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a smiling burning snowman

Annual Snowman Burn 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Parking Lot Across the Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Library Tradition
Event Details:

Celebrate the coming spring and bid farewell to the cold weather season with our annual Snowman Burn.
The Snowman Burn will take place in the parking lot across the street from the library on York.

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Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
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.

 

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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. 

Children Readers Advisory/ Asesoramiento de Lectura Infantil

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Workshop
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Don't know what to read? Come by to sit down with Ms. Myriam and find out what books may interest you! 

¿No sabes qué leer? ¡Ven a sentarte con la Sra. Myriam y descubre qué libros podrían interesarte!

Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition

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

For ages 9-13 Only! Register for a special Pre-teen Craft Night: Joyful Painting Edition! We will be following along a video tutorial of a famous painter who says "We make no mistakes, just happy little accidents." 

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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. 

Blue Island Bookworms – “My Friends”

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Blue Island Public Library for lively discussion of current titles.

The title discussed on May 5 will be My Friends by Frederik Backman.

Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Beanstack
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.

Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners

10:00am–12:00pm
Eventos En Español
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Eventos En Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Los estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) tendrán la oportunidad de aprender frases comunes, ampliar su vocabulario de inglés, gramática y mejorar su pronunciación.

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

3D Modeling with Tinkercad

3:45pm–4:45pm
Young Adult
STEM Learning, Workshop
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. 

Wednesday Craft Club

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

Drop in craft most Wednesdays. 

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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. 

Colorín Colorado

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ven para una media hora de cuentos en Español! 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. 

Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Beanstack
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.

Photo Editing Basicswith Affinity Photo

11:15am–12:15pm
All Ages
Technology Class, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Tech Annex
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn basic photo editing with Affinity Photo in our workshop! A powerful, Photoshop alternative for stunning photo editing and design. Suitable for ages 15 and up, computer proficiency is 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. 

Bluey Storytime and Art / Cuentos y Arte de Bluey

11:30am–12:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun Bluey storytime and art session. No registration required, just drop by and enjoy!

¡Ven a disfrutar unos cuentos de Bluey y después un poco de arte! ¡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. 

Open Makerspace Hours

3:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
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 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. 

Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Beanstack
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.

Catch-up Fridays

2:00pm–4:45pm
Young Adult
Food & Drink, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Food & Drink, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every second Friday in the spring. Catch up on your studying, homework, and projects. We'll provide light snacks and drinks. 

Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Beanstack
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.

Kid's Sanrio Paint & Sip

11:00am–12:30pm
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 in the Makerspace for an afternoon of painting! Children choose ONE from the available Sanrio-themed designs to paint with a juice to sip on. Register to participate as space is limited. 

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. 

Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Beanstack
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.

Tween Mosaic Craft

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Kids ages 10-13 are invited to the Makerspace to listen to music, socialize, & craft a beautiful mosaic using glass pieces and a hot glue gun. Each participant must be capable of using a hot glue gun independently (with supervision by Ms.

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. 

Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Beanstack
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.

¡Noche de Película!

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Eventos En Español, Food & Drink, Movie
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Eventos En Español, Food & Drink, Movie
Event Details:

¡Pásenle a ver una película para todas las edades, completamente en español. Película esta por anunciar. Contenido apto para niños y familias.

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. 

Spring Scrapbook Reading Challenge

All Day
Young Adult
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Beanstack
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Log books, take pictures, collect objects in a scrapbook.

Tuesday Morning Storytime 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
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime for babies and toddlers! 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.