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Spanish Club/Club de Español

Monday, February 23, 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 24, 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

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Makerspace Hours

Tuesday, February 24, 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 "Children" group

Superhero Perler Bead Craft/Manualidad de Superhéroes con Cuentas Perler

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Age Group:
Children

Create your own superhero design using colorful Perler beads! All supplies provided, no registration required! 

¡Crea tu propio diseño de superhéroe usando cuentas Perler! Todos los materiales están incluidos. ¡No requiere registro!

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

Create your own superhero design using colorful Perler beads! All supplies provided, no registration required! 

¡Crea tu propio diseño de superhéroe usando cuentas Perler! Todos los materiales están incluidos. ¡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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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. 

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

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other

You must register through an outside website. Follow the link below: 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

You must register through an outside website. Follow the link below: 

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 25, 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 25, 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

Lego Free Build

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Drop in only! Build with a ton of Legos and magnet builders to your hearts content with calming music in the background. 

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

Drop in only! Build with a ton of Legos and magnet builders to your hearts content with calming music in the background. 

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

Thursday, February 26, 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

Mini Golf With Sphero!

Thursday, February 26, 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.

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 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

Thursday, February 26, 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

Rewind TV Night

Thursday, February 26, 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! 


 

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 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

Friday, February 27, 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

Toddler Time: Play-Doh Play Date/Juguemos con Plastilina

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun and squishy playdate! Explore textures, shapes, and colors while playing with play-doh! For ages 3-5

¡Únete a esta cita de juego! Explora texturas, formas y colores con plastilina. Para edades de 3-5

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

Join us for a fun and squishy playdate! Explore textures, shapes, and colors while playing with play-doh! For ages 3-5

¡Únete a esta cita de juego! Explora texturas, formas y colores con plastilina. Para edades de 3-5

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 28, 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 "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.