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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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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 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			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 Videogame Club 11:00am–12:30pm Children Gaming This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us in the Children's Department for Videogame Club! This drop-in event is the second and last Tuesdays in June and July from 11AM to 12:30PM. If there are more kids than controllers, we will make teams or take turns. 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 Pokemon Bingo/Loteria de Pokemon 12:00pm–1:00pm Children Gaming This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Come play a Pokemon Themed Bingo! Winners will get a prize! No registration required! Ven a jugar Loteria de Pokemon! Ganadores recibiran un premio! 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 Sponge Painting / Arte con Esponja 12:00pm–1:00pm Children Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a beautiful piece of art using a sponge! Registration required, all ages welcomed! Crea una obra hermosa utilizando una esponja! Requiere registro, todas las edades son bienvenidas! 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 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.
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 "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 "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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Color & Sip /Arte y Jugo 6:00pm–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: Come by for fun painting or coloring! Juice and all supplies provided. Drop-in only, while supplies last! 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 Symmetry Art / Simetría con Arte 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Learn about symmetry while making your own unique paintings! Drop-in while supplies last! Aprende sobre la simetría mientras creas obras unicas! No requiere registro, solo pasa mientras haya materiales. 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 4th of July Pom-Pom Shooters 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 a pom-pom shooter to celebrate the 4th of July! Fun for the little ones! 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Current Issues Panel Moderated by Paul Lisnek 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a virtual political panel moderated by Paul Lisnek. This program is organized by Schaumburg Township Library. There are three different ways to attend this event:

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