Aprende inglés con frases del día a día. Inscripción es necesaria.  Lecciones de Inglés será todos los miércoles iniciando el 3 de abril y terminando el 29 de mayo.  MAY 15, CLASS WILL MEET IN THE MAKERSPACE , ...

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This month, why not challenge yourself by painting flowers using watercolor paint? It’s a fun and creative way to explore your artistic skills! Every Tuesday and Wednesday in May while supplies last , ...

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Sundays (1 pm – 5 pm) and Wednesdays (3 pm – 6 pm). , ...

Parents please come for a special story time and make a paper doll craft. No registration needed we will meet in the Children’s department. Children 0-3 years of age, must be with a parent at all times. , ...

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Share music with your peers in this relaxed atmosphere. , ...

In 1977, the Blue Island Public Library hosted a poetry contest and published the poetry that the community submitted in a book called One Day in Spring, Something Happened.  Now, we are going to reprint it and add illustrations based on the poetry…now, that’s where you come in! Join us on select days to re , ...

Ven a la biblioteca a celebrar el Cinco de Mayo jugando Loteria.  ¡Habrá premios para el ganador.  Traer una botana para compartir.  Inscripción es requerida. , ...

CANCELLED! Sorry for any inconvenience.  , ...

Join us in the Tech Annex on May 4th for a Star Wars photo shoot. Come dressed in your Star Wars Cosplay and take a picture in front of a green screen. Afterwards, you will be able to choose a background of your liking. , ...

Join us for a Saturday afternoon storytime that focuses on MONSTERS! After the story, there will be a simple monsters-themed craft. This is a free event open to any age, and no registration is required to attend.  , ...

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Sundays (1 pm – 5 pm) and Wednesdays (3 pm – 6 pm). , ...

This is a “May flowers” themed Paint & Collage event. This is a free event; please register ahead of time to claim your spot.  , ...

Ms. Lopez nos enseñará maneras de lograr un estado de relajación y lograr la paz interior por medio de la meditación.       , ...

Es un espacio que reúne a tejedoras e aficionadas al tejido en la biblioteca a compartir puntos de tejido.  Se teje con ganchillos o agujas.  Todos los niveles son bienvenidas.  Inscripción es necesaria. , ...

No sign up required , ...

Únete al club de mujeres para realizar diversas actividades. , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

This month, why not challenge yourself by painting flowers using watercolor paint? It’s a fun and creative way to explore your artistic skills! Every Tuesday and Wednesday in May while supplies last , ...

Children of all ages are welcomed to come and make a very special Mother’s day card. Children must be accompanied by an adult, we will meet in the Makerspace. Please register in the Children’s department. , ...

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles. The title discussed on May 7 will be Harry’s Trees by Jon Cohen. “The first thing you learn when you climb a tree is to hold on. Now it’s time for Harry to learn to let go…Thirty-four-year-old Harry Crane, lif , ...

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Aprende inglés con frases del día a día. Inscripción es necesaria.  Lecciones de Inglés será todos los miércoles iniciando el 3 de abril y terminando el 29 de mayo.  MAY 15, CLASS WILL MEET IN THE MAKERSPACE , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

This month, why not challenge yourself by painting flowers using watercolor paint? It’s a fun and creative way to explore your artistic skills! Every Tuesday and Wednesday in May while supplies last , ...

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Sundays (1 pm – 5 pm) and Wednesdays (3 pm – 6 pm). , ...

We’ll create a bookmark that looks like a stained glass window.  , ...

Sign up in the Children’s Department , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

Join attorneys from the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services for a workshop focusing on, Expungement, Family Law, Landlord-Tenant issues, and more. This is a hybrid event that will take place at the library and live via Zoom. BIPL / Tech Annex is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting , ...

Our theme for this Program will be Animals     , ...

Children are invited to come read to a furry friend here at the Blue Island Public Library!  Date: Saturday, May 11 —  1PM-2PM Sign up through this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A4AA2BA1FFCE9-49031699-dogs   This is a free event, and walk ins are welcome so long as time and space permits.  , ...

Library Closed , ...

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Sundays (1 pm – 5 pm) and Wednesdays (3 pm – 6 pm). , ...

Come and make your own Scrapbook or continue working on one!   , ...

Public speaking educator Dr. Steve Hofer will be available on Monday evenings to help with any public speaking and communication studies needs. , ...

Parents please come and take a craft home. Children of all ages are welcomed to get a craft and take it home to make it with parents. Please supervise your Children at all times. , ...

Ms. Lopez nos enseñará maneras de lograr un estado de relajación y lograr la paz interior por medio de la meditación.       , ...

Es un espacio que reúne a tejedoras e aficionadas al tejido en la biblioteca a compartir puntos de tejido.  Se teje con ganchillos o agujas.  Todos los niveles son bienvenidas.  Inscripción es necesaria. , ...

No sign up required , ...

Únete al club de mujeres para realizar diversas actividades. , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

This month, why not challenge yourself by painting flowers using watercolor paint? It’s a fun and creative way to explore your artistic skills! Every Tuesday and Wednesday in May while supplies last , ...

CLASS will be hosting a meeting and presentation on Mental Health at the BIPL in the Meeting Room. , ...

Aprende inglés con frases del día a día. Inscripción es necesaria.  Lecciones de Inglés será todos los miércoles iniciando el 3 de abril y terminando el 29 de mayo.  MAY 15, CLASS WILL MEET IN THE MAKERSPACE , ...

Join us for an afternoon of bingo. Win prizes and socialize with friends! , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

This month, why not challenge yourself by painting flowers using watercolor paint? It’s a fun and creative way to explore your artistic skills! Every Tuesday and Wednesday in May while supplies last , ...

