Blue Island Public Library

9:00am-9:00pm

2433 York St
Blue Island, IL 60406
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Summer Reading 2025

Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library

All Day 6/1 - 7/31

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages

Program Type: Reading Challenge

Event Details:

Sign yourself up through the Beanstack App, or sign up in person with a librarian. This year expect lots of games and gaming-themed activities to accompany the traditional book-logging. We like this year’s theme, and we’re going all-in.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (6/08)	Mon (6/09)	Tue (6/10)	Wed (6/11)	Thu (6/12)	Fri (6/13)	Sat (6/14)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Art Contest All Day 6/1–8/1 Adults Arts & Crafts Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Submit entries with your name and phone number to the reference desk from June 1st-August 1st. Only 2d art will be accepted. Entries will be displayed for voting. Grand Prize: $100 Blicks Art Supply Gift Card.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza 10:00am–11:00am Children, All Ages Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting! ¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite! 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 "Adults" group Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers -Waterfall Park 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other Event Details: Los participantes a este grupo de creatividad y voluntariado comparten sus ideas y creatividad y prestan sus servicios a los eventos de la biblioteca. Para más información llame a 708-388-1078 Ext 18
11 am
12 pm							This event is in the "Children" group Ocean Animals In A Fish Tank 12:00pm–12:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Let's create a fish tank using animals from the sea, Registration reqired, space is limited. Ages 4 to 12 years old.
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group June Maker Challenge: Rainbow Photo Holders 3:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay. 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group June Maker Challenge: Rainbow Photo Holders 3:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a rainbow photo holder out of air clay. 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Adorable Arts & Crafts 4:30pm–5:00pm Children Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us Tuesdays in June at 4:30PM for Adorable Art. Each week we will complete a new cute art project. Please register to participate in this free event; walk-ins will be turned away if space 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.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Clay Jewelry Dish Part 2 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts, Workshop Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Create a jewelry dish out of air clay. In Part 2 we will paint and glaze. 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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group VISUAL BALANCE: Creating Effective Layouts 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create visually balanced images (photos, flyers, posters, etc.). Using principles of design you’ll create effective layouts. \| Ages 12+ \| In-Person / Zoom Meeting. 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 Joyful Painting/Pintando Alegre 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint alsongside a video tutorial! For children ages 6+ Registration Required! ¡Pinta junto con un video tutorial! Para niños mayores de 6 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.