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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Snowflake Garland Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Create a snowflake chain garland Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Snowflake Garland 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: Create a snowflake chain garland
This event is in the "Children" group Winter Evening Storytime & Craft Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Join Ms. Jamie for a Winter-themed Storytime & Craft event. Simple themed craft will follow the storytime. Drop in only! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Winter Evening Storytime & Craft 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: Join Ms. Jamie for a Winter-themed Storytime & Craft event. Simple themed craft will follow the storytime. 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 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 8 2026 Thu 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 Thursday, January 8, 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 8 2026 Thu 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 Thursday Afternoon Storytime for Babies & Toddlers Thursday, January 8, 2026 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 Jan 8 2026 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, January 8, 2026 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 Jan 8 2026 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, January 8, 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 8 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 Color & Sip/Colorear y Jugo Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Come and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required!¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡No es necesario registrarse! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Color & Sip/Colorear y Jugo 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required!¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡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 "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 9 2026 Fri 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 Friday, January 9, 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 9 2026 Fri 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 Animal Storytime & Craft/Cuento y Arte sobre Animales Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime Age Group: Children Come learn about animals in Spanish and English! After enjoying a cute and fun story, we’ll do a small craft to take home and keep practicing. Registration is required, but walk-ins are welcome if space allows. For friends ages 5 and under! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Bilingual Animal Storytime & Craft/Cuento y Arte sobre Animales 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Come learn about animals in Spanish and English! After enjoying a cute and fun story, we’ll do a small craft to take home and keep practicing. Registration is required, but walk-ins are welcome if space allows. For friends ages 5 and under! 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 10 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 10, 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 10 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 "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 11 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 11, 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 11 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 "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 12 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 12, 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 12 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 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: 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 12 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: 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 Create a Ribbon Barrette or Headband Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us to make a ribbon headband or hair clip to take home with you! All materials provided. Hot glue gun in use, so parents must accompany child to help with hot glue unless child is 10+. Drop in only. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Create a Ribbon Barrette or Headband 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 to make a ribbon headband or hair clip to take home with you! All materials provided. Hot glue gun in use, so parents must accompany child to help with hot glue unless child is 10+. 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 Spanish Club/Club de Español Monday, January 12, 2026 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 Jan 12 2026 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.
