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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.
May
19
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
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
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.
May
21
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
THUSDAY MORNINGS STORY TIME
10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Childern's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
PARENTS COME AND READ A SHORT STORY AND MAKE A SMALL CRAFT. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIERED, WE WILL MEET IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT.
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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.
May
23
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 "Children" group.
Children
STEM Learning,
Workshop
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
24
2025
Sat
Launching Bottle Rockets!
1:00pm - 2:00pm
STEM Learning,
Workshop
Open
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
STEM Learning,
Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Join us and launch your own bottles rocket while learning how rockets work! You get to keep your rocket afterwards! 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
20
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.
May
20
2025
Tue
Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon
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:
30
Event Details:
Paint your favorite Pokemon.
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
20
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.
May
21
2025
Wed
Maker Challenge: Painting 3D Printed Pokemon
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:
30
Event Details:
Paint your favorite Pokemon.
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
21
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
22
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
21
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 "Children" group.
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
Joyful Painting/Pintando Alegre
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: Unlimited
Event Details:
Paint alsongside a video tutorial! For children ages 5+ Registration Required! ¡Pinta junto con un video tutorial! Para niños mayores de 5 años. ¡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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
Toddler Time: Fun with Friends
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Ms. Jamie will baby-safe the Meeting Room and set up toys, books, puzzles, music, and balloons, as well as provide seats for Grown Ups. Meet new friends right in the neighborhood and practice socializing in a safe public space.
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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