Event List

Featured Events

a smiling burning snowman

Annual Snowman Burn 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Parking Lot Across the Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Library Tradition
Event Details:

Celebrate the coming spring and bid farewell to the cold weather season with our annual Snowman Burn.
The Snowman Burn will take place in the parking lot across the street from the library on York.

Filters
Age Group
Program Type
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: 

One Cup of Legos

What Can You Make with a Cup of Legos?/Que Puedes Hacer Con un Vaso de Legos?

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

What can you build from a cup of Legos? Come by the Makerspace and show us! No registration required! 

¿Qué puedes construir con un puñado de piezas de Lego? ¡Ven al Makerspace y muéstranos! ¡No se requiere inscripción!

 

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

What can you build from a cup of Legos? Come by the Makerspace and show us! No registration required! 

¿Qué puedes construir con un puñado de piezas de Lego? ¡Ven al Makerspace y muéstranos! ¡No se requiere inscripción!

 

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. 

Michael Spikes

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:

Bookmark Making

Children's Bookmark Contest Voting/Votacion de Marcapaginas Infantil

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Come by to vote for your favorite children's bookmark! We will have light treats! Winner will be announced at the end! 

Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come by to vote for your favorite children's bookmark! We will have light treats! Winner will be announced at the end! 

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.