, and other fun activities! This is a fun and relaxed space for everyone, whether you're fluent or just starting out. 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop by for a baby storytime with Ms. Jamie! 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.
Dec 9 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Dec 9 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 9 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 Dec 9 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Winter Garland 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Winter Garland 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come and craft a winter garland! All materials will be provided. Registration required; limit 15.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Canva Tips 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Canva Tips 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: Learn awesome Canva tips including how to setup your design to print to our printers and “How to Create Image Reflection in Canva | Easy Reflections!” Register Now!.../// Zoom Meeting ID: 520 509 0829 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Build a Marshmallow Igloo/Construye un Iglú de Bombón 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink, STEM Learning Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Build a Marshmallow Igloo/Construye un Iglú de Bombón 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink, STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink, STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Design and build your very own mini igloo using marshmallows and toothpicks! Registration required. For ages 8+!¡Diseña y construye tu propio mini iglú usando bombones y palillos! Requiere registro. ¡Para edades 8+! 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.
Dec 10 2025 Wed Dementia and Alzheimer's Awareness for Caregivers 10:00am–11:30am Community Event Dec 10 2025 Wed Dementia and Alzheimer's Awareness for Caregivers 10:00am–11:30am Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Join us for a presentation on caregiving for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia. Registration is not required.
Dec 10 2025 Wed Extravaganza de Manualidades Navideñas y Convivio 10:00am–1:00pm Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Dec 10 2025 Wed Extravaganza de Manualidades Navideñas y Convivio 10:00am–1:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: La biblioteca te invita a un día lleno de creatividad, alegría y espíritu navideño. ¡Nosotros ponemos los materiales! Tú solo trae tus ganas de crear y pasarla bien.
Dec 10 2025 Wed Memory Cafe with Metropolitan Family Services 11:30am–12:30pm Community Event Dec 10 2025 Wed Memory Cafe with Metropolitan Family Services 11:30am–12:30pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Visit us for Memory Cafe! No registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 10 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 Dec 10 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Craft Club Wednesday 4:00pm–4:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Craft Club Wednesday 4:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Help us clean out our backlog of extra crafts! Come join us for a random craft on Wednesdays at 4. Take one with you to make at home (if we have extras)! Ages 6+, drop in only. 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed 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. 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Salt Snowflake Painting/Pintar Copos de Nieve de Sal 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Salt Snowflake Painting/Pintar Copos de Nieve de Sal 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come by to Paint some Salt Snowflakes! Registration required! Ven a Pintar Copos de Nieve hechos de Sal! Requiere registro! 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Midday Movie: Christmas Edition 10:30am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Midday Movie: Christmas Edition 10:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Come an enjoy a showing of a Christmas film. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Thursday Afternoon Storytime for Babies & Toddlers 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Thursday Afternoon Storytime for Babies & Toddlers 1:00pm–1:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop in for a baby storytime on Thursday afternoons! 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 "All Ages" group Dec 11 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 Dec 11 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.
Dec 11 2025 Thu Writer's Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Dec 11 2025 Thu Writer's Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you write creatively? Do you want to meet other folks who do, too? This is the perfect group for you! Visit for a passive hour with other writers. Discuss projects, exchange feedback, and decorate idea journals! No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Polar Express Pajama Party 6:00pm–8:00pm Children Movie This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Polar Express Pajama Party 6:00pm–8:00pm Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: "All Aboard!!!!" Join us for a special showing of The Polar Express! Register in person to receive your Polar Express "Train Ticket!" We will be having Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows! Pajama Attire recommended but not 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 "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Writer's Group 8:00pm–8:15pm Adults Arts & Crafts Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Cancelled Writer's Group 8:00pm–8:15pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you write creatively? Do you want to meet other folks who do, too? This is the perfect group for you! Visit for a passive hour with other writers. Discuss projects, exchange feedback, and decorate idea journals! No registration required.
