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This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
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 10-25 Sign up on Beanstack or at the Reference Desk.
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Apr
14
2025
Mon
Gentle Movement for Pain Management & Stress-Relief: Senior Tai-Chi
10:30am - 11:30am
Health & Wellness
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Presenter Brian Thompson will guide seniors through gentle movement exercises to relieve chronic pain and stress. All tai-chi exercises can be done from a seated position. No registration required.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers
10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Childern's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Story-Time for babies & toddlers every Tuesday @ 10:00AM.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Eventos En Español
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
16
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
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.
Young Adult
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Open
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Apr
16
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
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 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
18
2025
Fri
Spring Techwise Technology Course for Older Adults
11:00am - 12:30pm
Technology Class
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology Class
Event Details:
A technology course dedicated to older adults. This class will cover basic computer skills such as using email, Microsoft Word, and social media. Those who complete the course will receive a free device.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
19
2025
Sat
Let's Celebrate Spring Equinox
11:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español
Open
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Children come and celebrate this 2025 spring equinox by making a mini terrarium. Children 6 years and up are welcomed they must be accompanied by 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
15
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 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Apr
15
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Create a bouquet from dried flowers.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
15
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 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.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Apr
16
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Create a bouquet from dried flowers.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
16
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 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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
17
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 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Arts & Crafts,
STEM Learning
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
Draw with Electricity
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
STEM Learning
Open
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Tech Annex
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Learn about simple electrical circuits and draw your own electrical circuits with conductive ink. You will also get to take home your own Circuit Scribe kit!
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Birdfeeder Design Craft For Kids
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Childern's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Let's decorate some birdfeeders for the birds.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
All Ages
Workshop
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Learning & Practicing Cursive
Open
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
All Ages
Program Type:
Workshop
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 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
14
2025
Mon
Scrapbooking Night
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Childern's Area
Age Group:
Children,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español
Event Details:
Come and create memories from this past holiday. Parents and children are welcome to work on a scrapbook. You can bring the one from this past fall to continue making memories or start new. No registration required, 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
On the third Wednesday of the month, drop by the Makerspace for a free showing of a family/children's movie. Drop in only, snacks provided while supplies last, one-per-child.
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.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts,
Workshop
Open
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Fandom Photocards
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Workshop
Open
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Create your own photo cards featuring your beloved artists.
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Arts & Crafts,
Movie
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Miles Morales Spideybration
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Arts & Crafts,
Movie
Open
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Movie
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking and iconic animated masterpiece, Across the Spiderverse.
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.
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