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Open Makerspace Hours

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

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

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Birdfeeder Design Craft For Kids

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let's decorate some birdfeeders for the birds.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let's decorate some birdfeeders for the birds.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Open Makerspace Hours

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

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

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Fandom Photocards

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
Event Details:

Create your own photo cards featuring your beloved artists.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create your own photo cards featuring your beloved artists.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Miles Morales Spideybration

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking and iconic animated masterpiece, Across the Spiderverse. Participants will design their own 3d-printed Nike Jordan 1 with paint or paint ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking and iconic animated masterpiece, Across the Spiderverse.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Let's Celebrate Spring Equinox

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children come and celebrate this 2025 spring equinox by making a mini terrarium. Children 6 years and up are welcomed they must be accompanied by an adult. Please register online i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Children come and celebrate this 2025 spring equinox by making a mini terrarium. Children 6 years and up are welcomed they must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Childern's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 regi...

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Childern'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 Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Painting with Foil: Dinosaurs

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us in Children's as we paint prehistoric scenes using foil. Please register to participate in this free event.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us in Children's as we paint prehistoric scenes using foil. Please register to participate in this free event.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paint and Sip

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and join us for an hour of painting while sipping  an apple juice. Children 5 years and up are welcomed with an adult. Registration is required, please use this website t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come and join us for an hour of painting while sipping  an apple juice. Children 5 years and up are welcomed with an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Maker Challenge: Dried Flower Bouquet

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Event Details:

Create a bouquet from dried flowers. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create a bouquet from dried flowers. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Open Makerspace Hours

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 

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

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make a Jumbo Crayon/Haz Un Crayon Gigante

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make Your Own Jumbo Crayon! Registration Required! Haz Un Crayon Gigante! Requiere Registro! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Make Your Own Jumbo Crayon! Registration Required! 

Haz Un Crayon Gigante! Requiere Registro! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Maker Challenge: Dried Flower Bouquet

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Event Details:

Create a bouquet from dried flowers. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create a bouquet from dried flowers. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Open Makerspace Hours

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

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

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Open Makerspace Hours

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

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

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Decoden Photocard Keychain

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Event Details:

Indulge your sweet tooth and creative side! Craft a delicious photocard holder for your ult.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Indulge your sweet tooth and creative side! Craft a delicious photocard holder for your ult.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Maker Challenge: Dried Flower Bouquet

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Event Details:

Create a bouquet from dried flowers. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create a bouquet from dried flowers. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Open Makerspace Hours

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. 

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

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Maker Challenge: Dried Flower Bouquet

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Event Details:

Create a bouquet from dried flowers. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create a bouquet from dried flowers. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Open Makerspace Hours

Wednesday, April 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
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

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

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Safari Storytime

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join is in Children's as we go wild for animals! Taking place on the last Wednesday of March, April, and May at 6PM, each Safari storytime will focus on a different animal. We will...

Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join is in Children's as we go wild for animals! Taking place on the last Wednesday of March, April, and May at 6PM, each Safari storytime will focus on a different animal.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Open Makerspace Hours

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: During Maker Hours
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build a Star Wars Mini LED Lightsaber

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

"In a Library Makerspace Close by.. Young Jedi alongside Jedi Master Myriam come together to build their own lightsabers...... Registration Required! For ages 6-13!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

"In a Library Makerspace Close by.. Young Jedi alongside Jedi Master Myriam come together to build their own lightsabers...... 

Registration Required! For ages 6-13!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Springtime Kid's Paint & Sip

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Spring has sprung! Join us as we celebrate with a springtime Paint & Sip event. Please register your child to participate in this free event. Walk-ins day-of may be turned away...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Spring has sprung! Join us as we celebrate with a springtime Paint & Sip event. Please register your child to participate in this free event. Walk-ins day-of may be turned away if event is at-capacity.  

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

Library Photography, Videos, and Recording
Blue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.