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

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 , ...

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If you’re looking for a fun and creative project to work on this month, why not try testing your paper mache skills by making a mushroom. A cottage core essential. Every Tuesday and Wednesday in April while supplies last , ...

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles. The title discussed on Apr. 2 will be Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy. “Franny Stone has always been the kind of woman who is able to love but unable to stay. Leaving behind everything but her research gear, she a , ...

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 , ...

If you’re looking for a fun and creative project to work on this month, why not try testing your paper mache skills by making a mushroom. A cottage core essential. Every Tuesday and Wednesday in April 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 , ...

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What is it?  What can you do with it?  These questions and more. , ...

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 , ...

Hear a presentation by John J. Fry about his latest book “A Prairie Faith: The Religious Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder”. In this presentation, based on his book, A Prairie Faith: The Religious Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, John Fry shines a light on Wilder’s quiet faith. The book surveys the Little H , ...

Non-profit organization will have a table by the entrance.  They will have flyers on services they provide.  They will talk to patrons about gambling addiction. , ...

CANCELLED! Sorry for any inconvenience.  , ...

Join us in the Children’s Department as we kick off Poetry Month with local author kweisi gharreau! He will be reading from his book One…Two…Three…I Love Poet-Tree at 1:30PM. From 2-3 PM, he will be hosting a poetry workshop (writing skills not required!). This is a free family event and registr , ...

Join Ms. Myriam in making your own recycled paper!  Please Register in the Children’s Department!  ¡Acompañe a la Sra. Myriam para hacer tu propio papel reciclado!  ¡Por favor, regístrese en el Departamento de Niños!  , ...

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! , ...

Join us with your Solar Glasses to view the Total Solar Eclipse in the parking lot across from the Blue Island Library. Weather permitting, the Total Solar Eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, in Illinois, beginning at 1:58 PM CDT and ending at 2:06 PM CDT. , ...

Oradora motivacional Noemi Romero habla sobre el tema”Amate a ti Mismo” sobre el autocuidado, la autoestima, cómo perdonar, cómo meditar y calmarnos.   , ...

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.       , ...

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 , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

If you’re looking for a fun and creative project to work on this month, why not try testing your paper mache skills by making a mushroom. A cottage core essential. Every Tuesday and Wednesday in April while supplies last , ...

Come to the Children’s department and make an April showers banner for your door or window. Children of all ages are welcomed with an adult. We will meet in the Makerspace, please register in the children’s department. This event has been rescheduled for Wednesday April 10th, sorry for the inconvenience. , ...

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 , ...

If you’re looking for a fun and creative project to work on this month, why not try testing your paper mache skills by making a mushroom. A cottage core essential. Every Tuesday and Wednesday in April 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). , ...

The International Day of Pink is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about bullying, discrimination, homophobia, transphobia, and transmisogyny globally. This year’s theme is visibility. Learn more about the International Day of Pink here. Please join us by wearing pink. We’ll be making friendship , ...

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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. , ...

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! , ...

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Our theme for this Program will be: Nintendo Characters!          , ...

Hear from an IL licensed CPA with over 9+yrs in the accounting profession that has a passion for teaching others about the accounting profession and is looking to apply their professional background to assist the community with learning more about accounting, tax, and consulting.   , ...

REGISTRATION CLOSED Learn how pneumatic pistons, cylinders, and a set of rebuildable components to make a claw that grabs! Grades 4th – 5th. Registration Required. , ...

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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!         , ...

REGISTRATION CLOSED Take on the role of architects to build a structure that satisfies the design requirements using a limited amount ofconnector pieces and straws. Grades 4th – 8th. Registration required. , ...

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

Parents please pick up this Take and Make craft from the Children’s department. Children of all ages are welcome to pick up a craft to bring home and make it. Please supervise your kids at all times. No registration or holds, first-come, first serve.   , ...

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

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 , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

If you’re looking for a fun and creative project to work on this month, why not try testing your paper mache skills by making a mushroom. A cottage core essential. Every Tuesday and Wednesday in April 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 , ...

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

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

If you’re looking for a fun and creative project to work on this month, why not try testing your paper mache skills by making a mushroom. A cottage core essential. Every Tuesday and Wednesday in April 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 , ...

An “April showers” themed Paint & Collage event. This is a free event, please register ahead of time to claim your spot.  , ...

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 , ...

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 , ...

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!      , ...

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. , ...

UPDATE: This event is CANCELED. New date TBA. Join us in the Tech Annex and learn the basics of coding to control a Mini Sphero robotic ball. Grades 4th – 8th. Registration Required. , ...

CANCELLED! Sorry for any inconvenience.  , ...

Join Ms. Myriam in making your own recycled paper!  Please Register in the Children’s Department!  ¡Acompañe a la Sra. Myriam para hacer tu propio papel reciclado!  ¡Por favor, regístrese en el Departamento de Niños!  , ...

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 , ...

Special Project.  Spring Decor project for the home. , ...

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! , ...

Join us in the Children’s Department as we explore the relationship between size and sound by making different-sounding shakers based on what’s inside of them. After we craft the shakers, there will be plenty of time to shake them and make some noise!  Ages 5-12 for safety reasons. This is a free event and does not req , ...

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.       , ...

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. , ...

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 , ...

If you’re looking for a fun and creative project to work on this month, why not try testing your paper mache skills by making a mushroom. A cottage core essential. Every Tuesday and Wednesday in April while supplies last , ...

Children come and celebrate Earth Day with us. We will be decorating grass heads, children of all ages are welcomed to participate with an adult. Please register in the Children’s department, we will meet in the Makerspace. , ...

  Join Grammy nominated Gold Record Artist Dave Rudolph for a night of Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, and a , few other singer songwriters! Hear some of your favorite tunes of the 60s, and 70s premier songwriters!   , ...

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 , ...

If you’re looking for a fun and creative project to work on this month, why not try testing your paper mache skills by making a mushroom. A cottage core essential. Every Tuesday and Wednesday in April 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). , ...

Let’s make some faerie door pots and plant some seeds. , ...

Join us for a STEAM-based Toddler Time for our friends ages 0-3. We will experiment with sinking and floating using fruits and veggies (so be ready to get wet!).  There will be two dates: Wednesday, April 24 – 6:30-7PM Tuesday, April 30 – 10:30-11AM , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...

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 , ...

La biblioteca y los Amigos de la Biblioteca invitan a todos los niños a celebrar el Día del Niño.  ¡Glenn David Productions proporcionará la musica con DJ y burbujas para una buena vibra para bailar!  Lugar del evento es en el John Rita Recreation Center, 2822 141st Place, Blue Island. The library and the Friends of th , ...

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). , ...

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.       , ...

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. , ...

Join us for a STEAM-based Toddler Time for our friends ages 0-3. We will experiment with sinking and floating using fruits and veggies (so be ready to get wet!).  There will be two dates: Wednesday, April 24 – 6:30-7PM Tuesday, April 30 – 10:30-11AM , ...

Open Makerspace Hours , ...