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 Feb 12 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, February 12, 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 Feb 12 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.
Globos con Amor - Taller de San Valentín Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Aprende a crear un hermoso arreglo con globos para sorprender a esa persona especial. No necesitas experiencia, solo ganas de crear con el corazón. Cupo limitado. Registración requerida View Details Feb 12 2026 Thu Globos con Amor - Taller de San Valentín 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Aprende a crear un hermoso arreglo con globos para sorprender a esa persona especial. No necesitas experiencia, solo ganas de crear con el corazón. Cupo limitado. Registración requerida
This event is in the "Children" group Thursday Afternoon Storytime for Babies & Toddlers Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Drop in for a baby storytime on Thursday afternoons! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Thursday Afternoon Storytime for Babies & Toddlers 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 baby 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, February 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Mini Golf With Sphero! 3:00pm–4:30pm STEM Learning Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning 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, February 12, 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 Feb 12 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 "Children" group Valentine's Day Storytime & Craft Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a Valentine's Day themed picture book reading, followed by an adorable "Bee Mine" paper craft to take home with you. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Valentine's Day Storytime & Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a Valentine's Day themed picture book reading, followed by an adorable "Bee Mine" paper craft to take home with you. 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.
Writer's Group Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Writer's Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace 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 "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 Feb 13 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, February 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 Feb 13 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 "Children" group Toddler Time: Hearts and Crafts Fingerpaint/Manualidad con Corazones y Pintura Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children Explore Valentine’s Day and colors through fingerpainting fun! For ages 4 and under! Registration required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Toddler Time: Hearts and Crafts Fingerpaint/Manualidad con Corazones y Pintura 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Explore Valentine’s Day and colors through fingerpainting fun! For ages 4 and under! 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 Black History and Culture Night in Blue Island Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: All Ages Celebrate Black History month with Blue Island Public Library's Board President, Rachell Orozco. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Black History and Culture Night in Blue Island 6:00pm–7:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online / Remote Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Celebrate Black History month with Blue Island Public Library's Board President, Rachell Orozco.
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 Feb 14 2026 Sat 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 Saturday, February 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 Feb 14 2026 Sat 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 Valentine's Day Party Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Movie Age Group: Children Join us for a few Valentine's Day-themed crafts, followed by a showing of the Pixar romantic comedy Elemental. During the movie, there will be Valentine's Day-themed treats to share. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Valentine's Day Party 1:30pm–4:00pm 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 few Valentine's Day-themed crafts, followed by a showing of the Pixar romantic comedy Elemental. During the movie, there will be Valentine's Day-themed treats to share. 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 Feb 15 2026 Sun 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 Sunday, February 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 Feb 15 2026 Sun 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 Kids Paint, Sip, & Celebrate: a Tribute to Black Excellence Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 15 2026 Sun Kids Paint, Sip, & Celebrate: a Tribute to Black Excellence 2:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Open 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 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue 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 Tuesday, February 17, 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 Feb 17 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, February 17, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 17 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 with Ms. Jamie! 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, 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) View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 17 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, February 17, 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 Feb 17 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Ramdan Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte de Ramadán Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children, All Ages Join us for a special storytime celebrating Ramadan! We’ll read a heartwarming story, learn about Ramadan, and make a beautiful crescent moon and star hanger to take home. All supplies provided, registration required! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Ramdan Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte de Ramadán 6:30pm–7:45pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a special storytime celebrating Ramadan! We’ll read a heartwarming story, learn about Ramadan, and make a beautiful crescent moon and star hanger to take home. All supplies provided, 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.
