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AI Photos

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Blue Island Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to use artificial intelligence to create images, add objects, remove backgrounds, and more.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to use artificial intelligence to create images, add objects, remove backgrounds, and more.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Paint, Sip, & Celebrate: a Tribute to Black Excellence

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us in the Makerspace for a Paint & Sip event that celebrates Black excellence and joy for Black History Month! Choose the wooden panel with the design you like best to paint & take home with you.

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

Join us in the Makerspace for a Paint & Sip event that celebrates Black excellence and joy for Black History Month! Choose the wooden panel with the design you like best to paint & 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. 

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
Registration Required
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

Saturday, February 7, 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.

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

Black History Month Concert with New Groove Revolution

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Black History Month Concert with New Groove Revolution. More details to come!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Performance
Event Details:

Black History Month Concert with New Groove Revolution. More details to come!

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
Registration Required
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

Sunday, February 8, 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.

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

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
Registration Required
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

Monday, February 9, 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.

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

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

Monday, February 9, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Spanish Club/Club de Español

Monday, February 9, 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.

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
Registration Required
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

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

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, February 10, 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 with Ms. Jamie!

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

Drop by for a baby storytime with Ms. Jamie!

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Makerspace Hours

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

 

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 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library

This event is in the "Children" group

Valentine's Day Paint & Sip/Arte y Jugo por San Valentín

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a sweet and creative Valentine's Day craft! With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's the perfect chance to paint a special masterpiece for a friend, family member, or even just for yourself. Juice and all supplies provided.

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

Join us for a sweet and creative Valentine's Day craft! With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's the perfect chance to paint a special masterpiece for a friend, family member, or even just for yourself. Juice and all supplies 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. 

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
Registration Required
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, February 11, 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.

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, February 11, 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.

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 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Club Wednesday

Wednesday, February 11, 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. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Valentine's Day Garland

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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 garland out of paper hearts.

Open
Registration Required
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 garland out of paper hearts.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make a Valentine's Day Card/Haz una carta para el Dia de San Valentin

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Make a Valentine's Day Card! No registration required!¡Ven a hacer una tarjeta del Día de San Valentín! No requiere registro! 

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

Make a Valentine's Day Card! No registration required!¡Ven a hacer una tarjeta del Día de San Valentín! 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.