This event is in the "Children" group Snail Art/Arte de Caracol Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come make some snail-themed bead art! First come-first serve. Drop in only! Note: small and medium sized beads will be used, smaller children will need to be supervised by a parent or guardian. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Snail Art/Arte de Caracol 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come make some snail-themed bead art! First come-first serve. Drop in only! Note: small and medium sized beads will be used, smaller children will need to be supervised by a parent or guardian. 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, April 21, 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 Apr 21 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 Paint a Piggy Bank/ Pinta un Cochinito Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come by to paint your own piggy bank! Registration required! Ven a pintar tu propio cochinito! Requiere registro! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Paint a Piggy Bank/ Pinta un Cochinito 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: Come by to paint your own piggy bank! Registration required! Ven a pintar tu propio cochinito! 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, April 22, 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 Apr 22 2026 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 Wednesday Craft Club Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us in the Children's Department anytime between 3:30PM and 4:30PM for a different craft each Wednesday (~20 mins or less to complete). Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Wednesday Craft Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Children's Department anytime between 3:30PM and 4:30PM for a different craft each Wednesday (~20 mins or less to complete). 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 Paper Mache Insects Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Part 1: April 22nd, Making the insectPart 2: April 29th, Painting and finishing touches Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Paper Mache Insects 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Part 1: April 22nd, Making the insectPart 2: April 29th, Painting and finishing touches
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, April 23, 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 Apr 23 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 Leo Lionni: A Color of His Own Storytime & Craft/Su Propio Color Hora de Cuento y Arte Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Come by for a special Leo Lionni Storytime where we will read "A Color of His Own" and then create our own Chameleon. No registration required! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Leo Lionni: A Color of His Own Storytime & Craft/Su Propio Color Hora de Cuento y Arte 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Leo Lionni Storytime where we will read "A Color of His Own" and then create our own Chameleon. No registration required!
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time: Flower Colors/Colores con Flores Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Learn about colors in English and Spanish with some flower painting! For friends 4 and under. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Toddler Time: Flower Colors/Colores con Flores 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn about colors in English and Spanish with some flower painting! For friends 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 "Children" group Kid's Disney Paint & Sip Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Children are invited to choose ONE of the Disney-themed designs to paint while enjoying a juice box. Registration is required for this event as space is limited. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Kid's Disney Paint & Sip 2:00pm–3:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Children are invited to choose ONE of the Disney-themed designs to paint while enjoying a juice box. Registration is required for this event as space is limited. 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, April 28, 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 Apr 28 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, April 29, 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 Apr 29 2026 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 "Young Adult" group Paper Mache Insects Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Part 1: April 22nd, Making the insectPart 2: April 29th, Painting and finishing touches Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Paper Mache Insects 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: During Maker Hours Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Part 1: April 22nd, Making the insectPart 2: April 29th, Painting and finishing touches
This event is in the "Children" group Rainbow Fish Story & Craft Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Come by for a reading of The Rainbow Fish followed by a quick craft. Drop-in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Rainbow Fish Story & Craft 11:00am–11:45am 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 reading of The Rainbow Fish followed by a quick craft. 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, April 30, 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 Apr 30 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 Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, May 4, 2026 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 May 4 2026 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 Cosmic Slime / Slime Cósmico Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Make your own galaxy slime using fun colors and sparkles! For ages 8–13 only. Registration is required.¡Crea tu propio slime galáctico usando colores divertidos y brillos! Solo para edades de 8-13 años. Requiere registro. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 4 2026 Mon Cosmic Slime / Slime Cósmico 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: Make your own galaxy slime using fun colors and sparkles! For ages 8–13 only. Registration is required.¡Crea tu propio slime galáctico usando colores divertidos y brillos! Solo para edades de 8-13 años. 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 "All Ages" group Still Life Sketch Night Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Join us for an informal sketch meetup night in the Tech Annex! A still life scene and some supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group May 4 2026 Mon Still Life Sketch Night 7:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an informal sketch meetup night in the Tech Annex! A still life scene and some supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, May 5, 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 May 5 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 Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children For ages 9-13 Only! Register for a special Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition! We will be following along a video tutorial of a famous painter who says "We make no mistakes, just happy little accidents." View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 5 2026 Tue Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: For ages 9-13 Only! Register for a special Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition! We will be following along a video tutorial of a famous painter who says "We make no mistakes, just happy little accidents." 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, May 6, 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 May 6 2026 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 Wednesday Craft Club Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us in the Children's Department anytime between 3:30PM and 4:30PM for a different craft each Wednesday (~20 mins or less to complete). Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 6 2026 Wed Wednesday Craft Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Children's Department anytime between 3:30PM and 4:30PM for a different craft each Wednesday (~20 mins or less to complete). 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 Bluey Storytime and Art / Cuentos y Arte de Bluey Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Come join us for a fun Bluey storytime and art session. No registration required, just drop by and enjoy!¡Ven a disfrutar unos cuentos de Bluey y después un poco de arte! ¡No requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Bluey Storytime and Art / Cuentos y Arte de Bluey 11:30am–12:30pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Come join us for a fun Bluey storytime and art session. No registration required, just drop by and enjoy!¡Ven a disfrutar unos cuentos de Bluey y después un poco de arte! ¡No 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, May 7, 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 May 7 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.
