This event is in the "Children" group Christmas Tree Treat Making/Postre de Arbol de Navidad Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink Age Group: Children Make a Christmas Tree Treat! No registration required! Haz un Postre de Arbol de Navidad! No requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Christmas Tree Treat Making/Postre de Arbol de Navidad 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink Event Details: Make a Christmas Tree Treat! No registration required! Haz un Postre de Arbol de Navidad! No 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 Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos Y Arte Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a fun morning of bilingual storytime and a simple art/craft. We will read stories in English and Spanish and make a themed craft together. No registration required! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos Y Arte 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a fun morning of bilingual storytime and a simple art/craft. We will read stories in English and Spanish and make a themed craft together. No registration required! 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 Wednesday Craft Club Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Help us clean out our backlog of extra crafts! Come join us for a random craft on Wednesdays at 4. Take one with you to make at home (if we have extras)! Ages 6+, drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Wednesday Craft Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Help us clean out our backlog of extra crafts! Come join us for a random craft on Wednesdays at 4. Take one with you to make at home (if we have extras)! Ages 6+, 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 Thursday Afternoon Storytime Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Drop in for a storytime on Thursday afternoons! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Thursday Afternoon Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop in for a storytime on Thursday afternoons! 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 Mini Golf With Sphero! Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Experience mini golf like never before! Use Scratch coding to guide a Sphero robotic ball through a challenging course. No prior coding skills needed. Every Thursday, December - February, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Mini Golf With Sphero! 3:00pm–4:30pm STEM Learning Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Event Details: Experience mini golf like never before! Use Scratch coding to guide a Sphero robotic ball through a challenging course. No prior coding skills needed. Every Thursday, December - February, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. 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 Mini Golf With Sphero! Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Experience mini golf like never before! Use Scratch coding to guide a Sphero robotic ball through a challenging course. No prior coding skills needed. Every Thursday, December - February, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Mini Golf With Sphero! 3:00pm–4:30pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Experience mini golf like never before! Use Scratch coding to guide a Sphero robotic ball through a challenging course. No prior coding skills needed. Every Thursday, December - February, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. 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 Grinch Party Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us to meet a VERY special green guest and take a photo...the original Grinch animation will be on after to enjoy with Grinch coloring sheets! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Grinch Party 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Performance, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us to meet a VERY special green guest and take a photo...the original Grinch animation will be on after to enjoy with Grinch coloring sheets! 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 Snowman Storytime and Paint/Cuento y Pintura de Muñeco de Nieve Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children Come by and listen to a snowman story followed by some fingerpainting fun! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Snowman Storytime and Paint/Cuento y Pintura de Muñeco de Nieve 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 Registration Required Event Details: Come by and listen to a snowman story followed by some fingerpainting fun! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. 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 Make a Sequin OR Wooden Picture Frame Ornament Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us to make an ornament for your tree for years to come! Choose between a wooden picture-frame ornament or a sequin ornament. This is a drop-in event for ages 3-13. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Make a Sequin OR Wooden Picture Frame Ornament 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us to make an ornament for your tree for years to come! Choose between a wooden picture-frame ornament or a sequin ornament. This is a drop-in event for ages 3-13. 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 Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, December 22, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 22 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 Make a Giant Pokémon Card Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Make a giant Pokémon card to take home with you. Make up your own Pokémon or try to draw your favorite! Drop in only. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Make a Giant Pokémon Card 12:30pm–1:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a giant Pokémon card to take home with you. Make up your own Pokémon or try to draw your favorite! 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 Lego Free Build Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Children are welcome to come build whatever they like with a huge amount of Legos. We will also have chunky Legos and magnet builders as an option. Drop in only. Second date: Friday, January 2 from 2-4PM. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Lego Free Build 2:00pm–4:00pm STEM Learning Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Event Details: Children are welcome to come build whatever they like with a huge amount of Legos. We will also have chunky Legos and magnet builders as an option. Drop in only. Second date: Friday, January 2 from 2-4PM. 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 Bingo Night in Spanish/Noche de Lotería Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Age Group: Children Join us for a special kid-friendly version of Lotería, the classic Mexican bingo game. Learn some Spanish, make new friends, and enjoy a night full of fun and laughter. Everyone is welcome, whether fluent or just curious. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Bingo Night in Spanish/Noche de Lotería 6:30pm–7:30pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Join us for a special kid-friendly version of Lotería, the classic Mexican bingo game. Learn some Spanish, make new friends, and enjoy a night full of fun and laughter. Everyone is welcome, whether fluent or just curious.
