This event is in the "Children" group. Birdfeeder Design Craft For Kids Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children : Let's decorate some birdfeeders for the birds. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Birdfeeder Design Craft For Kids 4:00pm - 4:45pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Let's decorate some birdfeeders for the birds.
This event is in the "Children" group. Kid's Movie Night Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children : On the third Wednesday of the month, drop by the Makerspace for a free showing of a family/children's movie. Drop in only, snacks provided while supplies last, one-per-child. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Kid's Movie Night 6:00pm - 8:45pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: On the third Wednesday of the month, drop by the Makerspace for a free showing of a family/children's movie. Drop in only, snacks provided while supplies last, one-per-child. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Learning & Practicing Cursive Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Children, All Ages : Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms. Jamie will lead the event and provide all materials. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Learning & Practicing Cursive 4:00pm - 5:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms. Jamie will lead the event and provide all materials. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Miles Morales Spideybration Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie Age Group: Children : Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking and iconic animated masterpiece, Across the Spiderverse. Waitlist Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Miles Morales Spideybration 6:00pm - 8:30pm Arts & Crafts, Movie Waitlist Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking and iconic animated masterpiece, Across the Spiderverse. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Let's Celebrate Spring Equinox Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children : Children come and celebrate this 2025 spring equinox by making a mini terrarium. Children 6 years and up are welcomed they must be accompanied by an adult. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Let's Celebrate Spring Equinox 11:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Children come and celebrate this 2025 spring equinox by making a mini terrarium. Children 6 years and up are welcomed they must be accompanied by an adult. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children : 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! This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am - 11:30am Arts & Crafts, Storytime 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 RecordingBlue 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. Paint and Sip Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children : Come and join us for an hour of painting while sipping an apple juice. Children 5 years and up are welcomed with an adult. Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Paint and Sip 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Come and join us for an hour of painting while sipping an apple juice. Children 5 years and up are welcomed with an adult. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children : Come by afterschool for a place to relax and unwind! We will have soft music, coloring, fidget toys, and just overall a very calming environment! No registration required! For ages 10+ This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz 3:00pm - 4:15pm Health & Wellness Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Come by afterschool for a place to relax and unwind! We will have soft music, coloring, fidget toys, and just overall a very calming environment! No registration required! For ages 10+ Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Evening Story Time 6:30PM Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children : PARENTS COME AND READ A SHORT STORY AND MAKE A SMALL CRAFT. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIERED, WE WILL MEET IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT. We apologize for the inconvenience, this story time is rescheduled for April 22 is a Tuesday. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Evening Story Time 6:30PM 6:30pm - 7:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: PARENTS COME AND READ A SHORT STORY AND MAKE A SMALL CRAFT. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIERED, WE WILL MEET IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT. We apologize for the inconvenience, this story time is rescheduled for April 22 is a Tuesday.
This event is in the "Children" group. Make a Jumbo Crayon/Haz Un Crayon Gigante Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children : Make Your Own Jumbo Crayon! Registration Required! Haz Un Crayon Gigante! Requiere Registro! Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Make a Jumbo Crayon/Haz Un Crayon Gigante 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Make Your Own Jumbo Crayon! Registration Required! Haz Un Crayon Gigante! Requiere Registro! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Painting with Foil: Dinosaurs Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children : Join us in Children's as we paint prehistoric scenes using foil. Please register to participate in this free event. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Painting with Foil: Dinosaurs 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Join us in Children's as we paint prehistoric scenes using foil. Please register to participate in this free event. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Learning & Practicing Cursive Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Children, All Ages : Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms. Jamie will lead the event and provide all materials. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Learning & Practicing Cursive 4:00pm - 5:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms. Jamie will lead the event and provide all materials. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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 "Children" group. Parents Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Adults, Children : Socialize with other Parents in the Community! There will be coffee & tea available along with a small pastry! ¡Socialice con otros padres de la comunidad! ¡Habrá café y té disponibles junto con un pequeño pastelito! This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Parents Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres 10:00am - 11:30am Food & Drink Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Children Program Type: Food & Drink Event Details: Socialize with other Parents in the Community! There will be coffee & tea available along with a small pastry! ¡Socialice con otros padres de la comunidad! ¡Habrá café y té disponibles junto con un pequeño pastelito! