This event is in the "Children" group Spanish Club/Club de Español Monday, December 15, 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 15 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 16, 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 16 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 16, 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 16 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 16, 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 16 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 Microsoft Word Clinic Tuesday, December 16, 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 16 2025 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Christmas Tree Treat Making/Postre de Arbol de Navidad Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink Age Group: Children Make a Christmas Tree Treat! No registration required! Haz un Postre de Arbol de Navidad! No requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Christmas Tree Treat Making/Postre de Arbol de Navidad 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink Event Details: Make a Christmas Tree Treat! No registration required! Haz un Postre de Arbol de Navidad! 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 "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos Y Arte Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a fun morning of bilingual storytime and a simple art/craft. We will read stories in English and Spanish and make a themed craft together. No registration required! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos Y Arte 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a fun morning of bilingual storytime and a simple art/craft. We will read stories in English and Spanish and make a themed craft together. 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, December 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 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 17 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 17, 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 17 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 "Young Adult" group Cozy Crafts Club: Mini Figurine Taxidermy Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult December 17th: Mini Figurine TaxidermyTurn any cute mini figurine into beautiful wall art. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Cozy Crafts Club: Mini Figurine Taxidermy 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: December 17th: Mini Figurine TaxidermyTurn any cute mini figurine into beautiful wall art. 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 Elf Paint & Sip Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Come and enjoy snacks, a showing of the film Elf, and painting projects! Registration required; limit 20. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Elf Paint & Sip 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come and enjoy snacks, a showing of the film Elf, and painting projects! Registration required; limit 20.
This event is in the "Adults" group Microsoft Word Clinic Wednesday, December 17, 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 17 2025 Wed 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Thursday Afternoon Storytime for Babies & Toddlers Thursday, December 18, 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 18 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 "Children" group Mini Golf With Sphero! Thursday, December 18, 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 18 2025 Thu 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, December 18, 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 18 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 Grinch Party Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a Grinch storytime with a VERY special green guest... Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Grinch Party 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Performance, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a Grinch storytime with a VERY special green guest... 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 Snowman Storytime and Paint/Cuento y Pintura de Muñeco de Nieve Friday, December 19, 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 listen to a snowman story followed by some fingerpainting fun! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Snowman Storytime and Paint/Cuento y Pintura de Muñeco de Nieve 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 listen to a snowman story followed by some fingerpainting fun! 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 "Young Adult" group D.I.Y. Fandom Hour Friday, December 19, 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 Dec 19 2025 Fri D.I.Y. Fandom Hour 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 "Children" group Make a Sequin OR Wooden Picture Frame Ornament Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us to make an ornament for your tree for years to come! Choose between a wooden picture-frame ornament or a sequin ornament. This is a drop-in event for ages 3-13. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Make a Sequin OR Wooden Picture Frame Ornament 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us to make an ornament for your tree for years to come! Choose between a wooden picture-frame ornament or a sequin ornament. This is a drop-in event for ages 3-13. 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 Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Beanstack at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Young Adult Solve clues and read books to find the yeti. Register on Beanstack or the reference desk. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Solve clues and read books to find the yeti. Register on Beanstack or the reference desk.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Warm Winter Wishes Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Community Event Age Group: All Ages Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring.
This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Monday, December 22, 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 22 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 Make a Giant Pokémon Card Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Make a giant Pokémon card to take home with you. Make up your own Pokémon or try to draw your favorite! Drop in only. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Make a Giant Pokémon Card 12:30pm–1:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a giant Pokémon card to take home with you. Make up your own Pokémon or try to draw your favorite! 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 Lego Free Build Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: STEM Learning Age Group: Children Children are welcome to come build whatever they like with a huge amount of Legos. We will also have chunky Legos and magnet builders as an option. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Lego Free Build 2:00pm–4:00pm STEM Learning Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Event Details: Children are welcome to come build whatever they like with a huge amount of Legos. We will also have chunky Legos and magnet builders as an option. 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.
