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Jun
19
2025
Thu
Closing
Juneteenth *Closed*
Branches:
Blue Island Public Library
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
16
2025
Mon
Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte
10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
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
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Other
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers
10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Other
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
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Memory cafe
10:30am - 11:00am
Community Event
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Event
Event Details:
Enjoy coffee, tea, & snacks, while playing games & sharpening memory skills. This program does not require registration.
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Jun
18
2025
Wed
Talk Time Practice your English
10:00am - 11:30am
Eventos En Español
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Program Type:
Eventos En Español
Event Details:
Personas de todos los niveles de clase de inglés son bienvenidos a practicar su inglés durante este horario. No se requiere inscripción.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
All Ages
Storytime
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun
20
2025
Fri
Bilingual Storytime at the Park/Hora de Cuentos en el Parque
10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime
Age Group:
Children,
All Ages
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Come by the Park for a Storytime! No registration required! Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! No 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 "Children" group.
Children
Arts & Crafts,
Food & Drink,
Storytime
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
20
2025
Fri
Toddler Time: Paint with Fruit
11:00am - 11:30am
Arts & Crafts,
Food & Drink,
Storytime
Open
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Food & Drink,
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Paint with Fruit. We will start with a basic storytime about color and fruits/veggies and then complete a painting activity after. 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 "Children" group.
Jun
17
2025
Tue
STEAM Free Build
1:00pm - 3:00pm
STEM Learning
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Event Details:
Join us Tuesdays in June from 1-3PM for STEAM Free Build. There will be tiny Legos, chunky Legos, and magnet builders available for participants. 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 "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun
17
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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Rainbow Photo Holders
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:
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.
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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.
Jun
18
2025
Wed
Rainbow Photo Holders
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:
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.
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun
18
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.
Jun
19
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.
Jun
20
2025
Fri
Kid's Paint & Sip: World of Reptiles
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Join us for a reptile-themed Kid's Paint & Sip. There will be two dates: Friday 6/20 at 3:30PM
Friday 6/27 at 3:30PM
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.
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Adorable Arts & Crafts
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
16
2025
Mon
Crochet for children
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We will meet in Makerspace Parents bring your children to crochet night we will be crocheting a square or if you are more advanced you can work on a specific project. We will listen to music and crochet a light refreshment will be served.
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.
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize!
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Celebrate Juneteenth with Midwest Underground Railroad Network
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Event
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Event
Event Details:
Learn about the work of the Midwest Underground Railroad Network, uncovering the history of the Underground Railroad in the region.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
18
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Visit us for our Pride Month Film Nights. Watch a different LGBTQ themed movie each Wednesday night in the month of June. Enjoy popcorn and refreshments. No registration required.
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