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. 14th Annual Children's Day Celebration/Día del Niño Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children : Join us for lots of Fun!Games, crafts, music, face painting and much more! This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat 14th Annual Children's Day Celebration/Día del Niño 12:00pm - 3:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us for lots of Fun!Games, crafts, music, face painting and much more!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Copy of Scrapbooking Night rescheduled April 28 Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children, All Ages : Come and create memories from this past holiday. Parents and children are welcome to work on a scrapbook. You can bring the one from this past fall to continue making memories or start new. No registration required, drop in only. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Copy of Scrapbooking Night rescheduled April 28 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Event Details: Come and create memories from this past holiday. Parents and children are welcome to work on a scrapbook. You can bring the one from this past fall to continue making memories or start new. No registration required, drop in only. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children : Come by afterschool for a place to relax and unwind! We will have soft music, coloring, fidget toys, and just overall a very calming environment! No registration required! For ages 10+ This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz 3:00pm - 4:15pm Health & Wellness Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Come by afterschool for a place to relax and unwind! We will have soft music, coloring, fidget toys, and just overall a very calming environment! No registration required! For ages 10+ Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Safari Storytime Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children : Join is in Children's as we go wild for animals! Taking place on the last Wednesday of March, April, and May at 6PM, each Safari storytime will focus on a different animal. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Safari Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Join is in Children's as we go wild for animals! Taking place on the last Wednesday of March, April, and May at 6PM, each Safari storytime will focus on a different animal. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Learning & Practicing Cursive Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Children, All Ages : Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms. Jamie will lead the event and provide all materials. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 1 2025 Thu Learning & Practicing Cursive 4:00pm - 5:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms. Jamie will lead the event and provide all materials. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Build a Star Wars Mini LED Lightsaber Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Age Group: Children : "In a Library Makerspace Close by.. Young Jedi alongside Jedi Master Myriam come together to build their own lightsabers...... Registration Required! For ages 6-13! Waitlist Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu Build a Star Wars Mini LED Lightsaber 6:00pm - 7:15pm Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Waitlist Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: "In a Library Makerspace Close by.. Young Jedi alongside Jedi Master Myriam come together to build their own lightsabers...... Registration Required! For ages 6-13! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Springtime Kid's Paint & Sip Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children : Spring has sprung! Join us as we celebrate with a springtime Paint & Sip event. Please register your child to participate in this free event. Walk-ins day-of may be turned away if event is at-capacity. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 3 2025 Sat Springtime Kid's Paint & Sip 11:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Spring has sprung! Join us as we celebrate with a springtime Paint & Sip event. Please register your child to participate in this free event. Walk-ins day-of may be turned away if event is at-capacity. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Toddler Time: Fun with Friends Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children : Join us for Toddler Time: Fun with Friends! This event is for friends under four ONLY. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 3 2025 Sat Toddler Time: Fun with Friends 2:30pm - 4:00pm Other Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 49 Event Details: Join us for Toddler Time: Fun with Friends! This event is for friends under four ONLY. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Videogame Club Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children : Join us once a month for Videogame Club! We set up the Switch and play all together - sometimes, depending on the number of kids, we have to take turns (which is great practice at sharing and patience!) Drop in only. This event is in the "Children" group. May 4 2025 Sun Videogame Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us once a month for Videogame Club! We set up the Switch and play all together - sometimes, depending on the number of kids, we have to take turns (which is great practice at sharing and patience!) Drop in only. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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. Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children : 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! This event is in the "Children" group. May 5 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am - 11:30am Arts & Crafts, Storytime 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 RecordingBlue 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. Let's Make a Mother's Day Card! Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children : Children please bring a picture of a loved one, could be mom or a personal picture to include in your card. Or we will have print outs that you can use for this project. This event is in the "Children" group. May 5 2025 Mon Let's Make a Mother's Day Card! 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Event Details: Children please bring a picture of a loved one, could be mom or a personal picture to include in your card. Or we will have print outs that you can use for this project. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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.
