This event is in the "Young Adult" group D.I.Y. Fandom Hour (Rescheduled to Friday, 10/24) Friday, October 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Create K-pop fandom items like beaded bracelets, photocards, and more! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Oct 24 2025 Fri D.I.Y. Fandom Hour (Rescheduled to Friday, 10/24) 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create K-pop fandom items like beaded bracelets, photocards, and more! 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, October 28, 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 Oct 28 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 "Children" group Eric Carle Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuento Y Arte Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Come by for a special Eric Carle Storytime where we will read a variety of his books and then create our own "Eric Carle" Inspired Collages! No registration required! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Eric Carle Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuento Y Arte 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Come by for a special Eric Carle Storytime where we will read a variety of his books and then create our own "Eric Carle" Inspired Collages! No 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 Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, October 29, 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 Oct 29 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 Halloween Storytime & Craft Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Join Ms. Jamie for a Halloween-themed story time & craft event. We will read 3-4 picture books, and then make a Halloween-themed craft. Please register to participate, walk-ins welcome space permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 29 2025 Wed Halloween Storytime & Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Jamie for a Halloween-themed story time & craft event. We will read 3-4 picture books, and then make a Halloween-themed craft. Please register to participate, walk-ins welcome space permitting. 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, October 30, 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 Oct 30 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 Halloween Greeting Card Decorating Craft Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Halloween Greeting Card Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 Halloween Bilingual Storytime & Craft Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Join Ms. Myriam for a Special Spooky Bilingual Storytime & Craft! No registration required! ¡Acompaña a la Srta. Myriam para una hora especial de cuentos y manualidades bilingües de Halloween! ¡No es necesario registrarse! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Halloween Bilingual Storytime & Craft 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: Join Ms. Myriam for a Special Spooky Bilingual Storytime & Craft! No registration required! ¡Acompaña a la Srta. Myriam para una hora especial de cuentos y manualidades bilingües de Halloween! ¡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 "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, November 3, 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 Nov 3 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 "Children" group Surprise Craft Take & Make All Day Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Surprise Craft Take & Make All Day Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve. 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, November 4, 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 Nov 4 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, November 5, 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 Nov 5 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 Fall Wreath Decorating Craft Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Fall Wreath Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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, November 6, 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 Nov 6 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 "Young Adult" group Creativebug: Paper Zoetrope Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Age Group: Young Adult Learn to make a paper zoetrope and a 10-frame drawing animation by following a Creativebug maker's tutorial. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Creativebug: Paper Zoetrope 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make a paper zoetrope and a 10-frame drawing animation by following a Creativebug maker's tutorial.
This event is in the "Children" group Loom Woven Fish /Tejer un Pescado con Telar Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come by to create a fish purse using a cardboard loom! Registration required! Ven a tejer un bolso de pescado con telar! Requiere registro! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Loom Woven Fish /Tejer un Pescado con Telar 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come by to create a fish purse using a cardboard loom! Registration required! Ven a tejer un bolso de pescado con telar! Requiere registro! 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 Hello Kitty Club Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie Age Group: Children Join us to meet other Sanrio enthusiasts, participate in a Sanrio-themed activity, and watch some Hello Kitty! Ends promptly at 4:30 as the library closes at 5PM. Please register to participate, walk-ins welcome space permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 7 2025 Fri Hello Kitty Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts, Movie Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie Registration Required Event Details: Join us to meet other Sanrio enthusiasts, participate in a Sanrio-themed activity, and watch some Hello Kitty! Ends promptly at 4:30 as the library closes at 5PM. Please register to participate, walk-ins welcome space permitting. 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 Thankfulness Journal DIY Monday, November 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Decorate a thankfulness journals with paintings, stickers, stencils, and more. Add prompts and decorations to each page. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 10 2025 Mon Thankfulness Journal DIY 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Decorate a thankfulness journals with paintings, stickers, stencils, and more. Add prompts and decorations to each page.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, November 11, 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 Nov 11 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 "Children" group Pre-teen Craft Night: Diamond Art Coasters Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children For ages 9-12! Come by to decorate a Hello Kitty or Pokemon Coaster! Registration required! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 11 2025 Tue Pre-teen Craft Night: Diamond Art Coasters 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: For ages 9-12! Come by to decorate a Hello Kitty or Pokemon Coaster! 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 Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, November 12, 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 Nov 12 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 Fall DIY Bookmark Decorating Craft Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Fall DIY Bookmark Decorating Craft 3:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Adults" group Apple Orchard Miniature Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Some & make a clay miniature of an apple barrel. Enjoy cider & fall-themed snacks. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Apple Orchard Miniature 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Some & make a clay miniature of an apple barrel. Enjoy cider & fall-themed snacks. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nostalgia Nights: Matilda Paint & Sip Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Watch Matilda while painting scenes from the film on wooden canvases. Enjoy nonalcoholic wine and snacks. Registration required; limit 15. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Nostalgia Nights: Matilda Paint & Sip 7:00pm–8:30pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Watch Matilda while painting scenes from the film on wooden canvases. Enjoy nonalcoholic wine and snacks. Registration required; limit 15.
