Dec 30 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Dec 30 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 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: Los participantes a este grupo de creatividad y voluntariado comparten sus ideas y creatividad y prestan sus servicios a los eventos de la biblioteca. Para más información llame a 708-388-1078 Ext 18
This event is in the "Children" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Winter Bingo for Kids 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Winter Bingo for Kids 1:00pm–2:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us for Winter Bingo. Winners can pick from the Prize Cart. 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 "All Ages" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 30 2025 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 Dec 30 2025 Tue Decorate a New Year's Party Hat/Decora un Gorro De Año Nuevo 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Decorate a New Year's Party Hat/Decora un Gorro De Año Nuevo 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come decorate your own party hat for New Years Eve! No registration required! Ven a decorar una gorra para la fiesta de Año Nuevo! 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.
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve *Closed* All Day Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve *Closed* All Day Branches: Blue Island Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 31 2025 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 1 2026 Thu Mini Golf With Sphero! 3:00pm–4:30pm Children STEM Learning This event is in the "Children" group Jan 1 2026 Thu Mini Golf With Sphero! 3:00pm–4:30pm STEM Learning Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning 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 1 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 1 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 "Young Adult" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 2 2026 Fri 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 "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 2 2026 Fri Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 2 2026 Fri 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 2 2026 Fri Kwanzaa Storytime & Craft 12:30pm–1:30pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Kwanzaa Storytime & Craft 12:30pm–1:30pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a storytime and craft event about Kwanzaa. Please register to participate, but walk-ins will be accepted. 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 2 2026 Fri Lego Free Build 2:00pm–4:00pm Children STEM Learning This event is in the "Children" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Lego Free Build 2:00pm–4:00pm STEM Learning Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Event Details: Children are welcome to come build whatever they like with a huge amount of Legos. We will also have chunky Legos and magnet builders as an option. 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 "Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Laser Engraving 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Laser Engraving 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Inscribe different materials using the library's laser engraver.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 3 2026 Sat 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 3 2026 Sat Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 3 2026 Sat 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 3 2026 Sat New Year's Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Jan 3 2026 Sat New Year's Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a storytime all about the New Year. 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 3 2026 Sat KPOP Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids 1:00pm–3:00pm Children Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 3 2026 Sat KPOP Demon Hunters Karaoke for Kids 1:00pm–3:00pm Other Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the cultural phenomena by joining us for karaoke in the Makerspace. When you arrive, you will put your name on the list and we will go in order. Please register if you plan to attend, walk-ins will be accepted space-permitting. 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 4 2026 Sun Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 4 2026 Sun 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 4 2026 Sun Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 4 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 "Children" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Pop Culture Kids Paint & Sip 1:30pm–3:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Pop Culture Kids Paint & Sip 1:30pm–3:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come paint your favorite pop culture characters, including Huntrix, Saja Boys, Sanrio, Sonic, Pokémon, and more! Must register to participate. 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 5 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 5 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 5 2026 Mon Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 5 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 5 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am 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 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.
