This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time: Color and Paint/Colorear y Pintar Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children Come by and learn about colors through fun coloring and painting activities! Registration is required, but walk-ins are welcome if space is available. For friends ages 4 and under. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Toddler Time: Color and Paint/Colorear y Pintar 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: Come by and learn about colors through fun coloring and painting activities! Registration is required, but walk-ins are welcome if space is available. For friends ages 4 and under.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, December 3, 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 Dec 3 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 Craft Club Wednesday Wednesday, December 3, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Craft Club Wednesday 4:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts 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 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 "Adults" group Gouache Painting Course Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Learn the basics of painting with Gouache! Receive a small travel pallet of paints and watercolor supplies to continue making art at home! Registration required; limit 15. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Gouache Painting Course 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of painting with Gouache! Receive a small travel pallet of paints and watercolor supplies to continue making art at home! Registration required; limit 15.
Jabones Artesanales Navideños Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español ¿Buscas un regalo original y hecho con tus propias manos? ¡Ven a la bibliotea y crea jabones navideños únicos, aromáticos y llenos de encanto! Registración requerida para el taller de adultos. Open Register Now Registration Required Dec 4 2025 Thu Jabones Artesanales Navideños 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: ¿Buscas un regalo original y hecho con tus propias manos? ¡Ven a la bibliotea y crea jabones navideños únicos, aromáticos y llenos de encanto! Registración requerida para el taller de adultos.
This event is in the "Children" group Thursday Afternoon Storytime for Babies & Toddlers Thursday, December 4, 2025 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 Dec 4 2025 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, December 4, 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 Dec 4 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 Winter Pokémon Puzzle Blitz Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Work as a team to put together a winter-themed Pokémon puzzle that Ms. Jamie will hang in the Children's Department after! This is a drop in event for ages 7+! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Winter Pokémon Puzzle Blitz 6:00pm–7:30pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Work as a team to put together a winter-themed Pokémon puzzle that Ms. Jamie will hang in the Children's Department after! This is a drop in event for ages 7+! 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 Picture Book Homeschool Reading Club Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Storytime Age Group: Children Early elementary-age homeschoolers (and emerging readers) are welcome to join Ms. Jamie for a special storytime & activity just for homeschool kids! Each day will have a theme for the books and activity. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Picture Book Homeschool Reading Club 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Early elementary-age homeschoolers (and emerging readers) are welcome to join Ms. Jamie for a special storytime & activity just for homeschool kids! Each day will have a theme for the books and activity. 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.
ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más para principiantes.Learning basic computer usage and more for beginners.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno. View Details Dec 5 2025 Fri ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 10:00am–4:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más para principiantes.Learning basic computer usage and more for beginners.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.
This event is in the "Adults" group Database Deep Dive Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Database Deep Dive 11:30am–12:15pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Want to learn more about the databases available to Blue Island Library patrons? Visit for informative sessions about these digital resources. Learn about Libby, Kanopy, Novelist, and more! Registration is not required.
This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Reading Club Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club Age Group: Children Homeschool Reading Club is a monthly meetup for elementary and middle grade children who are homeschooling. It will occur from 12:30PM - 2PM on the second Friday of October & November, and the first Friday of December; 2026 da Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Homeschool Reading Club 12:30pm–2:00pm Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Reading Club is a monthly meetup for elementary and middle grade children who are homeschooling. It will occur from 12:30PM - 2PM on the second Friday of October & November, and the first Friday of December; 2026 da 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 Mic Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Share music with your peers in this relaxed atmosphere. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Open Mic 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: Share music with your peers in this relaxed atmosphere.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Book signing with author J D Roman Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Book Signing Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Author of The HUE: Red Part OneJD Roman will be visiting the library for a book signing!The first 5 people to will receive a copy of the book! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Book signing with author J D Roman 3:30pm–4:30pm Book Signing Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages Program Type: Book Signing Registration Required Event Details: Author of The HUE: Red Part OneJD Roman will be visiting the library for a book signing!The first 5 people to will receive a copy of the book! 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 Lights Parade Party with Santa Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Library Tradition Age Group: Children Join us as we get psyched for the annual Lights Parade Party! Santa will be taking photos from 1:30PM-3PM. There will also be crafts and activities for families to enjoy after they take their photo with Santa. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Lights Parade Party with Santa 1:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Library Tradition Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Library Tradition Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we get psyched for the annual Lights Parade Party! Santa will be taking photos from 1:30PM-3PM. There will also be crafts and activities for families to enjoy after they take their photo with Santa. 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 Friends of the Library Holiday Open House Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Young Adult/Teen Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: All Ages Join the Friends of the Library for our annual Holiday Open House with hot chocolate and cookies following the parade. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Friends of the Library Holiday Open House 5:30pm–7:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Young Adult/Teen Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Join the Friends of the Library for our annual Holiday Open House with hot chocolate and cookies following the parade.
This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, December 8, 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 Dec 8 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 Gift Creation Station Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Not sure what to gift loved ones this Holiday season? Come to our Gift Creation Station! Make several personalized gifts, including: notebooks, photo keychains, coin purses, slime toys, tote-bags, and more! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Gift Creation Station 3:30pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Not sure what to gift loved ones this Holiday season? Come to our Gift Creation Station! Make several personalized gifts, including: notebooks, photo keychains, coin purses, slime toys, tote-bags, and more!
This event is in the "Adults" group VISUAL BALANCE: Creating Effective Layouts Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Learn how to create visually balanced images (photos, flyers, posters, etc.). Using principles of design you’ll create effective layouts. | Ages 12+ | In-Person / Zoom Meeting |. . . . . . . . . . . . Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon VISUAL BALANCE: Creating Effective Layouts 6:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create visually balanced images (photos, flyers, posters, etc.). Using principles of design you’ll create effective layouts. | Ages 12+ | In-Person / Zoom Meeting |. . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Spanish Club/Club de Español Monday, December 8, 2025 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Spanish Club/Club de Español 6:30pm–7:30pm Eventos En Español Open 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. 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 Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 Dec 9 2025 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.
Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español Los participantes a este grupo de creatividad y voluntariado comparten sus ideas y creatividad y prestan sus servicios a los eventos de la biblioteca. Para más información llame a 708-388-1078 Ext 18 Open Register Now Registration Required Dec 9 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Los participantes a este grupo de creatividad y voluntariado comparten sus ideas y creatividad y prestan sus servicios a los eventos de la biblioteca. Para más información llame a 708-388-1078 Ext 18
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, December 9, 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 Dec 9 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 "Adults" group Winter Garland Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Come and craft a winter garland! All materials will be provided. Registration required; limit 15. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Winter Garland 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come and craft a winter garland! All materials will be provided. Registration required; limit 15.
