This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Services Art Contest All Day 1/2 - 2/28 Online or App at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Participate in our Adult Winter Art Contest for a chance to win a $150 art supply gift card! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan-Feb 2026 Adult Services Art Contest All Day 1/2–2/28 Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online or App Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Participate in our Adult Winter Art Contest for a chance to win a $150 art supply gift card!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Warm Winter Wishes Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: All Ages Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring.
This event is in the "Children" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 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 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) View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea 3:00pm–4:30pm Other 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 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Bingo Night in Spanish/Noche de Lotería 6:30pm–7:30pm Eventos En Español, Other 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults You must register for this event through a separate website. Please follow this link: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: You must register for this event through a separate website. Please follow this link:
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Solve clues and read books to find the yeti. Register on Beanstack or the reference desk. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Solve clues and read books to find the yeti. Register on Beanstack or the reference desk.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Warm Winter Wishes Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: All Ages Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 14 2026 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Decorate a Rice Krispy Treat/Decorar un Rice Krispy 6:30pm–7:30pm Food & Drink 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 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 "Young Adult" group Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Solve clues and read books to find the yeti. Register on Beanstack or the reference desk. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Solve clues and read books to find the yeti. Register on Beanstack or the reference desk.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Warm Winter Wishes Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: All Ages Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring.
This event is in the "Children" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 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, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be 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 "Adults" group Writer's Group Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Do you write creatively? Do you want to meet other folks who do, too? This is the perfect group for you! Visit for a passive hour with other writers. Discuss projects, exchange feedback, and decorate idea journals! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Writer's Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you write creatively? Do you want to meet other folks who do, too? This is the perfect group for you! Visit for a passive hour with other writers. Discuss projects, exchange feedback, and decorate idea journals! No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Rewind TV Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Movie 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 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 Database Deep Dive Night Sessions Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:15pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Cancelled Database Deep Dive Night Sessions 7:30pm–8:15pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Solve clues and read books to find the yeti. Register on Beanstack or the reference desk. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Solve clues and read books to find the yeti. Register on Beanstack or the reference desk.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Warm Winter Wishes Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: All Ages Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group D.I.Y. Fandom Hour Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Create K-pop fandom items like beaded bracelets, photocards, and more! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 16 2026 Fri D.I.Y. Fandom Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create K-pop fandom items like beaded bracelets, photocards, and more! 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 Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Winter Bingo for Kids 3:30pm–4:30pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room 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.
