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Create A Mini Luma Star

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Starting April 1st, come by during our open makerspace hours to create your very own mini Luma star. While supplies last, and there's no need to register beforehand. 

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Teen Volunteer Fair at MAPLD

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Event Details:

Connect with local non-profits & earn volunteer hours!

MARIO POSTER ON BLACK BACKGROUND WITH THREE 3 DIFFERENT LUMA STARS

Create A Mini Luma Star

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Starting April 1st, come by during our open makerspace hours to create your very own mini Luma star. While supplies last, and there's no need to register beforehand. 

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Resume Workshop for Older Adults

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are considering going back to work but it’s been a long time, come to this workshop for a refresher on how to build your resume for the modern job market.

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Blue Island Zine Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

~ A zine (pronounced "zEEn") is a DIY publication that knows no bounds ~

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DIY Mini Banjo

12:00pm–1:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A fun and easy DIY craft using a jar lid, rubber bands, and a craft stick! Drop-in only, while supplies last.

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. 

Media and Information Technology Literacy-Canceled

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Presentation
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Kimberly Byrne, a long-time Blue Island resident with over 35 years in IT and data governance for a presentation on the rise of social media and its growing influence over our daily lives.

Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
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.

Spring Color & Sip/Arte y Jugo de Primavera

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come by for fun painting or coloring! Juice and all supplies provided. Drop-in only, while supplies last!

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. 

Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
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.

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. 

Snail Art/Arte de Caracol

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

Come make some snail-themed bead art! First come-first serve. Drop in only! Note: small and medium sized beads will be used, smaller children will need to be supervised by a parent or guardian. 

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. 

Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
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.

Tuesday Morning Storytime 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 for babies and toddlers! Drop in only.

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. 

Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers

10:00am–12:00pm
Eventos En Español
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Event Details:

Ven a crear, compartir tu talento o ayudar en los eventos culturales de la biblioteca. Para más información llama 

708-388-1078 Ext 18

Sphero Mini: Code Your Own Robot Games & Challenges

3:00pm–4:30pm
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:

Dive into coding fun with the Sphero Mini, using cones, pins, construction sets, and more to set up mini-golf holes, races, bowling alleys, and custom mazes.

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. 

Create A Mini Luma Star

3:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Starting April 1st, come by during our open makerspace hours to create your very own mini Luma star. While supplies last, and there's no need to register beforehand. 

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.

 

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. 

Children Readers Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
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!

Paint a Piggy Bank/ Pinta un Cochinito

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

Come by to paint your own piggy bank! Registration required! 

Ven a pintar tu propio cochinito! Requiere registro! 

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. 

Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
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.

Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners

10:00am–12:00pm
Eventos En Español
Open
Registration Required
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.

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. 

3D Modeling with Tinkercad

3:45pm–4:45pm
Young Adult
STEM Learning, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
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! This program is suitable for ages 12-16.

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. 

Wednesday Craft Club

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in craft each Wednesday in spring from 4-4:30PM except 3/25, 4/29, and 5/27.

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. 

Paper Mache Insects

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
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 insect

Part 2: April 29th, Painting and finishing touches

Colorín Colorado

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
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 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. 

Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
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.

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.