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 Jan 3 2026 Sat 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 Saturday, January 3, 2026 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 Jan 3 2026 Sat 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 New Year's Storytime Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a storytime all about the New Year. Drop in only! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 3 2026 Sat New Year's Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a storytime all about the New Year. 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 KPOP Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Celebrate the cultural phenomena by joining us for karaoke in the Makerspace. When you arrive, you will put your name on the list and we will go in order. Please register if you plan to attend, walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 3 2026 Sat KPOP Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids 1:00pm–3:00pm Other Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the cultural phenomena by joining us for karaoke in the Makerspace. When you arrive, you will put your name on the list and we will go in order. Please register if you plan to attend, walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "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 Jan 4 2026 Sun 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 Sunday, January 4, 2026 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 Jan 4 2026 Sun 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 Pop Culture Kids Paint & Sip Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come paint your favorite pop culture characters, including Huntrix, Saja Boys, Sanrio, Sonic, Pokémon, and more! Must register to participate. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Pop Culture Kids Paint & Sip 1:30pm–3:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come paint your favorite pop culture characters, including Huntrix, Saja Boys, Sanrio, Sonic, Pokémon, and more! Must register to participate. 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 Jan 5 2026 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, January 5, 2026 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 Jan 5 2026 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, January 5, 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 Jan 5 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 "Adults" group Bingo Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults Play Bingo and win cool prizes! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Play Bingo and win cool prizes! No registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Dragon and Hearth Miniature Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages If you're a fan of Dungeons and Dragons - this is the craft for you! Make a miniature hearth and a marshmallow-roasting dragon from clay and other craft supplies. Registration required; limit 15. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Dragon and Hearth Miniature 3:30pm–4:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: If you're a fan of Dungeons and Dragons - this is the craft for you! Make a miniature hearth and a marshmallow-roasting dragon from clay and other craft supplies. Registration required; limit 15.
This event is in the "Children" group Make a Beaded Bracelet or Necklace Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us after school to make a beaded bracelet or necklace to take home with you. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Make a Beaded Bracelet or Necklace 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us after school to make a beaded bracelet or necklace to take home with you. 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue 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 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue 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 Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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 Jan 6 2026 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Take & Make: Reyes Magos Crown Craft / Llévate y Crea: Corona de Reyes Magos Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 9:00pm Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Age Group: Children In honor of El Dia de Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day), stop by to pick up a Take & Make craft bag with everything you need to make a royal crown at home. One bag per child, no reservations. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Take & Make: Reyes Magos Crown Craft / Llévate y Crea: Corona de Reyes Magos 11:00am–9:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Event Details: In honor of El Dia de Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day), stop by to pick up a Take & Make craft bag with everything you need to make a royal crown at home. One bag per child, no reservations.
This event is in the "Children" group Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Do you need a space to do homework? Come by our Meeting room for a quiet space! No registration required! (not homework help) View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea 3:00pm–4:30pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Do you need a space to do homework? Come by our Meeting room for a quiet space! No registration required! (not homework help) 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, January 6, 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 Jan 6 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 "Adults" group Blue Island Bookworms – “Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen” Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Conference Room at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.The title discussed on Jan. 6 will be Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen by Sarah James. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen” 7:00pm–9:00pm Book Club Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.The title discussed on Jan. 6 will be Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen by Sarah James.
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 Jan 7 2026 Wed 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 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed 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 "All Ages" group Open Makerspace Hours Wednesday, January 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 Jan 7 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 Craft Club Wednesday Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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 Jan 7 2026 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.
