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This event is in the "Children" group.

February take and make in the Children's department

All Day
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

PARENTS PLEASE COME PICK UP A FOAM AIRPLANE FOR THIS VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT. THE CRAFTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

PARENTS PLEASE COME PICK UP A FOAM AIRPLANE FOR THIS VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT. THE CRAFTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Parents coffee night/Noche de café para papás

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults, Children
Event Details:

DEAR PARENTS COME AND ENJOY A CUP OF COFFE WITH US AND MAKE A SMALL CRAFT. WE WILL MEET IN THE MAKERSPACE. QUERIDOS PADRES DE FAMILIA LOS INVITAMOS A TOMAR UNA TAZA DE CAFÉ Y A HAC...

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink
Event Details:

DEAR PARENTS COME AND ENJOY A CUP OF COFFE WITH US AND MAKE A SMALL CRAFT. WE WILL MEET IN THE MAKERSPACE. QUERIDOS PADRES DE FAMILIA LOS INVITAMOS A TOMAR UNA TAZA DE CAFÉ Y A HACER UNA MANUALIDAD CON NOSOTROS.

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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.

Thursday morning Story time

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Hello, parents come and enjoy a short story and a small craft with your little ones. We will meet in the Children's Department, no registration necessary.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Event Details:

Hello, parents come and enjoy a short story and a small craft with your little ones. We will meet in the Children's Department, no registration necessary.

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.

Thursday morning Story time

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Hello, parents come and enjoy a short story and a small craft with your little ones. We will meet in the Children's Department, no registration necessary.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Event Details:

Hello, parents come and enjoy a short story and a small craft with your little ones. We will meet in the Children's Department, no registration necessary.

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.

Nature's Creatures

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We will be mixing plaster to pour into the mold to create nature's creatures. We will then remove them from the mold and proceed to painting them.  Children ages 8 years old a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

We will be mixing plaster to pour into the mold to create nature's creatures. We will then remove them from the mold and proceed to painting them.  Children ages 8 years old and up can register for this program.

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.

Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Story-Time for babies & toddlers on Tuesdays @ 10:00AM

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Story-Time for babies & toddlers on Tuesdays @ 10:00AM

This event is in the "Children" group.

Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come by afterschool for a place to relax and unwind! No registration required! For ages 10+¡Ven después de la escuela para relajarte y descansar! ¡No es necesario registrarse! Para...

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! No registration required! For ages 10+

¡Ven después de la escuela para relajarte y descansar! ¡No es necesario registrarse! Para mayores de 10 años

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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.

Dinosaur Sewing Craft

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Sewing Dinosaur pillows for kids, ages 5 to 13 years old. Sign up in person.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Sewing Dinosaur pillows for kids, ages 5 to 13 years old. Sign up in person.

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.

Rewind TV Night

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provid...

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come by for our Rewind TV Night Program! We will be watching TV shows from the 90s-2010s! Shows will be announced the week of event! No registration required! Snacks will be provided! 

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.

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 regi...

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern'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 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.

Seed Starting Activity & Spring Storytime

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Department as we prepare for spring! We will begin with a seed-to-flower storytime to explore how seeds grow, then each child will start their own seeds t...

Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Department as we prepare for spring! We will begin with a seed-to-flower storytime to explore how seeds grow, then each child will start their own seeds to plant outside after the first frost!

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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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Scrapbooking Night

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
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 s...

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern'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 a new one. No registration required, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Story-Time for babies & toddlers on Tuesdays @ 10:00AM

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Story-Time for babies & toddlers on Tuesdays @ 10:00AM

This event is in the "Children" group.

Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
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...

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 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.

Flower Pot Picture Frame Making Craft

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make a flower pot picture frame for you or a love one. Kids ages 4 to 13 years old.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make a flower pot picture frame for you or a love one. Kids ages 4 to 13 years old.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Story time 10:30am

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern'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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Learning & Practicing Cursive

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4:30PM we will be learning and practicing how to write ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us as we learn, practice, and celebrate cursive handwriting! Thursdays in spring (check calendar for specific dates) at 4:30PM we will be learning and practicing how to write in cursive. Ms.

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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.

Joyful Painting/Pintando Alegre

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Paint alsongside a video tutorial! For children ages 5+ Registration Required! ¡Pinta junto con un video tutorial! Para niños mayores de 5 años. ¡Requiere registro! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Paint alsongside a video tutorial! For children ages 5+ Registration Required! 

¡Pinta junto con un video tutorial! Para niños mayores de 5 años. ¡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.

Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Story-Time for babies & toddlers on Tuesdays @ 10:00AM

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Story-Time for babies & toddlers on Tuesdays @ 10:00AM

This event is in the "Children" group.

Peaceful Time/Tiempo De Paz

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
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...

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 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.

Dino Dig & Storytime

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us in Children's for a Dino Dig & Storytime. We will begin with a storytime all about these prehistoric giants, then each child will receive a random Dinosaur Egg from a N...

Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us in Children's for a Dino Dig & Storytime. We will begin with a storytime all about these prehistoric giants, then each child will receive a random Dinosaur Egg from a NatGeo science kit to excavate!

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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.

Scratch Art Bookmarks For Kids

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Design your own bookmarks with Scratch Art.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Design your own bookmarks with Scratch Art.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build a Vacuum Chamber!

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us in the Tech Annex to learn about vacuum pressure and build your own mini vacuum chamber you get to keep! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us in the Tech Annex to learn about vacuum pressure and build your own mini vacuum chamber you get to keep! 

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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.

Toddler Time: Colors of Spring

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Time: Colors of Spring in the Children's Department. We will start with a storytime about color, sing songs, and finish with a simple springtime craft. Alternat...

Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Time: Colors of Spring in the Children's Department. We will start with a storytime about color, sing songs, and finish with a simple springtime craft. Alternate date/time: Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 11AM.

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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.