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Local Animals Prepare for Winter with the Forest Preserve

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join us in Children's as Mr. Nate of the Forest Preserves of Cook County does a see-and-feel presentation about how local animals get ready for winter! Please register to participate, but walk-ins are welcome. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event, STEM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Children's as Mr. Nate of the Forest Preserves of Cook County does a see-and-feel presentation about how local animals get ready for winter! Please register to participate, but walk-ins are welcome. 

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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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Build a Marshmallow Igloo/Construye un Iglú de Bombón

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Design and build your very own mini igloo using marshmallows and toothpicks! Registration required. For ages 8+!

¡Diseña y construye tu propio mini iglú usando bombones y palillos! Requiere registro. ¡Para edades 8+!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Food & Drink, STEM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and build your very own mini igloo using marshmallows and toothpicks! Registration required. For ages 8+!

¡Diseña y construye tu propio mini iglú usando bombones y palillos! Requiere registro. ¡Para edades 8+!

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, December 18, 2025 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

Mini Golf With Sphero!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

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 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

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Children are welcome to come build whatever they like with a huge amount of Legos. We will also have chunky Legos and magnet builders as an option. Drop in only. 

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

Children are welcome to come build whatever they like with a huge amount of Legos. We will also have chunky Legos and magnet builders as an option. 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Golf With Sphero!

Thursday, January 1, 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.

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 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

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Children are welcome to come build whatever they like with a huge amount of Legos. We will also have chunky Legos and magnet builders as an option. Drop in only. 

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

Children are welcome to come build whatever they like with a huge amount of Legos. We will also have chunky Legos and magnet builders as an option. 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. 

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.

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 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, January 15, 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.

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 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, January 22, 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.

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 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, January 29, 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.

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 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 5, 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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.