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Storytime About Money

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Community Event, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as the Illinois State Treasury Office hosts a storytime all about money!

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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. 

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

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!

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. 

Good Morning Storytime with Ms. Jamie

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

Drop in for a storytime with Ms. Jamie. 

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. 

Autumn Storytime & Craft

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an autumn-themed storytime & craft event! We read picture books with an autumn theme, and then we will cut apples in half and use them as stamps to create a beautiful and unique autumn apple art piece.

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. 

Good Morning Storytime with Ms. Jamie

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for a storytime with Ms. Jamie. 

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. 

Good Morning Storytime with Ms. Jamie

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

Drop in for a storytime with Ms. Jamie. 

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. 

Storytime & Craft: "Ish"/ Hora de Cuento y Arte: "Casi"

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

We will be reading the book "Ish" by Peter Hamilton, and then after we will be creating our own art! No 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. 

Storytime with author Jarrett Dapier

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in children's as author Jarrett Dapier reads his picture book Mr. Watson's Chickens for Banned Books Week 2025. There will be a craft to follow the storytime. 

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. 

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!

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. 

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

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. 

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

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. 

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!

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. 

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

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. 

Eric Carle Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuento Y Arte

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children
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 special Eric Carle Storytime where we will read a variety of his books and then create our own "Eric Carle" Inspired Collages! No 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. 

Halloween Storytime & Craft

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jamie for a Halloween-themed story time & craft event. We will read 3-4 picture books, and then make a Halloween-themed craft. Please register to participate, walk-ins welcome space permitting. 

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. 

Scary Campfire Story

7:00pm–7:30pm
Children
Storytime, Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Outside Library Entrance
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Jamie will be reading short stories from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (these can be frightening so use discretion with your children) around the campfire. After reading a couple stories, each child can roast a marshmallow.

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. 

Halloween Bilingual Storytime & Craft

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:

Join Ms. Myriam for a Special Spooky Bilingual Storytime & Craft! No registration required! 

¡Acompaña a la Srta. Myriam para una hora especial de cuentos y manualidades bilingües de Halloween! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

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. 

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!

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. 

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

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. 

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

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. 

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!

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. 

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

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. 

Gratitude Storytime & Craft

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jamie for a gratitude and thankfulness-themed storytime & craft event. Please register to participate, walk-ins welcome space permitting. 

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.