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This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
May
3
2026
Sun
Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge
All Day
Reading Challenge
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Beanstack
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
May
4
2026
Mon
Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge
All Day
Reading Challenge
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Beanstack
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
May
5
2026
Tue
Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge
All Day
Reading Challenge
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Beanstack
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
May
6
2026
Wed
Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge
All Day
Reading Challenge
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Beanstack
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge
All Day
Reading Challenge
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Beanstack
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge
All Day
Reading Challenge
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Beanstack
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
May
9
2026
Sat
Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge
All Day
Reading Challenge
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Beanstack
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
This event is in the "Children" group
May
4
2026
Mon
Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte
10:30am–11:30am
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
5
2026
Tue
Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers
10:00am–10:30am
Storytime
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.
May
5
2026
Tue
5 de Mayo Loteria y Sabores
10:00am–12:30pm
Eventos En Español
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Program Type:
Eventos En Español
Event Details:
Celebre el 5 de Mayo en la biblioteca con un tiempo de lotería mexicana, convivencia y tradición. Habrá aperitivos, premios para los ganadores y la oportunidad de compartir en comunidad.
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May
6
2026
Wed
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners
10:00am–12:00pm
Eventos En Español
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Program Type:
Eventos En Español
Event Details:
Los estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) tendrán la oportunidad de aprender frases comunes, ampliar su vocabulario de inglés, gramática y mejorar su pronunciación.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
This event is in the "Children" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Bluey Storytime and Art / Cuentos y Arte de Bluey
11:30am–12:30pm
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Event Details:
Come join us for a fun Bluey storytime and art session. No registration required, just drop by and enjoy! ¡Ven a disfrutar unos cuentos de Bluey y después un poco de arte! ¡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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
9
2026
Sat
Kid's Sanrio Paint & Sip
11:00am–12:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us in the Makerspace for an afternoon of painting! Children choose ONE from the available Sanrio-themed designs to paint with a juice to sip on. Register to participate as space is limited.
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.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Young Adult
Food & Drink,
Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Catch-up Fridays
2:00pm–4:45pm
Food & Drink,
Health & Wellness
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Food & Drink,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us every second Friday in the spring. Catch up on your studying, homework, and projects. We'll provide light snacks and drinks.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May
5
2026
Tue
Open Makerspace Hours
3:00pm–5:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May
6
2026
Wed
Open Makerspace Hours
3:00pm–6:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
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
This event is in the "Children" group
May
6
2026
Wed
Wednesday Craft Club
3:30pm–4:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us in the Children's Department anytime between 3:30PM and 4:30PM for a different craft each Wednesday (~20 mins or less to complete).
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Open Makerspace Hours
3:00pm–6:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
5
2026
Tue
Children Readers Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
4
2026
Mon
Cosmic Slime / Slime Cósmico
6:00pm–7:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make your own galaxy slime using fun colors and sparkles! For ages 8–13 only. Registration is required. ¡Crea tu propio slime galáctico usando colores divertidos y brillos! Solo para edades de 8-13 años. 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
5
2026
Tue
Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition
6:00pm–7:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
For ages 9-13 Only! Register for a special Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition! We will be following along a video tutorial of a famous painter who says "We make no mistakes, just happy little accidents."
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
6
2026
Wed
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May
4
2026
Mon
Still Life Sketch Night
7:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for an informal sketch meetup night in the Tech Annex! A still life scene and some supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
5
2026
Tue
Blue Island Bookworms – “My Friends”
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 May 5 will be My Friends by Frederik Backman.
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