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Sphero Robot Race Challenge!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
STEM Learning
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Race a robot ball using code on a custom 3D printed race track!  Registration is required, limited space!!

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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.

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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. 

Learning & Practicing Cursive

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, All Ages
Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms. Jamie will lead the event and provide all materials.

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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. 

Lilo & Stitch Movie & Craft Night

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

In honor of the Live Action Movie of Lilo & Stitch coming out, we will be having a Lilo & Stitch Themed Craft & Movie Night! No registration required! 

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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. 

Lilo & Stitch Movie Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children
Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Lilo & Stitch Movie Showing!

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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. 

Toddler Time: Fun with Friends

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children
Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Time: Fun with Friends! This event is for friends under four ONLY. 

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
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!

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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. 

Techwise Second Spring Session

11:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This event is currently full. 

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

Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Children
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come by afterschool for a place to relax and unwind! We will have soft music, coloring, fidget toys, and just overall a very calming environment! No registration required! For ages 10+

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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. 

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

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.

 

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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. 

Lecciones de Inglés Gratis CLOSED REGISTRATION

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Eventos En Español
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Event Details:

Inscribete para las clases de inglés para aprender gramática, vocabulario, pronunciación y frases útiles en inglés.

S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad)

10:00am - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Young Adult/Teen Area
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Wednesdays in the Spring.

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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. 

Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Paint your favorite Pokemon. 

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. 

Kid's Movie Night

6:00pm - 8:45pm
Children
Other
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

On the third Wednesday of the month, drop by the Makerspace for a free showing of a family/children's movie. Drop in only, snacks provided while supplies last, one-per-child.

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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. 

THUSDAY MORNINGS STORY TIME

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

PARENTS COME AND READ A SHORT STORY AND MAKE A SMALL CRAFT. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIERED, WE WILL MEET IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT.

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. 

Joyful Painting/Pintando Alegre

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Paint alsongside a video tutorial! For children ages 5+ Registration Required! 

¡Pinta junto con un video tutorial! Para niños mayores de 5 años. ¡Requiere registro! 

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. 

Toddler Time: Fun with Friends

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children
Other
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Ms. Jamie will baby-safe the Meeting Room and set up toys, books, puzzles, music, and balloons, as well as provide seats for Grown Ups. Meet new friends right in the neighborhood and practice socializing in a safe public space.

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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. 

Parents Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults, Children
Food & Drink
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Children
Program Type: Food & Drink
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!

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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. 

Launching Bottle Rockets!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
STEM Learning, Workshop
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us and launch your own bottles rocket while learning how rockets work! You get to keep your rocket afterwards! Registration required. 

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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. 

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day
Children, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie
Event Details:

This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

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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.