Blue Island Public Library

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2433 York St
Blue Island, IL 60406
United States

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Featured Events

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

Friday, April 17, 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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Create A Mini Luma Star

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

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.

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Beginner's Spanish - A Six Week Class

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

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.

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Teen Volunteer Fair at MAPLD

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

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Event Details:

Connect with local non-profits & earn volunteer hours!

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Create A Mini Luma Star

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 (8/16)	Mon (8/17)	Tue (8/18)	Wed (8/19)	Thu (8/20)	Fri (8/21)	Sat (8/22)
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.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group Dewey's Digital Den- Break a Sweat! 2:00pm–4:00pm Young Adult Gaming 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: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: The goal is to move & break a sweat while playing a game. Dress comfortably! Teen & Young Adults only		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 "Young Adult" group BTS ARMY: Bias Picket 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
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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 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	This event is in the "Adults" group Blue Island Zine Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: ~ A zine (pronounced "zEEn") is a DIY publication that knows no bounds ~ 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.