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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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Tuesday Morning Story Time for Babies & Toddlers

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in 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. 

Eat Well, Spend Smart- Come Bien, Gasta con Inteligencia

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Event Details:

Maria Guzman de Illinois Extension, Universidad de Illinois Urbana Champagne nos dará tips a la hora de gastar dinero en comestibles y otros gastos relacionados con la alimentación.

 

Memory cafe

10:30am - 11:00am
Adults
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. 

Copy of Tai-Chi Pain Relief - Gentle Movement Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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. 

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. 

Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create accordion style paper landscapes.

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. 

Paint a 3D-Printed Minecraft Sign

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to paint a 3D-printed Minecraft sign for your shelf at home! Must register to participate in this free event. 

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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. 

Minecraft 3D Printing

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
STEM Learning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build in Minecraft and learn how 3D models are created and printed. For returning students or those comfortable using laptops and Minecraft Java Edition.

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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. 

UNO Tournament

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Other
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 

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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. 

Talk Time Practice your English

10:00am - 11:30am
Eventos En Español
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Event Details:

Personas de todos los niveles de clase de inglés son bienvenidos a practicar su inglés durante este horario.

Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in 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. 

DIY Kite Decorating Craft

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

DIY Kite Decorating Craft. Sign up online, ages 4 to 12 years old, space is limited.

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. 

Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create accordion style paper landscapes.

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. 

Clay Magnets

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: One time in the Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make air dry clay magnets.

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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. 

90's Paint & Sip

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a blast from the past, and paint a 90's themed canvas while listening to nostalgic tunes! Refreshments and snacks will be served. Registration required; limit 17. 

Preteen Story Hour

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night).

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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. 

Let's decorate a cookie! Decoremos un galleta!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children let's decorate a cookie! Children of all ages a welcomed, they must be accompanied by an adult.  We will meet in the Makerspace.  Please register online or call 708 388 1078 ext.

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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.

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. 

Air-Dry Clay Modeling

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
STEM Learning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sculpt fun figures and scenes using colorful clay.

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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. 

Joyful Painting/Pintando Alegre

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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. 

Anime Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Children
Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Watch some new anime and meet new friends! We will be watching a different anime during each session! For ages 8-13, and 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. 

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.