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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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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte
10:30am - 11:30am
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Childern'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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Eventos En Español
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Plantas de Interior
10:00am - 12:00pm
Eventos En Español
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Eventos En Español
Event Details:
Maria Guzman de Illinois Extension Universidad de Urbana-Champaign nos hablará de las mejores especies de plantas de interior de la casa en el Dia de la Tierra. ¿Que plantas son resistentes, bonitas y faciles para cuidar?
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Eventos En Español
Open
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
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
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
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 "Children" group.
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 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
25
2025
Fri
Artist's Academy Series: Gouache
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
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 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
26
2025
Sat
14th Annual Children's Day Celebration/Día del Niño
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
22
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
22
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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 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
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Painting with Foil: Dinosaurs
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Join us in Children's as we paint prehistoric scenes using foil. Please register to participate in this free event.
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
Workshop
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
24
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.
Children
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Paint and Sip
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:
10
Event Details:
Come and join us for an hour of painting while sipping an apple juice. Children 5 years and up are welcomed 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
Open
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
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 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
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
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 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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