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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 "Adults" group.
Adults
Eventos En Español
Open
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
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
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
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.
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
3
2025
Sat
Springtime Kid's Paint & Sip
11:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Spring has sprung! Join us as we celebrate with a springtime Paint & Sip event. Please register your child to participate in this free event. Walk-ins day-of may be turned away if event is at-capacity.
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.
May
3
2025
Sat
Toddler Time: Fun with Friends
Open
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Other
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
Event Details:
Join us for Toddler Time: Fun with Friends! This event is for friends under four 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.
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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.
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 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
2
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Tech Annex
Event Details:
Share music with your peers in this relaxed atmosphere.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
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.
Children,
All Ages
Workshop
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
1
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,
Storytime
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
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 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.
May
1
2025
Thu
Build a Star Wars Mini LED Lightsaber
6:00pm - 7:15pm
Arts & Crafts,
STEM Learning
Open
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
"In a Library Makerspace Close by.. Young Jedi alongside Jedi Master Myriam come together to build their own lightsabers...... Registration Required! For ages 6-13!
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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