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 (10/05)	Mon (10/06)	Tue (10/07)	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)	Fri (10/10)	Sat (10/11)
All Day	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 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.
			This event is in the "Children" group Surprise Craft Take & Make All Day 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 Event Details: This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve. 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 Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Children Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, 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 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 Picture Book Homeschool Reading Club 10:00am–11:00am Children Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club, 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: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Early elementary-age homeschoolers (and emerging readers) are welcome to join Ms. Jamie for a special storytime & activity just for homeschool kids! Each day will have a theme for the books and activity. 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
12 pm						This event is in the "Children" group Chapter Book Homeschool Reading Club 12:30pm–2:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club 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, Community Event, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Reading Club is a monthly meetup for elementary and middle grade children who are homeschooling. It will occur from 12:30PM - 2PM on the second Friday of October & November, and the first Friday in December; 2026 da 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 Spooky Movie for Kids: Coraline 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for a showing of Coraline. One snack and drink will be provided per child. First come, first serve, 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 "Children" group Fall Wreath Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm 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: Register to participate in this free event, walk-ins accepted if space is permitting. 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 "Children" group Spooky Ghosts Charcoal Art 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Ms. Jamie in the Makerspace from 4-5PM for a drop-in art opportunity for kids 7+: Spooky Charcoal Ghosts! Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! 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.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Dia de los Muertos Paper Marigolds/Cempasúchil de Papel 6:00pm–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: Come by to create Paper Marigolds for your Day of the Dead Shrine! Registration required! Ages 7+ ¡Ven a crear Cempasúchil de papel para tu ofrenda del Día de los Muertos! ¡Se requiere registro! Edades 7+ 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 Falling Leaves Kids Paint & Sip 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 falling leaves-themed kids 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. 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 Color & Sip/Colorear Y Jugo 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required! ¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡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.