This event is in the "Children" group Kids Autumn Art Contest 09/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/15/2025 @ 5:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other Age Group: Children Join us for our third annual Kids Autumn Art Contest. This year, there will be three prizes awarded: one for grades 6-8, one for grades 3-5, and one for grades second and under. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep-Oct 2025 Kids Autumn Art Contest 09/17/2025 @ 9:00am–10/15/2025 @ 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other Event Details: Join us for our third annual Kids Autumn Art Contest. This year, there will be three prizes awarded: one for grades 6-8, one for grades 3-5, and one for grades second and under. 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, October 14, 2025 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 Oct 14 2025 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 Tissue Paper Painting/Pintar con Papel de Seda Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come and make your own tissue paper painting! No registration required! ¡Ven a crear tu propia pintura con papel de seda! ¡No necesitas registrarte! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Tissue Paper Painting/Pintar con Papel de Seda 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and make your own tissue paper painting! No registration required! ¡Ven a crear tu propia pintura con papel de seda! ¡No necesitas registrarte! 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 Wednesday, October 15, 2025 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 Oct 15 2025 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 3 D Pumpkin Head Decorating Craft Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 15 2025 Wed 3 D Pumpkin Head Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 Papel Picado Banner Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Create a papel picado banner. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Papel Picado Banner 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a papel picado banner. 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 Autumn Art Contest Voting & Reception Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us from 5-5:30PM to observe the incredible art created by Blue Island kids! Then vote for your favorites. Winners will be announced at 5:45PM! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Autumn Art Contest Voting & Reception 5:00pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us from 5-5:30PM to observe the incredible art created by Blue Island kids! Then vote for your favorites. Winners will be announced at 5:45PM! 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, October 16, 2025 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 Oct 16 2025 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 "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, October 20, 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 Oct 20 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, October 21, 2025 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 Oct 21 2025 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 Haz un Nicho para el Dia de los Muertos Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come make a Dia de los Muertos Nicho! Registration Required!Ven a hacer un Nicho para el Dia de los Muertos! Requiere registro! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Haz un Nicho para el Dia de los Muertos 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come make a Dia de los Muertos Nicho! Registration Required!Ven a hacer un Nicho para el Dia de los Muertos! 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, October 22, 2025 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 Oct 22 2025 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 Halloween Foam Pumpkin Head Decorating Craft Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children We're decorating foam pumpkin heads for Halloween. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Halloween Foam Pumpkin Head Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: We're decorating foam pumpkin heads for Halloween. 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 Ghostly Soap Carving for Kids Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Let's try to carve a ghost out of a bar of soap! Please register to participate, walk-ins will be welcome if space permits. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Ghostly Soap Carving for Kids 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Let's try to carve a ghost out of a bar of soap! Please register to participate, walk-ins will be welcome if space permits. 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, October 23, 2025 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 Oct 23 2025 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 "Children" group Pokémon Club Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Movie Age Group: Children Join us for a craft and a snack while we watch Pikachu's Vacation. Please register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted if space permits. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Pokémon Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Movie Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Movie Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a craft and a snack while we watch Pikachu's Vacation. Please register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted if space permits. 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 D.I.Y. Fandom Hour (Rescheduled to Friday, 10/24) Friday, October 24, 2025 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 Oct 24 2025 Fri D.I.Y. Fandom Hour (Rescheduled to Friday, 10/24) 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, October 28, 2025 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 Oct 28 2025 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 Eric Carle Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuento Y Arte Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Come by for a special Eric Carle Storytime where we will read a variety of his books and then create our own "Eric Carle" Inspired Collages! No registration required! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Eric Carle Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuento Y Arte 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Come by for a special Eric Carle Storytime where we will read a variety of his books and then create our own "Eric Carle" Inspired Collages! 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, October 29, 2025 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 Oct 29 2025 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 Halloween Storytime & Craft Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Join Ms. Jamie for a Halloween-themed story time & craft event. We will read 3-4 picture books, and then make a Halloween-themed craft. Please register to participate, walk-ins welcome space permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 29 2025 Wed Halloween Storytime & Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Jamie for a Halloween-themed story time & craft event. We will read 3-4 picture books, and then make a Halloween-themed craft. Please 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, October 30, 2025 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 Oct 30 2025 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 "Children" group Halloween Greeting Card Decorating Craft Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Halloween Greeting Card Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 Halloween Bilingual Storytime & Craft Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Join Ms. Myriam for a Special Spooky Bilingual Storytime & Craft! No registration required! ¡Acompaña a la Srta. Myriam para una hora especial de cuentos y manualidades bilingües de Halloween! ¡No es necesario registrarse! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Halloween Bilingual Storytime & Craft 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: Join Ms. Myriam for a Special Spooky Bilingual Storytime & Craft! No registration required! ¡Acompaña a la Srta. Myriam para una hora especial de cuentos y manualidades bilingües de Halloween! ¡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.
