This event is in the "Children" group Kid's Sanrio Paint & Sip Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us in the Makerspace for an afternoon of painting! Children choose ONE from the available Sanrio-themed designs to paint with a juice to sip on. Register to participate as space is limited. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 9 2026 Sat Kid's Sanrio Paint & Sip 11:00am–12:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Makerspace for an afternoon of painting! Children choose ONE from the available Sanrio-themed designs to paint with a juice to sip on. Register to participate 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 "Children" group Tween Mosaic Craft Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Kids ages 10-13 are invited to the Makerspace to listen to music, socialize, & craft a beautiful mosaic using glass pieces and a hot glue gun. Each participant must be capable of using a hot glue gun independently (with supervision by Ms. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 10 2026 Sun Tween Mosaic Craft 2:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Kids ages 10-13 are invited to the Makerspace to listen to music, socialize, & craft a beautiful mosaic using glass pieces and a hot glue gun. Each participant must be capable of using a hot glue gun independently (with supervision by Ms. 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, May 12, 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 12 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 Bracelets for your BESTIE/Pulseras para tus AMIGUIS Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Make friendship bracelets for your besties! No registration required!Haz Pulseras de Amistad para tus Amigos/as! No requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 12 2026 Tue Bracelets for your BESTIE/Pulseras para tus AMIGUIS 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make friendship bracelets for your besties! No registration required!Haz Pulseras de Amistad para tus Amigos/as! 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 Wednesday, May 13, 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 13 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 13, 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 13 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 Faux Stained Glass Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Make a beautiful stained glass piece. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 13 2026 Wed Faux Stained Glass 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: Make a beautiful stained glass piece.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, May 14, 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 14 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 Snoopy Paint & Sip / Pinta y Bebe con Snoopy Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come watch a Snoopy movie while we paint Snoopy art! Registration is required to participate, and any no show spots will be offered to walk ins. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 15 2026 Fri Snoopy Paint & Sip / Pinta y Bebe con Snoopy 3:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come watch a Snoopy movie while we paint Snoopy art! Registration is required to participate, and any no show spots will be offered to walk ins. 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 18, 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 18 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 Rock Painting / Arte con Piedras Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Paint a rocks and create colorful designs! Bring a rock or use one provided while supplies last. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 18 2026 Mon Rock Painting / Arte con Piedras 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Paint a rocks and create colorful designs! Bring a rock or use one provided while supplies last. No registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, May 19, 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 19 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, May 20, 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 20 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 20, 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 20 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 Chalk Play / Jugar con Gis Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm Outside Library Entrance Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come by and create a masterpiece outside using colorful chalk! No registration required. All ages welcome!¡Ven y crea una obra usando gis de colores! No se requiere registro. ¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 21 2026 Thu Chalk Play / Jugar con Gis 12:00pm–12:45pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Outside Library Entrance Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come by and create a masterpiece outside using colorful chalk! No registration required. All ages welcome!¡Ven y crea una obra usando gis de colores! No se requiere registro. ¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas! 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 21, 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 21 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Tuesday, May 26, 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 26 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 Make a Reading Passport/ Haz Un Pasaporte de Lectura Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come by to make your own Reading Passport! Perfect to keep track of your Summer Reading ! Drop in Only! ¡Ven a crear tu propio Pasaporte de Lectura! ¡Perfecto para llevar un registro de tu Lectura de Verano! ¡No requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 26 2026 Tue Make a Reading Passport/ Haz Un Pasaporte de Lectura 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come by to make your own Reading Passport! Perfect to keep track of your Summer Reading ! Drop in Only! ¡Ven a crear tu propio Pasaporte de Lectura! ¡Perfecto para llevar un registro de tu Lectura de Verano! ¡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 & Art/Hora de Cuentos y Arte Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Drop by to read stories in English and Spanish and make a themed craft. No registration needed!Pasa a leer cuentos en inglés y español y despues hacer una manualidad. ¡No se requiere registro! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 27 2026 Wed Bilingual Storytime & Art/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Drop by to read stories in English and Spanish and make a themed craft. No registration needed!Pasa a leer cuentos en inglés y español y despues hacer una manualidad. ¡No se 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, May 27, 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 27 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 27, 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 27 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 Decoden Mirror Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm During Maker Hours at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Decorate a mirror with fake frosting and cute charms. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group May 27 2026 Wed Decoden Mirror 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: Decorate a mirror with fake frosting and cute charms.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Thursday, May 28, 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 28 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 Sanrio Bookmarks for Summer Reading Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us to paint and bedazzle a 3D-printed bookmark to use for summer reading! There will be a variety of Sanrio characters to choose from. Registration is required to attend as space is limited. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 29 2026 Fri Sanrio Bookmarks for Summer Reading 1:30pm–2:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to paint and bedazzle a 3D-printed bookmark to use for summer reading! There will be a variety of Sanrio characters to choose from. Registration is required to attend 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.
