This event is in the "Adults" group Jan-Feb 2026 Adult Services Art Contest All Day 1/2–2/28 Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Jan-Feb 2026 Adult Services Art Contest All Day 1/2–2/28 Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Online or App Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Participate in our Adult Winter Art Contest for a chance to win a $150 art supply gift card!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Solve clues and read books to find the yeti. Register on Beanstack or the reference desk.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! ¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon Create a Ribbon Barrette or Headband 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Create a Ribbon Barrette or Headband 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us to make a ribbon headband or hair clip to take home with you! All materials provided. Hot glue gun in use, so parents must accompany child to help with hot glue unless child is 10+. Drop in only. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon Spanish Club/Club de Español 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Eventos En Español Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Spanish Club/Club de Español 6:30pm–7:30pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Come hang out, make friends, and explore the Spanish language and culture through music, movies, shows, games, art, and other fun activities! This is a fun and relaxed space for everyone, whether you're fluent or just starting out.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Solve clues and read books to find the yeti. Register on Beanstack or the reference desk.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop by for a baby storytime! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea 3:00pm–4:30pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea 3:00pm–4:30pm Other 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 RecordingBlue 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 "All Ages" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Bingo Night in Spanish/Noche de Lotería 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Eventos En Español, Other This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Bingo Night in Spanish/Noche de Lotería 6:30pm–7:30pm Eventos En Español, Other 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Other 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:
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Solve clues and read books to find the yeti. Register on Beanstack or the reference desk.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Wednesday Craft Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Wednesday Craft Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Help us clean out our backlog of extra crafts! Come join us for a random craft on Wednesdays at 4. Take one with you to make at home (if we have extras)! Ages 6+, drop in only. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Decorate a Rice Krispy Treat/Decorar un Rice Krispy 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Food & Drink This event is in the "Children" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Decorate a Rice Krispy Treat/Decorar un Rice Krispy 6:30pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Drink Event Details: Come decorate a Rice Krispy Treat while supplies last! No registration required! Ven a decorar un Rice Krispy mientras quede materiales! No requiere registro! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Reading Challenge Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Beanstack Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Solve clues and read books to find the yeti. Register on Beanstack or the reference desk.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Write your wishes on a snowflake located at the reference desk. Donate winter accessories (new/like new) to be shared with our community. Wishes will be put inside the snowman for the annual snowman burn in the Spring.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Thursday Afternoon Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Thursday Afternoon Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop in for a storytime on Thursday afternoons! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Mini Golf With Sphero! 3:00pm–4:30pm Children STEM Learning Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Mini Golf With Sphero! 3:00pm–4:30pm STEM Learning Open 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 RecordingBlue 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 "All Ages" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue 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.
