This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Painting with Foil: Princesses 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Painting with Foil: Princesses 4:00pm - 4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Childern's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us in Children's as we paint Disney princesses with foil. Please register to participate in this free event. 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 "Young Adult" group. Mar-May 2025 Blooming Book Bingo All Day 3/22 - 5/31 Young Adult Reading Challenge This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mar-May 2025 Blooming Book Bingo All Day 3/22 - 5/31 Reading Challenge Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online or App Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Spring into a new book this season and play bingo. Read and log books to win prizes. Ages 10-25Sign up on Beanstack or at the Reference Desk.
This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Free Spring Family Photos with Kodak Chris 11:00am - 4:00pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Free Spring Family Photos with Kodak Chris 11:00am - 4:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Come as you are or in your Sunday best for FREE Spring Family Photos courtesy of professional photographer the Kodak Chris. Please claim a sign up here: 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. Mar 22 2025 Sat Annual Snowman Burn 3:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Annual Snowman Burn 3:00pm - 4:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Parking Lot Across the Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Bid farewell to winter at the annual Snowman Burn!Join us as we ceremoniously torch a towering frosty figure, symbolizing the end of the cold season and the welcoming embrace of spring. 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. Mar 23 2025 Sun Videogame Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 23 2025 Sun Videogame Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us once a month for Videogame Club! We set up the Switch and play all together - sometimes, depending on the number of kids, we have to take turns (which is great practice at sharing and patience!) 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 "Children" group. Mar 24 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. Mar 24 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am - 11:30am Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Childern'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 "Children" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Let's Make a Themed Necklace 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Let's Make a Themed Necklace 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: We will have a mini glass jar for you to choose a theme and make a necklace. Children 6 years and older are welcomed to participate. Please register online or if you need help please call us at the Children's Desk (708-388-1078x22). 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. Mar 25 2025 Tue Cocinando Recetas Saludables- Makerspace 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Eventos En Español, Workshop Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue Cocinando Recetas Saludables- Makerspace 10:00am - 12:00pm Eventos En Español, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español, Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Maria Guzman de Illinois Extension Universidad de Urbana-Champaign nos mostrará los pasos e ingredientes para preparar una receta saludable para su familia. Registración requerida.
This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue DIY Spring Wreath 1:30pm - 3:00pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue DIY Spring Wreath 1:30pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us in the Makerspace as we celebrate saying goodbye to winter by making a springtime wreath. Please register to participate in this free event as space is limited. 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. Mar 25 2025 Tue Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz 3:00pm - 4:15pm Children Health & Wellness This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz 3:00pm - 4:15pm 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+ 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 "Young Adult" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: Painted Pepper Pots 3:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: Painted Pepper Pots 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come paint a ceramic pot. Pepper seeds and soil included.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 25 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. Mar 25 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 "Young Adult" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) 10:00am - 6:00pm Young Adult Teen Volunteer Opportunity Open Registration This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) 10:00am - 6:00pm Teen Volunteer Opportunity Open 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. 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. Mar 26 2025 Wed STEAM Free Build 1:00pm - 2:30pm Children STEM Learning This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed STEAM Free Build 1:00pm - 2:30pm STEM Learning Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Event Details: We will set up magnet builders, tiny Legos, and chunky Legos in the Makerspace. Calm, quiet music will be playing. Drop-in only.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: Painted Pepper Pots 3:00pm - 6:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: Painted Pepper Pots 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come paint a ceramic pot. Pepper seeds and soil included.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 26 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. Mar 26 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.
Mar 26 2025 Wed Junk Journal Night 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Mar 26 2025 Wed Junk Journal Night 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make your own Junk Journal. All materials will be provided. No registration is required for this event.
This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed Safari Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed Safari Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Join is in Children's as we go wild for animals! Taking place on the last Wednesday of March, April, and May at 6PM, each Safari storytime will focus on a different animal. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Zumba Fiesta 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, All Ages Eventos En Español Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Zumba Fiesta 10:00am - 11:00am Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: ¡Unete a la fiesta de Zumba de bajo impacto! Esta clase es ideal para todas las edades. Bailaremos con ritmo latino,bachata, merengue, cumbia, banda y mucho más. ¡No te lo pierdas! Registración requerida.
This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Story time 10:30am 10:30am - 11:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Story time 10:30am 10:30am - 11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Childern'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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 27 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. Mar 27 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Learning & Practicing Cursive 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, All Ages Workshop Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Learning & Practicing Cursive 4:30pm - 5:30pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4:30PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms. 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. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Artist's Academy: Writing Workshop 5:45pm - 6:45pm Adults, Young Adult Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Artist's Academy: Writing Workshop 5:45pm - 6:45pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Visit the library for a Writer's Workshop. Learn about prose, plot, and characterization. Registration required; limit 20.
This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Color & Sip / Colorear y Jugo 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Color & Sip / Colorear y Jugo 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required!¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡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.
