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Crochet for children

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

We will meet in Makerspace Parents bring your children to crochet night we will be crocheting a square or if you are more advanced you can work on a specific project. We will listen to music and crochet a light refreshment will be served.

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

We will meet in Makerspace Parents bring your children to crochet night we will be crocheting a square or if you are more advanced you can work on a specific project. We will listen to music and crochet a light refreshment will be served.

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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. 

STEAM Free Build

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us Tuesdays in June from 1-3PM for STEAM Free Build. There will be tiny Legos, chunky Legos, and magnet builders available for participants. Drop in only. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays in June from 1-3PM for STEAM Free Build. There will be tiny Legos, chunky Legos, and magnet builders available for participants. 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. 

Adorable Arts & Crafts

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us Tuesdays in June at 4:30PM for Adorable Art. Each week we will complete a new cute art project. Please register to participate in this free event; walk-ins will be turned away if space is at capacity. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays in June at 4:30PM for Adorable Art. Each week we will complete a new cute art project. Please register to participate in this free event; walk-ins will be turned away if space is at capacity. 

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. 

UNO Tournament

UNO Tournament

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
:

Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 

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

Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 

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. 

Storytime

Bilingual Storytime at the Park/Hora de Cuentos en el Parque

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
:

Come by the Park for a Storytime! No registration required! 

Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! No requiere registro!


 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come by the Park for a Storytime! No registration required! 

Ven al parque para una hora de cuentos! 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. 

Toddler Time: Paint with Fruit

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Paint with Fruit. We will start with a basic storytime about color and fruits/veggies and then complete a painting activity after. Please register to participate in this free event.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Paint with Fruit. We will start with a basic storytime about color and fruits/veggies and then complete a painting activity after. Please register to participate in this free event.

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. 

Kid's Paint & Sip: World of Reptiles

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for a reptile-themed Kid's Paint & Sip. There will be two dates:

Friday 6/20 at 3:30PM
Friday 6/27 at 3:30PM

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

Join us for a reptile-themed Kid's Paint & Sip. There will be two dates:

Friday 6/20 at 3:30PM
Friday 6/27 at 3:30PM

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. 

Outside Chalk Art

Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
:

Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!

¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite!

 

 

 


 

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

Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!

¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite!

 

 

 


 

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. 

STEAM Free Build

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us Tuesdays in June from 1-3PM for STEAM Free Build. There will be tiny Legos, chunky Legos, and magnet builders available for participants. Drop in only. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays in June from 1-3PM for STEAM Free Build. There will be tiny Legos, chunky Legos, and magnet builders available for participants. 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. 

Adorable Arts & Crafts

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us Tuesdays in June at 4:30PM for Adorable Art. Each week we will complete a new cute art project. Please register to participate in this free event; walk-ins will be turned away if space is at capacity. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays in June at 4:30PM for Adorable Art. Each week we will complete a new cute art project. Please register to participate in this free event; walk-ins will be turned away if space is at capacity. 

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. 

UNO Tournament

UNO Tournament

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
:

Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 

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

Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 

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

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

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

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. 

Middle School Book Club (June)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us on Wednesday, June 25 for the June Middle School Book Club. The book we will be discussing is Prairie Lotus by Linda Su Park; the book should be read prior to Weds. June 25.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday, June 25 for the June Middle School Book Club. The book we will be discussing is Prairie Lotus by Linda Su Park; the book should be read prior to Weds. June 25.

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. 

Reptile Storytime & Craft

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for a reptile-themed storytime & craft event. There will be two dates:

Weds. 6/25 at 6PM
Thurs. 6/26 at 2PM

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a reptile-themed storytime & craft event. There will be two dates:

Weds. 6/25 at 6PM
Thurs. 6/26 at 2PM

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. 

Reptile Storytime & Craft

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for a reptile-themed storytime & craft event. There will be two dates:

Weds. 6/25 at 6PM
Thurs. 6/26 at 2PM

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a reptile-themed storytime & craft event. There will be two dates:

Weds. 6/25 at 6PM
Thurs. 6/26 at 2PM

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, June 26, 2025 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. 

Anime Club

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children
:

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie

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. 

Toddler Time: Splashpad Playdate

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us at the Splash Pad in Memorial Park for a very special Toddler Time! Sunscreen, water shoes, and clothes/water diaper are recommended.

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the Splash Pad in Memorial Park for a very special Toddler Time! Sunscreen, water shoes, and clothes/water diaper are recommended.

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. 

Kid's Paint & Sip: World of Reptiles

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for a reptile-themed Kid's Paint & Sip. There will be two dates:

Friday 6/20 at 3:30PM
Friday 6/27 at 3:30PM

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

Join us for a reptile-themed Kid's Paint & Sip. There will be two dates:

Friday 6/20 at 3:30PM
Friday 6/27 at 3:30PM

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. 

Live Reptile Show

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for our third annual reptile show!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Join us for our third annual reptile show!

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, June 30, 2025 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. 

UNO Tournament

UNO Tournament

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
:

Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 

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

Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 

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. 

Outside Chalk Art

Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
:

Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!

¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite!

 

 

 


 

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

Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!

¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite!

 

 

 


 

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. 

UNO Tournament

UNO Tournament

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
:

Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 

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

Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! 

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.