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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Play Bingo and win cool prizes! No registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Dragon and Hearth Miniature 3:30pm–4:30pm All Ages Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Dragon and Hearth Miniature 3:30pm–4:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: If you're a fan of Dungeons and Dragons - this is the craft for you! Make a miniature hearth and a marshmallow-roasting dragon from clay and other craft supplies. Registration required; limit 15.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Make a Beaded Bracelet or Necklace 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Make a Beaded Bracelet or Necklace 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us after school to make a beaded bracelet or necklace to take home with you. 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 6 2026 Tue Find the Yeti Reading Challenge All Day Young Adult Reading Challenge Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 6 2026 Tue 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 6 2026 Tue Warm Winter Wishes 9:00am–9:00pm All Ages Community Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 6 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime for Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 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 with Ms. Jamie! 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 6 2026 Tue Take & Make: Reyes Magos Crown Craft / Llévate y Crea: Corona de Reyes Magos 11:00am–9:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Take & Make: Reyes Magos Crown Craft / Llévate y Crea: Corona de Reyes Magos 11:00am–9:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español Event Details: In honor of El Dia de Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day), stop by to pick up a Take & Make craft bag with everything you need to make a royal crown at home. One bag per child, no reservations.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea 3:00pm–4:30pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 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 Jan 6 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 Jan 6 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 "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen” 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Blue Island Bookworms – “Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen” 7:00pm–9:00pm 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 Jan. 6 will be Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen by Sarah James.
