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Kpop Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids has three dates, each with different times. Call the library for details and to register, must register to participate. For ages 5-13 and their families only.

KPOP Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate the cultural phenomena by joining us for karaoke in the Makerspace. When you arrive, you will put your name on the list and we will go in order. Kids can also sing as a group or with their family.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the cultural phenomena by joining us for karaoke in the Makerspace. When you arrive, you will put your name on the list and we will go in order. Kids can also sing as a group or with their family.

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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. 

Kids Pop Culture Paint and Sip is Sunday January 4 from 1:30PM to 3:30PM, must register to participate in this free event.

Pop Culture Kids Paint & Sip

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come paint your favorite pop culture characters, including Huntrix, Saja Boys, Sanrio, Sonic, Pokémon, and more! Must register to participate.  

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

Come paint your favorite pop culture characters, including Huntrix, Saja Boys, Sanrio, Sonic, Pokémon, and more! Must register to participate.  

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. 

Bilingual Storytime & Craft

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

Monday, January 5, 2026 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!

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 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. 

Make Your Own Beaded Bracelet or Necklace on Monday, January 5 from 4PM to 5PM. Drop in only

Make a Beaded Bracelet or Necklace

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us after school to make a beaded bracelet or necklace to take home with you. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school to make a beaded bracelet or necklace to take home with you. 

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. 

Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies and Toddlers is every Tuesday from 10AM to 10:30AM, except the last Tuesday of the month

Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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!

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

Drop by for a baby storytime!

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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. 

Take & Make: Reyes Magos Crown Craft Llévate y Crea: Corona de Reyes Magos Tues Jan 6 | mart ene 6 Drop in, pick one up, take home! Pasa, recoge uno y lleva a casa!

Take & Make: Reyes Magos Crown Craft / Llévate y Crea: Corona de Reyes Magos

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 9:00pm
Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Age Group:
Children

In honor of El Dia de Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day), stop by to pick up a Take & Make craft bag with everything you need to make a royal crown at home. One bag per child, no reservations.

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

In honor of El Dia de Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day), stop by to pick up a Take & Make craft bag with everything you need to make a royal crown at home. One bag per child, no reservations.

Homework Time

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Do you need a space to do homework? Come by our Meeting room for a quiet space! No registration required! (not homework help)

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

Do you need a space to do homework? Come by our Meeting room for a quiet space! No registration required! (not homework help)

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. 

Wednesday Craft Club is each Wednesday in Winter from 4-4:30PM except 12/24, 12/31, 1/28, & 2/25

Wednesday Craft Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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.

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 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. 

Winter Evening Storytime and Craft is on January 7 from 6 to 7PM. Drop in only!

Winter Evening Storytime & Craft

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join Ms. Jamie for a Winter-themed Storytime & Craft event. Simple themed craft will follow the storytime. Drop in only!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jamie for a Winter-themed Storytime & Craft event. Simple themed craft will follow the storytime. 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. 

Thursday Afternoon Storytime weekly from 1-1:30PM

Thursday Afternoon Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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!

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 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. 

Mini Golf With Sphero!

Thursday, January 8, 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.

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 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. 

Color & Sip

Color & Sip/Colorear y Jugo

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required!

¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required!

¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡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. 

Bilingual Animal Storytime & Craft Cuento y arte sobre animales Fri Dec 2 | Vier dic 2 11:00am-12:00pm Registration required, but walk-ins welcome space permitting. requiere registro, pero se permiten llegadas si hay espacio. For friends ages 5 and under! | ¡Para amiguitos de 5 años o menos!

Bilingual Animal Storytime & Craft/Cuento y Arte sobre Animales

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come learn about animals in Spanish and English! After enjoying a cute and fun story, we’ll do a small craft to take home and keep practicing. Registration is required, but walk-ins are welcome if space allows. For friends ages 5 and under!

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

Come learn about animals in Spanish and English! After enjoying a cute and fun story, we’ll do a small craft to take home and keep practicing. Registration is required, but walk-ins are welcome if space allows. For friends ages 5 and under!

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. 

Bilingual Storytime & Craft

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
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!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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. 

Create a Ribbon Barrette or Headband

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us to make a ribbon headband or hair clip to take home with you! All materials provided. Hot glue gun in use, so parents must accompany child to help with hot glue unless child is 10+. Drop in only. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to make a ribbon headband or hair clip to take home with you! All materials provided. Hot glue gun in use, so parents must accompany child to help with hot glue unless child is 10+. 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. 

Spanish Club Club de español Mon / Lun: Dec 8 & 15 / Dic 8 & 15 jan 5 & 12 / Ene 12 & 26 Feb 9 & 23 / feb 9 & 23 registration required but walk-ins permitted should there be space! ¡Se requiere registro, pero se permite participar si hay espacio! 6+ all levels welcome & no experience is needed! / ¡Todos los niveles son bienvenidos y no se necesita experiencia!

Spanish Club/Club de Español

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español
Age Group:
Children

Come hang out, make friends, and explore the Spanish language and culture through music, movies, shows, games, art, and other fun activities! This is a fun and relaxed space for everyone, whether you're fluent or just starting out.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out, make friends, and explore the Spanish language and culture through music, movies, shows, games, art, and other fun activities! This is a fun and relaxed space for everyone, whether you're fluent or just starting out.

Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies and Toddlers is every Tuesday from 10AM to 10:30AM, except the last Tuesday of the month

Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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!

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 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. 

Homework Time

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Do you need a space to do homework? Come by our Meeting room for a quiet space! No registration required! (not homework help)

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

Do you need a space to do homework? Come by our Meeting room for a quiet space! No registration required! (not homework help)

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. 

kids Bingo Night in Spanish Noche de Lotería para ninos Dec/dic 2 jan/ene 13 feb 3 6:30pm-7:30pm no registartion requiered No requiere registro

Bingo Night in Spanish/Noche de Lotería

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español, Other
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.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Eventos En Español, Other
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.

Wednesday Craft Club is each Wednesday in Winter from 4-4:30PM except 12/24, 12/31, 1/28, & 2/25

Wednesday Craft Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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.

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 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. 

Rice Krispie

Decorate a Rice Krispy Treat/Decorar un Rice Krispy

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink
Age Group:
Children

Come decorate a Rice Krispy Treat while supplies last! No registration required! 

Ven a decorar un Rice Krispy mientras quede materiales! No requiere registro! 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Drink
Event Details:

Come decorate a Rice Krispy Treat while supplies last! No registration required! 

Ven a decorar un Rice Krispy mientras quede materiales! No 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. 

Thursday Afternoon Storytime weekly from 1-1:30PM

Thursday Afternoon Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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!

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 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. 

Mini Golf With Sphero!

Thursday, January 15, 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.

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 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. 

Rewind Tv Night

Rewind TV Night

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children

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! 


 

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.