This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 22 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. Apr 22 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 "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Make a Jumbo Crayon/Haz Un Crayon Gigante 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Make a Jumbo Crayon/Haz Un Crayon Gigante 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Make Your Own Jumbo Crayon! Registration Required! Haz Un Crayon Gigante! 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. Apr 23 2025 Wed Lecciones de Inglés Gratis 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Eventos En Español Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Lecciones de Inglés Gratis 10:00am - 12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Inscribete para las clases de inglés para aprender gramática, vocabulario, pronunciación y frases útiles en inglés.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 23 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. Apr 23 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 "Young Adult" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: Dried Flower Bouquet 3:00pm - 6:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: Dried Flower Bouquet 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Create a bouquet from dried flowers.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 23 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. Apr 23 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 "All Ages" group. Apr 24 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. Apr 24 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. Apr 24 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. Apr 24 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 "Young Adult" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Decoden Photocard Keychain 6:00pm - 8:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Decoden Photocard Keychain 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Indulge your sweet tooth and creative side! Craft a delicious photocard holder for your ult. 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 "Children" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Parents Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Children Food & Drink This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Parents Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres 10:00am - 11:30am 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! 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. Apr 25 2025 Fri Artist's Academy Series: Gouache 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Artist's Academy Series: Gouache 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn about different artistic mediums this Spring! April's topic is gouache - an opaque, water-based paint. Visit the library to learn and create. 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 26 2025 Sat 14th Annual Children's Day Celebration/Día del Niño 12:00pm - 3:00pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat 14th Annual Children's Day Celebration/Día del Niño 12:00pm - 3:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us for lots of Fun!Games, crafts, music, face painting and much more!
This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz 3:00pm - 4:15pm Children Health & Wellness This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 29 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. Apr 29 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: Dried Flower Bouquet 3:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Maker Challenge: Dried Flower Bouquet 3:00pm - 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 Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Create a bouquet from dried flowers.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 29 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. Apr 29 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. Apr 30 2025 Wed Lecciones de Inglés Gratis 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Eventos En Español Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Lecciones de Inglés Gratis 10:00am - 12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Inscribete para las clases de inglés para aprender gramática, vocabulario, pronunciación y frases útiles en inglés.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 30 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. Apr 30 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 "Young Adult" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: Dried Flower Bouquet 3:00pm - 6:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Maker Challenge: Dried Flower Bouquet 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Create a bouquet from dried flowers.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 30 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. Apr 30 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. Apr 30 2025 Wed Safari Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 30 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. May 1 2025 Thu Cinco de Mayo Loteria 10:00am - 11:30am Adults Eventos En Español This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2025 Thu Cinco de Mayo Loteria 10:00am - 11:30am Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Viste tu ropa típica de Mexico y ven a celebrar 5 de mayo en la biblioteca jugando la loteria. Si gustan traer una botana mexicana para compartir durante el juego de la loteria. ¡Habra premio para el ganador! ¡No faltes!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 1 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. May 1 2025 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours 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. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 1 2025 Thu Cybercafe 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults, Young Adult Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 1 2025 Thu Cybercafe 4:00pm - 5:00pm Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Consult with skilled staff regarding tech questions. Call ahead for details about what we are able to assist you with. No registration required at this time.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 1 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. May 1 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.
