This event is in the "Adults" group Canva Tips Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults Learn awesome Canva tips including how to setup your design to print to our printers and “How to Create Image Reflection in Canva | Easy Reflections!” Register Now!.../// Zoom Meeting ID: 520 509 0829 Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Canva Tips 6:00pm–8:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn awesome Canva tips including how to setup your design to print to our printers and “How to Create Image Reflection in Canva | Easy Reflections!” Register Now!.../// Zoom Meeting ID: 520 509 0829 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 Build a Marshmallow Igloo/Construye un Iglú de Bombón Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink, STEM Learning Age Group: Children Design and build your very own mini igloo using marshmallows and toothpicks! Registration required. For ages 8+!¡Diseña y construye tu propio mini iglú usando bombones y palillos! Requiere registro. ¡Para edades 8+! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Build a Marshmallow Igloo/Construye un Iglú de Bombón 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink, STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink, STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Design and build your very own mini igloo using marshmallows and toothpicks! Registration required. For ages 8+!¡Diseña y construye tu propio mini iglú usando bombones y palillos! Requiere registro. ¡Para edades 8+! 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.
Dementia and Alzheimer's Awareness for Caregivers Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Join us for a presentation on caregiving for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia. Registration is not required. View Details Dec 10 2025 Wed Dementia and Alzheimer's Awareness for Caregivers 10:00am–11:30am Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Join us for a presentation on caregiving for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia. Registration is not required.
Extravaganza de Manualidades Navideñas y Convivio Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Eventos En Español La biblioteca te invita a un día lleno de creatividad, alegría y espíritu navideño. ¡Nosotros ponemos los materiales! Tú solo trae tus ganas de crear y pasarla bien. Open Register Now Registration Required Dec 10 2025 Wed Extravaganza de Manualidades Navideñas y Convivio 10:00am–1:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: La biblioteca te invita a un día lleno de creatividad, alegría y espíritu navideño. ¡Nosotros ponemos los materiales! Tú solo trae tus ganas de crear y pasarla bien.
Memory Cafe with Metropolitan Family Services Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Visit us for Memory Cafe! No registration required. View Details Dec 10 2025 Wed Memory Cafe with Metropolitan Family Services 11:30am–12:30pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Visit us for Memory Cafe! No registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, December 10, 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 10 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 10, 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 10 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 GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults Got an iPhone? Or iPad? Have audio you’d like to share, but wish to share a portion of it? Well, you’ll learn how to do that. Learn how to import it, clip it, fade its intro and outro, and then export it. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed GarageBand for iOS How-To: How to Import, Clip, Fade Intro & Outro, and Export 6:00pm–8:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Got an iPhone? Or iPad? Have audio you’d like to share, but wish to share a portion of it? Well, you’ll learn how to do that. Learn how to import it, clip it, fade its intro and outro, and then export it. 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 Salt Snowflake Painting/Pintar Copos de Nieve de Sal Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come by to Paint some Salt Snowflakes! Registration required! Ven a Pintar Copos de Nieve hechos de Sal! Requiere registro! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Salt Snowflake Painting/Pintar Copos de Nieve de Sal 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 Paint some Salt Snowflakes! Registration required! Ven a Pintar Copos de Nieve hechos de Sal! 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 "Adults" group Midday Movie: Christmas Edition Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Come an enjoy a showing of a Christmas film. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Midday Movie: Christmas Edition 10:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Come an enjoy a showing of a Christmas film. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Thursday Afternoon Storytime for Babies & Toddlers Thursday, December 11, 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 11 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 11, 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 11 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.
Writer's Group Thursday, December 11, 2025 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 Dec 11 2025 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 "Children" group Polar Express Pajama Party Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children "All Aboard!!!!" Join us for a special showing of The Polar Express! Register in person to receive your Polar Express "Train Ticket!" We will be having Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows! Pajama Attire recommended but not required! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Polar Express Pajama Party 6:00pm–8:00pm Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: "All Aboard!!!!" Join us for a special showing of The Polar Express! Register in person to receive your Polar Express "Train Ticket!" We will be having Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows! Pajama Attire recommended but not 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 "Adults" group Writer's Group Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 8:00pm - 8:15pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults 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. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Cancelled Writer's Group 8:00pm–8:15pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults 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.
Staff In-Service *Closed* All Day Blue Island Public Library Closing Dec 12 2025 Fri Closing Staff In-Service *Closed* All Day Branches: Blue Island Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group Make a Glitter Ornament Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us in the Makerspace and make a glitter ornament to hang on your tree. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Make a Glitter Ornament 11:30am–12:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us in the Makerspace and make a glitter ornament to hang on your tree. 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 "Children" group Snowy Saturday Storytime Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children We will have a snow-themed storytime and then make snow dough! (similar to play-doh)Please register to participate, but walk-ins will be accepted if space permits. Ages 5+ only! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Snowy Saturday Storytime 2:30pm–3:30pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: We will have a snow-themed storytime and then make snow dough! (similar to play-doh)Please register to participate, but walk-ins will be accepted if space permits. Ages 5+ 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 Adult Services Art Contest All Day 12/14 - 12/23 Online or App at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Participate in our Adult Winter Art Contest for a chance to win a $150 art supply gift card! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 14 - 23 2025 Adult Services Art Contest All Day 12/14–12/23 Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online or App Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Participate in our Adult Winter Art Contest for a chance to win a $150 art supply gift card!
This event is in the "Children" group Decorate a Dreidel for Hanukkah Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children We will decorate a dreidel to take home with you. Please register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted space permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 14 2025 Sun Decorate a Dreidel for Hanukkah 1:30pm–2:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: We will decorate a dreidel to take home with you. Please register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted 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 "Children" group KPOP Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Celebrate the cultural phenomena by joining us for karaoke in the Makerspace. When you arrive, you will put your name on the list and we will go in order. Please register if you plan to attend, walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 14 2025 Sun KPOP Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids 2:00pm–3:00pm Other Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the cultural phenomena by joining us for karaoke in the Makerspace. When you arrive, you will put your name on the list and we will go in order. Please register if you plan to attend, walk-ins will be accepted 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 "Children" group Mini Golf With Sphero! Sunday, December 14, 2025 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 Dec 14 2025 Sun 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 "Children" group Hanukkah Storytime & Craft Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a storytime about Hanukkah. After, we will decorate a dreidel to take home with you. Please register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted space permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Hanukkah Storytime & Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 us for a storytime about Hanukkah. After, we will decorate a dreidel to take home with you. Please register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted 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 Microsoft Word Clinic Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Microsoft Word Clinic 6:00pm–8:00pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Are you sick of Microsoft Word? Is there something with it that ails you? Come to the “Microsoft Word Clinic” for wellness and aid. Email your questions to tmarcus@blueislandlibrary.org. 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.
