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Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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!

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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. 

Good Morning Storytime with Ms. Jamie

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for a storytime with Ms. Jamie. 

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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. 

Fall Leaf Spray Art/Arte de Hojas de Otoño

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make a fall leaf stencil art! 

 

Ven hacer arte con hojas de otoño!

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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. 

Autumn Storytime & Craft

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an autumn-themed storytime & craft event! We read picture books with an autumn theme, and then we will cut apples in half and use them as stamps to create a beautiful and unique autumn apple art piece.

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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. 

Bookmark Making/Decorar Un Marcápaginas

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come by to decorate your own bookmark! No registration required! 

¡Ven a decorar tu propio marcapáginas! ¡No necesitas registrarte!

 

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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. 

Sunflower Paper Plate Craft

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make a paper plate sunflower and decorate it using real sunflower seeds! Register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted. 

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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. 

Good Morning Storytime with Ms. Jamie

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for a storytime with Ms. Jamie. 

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. 

Toddler Time: Fall Fingerpainting

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Toddler Time all about fingerpainting with fall colors! Be ready to get messy! Register to participate, ONLY for friends 4 and under. 

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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. 

Good Morning Storytime with Ms. Jamie

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for a storytime with Ms. Jamie. 

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. 

Storytime & Craft: "Ish"/ Hora de Cuento y Arte: "Casi"

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

We will be reading the book "Ish" by Peter Hamilton, and then after we will be creating our own art! No registration required!

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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. 

Jack-o-Lantern Kids Paint & Sip

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Jack-o-Lantern-themed Paint & Sip event for kids. Original pieces can be submitted to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. 

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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. 

Wooden Pumpkin Painting/Pintando Calabazas de Madera

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come by to Paint a 3D Pumpkin! No registration required! 

¡Ven a pintar una calabaza de Madera! ¡No se requiere registro!

 

 

 


 

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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. 

Spooky Ghosts Charcoal Art

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jamie in the Makerspace from 4-4:30PM for a drop-in art opportunity for kids 7+: Spooky Charcoal Ghosts! Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins 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. 

Storytime with author Jarrett Dapier

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in children's as author Jarrett Dapier reads his picture book Mr. Watson's Chickens for Banned Books Week 2025. There will be a craft to follow the storytime. 

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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. 

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 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. 

Surprise Craft Take & Make

All Day
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve. 

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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. 

Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

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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. 

Dia de los Muertos Paper Marigolds/Cempasúchil de Papel

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by to create Paper Marigolds for your Day of the Dead Shrine! Registration required! Ages 7+

¡Ven a crear Cempasúchil de papel para tu ofrenda del Día de los Muertos! ¡Se requiere registro! Edades 7+

 

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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. 

Fall Wreath Decorating Craft

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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. 

Falling Leaves Kids Paint & Sip

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a falling leaves-themed kids Paint & Sip! Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. 

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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. 

Color & Sip/Colorear Y Jugo

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required!

¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

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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. 

Spooky Movie for Kids

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of Coraline. One snack and drink will be provided per child. First come, first serve, drop in only. 

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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. 

Scary Clown Art

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use pencil, markers, paints, or charcoal to make the scariest looking clown you can! Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. 

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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. 

Tissue Paper Maple Leaf & Apple Craft

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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.