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Stars Wars Green Screen Photoshoot

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Room: Tech Annex

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us in the Tech Annex on May 4th for a Star Wars photo shoot. Come dressed in your Star Wars Cosplay and take a picture. Take a photo in front of a green screen and choose a Star Wars themed background.

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Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/25

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/26

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/27

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/28

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/29

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/30

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/31

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 6/1

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Reading Challenge, Movie

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This year, Children's will be hosting a Spirit Week to get pumped for the Summer Reading Kickoff Foam Party on Saturday, May 31 from 1-3PM. Some events are all-ages, other are for Children only.

Level Up Scavenger Hunt

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Reading Challenge

Registration Required

Event Details:

Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library—sign up on Beanstack or the Reference Desk.

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9 am	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Level Up Scavenger Hunt 9:00am - 9:00pm Young Adult Reading Challenge, Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge, Other Registration Required Event Details: Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Level Up Scavenger Hunt 9:00am - 9:00pm Young Adult Reading Challenge, Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge, Other Registration Required Event Details: Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Level Up Scavenger Hunt 9:00am - 9:00pm Young Adult Reading Challenge, Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge, Other Registration Required Event Details: Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Level Up Scavenger Hunt 9:00am - 9:00pm Young Adult Reading Challenge, Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge, Other Registration Required Event Details: Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Level Up Scavenger Hunt 9:00am - 9:00pm Young Adult Reading Challenge, Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge, Other Registration Required Event Details: Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Level Up Scavenger Hunt 9:00am - 9:00pm Young Adult Reading Challenge, Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge, Other Registration Required Event Details: Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Level Up Scavenger Hunt 9:00am - 9:00pm Young Adult Reading Challenge, Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge, Other Registration Required Event Details: Level up at Bipl! Find hidden treasures around the library.
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. 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. Summer Bingo 10:30am - 11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Visit us for Bingo and win Summer-themed prizes! No registration required.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. Memory cafe 10:30am - 11:00am Adults Community Event This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.	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.		This event is in the "Children" group. Anime Club 10:00am - 11:30am Children Movie This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: Watch some new anime and meet new friends! We will be watching a different anime during each session! For ages 8-13, and no 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Bookbinding Basics 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Young Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn bookbinding basics to create your own unique book with this hands on workshop series featuring the Library's Creativebug tutorial database. All supplies provided, registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Parent Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Children Arts & Crafts, Other This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other 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.
11 am					This event is in the "Children" group. Let's decorate a cookie! Decoremos un galleta! 11:00am - 12:00pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Children let's decorate a cookie! Children of all ages a welcomed, they must be accompanied by an adult. We will meet in the Makerspace. Please register online or call 708 388 1078 ext. 22 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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2 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. 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.
3 pm			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. 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 "Children" group. DIY Kite Decorating Craft 3:00pm - 3:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: DIY Kite Decorating Craft. Sign up online, ages 4 to 12 years old, space is limited. 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. 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. 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. Laser Engraving 3:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: Inscribe different materials using the library's laser engraver.
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create accordion style paper landscapes. 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. Paint a 3D-Printed Minecraft Sign 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us to paint a 3D-printed Minecraft sign for your shelf at home! Must 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.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Maker Challenge: Paper Landscapes 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create accordion style paper landscapes. 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 Magnets 4:00pm - 5:30pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make air dry clay magnets. 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. Beginner 3D Printing Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of a 3D printer, from the internal hardware to learning about 3D slicing software. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Spun Cloth Critters 4:00pm - 4:45pm Adults, All Ages Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Sculpt with cotton! A craft anyone can learn with a little practice. No registration necessary.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Let's make a mini garden 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: We will provide everything needed to make a mini garden. Parents please dress children with appropriate clothing because it might be a little messy. Children 7 years and older are welcomed. 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. UNO Tournament 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group. 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. 90's Paint & Sip 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a blast from the past, and paint a 90's themed canvas while listening to nostalgic tunes! Refreshments and snacks will be served. Registration required; limit 17.	This event is in the "Children" group. Joyful Painting/Pintando Alegre 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Preteen Story Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm Children Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night). 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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