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Ongoing event from Sept. 17 to Oct. 15 for kids 8th grade and under. See Ms. Jamie for more details

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.

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.

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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. 

Videogame Club is drop in only

Videogame Club

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Kids in attendance will vote on the game to play on the Nintendo Switch, rotating turns if necessary. This is a drop in only event. 

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

Kids in attendance will vote on the game to play on the Nintendo Switch, rotating turns if necessary. This is a drop in only 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. 

Scary Campfire Story is 10/30 from 7-7:30PM, must register to participate!

Scary Campfire Story

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Outside Library Entrance
Program Type:
Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Children

Ms. Jamie will be reading short stories from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (these can be frightening so use discretion with your children) around the campfire. After reading a couple stories, each child can roast a marshmallow.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Outside Library Entrance
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Jamie will be reading short stories from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (these can be frightening so use discretion with your children) around the campfire. After reading a couple stories, each child can roast a marshmallow.

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: Costume Party is Oct. 31 at 1:30PM and is for friends 4 and under ONLY. Please register to participate.

Toddler Time: Costume Party

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Come in costume, listen to Halloween music, practice trick-or-treating, and play with new friends! This event is for four and under ONLY. Please register to participate! Walk-ins welcome space permitting. 

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

Come in costume, listen to Halloween music, practice trick-or-treating, and play with new friends! This event is for four and under ONLY. Please register to participate! Walk-ins welcome space permitting. 

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. 

Videogame Club

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Drop in only. Kids vote to choose the game, we take turns if necessary. Drop in only. 

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

Drop in only. Kids vote to choose the game, we take turns if necessary. 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. 

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. 

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. 

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, January 20, 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. 

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, January 27, 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. 

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, February 3, 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. 

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, February 10, 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. 

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, February 17, 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. 

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, February 24, 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. 

Feb. 24 at 7PM. Must register through the link provided in the details or reach out to a librarian for help.

Illinois Libraries Present: Still Afraid of the Dark - An Evening with R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

This is a VIRTUAL EVENT. We will set it up to play for those who don't have access to Zoom at home. Register through library website if you will attend AT THE LIBRARY. 

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Online / Remote
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a VIRTUAL EVENT. We will set it up to play for those who don't have access to Zoom at home. Register through library website if you will attend AT THE LIBRARY. 

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.