Blue Island Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

2433 York St
Blue Island, IL 60406
United States

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

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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 "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 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.
			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 "Adults" group Autumn Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Adults 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 Event Details: Play Bingo & win fall-themed prizes. No registration required. 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. Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers ZOOM 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: 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Bingo Cafe 10:30am–11:30am Adults Community Event, Food & Drink 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, Food & Drink Event Details: Enjoy an array of tasty coffee & snacks while playing bingo and winning fun prizes. No registration required.	Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Clase de inglés para principiantes. Aprenderemos gramática, vocabulario, pronuniciación y frases de la vida diaria.		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. ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 10:00am–4:00pm 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: Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más para principiantes. Learning basic computer usage and more for beginners. *De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Techwise Fall Session 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Technology Class 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: Technology Class Event Details: An introductory computer course for seniors. To inquire if there are available spots, please call (708) 388 - 1078 extension 30.
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		This event is in the "Adults" group Digital Equity and Inclusion Week Event 1:00pm–3:15pm Adults 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 Event Details: Discuss hoe to Boost Financial Literacy through Digital Equity. Learn about online Tools that can be used to help you and others be more Financially Savvy!
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 "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 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. This event is in the "Young Adult" group Eyeball Slime (Rescheduled to October 8th at 3:30pm-4:30pm) 3:30pm–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 ooey-gooey slime with squishy eyeballs. 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 Bloody Slime 3:30pm–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 your own realistic looking bloody slime. 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.				This event is in the "Adults" group Ghostly Habitats - Take-And-Make Program 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required Offsite Event 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: Online / Remote Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: ***This has been changed to a Take-and-Make program. Craft a jar habitat for a ghost! Adopt a ghostie pall and decorate your jar to be the perfect home for them! Registration required.
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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.	DDE ESL Class Library Tour 6:00pm–7:30pm Eventos En Español Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Evening ESL class from Eisenhower High School will come for a library tour. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of Library Fundraiser 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Community Event, Food & Drink 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: Community Event, Food & Drink Event Details: Come out for a creative evening with the Friends of the Library's Fall Wreath Fundraiser. You'll create a beautiful, unique fall decoration for your home with the help of the Friends, while sipping wine and enjoying refreshments. 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 "Adults" group Blue Island Bookworms – “Still Life” 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Book Club 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: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles. The title discussed on Oct. 7 will be Still Life by Louise Penny.		This event is in the "Adults" group Aprende lo Básico de Computación 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Eventos En Español 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: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Únete a nosotros cada Jueves de Octubre para aprender habilidades básicas de computación. 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.