This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 10 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Feb 10 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea 3:00pm–4:30pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group Feb 10 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 Feb 10 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 Feb 10 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue LEGO Robotics 5:30pm–6:30pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 10 2026 Tue LEGO Robotics 5:30pm–6:30pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Center For Future Innovator's flagship robotics program introduces students to the exciting world of LEGO robotics, where they can design, build, and code their robots. Registration required! 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Valentine's Day Paint & Sip/Arte y Jugo por San Valentín 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español This event is in the "Children" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Valentine's Day Paint & Sip/Arte y Jugo por San Valentín 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Event Details: 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. 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Feb 11 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 11 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 "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Memory Cafe: With Metropolitan Family Services 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Memory Cafe: With Metropolitan Family Services 12:00pm–1:30pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Visit us for Memory Cafe! No registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 11 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 Feb 11 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Wednesday Craft Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Feb 11 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 "Young Adult" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Valentine's Day Garland 4:30pm–5:30pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Valentine's Day Garland 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a garland out of paper hearts.
This event is in the "Children" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Make a Valentine's Day Card/Haz una carta para el Dia de San Valentin 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Make a Valentine's Day Card/Haz una carta para el Dia de San Valentin 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a Valentine's Day Card! No registration required!¡Ven a hacer una tarjeta del Día de San Valentín! 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Feb 12 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 12 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.
Feb 12 2026 Thu Clase de Tejido Crochet 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Feb 12 2026 Thu Clase de Tejido Crochet 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: ¿Te gustarría aprender una nueva habilidad creativa y relajante? ¡Únete a nuestras clases de tejido en un ambiente amigable y relajado. Esta clase es para principiantes e intermedios. Registración requerida.
Feb 12 2026 Thu Globos con Amor - Taller de San Valentín 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Feb 12 2026 Thu Globos con Amor - Taller de San Valentín 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: 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
This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Thursday Afternoon Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Mini Golf With Sphero! 3:00pm–4:30pm Children STEM Learning Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 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 Feb 12 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 Feb 12 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Friends of the Library Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Board Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Friends of the Library Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Board Meeting Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits 5:30pm–6:30pm Children STEM Learning, Workshop Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Hands on Breadboard Electrical Circuits 5:30pm–6:30pm STEM Learning, Workshop Waitlist Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Let's learn how electric circuits work! 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Valentine's Day Storytime & Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Valentine's Day Storytime & Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: 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. 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.
Feb 12 2026 Thu Writer's Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Feb 12 2026 Thu Writer's Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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.
