Week Calendar

Featured Events

Thumbnail showing program date and time with an image of baby Yoda in the background.

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.

A weeklong calendar that describes each day's spirit week challenge

Summer Reading Spirit Week

All Day 5/25

View Details

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

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

Event Details:

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

View Details

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

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

Event Details:

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

View Details

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

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

Event Details:

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

View Details

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

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

Event Details:

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

View Details

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

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

Event Details:

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

View Details

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

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

Event Details:

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

View Details

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

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

Event Details:

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

View Details

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Age Group: Children, All Ages

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

Event Details:

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

Open

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.

Filters

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)
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. Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am - 11:30am 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: 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 "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	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.	Taller Arte de Verano 10:00am - 12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Open 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. 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. 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.
11 am						This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Time: Music and Movement 11:00am - 11:30am 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: Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Music and Movement! We will sing songs, dance, experiment with musical instruments, and play with balloons! Please register if you plan to attend, but drop ins are welcome. 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.
12 pm							This event is in the "Children" group. "Surfs Up" Surfboard Magnet Craft 12:00pm - 12:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: "Surfs Up" Surfboard Magnet Craft! Sign up online. Registration online, space is limited. Ages 3 to 12 years old. 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.
1 pm
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 "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 "Adults" group. My Favorite Books Miniature Project 3:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. 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 Wooden Hylian Shield 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children Arts & Crafts 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: 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. 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Beaded Suncatchers 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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 an eye-catching suncatcher.
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 "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Super Boba Cafe Cooking Program 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children, All Ages Food & Drink Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Upcoming 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. 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 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.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Primary tabs

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy