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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

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This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Create A Mini Luma Star

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Room: During Maker Hours

Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Starting April 1st, come by during our open makerspace hours to create your very own mini Luma star. While supplies last, and there's no need to register beforehand.

Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

Teen Volunteer Fair at MAPLD

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity

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Connect with local non-profits & earn volunteer hours!

Create A Mini Luma Star

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Room: During Maker Hours

Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Starting April 1st, come by during our open makerspace hours to create your very own mini Luma star. While supplies last, and there's no need to register beforehand.

Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Resume Workshop for Older Adults

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Open

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

If you are considering going back to work but it’s been a long time, come to this workshop for a refresher on how to build your resume for the modern job market.

Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.

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All Day	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day 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: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day 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: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day 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: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day 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: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day 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: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day 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: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
	This event is in the "Children" group Children's Bookmark Contest/Concurso de Marcapáginas Infantil All Day 3/16–4/10 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: Enter your bookmark design for a chance to win a cool prize as well as having your bookmark design in the library! Pick up your bookmark paper at the desk! For Children Ages 5-12 Theme: Anything SPRING! 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 Storytime 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 Event Details: Join us for a storytime for babies and toddlers! 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 "Adults" group Computer Basics with Techwise - FULL 10:00am–11:30am 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Registration is CLOSED.			Lo Básico de Computación REGISTRACIÓN CERRADA 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: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Computación básica para adultos, curso de 6 semanas.
11 am	This event is in the "Children" group THIS DATE RESCHEDULED TO 3/30 All About Seeds Storytime & Activity 11:00am–12:00pm Children STEM Learning, 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: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime Event Details: Rescheduled for Monday, March 30 at 11AM! We apologize for any inconvenience. 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 Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos Y Arte 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Drop by to read stories in English and Spanish and make a themed craft. No registration needed! Pasa a leer cuentos en inglés y español y despues hacer una manualidad. ¡No se requiere registro!	This event is in the "Adults" group Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class 11:00am–12:00pm Adults 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: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: This is a beginning Spanish class for adults who are starting from zero or near-zero knowledge of the language and would like to build practical skills in an engaging, supportive setting.
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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 "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 All About Seeds Storytime & Activity 3:30pm–4:30pm Children STEM Learning, 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: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a storytime & activity that focuses on seeds & how they grow. Please register if you plan to attend, but 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Children Readers Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Workshop 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: Workshop Event Details: Don't know what to read? Come by to sit down with Ms. Myriam and find out what books may interest you! ¿No sabes qué leer? ¡Ven a sentarte con la Sra. Myriam y descubre qué libros podrían interesarte!	This event is in the "Children" group Wednesday Craft Club 4:00pm–4:30pm 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: Drop in craft each Wednesday in spring from 4-4:30PM except 3/25, 4/29, and 5/27. 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 Annual Snowman Burn 2026 (LIVESTREAMING ON YOUTUBE) 4:00pm–4:30pm All Ages Community Event, Library Tradition Virtual Event 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: YouTube Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Library Tradition Event Details: Celebrate the coming spring and bid farewell to the cold weather season with our annual snowman burn. 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 "Children" group Cancelled LEGO Robotics Ended March 10, 2026 5:30pm–6:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Event Details: *We concluded the Lego Robotics program last week on March 10, 2026* There was an error on our end with scheduling the program until the end of March. We apologize for the confus 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 Cancelled Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits Ended March 12, 2026 5:30pm–6:30pm Children STEM Learning, Workshop This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Event Details: *We concluded the Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits program last week on March 12, 2026* There was an error on our end with scheduling the program until the end of March. W 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 Magic Wand Reader / Varita Lectora 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: Come make a Magic Wand Reader to help guide your way through words while reading! ¡Ven a crear una Varita Lectora para ayudarte a seguir las palabras mientras lees! 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 VISUAL BALANCE: Creating Effective Layouts 6:45pm–8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: [Event WAS Monday, March 16th! NOW, Tuesday, March 17th @ 6:45pm. (At 6:45 pm downstairs in the Tech Annex.)] Learn how to create visually balanced images (photos, flyers, posters, etc.). 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 Colorín Colorado 6:30pm–7:00pm 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 Event Details: Ven para una media hora de cuentos en Español! 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 "Children" group Mo Willems: Pigeon Storytime & Craft/Paloma Hora de Cuentos Y Arte 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 special Mo Willems Storytime where we will read a variety of his Pigeon books and then create our own Pigeon! No registration required!
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Blue Island Library Board of Trustees meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 Blue Island Public Library Board of Trustees March 18 2026 Agenda	This event is in the "Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett in Conversation with Brandis Freidman 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: Register to attend this virtual author event with the link below. https://bit.ly/ILPPercivalEverett

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***We concluded the Lego Robotics program last week on March 10, 2026***

There was an error on our end with scheduling the program until the end of March.

We apologize for the confus

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***We concluded the Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits program last week on March 12, 2026***

There was an error on our end with scheduling the program until the end of March.

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We concluded the Lego Robotics program last week on March 10, 2026

We concluded the Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits program last week on March 12, 2026