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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

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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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

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, 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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Time	Sun (6/21)	Mon (6/22)	Tue (6/23)	Wed (6/24)	Thu (6/25)	Fri (6/26)
All Day	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Summer Scrapbook Reading Challenge All Day 6/6–7/25 Young Adult Arts & Crafts, Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Continue using your Spring sketchbook or pick up a new one from the reference desk. New tasks added for the Summer! Have fun!
10 am		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 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 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: Join us Tuesday mornings during the summer for a baby and toddler storytime! This event is 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. Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Ven a crear, compartir tu talento o ayudar en los eventos culturales de la biblioteca. Para más información llama 708-388-1078 Ext 18	Miércoles de Costura: Aprende a Arreglar tu Ropa 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: ¿Te gustaría aprender a hacer arreglos básicos en tu ropa de manera práctica y sencilla? Te invitamos a participar en este taller dirigido a personas adultas, donde aprenderás técnicas esenciales de costura para el día a día.		Zumba en Primavera 10:00am–11:00am Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Ven a disfrutar de la clase de Zumba llena de ritmo, alegría y energía primaveral. Música, movimiento y buena onda para activar el cuerpo y levantar el ánimo. Traé ropa cómoda, agua y muchas ganas de bailar.
11 am						This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time: Play Date/Hora de Jugar 11:00am–12:00pm Children Food & Drink, Other 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: Food & Drink, Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us the last Fridays in June, July, August for a toddler playdate (ages 2-4) at the library! Ms. Jamie will provide different stations and activities in the meeting room for toddlers to play together & engage with their grown-ups. 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					This event is in the "Children" group Thursday Storytime / Jueves de Cuentos 12:00pm–12:30pm 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: Stop by for a half hour of storytelling fun in English and Spanish! ¡Pasa para disfrutar una media hora de cuentos divertidos en inglés y español! 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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2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Make Butterfly Rings/Haz Anillos de Mariposas 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Come make some butterfly rings out of pipe cleaners! No registration required! Ven hazer unos anillos de mariposas! 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 Little Sprouts Storytime 2:00pm–2:30pm 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: Join us this summer for a weekly picture book storytime opportunity on Wednesday afternoons from 2PM - 2:30PM! This event is 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 This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group SUMMERWEEN: D.I.Y. Beware Sign 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a cryptid/artifact lore and make metal beware sign.
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 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group SUMMERWEEN: Plush Taxidermy 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: We'll make a framed plush taxidermy. Children 12 and under must be with a guardian. We'll use strong adhesives & hot glue, NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE IMPATIENT	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 "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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Young Adult" group Festival Star Pay Wand 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Add a little whimsy to your festival payments. We'll decorate a 3D printed star wand that fits most payment cards. This event is in the "Children" group Wednesday Craft Club 4:30pm–5:00pm 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: Join us in the Children's Department for a different craft each Wednesday from 4:30PM to 5PM. Best for ages 5+, 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.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Soccer Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuento y Arte de Futbol 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Come for a special Soccer Storytime & Craft! We will be painting soccer ball shaped ornaments afterwards! 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 Paper Lily Boquet / Ramo de Lirios de Papel 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: We will trace our hands on paper to create lily shaped flowers and turn them into a beautiful paper bouquet! 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 "Children" group Rewind TV Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Children Movie This event is in the "Children" group 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!	This event is in the "Children" group Make a Kite/Haz un Cometa 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come make a Kite! For ages 4+ Haz una Cometa! Para niños de edad 4+ 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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