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Winter Pokémon Puzzle Blitz is Thursday 12/4 from 6-7:30PM for ages 7-13.

Winter Pokémon Puzzle Blitz

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Work as a team to put together a winter-themed Pokémon puzzle that Ms. Jamie will hang in the Children's Department after! This is a drop in event for ages 7-13!

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Work as a team to put together a winter-themed Pokémon puzzle that Ms. Jamie will hang in the Children's Department after! This is a drop in event for ages 7-13!

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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. 

Kpop Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids has three dates, each with different times. Call the library for details and to register, must register to participate. For ages 5-13 and their families only.

KPOP Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 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, or kids/families can sing as a group together.

Open
Registration Required
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, or kids/families can sing as a group together.

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. 

Musical Chair program for ages 6-10 on Tuesday, December 23 from 1PM to 2PM. If we don't have enough to play musical chairs, we will play Winter Bingo instead.

Musical Chairs

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 6-10 are welcome to join us for a lively game of Musical Chairs with Ms. Jamie. If there is not enough people to play, we will play Winter Bingo instead. Register to participate, drop ins will be welcome. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 6-10 are welcome to join us for a lively game of Musical Chairs with Ms. Jamie. If there is not enough people to play, we will play Winter Bingo instead. Register to participate, drop ins will be welcome. 

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. 

Winter Bingo for Kids on December 30th from 1PM to 2PM. No registration required to attend.

Winter Bingo for Kids

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us for Winter Bingo. Winners can pick from the Prize Cart. Drop in only. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for Winter Bingo. Winners can pick from the Prize Cart. Drop in only. 

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. 

Kpop Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids has three dates, each with different times. Call the library for details and to register, must register to participate. For ages 5-13 and their families only.

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. Kids can also sing as a group or with their family.

Open
Registration Required
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. Kids can also sing as a group or with their family.

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. 

Homework Time

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)

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 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. 

Homework Time

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, January 13, 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)

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 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. 

kids Bingo Night in Spanish Noche de Lotería para ninos Dec/dic 2 jan/ene 13 feb 3 6:30pm-7:30pm no registartion requiered No requiere registro

Bingo Night in Spanish/Noche de Lotería

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos En Español, Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a special kid-friendly version of Lotería, the classic Mexican bingo game. Learn some Spanish, make new friends, and enjoy a night full of fun and laughter. Everyone is welcome, whether fluent or just curious.

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Eventos En Español, Other
Event Details:

Join us for a special kid-friendly version of Lotería, the classic Mexican bingo game. Learn some Spanish, make new friends, and enjoy a night full of fun and laughter. Everyone is welcome, whether fluent or just curious.

Jonathen Eig beside the title of his presentation.

Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

You must register for this event through a separate website. Please follow this link: 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Online / Remote
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

You must register for this event through a separate website. Please follow this link: 

Winter Bingo for Kids

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us for Winter Bingo. Winners can pick from the Prize Cart. Drop in only. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for Winter Bingo. Winners can pick from the Prize Cart. Drop in only. 

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. 

Homework Time

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, January 20, 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)

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 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. 

Nintendo Switch After School

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Come play Mario Kart, Mario Party, or whatever you'd like on the Nintendo Switch! Participants will vote to decide which game to play and take turns if necessary. Drop in only. 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come play Mario Kart, Mario Party, or whatever you'd like on the Nintendo Switch! Participants will vote to decide which game to play and take turns if necessary. Drop in only. 

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. 

Homework Time

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, January 27, 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)

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 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. 

Homework Time

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, February 3, 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)

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 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. 

Homework Time

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, February 10, 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)

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 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. 

Homework Time

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, February 17, 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)

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 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. 

Kpop Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids has three dates, each with different times. Call the library for details and to register, must register to participate. For ages 5-13 and their families only.

KPOP Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area 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. Kids can also sing as a group or with their family.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
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. Kids can also sing as a group or with their family.

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. 

Homework Time

Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea

Tuesday, February 24, 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)

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 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. 

Feb. 24 at 7PM. Must register through the link provided in the details or reach out to a librarian for help.

Illinois Libraries Present: Still Afraid of the Dark - An Evening with R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online / Remote at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

This is a VIRTUAL EVENT. We will set it up to play for those who don't have access to Zoom at home. Register through library website if you will attend AT THE LIBRARY. 

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Online / Remote
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a VIRTUAL EVENT. We will set it up to play for those who don't have access to Zoom at home. Register through library website if you will attend AT THE LIBRARY. 

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. 

A photograph of R. L. Stine beside several of his books.

Illinois Libraries Present: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other

You must register through an outside website. Follow the link below: 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

You must register through an outside website. Follow the link below: 

American Flag with additional colorful stars added to the white stripes.

Navigating News Media with Michael Spikes

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

 Join us for a virtual discussion on navigating news media with Michael Spikes.  This program is organized by Schaumburg Township Library.  

There are three different ways to attend this event:

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

 Join us for a virtual discussion on navigating news media with Michael Spikes.  This program is organized by Schaumburg Township Library.  

There are three different ways to attend this event: