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 (9/14)	Mon (9/15)	Tue (9/16)	Wed (9/17)	Thu (9/18)	Fri (9/19)	Sat (9/20)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Card Sign-up Month All Day 9/2–9/30 All Ages 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: All Ages Event Details: Blue Island residents who register for a library card or renew their existing one will receive a chance to enter a raffle for prizes from Beggar’s Pizza, Flowers
	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Cryptid Cache Challenge All Day 9/3–10/31 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 Room: Online or App Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Find the cryptids hiding among the stacks and log books to win prizes. Register on Beanstack, visit the reference desk (free sticker!), or on the events calendar. 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 Kids Autumn Art Contest 09/17/2025 @ 9:00am–10/15/2025 @ 5:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Community Event, 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: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other Event Details: Join us for our third annual Kids Autumn Art Contest. This year, there will be three prizes awarded: one for grades 6-8, one for grades 3-5, and one for grades second and under. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Storytime About Money 10:30am–11:30am Children Community Event, 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: Community Event, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us as the Illinois State Treasury Office hosts a storytime all about money! 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 Cancelled Sabores de Mexico: Taller de Cocina POSTPONED/APLAZADO 10:00am–1:00pm Eventos En Español Closed Registration Required Cancelled 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: Te invitamos a un Taller de Cocina Mexicana donde aprenderás a preparar platillos tracionales llenos de histora, cultura y sabor. ¡Ven vestido con tu traje típico mexicano y celebra nuestras raíces con orgullo!		This event is in the "Adults" group Township Talk Forums with Metropolitan Family Services 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Community 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event
11 am						This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time: Playdate at the Park 11:00am–12:00pm Children Community Event Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Jamie at Memorial Park to meet your neighbors and play with new friends! Register to participate, walk-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.
12 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group Tai Chi with Cecilia Brantley 12:30pm–1:00pm All Ages Health & Wellness 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: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: A FREE Tai-Chi/Qi Gong Demonstration. All ages and abilities are welcome! Objective: Increase Awareness
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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 "Children" group Sewing Cat Pillows Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm 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: Children's Area 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.	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 Cancelled D.I.Y. Fandom Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" 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: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create K-pop fandom items like beaded bracelets, photocards, and more! 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 Demon Clay Masks 4:30pm–5:30pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts, Workshop 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, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Create a colorful air-dry clay demon mask inspired by Mexican folk art. 9/17: Create clay base. 9/24: Paint 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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6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Back To School Bookmark Decorating Craft 6:00pm–6:30pm 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: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Let's start the new school year with some DIY Bookmarks for your books. 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 GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Workshop Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Got an iPhone? Or iPad? Have audio you’d like to share, but wish to share a portion of it? Well, you’ll learn how to do that. Learn how to import it, clip it, fade its intro and outro, and then export it using GarageBand for iOS. ... 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 Canva Tips 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Workshop Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn awesome Canva tips including how to setup your design to print to our printers and “How to Create Image Reflection in Canva \| Easy Reflections!” Register Now! ... /// Zoom Meeting ID: 520 509 0829 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 Trail Mix Making/Mezcla de Fruta Seca y Cereal 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Food & Drink 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: Food & Drink Event Details: Come make your own trail mix! Note: May contain Peanuts. Haz tu propia Mezcla de Frutas Secas y Cereales. Nota: Puede contener cacahuates. 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 Sunflower Kids Paint & Sip 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a kids Sunflower Paint & Sip. Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting.	This event is in the "Children" group Rewind TV Night 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided! 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. Taller de Piñatas REGISTRATION IS FULL 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: Te invitamos a particpar en un Taller de Piñatas para adultos, aprenderás paso a paso cómo hacer una piñata. Ideal para quienes quieren probar algo nuevo, liberar estrés y llevarse a casa una obra hecha con tus propias manos.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Other 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: Other Event Details: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns Register here-bit.ly/ILPSteveBurns	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