Blue Island Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

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

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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.
10 am			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	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.		ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 10:00am–2:00pm 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.	Reservation Veterans Assistance with Office of Commissioner McCaskill 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Provide information and assistance to local veterans.
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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 3 D Pumpkin Head 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: Hey kids, let's make some 3-D pumpkins, and add some color. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Scary Clown Art 4:00pm–5:30pm 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: Use pencil, markers, paints, or charcoal to make the scariest looking clown you can! 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 "Young Adult" group Papel Picado Banner 4:30pm–5:30pm 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: Create a papel picado banner. 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 "Adults" group Friends of the Library Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Board Meeting 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: Board Meeting Event Details: Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library	This event is in the "Children" group Autumn Art Contest Voting & Reception 5:00pm–5:30pm 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: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us from 5-5:30PM to observe the incredible art created by Blue Island kids! Then vote for your favorites. Winners will be announced at 5:45PM! 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Tissue Paper Maple Leaf & Apple 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 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 Tissue Paper Painting/Pintar con Papel de Seda 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and make your own tissue paper painting! No registration required! ¡Ven a crear tu propia pintura con papel de seda! ¡No necesitas registrarte! 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 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Haunted Library 6:30pm–8:30pm Children Community Event, Library Tradition 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 Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, Library Tradition Event Details: The Park District and the library work together to make this a HAUNTED LIBRARY! Use the Sign Up Genius link below to claim your time slot. 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				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	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.