Blue Island Public Library

9:00am-9:00pm

2433 York St
Blue Island, IL 60406
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

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

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

Week Calendar

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 (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program All Day 6/1–7/31 Children Community Event This event is in the "Children" 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 Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Fill out a registration form in-person with Ms. Jamie to participate in the Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program! 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library All Day 6/1–7/31 Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Reading Challenge This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group 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 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.
	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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Level Up Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/2–8/2 Young Adult Reading Challenge 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 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" 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 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Story Time for Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" 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 Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers CANCELLED 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	Talk Time Practice your English 10:00am–11:30am Eventos En Español Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	Taller Arte de Verano 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Closed Registration Required Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Armida te dará los pasos para crear una decoración para tu casa. Registración requerida para el taller.	This event is in the "Children" group Anime Club 10:00am–11:30am Children Movie This event is in the "Children" group 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: Movie 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Toddler Time: Music and Movement 11:00am–11:30am Children Storytime 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Music and Movement! We will sing songs, dance, experiment with musical instruments, listen to music, and play with balloons! 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 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: 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 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.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Beaded Suncatchers 3:00pm–4:30pm 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: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make an eye-catching suncatcher. 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 "Adults" group My Favorite Books Miniature Project 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts 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 Event Details: Visit us and create a miniature bookshelf with tiny replicas of your favorite books. Registration is not required for this event.
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 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 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 Your Own Wooden Hylian Shield 4:30pm–5:30pm 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to paint your own Hylian shield from the Legend of Zelda franchise. 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 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 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 Improv Workshop 4:00pm–6:00pm Children STEM Learning 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: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Play acting and storytelling games that build confidence and creativity. 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			This event is in the "Children" group Minecraft 3D Printing 5:00pm–6:00pm Children STEM Learning 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: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Build in Minecraft and learn how 3D models are created and printed. For returning students or those comfortable using laptops and Minecraft Java Edition. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Canceled Let's make a mini garden! Vamos hacer un jardin miniatura! 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: We apologized for the inconvenience 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 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: 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 "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Super Boba Cafe Cooking Program 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, All Ages Food & Drink Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Let’s get this summer ‘rolling’ with Boba Milk Tea inspired by Nidhi Chanani’s “Super Boba Cafe”! This event is in the "Children" group Flower & Plant Perler Beads 6:30pm–8:00pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come make a flower or plant Perler Bead! No registration required! Ven a hacer un Perler Bead manualidad de Flores o Plantas! No require 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Preteen Story Hour 7:00pm–8:00pm Children Storytime 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: 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. Reservation Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Regular Business Meeting of the Blue Island Library Board of Trustees Agenda