Sign up in the Children’s Department , ...

Get together for an afternoon of creativity. We will have some craft kits that you can make in an hour as well as adult coloring books. Bring your inner artist and get crafty! , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

Learn how circuits work. You will be able to draw and test out your own circuits! Grades 5th – 8th. Registration Required! , ...

Come sit and color to your heart’s content! Juice will be provided! No Registration Required!  ¡Ven y colorea a tu antojo! ¡Se dara jugo! ¡No es necesario registrarse!    , ...

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Sundays (1 pm – 5 pm) and Wednesdays (3 pm – 6 pm). , ...

Join Ms. Myriam for a Storytime & Craft! Books will be in both English & Spanish! No Registration Required! ¡Acompañen a la Señorita Myriam para una hora de cuentos y manualidades! ¡Los libros estarán en Inglés y Español! ¡No es necesario registrarse! , ...

Public speaking educator Dr. Steve Hofer will be available on Monday evenings to help with any public speaking and communication studies needs. , ...

Ms. Lopez nos enseñará maneras de lograr un estado de relajación y lograr la paz interior por medio de la meditación.       , ...

Es un espacio que reúne a tejedoras e aficionadas al tejido en la biblioteca a compartir puntos de tejido.  Se teje con ganchillos o agujas.  Todos los niveles son bienvenidas.  Inscripción es necesaria. , ...

Únete al club de mujeres para realizar diversas actividades. , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

This month, why not challenge yourself by painting flowers using watercolor paint? It’s a fun and creative way to explore your artistic skills! Every Tuesday and Wednesday in May while supplies last , ...

Children come and get ready to decorate your garden. Children of all ages are welcomed to participate. Please register in the Children’s department, we will meet in the makerspace. An adult must be present at all times. , ...

Aprende inglés con frases del día a día. Inscripción es necesaria.  Lecciones de Inglés será todos los miércoles iniciando el 3 de abril y terminando el 29 de mayo.  MAY 15, CLASS WILL MEET IN THE MAKERSPACE , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

This month, why not challenge yourself by painting flowers using watercolor paint? It’s a fun and creative way to explore your artistic skills! Every Tuesday and Wednesday in May while supplies last , ...

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Sundays (1 pm – 5 pm) and Wednesdays (3 pm – 6 pm). , ...

In 1977, the Blue Island Public Library hosted a poetry contest and published the poetry that the community submitted in a book called One Day in Spring, Something Happened.  Now, we are going to reprint it and add illustrations based on the poetry…now, that’s where you come in! Join us on select days to re , ...

Join Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network of a training session to get you off on the right foot with your job search. This Breaking Barriers session will focus on what employers look for in a completed job application. , ...

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Movie will be decided closer to the date. No registration required for these free events. Snacks are available while supplies last, one per child.  , ...

IL Thursday April 4th  @ 7:00pm CST “Gratitude andMeditation: Tools in Reduce Stress and Anxiety”” Arlene Samsel  Blue Island Public Library 2433 York St Blue Island, IL 60406 708-388-1078×30 –   Dennis – draleigh@blueislandlibrary.org-  (ZOOM) Gratitude and Meditation: Tools to R , ...

Bring your water bottles and sketchbook, and we’ll walk to the park. Let’s test out our tools and draw what we see. Don’t have a sketchbook? No problem, we’ll provide one and a toolbox of utensils. , ...

Once a month puzzle-making (-completing) group where we sit in silence and maybe cry? Puzzle will also be available during open Maker hours. Vote on the next puzzle on our social media. , ...

Children come this Saturday for a special story time and paint a masterpiece. No registration required, we will meet in the Makerspace. Children of all ages are welcomed they must be with an adult at all times. , ...

This event has been rescheduled to May 18, 2024 from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Registration is required– Register HERE , ...

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Sundays (1 pm – 5 pm) and Wednesdays (3 pm – 6 pm). , ...

In observance of Memorial Day the Library will be closed. , ...

Ms. Lopez nos enseñará maneras de lograr un estado de relajación y lograr la paz interior por medio de la meditación.       , ...

Es un espacio que reúne a tejedoras e aficionadas al tejido en la biblioteca a compartir puntos de tejido.  Se teje con ganchillos o agujas.  Todos los niveles son bienvenidas.  Inscripción es necesaria. , ...

No sign up required , ...

Únete al club de mujeres para realizar diversas actividades. , ...

Join us for an hour of walking at your own level. We will meet at Memorial Park for a group walk – we’ll provide some talking topics, you provide the conversation!     , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

This month, why not challenge yourself by painting flowers using watercolor paint? It’s a fun and creative way to explore your artistic skills! Every Tuesday and Wednesday in May while supplies last , ...

Aprende inglés con frases del día a día. Inscripción es necesaria.  Lecciones de Inglés será todos los miércoles iniciando el 3 de abril y terminando el 29 de mayo.  MAY 15, CLASS WILL MEET IN THE MAKERSPACE , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

This month, why not challenge yourself by painting flowers using watercolor paint? It’s a fun and creative way to explore your artistic skills! Every Tuesday and Wednesday in May while supplies last , ...

Come and choose a task to work on, like organizing shelves or prep for teen programs on Sundays (1 pm – 5 pm) and Wednesdays (3 pm – 6 pm). , ...

Sign up in the Children’s Department , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

Join us as Megan Wells takes us into the complicated world of the Royal Family as Princess Diana! , ...

The Teen Advisory Board will be a group of library teen volunteers who help the library and community by taking an active leadership role in implementing programs, promoting, and advocating for youth services in Blue Island. , ...