This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Drop by for a baby storytime! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop by for a baby storytime! 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 Musical Chairs Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Children ages 6-10 are welcome to join us for a lively game of Musical Chairs with Ms. Jamie. If there is not enough people to play, we will play Winter Bingo instead. Register to participate, drop ins will be welcome. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Musical Chairs 1:00pm–2:00pm Other Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 6-10 are welcome to join us for a lively game of Musical Chairs with Ms. Jamie. If there is not enough people to play, we will play Winter Bingo instead. Register to participate, drop ins will be welcome. 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 Winter Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children Join us for a cozy winter movie night showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas! Feel free to come dressed in your favorite pajamas. One snack and drink will be provided per child. First come, first serve, drop in only! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Winter Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas 6:00pm–7:30pm Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for a cozy winter movie night showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas! Feel free to come dressed in your favorite pajamas. One snack and drink will be provided per child. First come, first serve, 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 Slime & Shine/Slime y Brillo Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us for a hands on holiday slime making activity! Kids will get to create their own festive slime using safe materials with fun colors and scents. Registration is required, but walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 27 2025 Sat Slime & Shine/Slime y Brillo 1:00pm–2:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a hands on holiday slime making activity! Kids will get to create their own festive slime using safe materials with fun colors and scents. Registration is required, but walk-ins are welcome if space is available. 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 Movie Night: Flow Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children Join us for a fun movie night showing of Flow! One snack and drink will be provided per guest. First come, first serve, drop-in only! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Movie Night: Flow 6:00pm–8:00pm Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for a fun movie night showing of Flow! One snack and drink will be provided per guest. First come, first serve, 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 Winter Bingo for Kids Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Join us for Winter Bingo. Winners can pick from the Prize Cart. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Winter Bingo for Kids 1:00pm–2:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us for Winter Bingo. Winners can pick from the Prize Cart. 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 Decorate a New Year's Party Hat/Decora un Gorro De Año Nuevo Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come decorate your own party hat for New Years Eve! No registration required! Ven a decorar una gorra para la fiesta de Año Nuevo! No requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Decorate a New Year's Party Hat/Decora un Gorro De Año Nuevo 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come decorate your own party hat for New Years Eve! No registration required! Ven a decorar una gorra para la fiesta de Año Nuevo! No 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 Mini Golf With Sphero! Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Experience mini golf like never before! Use Scratch coding to guide a Sphero robotic ball through a challenging course. No prior coding skills needed. Every Thursday, December - February, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 1 2026 Thu Mini Golf With Sphero! 3:00pm–4:30pm STEM Learning Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Event Details: Experience mini golf like never before! Use Scratch coding to guide a Sphero robotic ball through a challenging course. No prior coding skills needed. Every Thursday, December - February, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. 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 Kwanzaa Storytime & Craft Friday, January 2, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a storytime and craft event about Kwanzaa. Please register to participate, but walk-ins will be accepted. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Kwanzaa Storytime & Craft 12:30pm–1:30pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a storytime and craft event about Kwanzaa. Please register to participate, but walk-ins will be accepted. 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 Lego Free Build Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Children are welcome to come build whatever they like with a huge amount of Legos. We will also have chunky Legos and magnet builders as an option. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Lego Free Build 2:00pm–4:00pm STEM Learning Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Event Details: Children are welcome to come build whatever they like with a huge amount of Legos. We will also have chunky Legos and magnet builders as an option. 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 New Year's Storytime Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a storytime all about the New Year. Drop in only! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 3 2026 Sat New Year's Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a storytime all about the New Year. 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.
