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All About Bird Migration with the Forest Preserve

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Mr. Nate of the Cook County Forest Preserve as he discusses local birds, as well as why they migrate, where they go, and how they find their way! Please register to participate, but drop-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 Mr. Nate of the Cook County Forest Preserve as he discusses local birds, as well as why they migrate, where they go, and how they find their way! Please register to participate, but drop-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 "Young Adult" group

3D Modeling Basics - TinkerCad

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Annex at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult

Join our Tinkercad workshop to learn 3D modeling basics! Explore easy tools for designing and printing 3D objects. Perfect for beginners, no prior experience needed. 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:

Join our Tinkercad workshop to learn 3D modeling basics! Explore easy tools for designing and printing 3D objects. Perfect for beginners, no prior experience needed. 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

Mad Scientist: Rube Goldberg Machine

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Participants will work together as a team to build a Rube Goldberg Machine! Please sign up to participate, walk-ins will be accepted space permitting. 

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

Participants will work together as a team to build a Rube Goldberg Machine! Please sign up to participate, 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 "Young Adult" group

Creativebug: Paper Zoetrope

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
One time in the Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Young Adult

Learn to make a paper zoetrope and a 10-frame drawing animation by following a Creativebug maker's tutorial.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: One time in the Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make a paper zoetrope and a 10-frame drawing animation by following a Creativebug maker's tutorial.

This event is in the "Children" group

Mad Scientist: Elephant Toothpaste

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Blue Island Public Library
Program Type:
STEM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ms. Jamie will demonstrate how to make Elephant Toothpaste, then each participant will make their own with a parent. Parent must be present & assisting child. 10+ only for safety reasons. Register to participate. 

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

Ms. Jamie will demonstrate how to make Elephant Toothpaste, then each participant will make their own with a parent. Parent must be present & assisting child. 10+ only for safety reasons. Register to participate. 

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

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. 

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.