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 (12/14)	Mon (12/15)	Tue (12/16)	Wed (12/17)	Thu (12/18)	Fri (12/19)	Sat (12/20)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Services Art Contest All Day 12/14–12/23 Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online or App Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Participate in our Adult Winter Art Contest for a chance to win a $150 art supply gift card!
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am 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: Drop by for a baby storytime with Ms. Jamie! 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 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Open 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
11 am				This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos Y Arte 11:00am–12:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a fun morning of bilingual storytime and a simple art/craft. We will read stories in English and Spanish and make a themed craft together. No 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 Snowman Storytime and Paint/Cuento y Pintura de Muñeco de Nieve 11:00am–12:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español 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, Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Come by and listen to a snowman story followed by some fingerpainting fun! 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 Make a Sequin OR Wooden Picture Frame Ornament 11:00am–12:00pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us to make an ornament for your tree for years to come! Choose between a wooden picture-frame ornament or a sequin ornament. This is a drop-in event for ages 3-13. 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
1 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Decorate a Dreidel for Hanukkah 1:30pm–2:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime 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, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: We will decorate a dreidel to take home with you. Please register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted 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 Thursday Afternoon Storytime for Babies & Toddlers 1:00pm–1:30pm 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: Drop in for a baby storytime on Thursday afternoons! 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 KPOP Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the cultural phenomena by joining us for karaoke in the Makerspace. When you arrive, you will put your name on the list and we will go in order. Please register if you plan to attend, walk-ins will be accepted 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Mini Golf With Sphero! 3:00pm–4:30pm Children STEM Learning This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Event Details: Experience mini golf like never before! Use Scratch coding to guide a Sphero robotic ball through a challenging course. No prior coding skills needed. Every Thursday, December - February, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. 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–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 "Children" group Mini Golf With Sphero! 3:00pm–4:30pm Children STEM Learning This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Event Details: Experience mini golf like never before! Use Scratch coding to guide a Sphero robotic ball through a challenging course. No prior coding skills needed. Every Thursday, December - February, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. 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 "Young Adult" group D.I.Y. Fandom Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts 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 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 "Children" group Hanukkah Storytime & Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime 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, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a storytime about Hanukkah. After, we will decorate a dreidel to take home with you. Please register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted 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 Craft Club Wednesday 4:00pm–4:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Help us clean out our backlog of extra crafts! Come join us for a random craft on Wednesdays at 4. Take one with you to make at home (if we have extras)! Ages 6+, 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 "Young Adult" group Cozy Crafts Club: Mini Figurine Taxidermy 4:30pm–5:30pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: December 17th: Mini Figurine Taxidermy Turn any cute mini figurine into beautiful wall art. 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 "Adults" group Microsoft Word Clinic 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org. 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 Spanish Club/Club de Español 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Eventos En Español Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Come hang out, make friends, and explore the Spanish language and culture through music, movies, shows, games, art, and other fun activities! This is a fun and relaxed space for everyone, whether you're fluent or just starting out. 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 Microsoft Word Clinic 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org. 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 Christmas Tree Treat Making/Postre de Arbol de Navidad 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink Event Details: Make a Christmas Tree Treat! No registration required! Haz un Postre de Arbol de Navidad! No requiere registro! 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 Elf Paint & Sip 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come and enjoy snacks, a showing of the film Elf, and painting projects! Registration required; limit 20. This event is in the "Adults" group Microsoft Word Clinic 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org. 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 Grinch Party 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts, Performance, 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: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a Grinch storytime with a VERY special green guest... 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.