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Stars Wars Green Screen Photoshoot

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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.

VISUAL BALANCE: Creating Effective Layouts

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Room: Tech Annex

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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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.

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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.
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. 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.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bilingual Storytime at the Park/Hora de Cuentos en el Parque 10:30am - 11:30am Children, All Ages Storytime Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come by the Park for a Storytime! No registration required! Will be at Memorial Park! Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! No requiere registro! Sera en Memorial Park! 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
12 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Ghibli Jam Saturday 12:00pm - 1:30pm 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: Visit us for a Saturday Ghibli party! There will be Ghibli Film crafts, music, snacks, and more!
1 pm						This event is in the "Children" group. Extreme Weather Paint & Sip 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get excited for our Storm Chasers Storm Science event with an Extreme Weather Paint & Sip event! Please register to participate in this free event. 8th grade & under 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Raincloud Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us at 2PM in the Makerspace to create your own hanging raincloud! Register to participate - 8th grade & under only, drop-ins 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.	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.		This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Time: Build a Rainbow with Froot Loops 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Friends four and under are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Build a Rainbow with Froot Loops. Please register your child if you know they will come. Drop ins 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. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Pom Pom Art & Popcorn: Classic Art 2:00pm - 4:45pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts, Movie Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie Registration Required Event Details: Create pom-pom art from classic artists. Imagine the Mona Lisa but made out of pompoms! 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. Opioid Overdose Training 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Workshop This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Visit us for an Opioid Overdose Aid training. This program does not require registration. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Storm Chasers Present Storm Science 2:00pm - 3:15pm All Ages STEM Learning, Performance Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: STEM Learning, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a Storm Science event presented by Storm Chasers Illinois! 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.
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. Build a Pokémon 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children STEM Learning 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: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Each child who registers will receive a complete build kit. Each build kid includes: one Pokéball (container/stand) and one Pokémon. There are a variety of Pokémon and they are first-come, first-serve day-of.	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
6 pm			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. Howl's Moving Castle Cooking Program: Lettie's Cream Cake 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: “Howl's Moving Castle” DWJ, Lettie’s Cream Cake From ‘Cesari’s Bakery’ and Howl’s Lemonade: All you cottagecore fans out there: we’re making a cream cake and lavender-lemonade that would be right at home in Sophie’s Flower Shop!	This event is in the "Children" group. Stormy Storytime & Science Experiment 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children STEM Learning, 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: STEM Learning, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Get excited for our Storm Chasers Storm Science event with a special storytime all about extreme weather and storms! After, Ms. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Twilight Cooking Course 6:00pm - 7:30pm Young Adult, All Ages Food & Drink Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: “Twilight” Stephenie Meyer, Mushroom Ravioli Dinner For One
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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Renaissance Craft and Costume Night 7:30pm - 8:30pm 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 for a night of renaissance faire themed crafts. Feel free to dress in costume! No registration is required for this event.

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