This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 28 2026 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 "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Children Readers Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Workshop This event is in the "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Children Readers Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil 4:00pm–5:00pm Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Don't know what to read? Come by to sit down with Ms. Myriam and find out what books may interest you! ¿No sabes qué leer? ¡Ven a sentarte con la Sra. Myriam y descubre qué libros podrían interesarte!
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Slime Night/Noche de Slime 6:00pm–8:00pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Slime Night/Noche de Slime 6:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Make a fun-themed slime to take home! For ages 8–13 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 "Young Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
Apr 29 2026 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Apr 29 2026 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Los estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) tendrán la oportunidad de aprender frases comunes, ampliar su vocabulario de inglés, gramática y mejorar su pronunciación.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 29 2026 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 "Young Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed 3D Modeling with Tinkercad 3:45pm–4:45pm Young Adult STEM Learning, Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed 3D Modeling with Tinkercad 3:45pm–4:45pm STEM Learning, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! Registration 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 "Young Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Paper Mache Insects 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Paper Mache Insects 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Part 1: April 22nd, Making the insectPart 2: April 29th, Painting and finishing touches
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Colorín Colorado 6:30pm–7:00pm Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Colorín Colorado 6:30pm–7:00pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Ven para una media hora de cuentos en Español! No 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 "Young Adult" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Rainbow Fish Story & Craft 11:00am–11:45am Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Rainbow Fish Story & Craft 11:00am–11:45am Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Come by for a reading of The Rainbow Fish followed by a quick craft. 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 "All Ages" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 30 2026 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu Rewind TV Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Children Movie This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Rewind TV Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided!
This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 1 2026 Fri Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 1 2026 Fri Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
This event is in the "Children" group May 1 2026 Fri Friday Storytime/Viernes de Cuentos 12:00pm–12:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group May 1 2026 Fri Friday Storytime/Viernes de Cuentos 12:00pm–12:30pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Event Details: Stop by for a half hour of storytelling fun in English and Spanish!¡Pasa para disfrutar una media hora de cuentos divertidos en inglés y español!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri AI Photos 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri AI Photos 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Learn to use artificial intelligence to create images, add objects, remove backgrounds, and more.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 2 2026 Sat Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 2 2026 Sat Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
May 2 2026 Sat Children's Day Celebration: Día del Niño 12:00pm–3:00pm Eventos En Español May 2 2026 Sat Children's Day Celebration: Día del Niño 12:00pm–3:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: ¡Día del Niño en la biblioteca! Diversión garantizada con payasos, juegos, musica y mucho mas. ¡Los experamos para celebrar juntos!
This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 3 2026 Sun Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 3 2026 Sun Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
This event is in the "Children" group May 4 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group May 4 2026 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 "Children" group May 4 2026 Mon Cosmic Slime / Slime Cósmico 6:00pm–7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 4 2026 Mon Cosmic Slime / Slime Cósmico 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make your own galaxy slime using fun colors and sparkles! For ages 8–13 only. Registration is required.¡Crea tu propio slime galáctico usando colores divertidos y brillos! Solo para edades de 8-13 años. 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 "All Ages" group May 4 2026 Mon Still Life Sketch Night 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group May 4 2026 Mon Still Life Sketch Night 7:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an informal sketch meetup night in the Tech Annex! A still life scene and some supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 5 2026 Tue Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 5 2026 Tue Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
