Upcoming Events

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Blue Island Library

Join us for a sweet and creative Valentine's Day craft! With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's the perfect chance to paint a special masterpiece for a friend, family member, or even just for yourself. Juice and all supplies provided.

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.

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

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.

Create a garland out of paper hearts.

Make a Valentine's Day Card! No registration required!¡Ven a hacer una tarjeta del Día de San Valentín! No requiere registro! 

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.

Aprende a crear un hermoso arreglo con globos para sorprender a esa persona especial.  No necesitas experiencia, solo ganas de crear con el corazón.  Cupo limitado.  Registración requerida

Drop in for a baby storytime on Thursday afternoons!

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.

Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!

Kids under 12 must be with an adult.

Join us for a Valentine's Day themed picture book reading, followed by an adorable "Bee Mine" paper craft to take home with you. Drop in only. 

Do you write creatively? Do you want to meet other folks who do, too? This is the perfect group for you! Visit for a passive hour with other writers. Discuss projects, exchange feedback, and decorate idea journals! No registration required.

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.

Explore Valentine’s Day and colors through fingerpainting fun! For ages 4 and under! Registration required.

Celebrate Black History month with Blue Island Public Library's Board President, Rachell Orozco.

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.

Join us for a few Valentine's Day-themed crafts, followed by a showing of the Pixar romantic comedy Elemental. During the movie, there will be Valentine's Day-themed treats to share.