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Mini Golf With Sphero!

Thursday, February 12, 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning
Registration Required
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 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Golf With Sphero!

Thursday, February 19, 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning
Registration Required
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 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Free Build

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Drop in only! Build with a ton of Legos and magnet builders to your hearts content with calming music in the background. 

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

Drop in only! Build with a ton of Legos and magnet builders to your hearts content with calming music in the background. 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Golf With Sphero!

Thursday, February 26, 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning
Registration Required
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 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

All About Seeds Storytime & Activity

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a storytime & activity that focuses on seeds & how they grow. Please register if you plan to attend, but walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime & activity that focuses on seeds & how they grow. Please register if you plan to attend, but walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

All About Seeds Storytime & Activity

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a storytime & activity that focuses on seeds & how they grow. Please register if you plan to attend, but walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime & activity that focuses on seeds & how they grow. Please register if you plan to attend, but walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

All About Seeds Storytime & Activity

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a storytime & activity that focuses on seeds & how they grow. Please register if you plan to attend, but walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime & activity that focuses on seeds & how they grow. Please register if you plan to attend, but walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn how electric circuits work! 

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. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

3D Modeling with Tinkercad

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult

Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! Registration required! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! Registration required! 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Protect Your Peeps!/Proteje a tus Peeps!

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Protect your peeps from the water! Build a raft for them with popsicle sticks and duct tape! No registration required!

Proteje a los Peeps del agua! ¡Constrúyeles una balsa con palitos de helado y cinta adhesiva! No requiere registro!

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

Protect your peeps from the water! Build a raft for them with popsicle sticks and duct tape! No registration required!

Proteje a los Peeps del agua! ¡Constrúyeles una balsa con palitos de helado y cinta adhesiva! No requiere registro!

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. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

3D Modeling with Tinkercad

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult

Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! Registration required! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! Registration required! 

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. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

3D Modeling with Tinkercad

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult

Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! Registration required! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! Registration required! 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Slime Circuits

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Concoct a batch of colorful, conductive slime. Engineer a basic circuit, using your slime as a conductor to light up an LED (and a love of science!).

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Concoct a batch of colorful, conductive slime. Engineer a basic circuit, using your slime as a conductor to light up an LED (and a love of science!).

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Sphero Mini: Code Your Own Robot Games & Challenges

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Dive into coding fun with the Sphero Mini, using cones, pins, construction sets, and more to set up mini-golf holes, races, bowling alleys, and custom mazes.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into coding fun with the Sphero Mini, using cones, pins, construction sets, and more to set up mini-golf holes, races, bowling alleys, and custom mazes.

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. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

3D Modeling with Tinkercad

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult

Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! Registration required! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! Registration required! 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Sphero Mini: Code Your Own Robot Games & Challenges

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Dive into coding fun with the Sphero Mini, using cones, pins, construction sets, and more to set up mini-golf holes, races, bowling alleys, and custom mazes.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into coding fun with the Sphero Mini, using cones, pins, construction sets, and more to set up mini-golf holes, races, bowling alleys, and custom mazes.

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. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

3D Modeling with Tinkercad

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult

Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! Registration required! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every Wednesday from April through May. Learn basic 3D modeling utilizing Tinkercad. We will also 3D print your completed model for you to keep! Each week we will create a different model! Registration required! 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Sphero Mini: Code Your Own Robot Games & Challenges

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Dive into coding fun with the Sphero Mini, using cones, pins, construction sets, and more to set up mini-golf holes, races, bowling alleys, and custom mazes.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into coding fun with the Sphero Mini, using cones, pins, construction sets, and more to set up mini-golf holes, races, bowling alleys, and custom mazes.

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.