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Toddler Time: Fun with Bluey

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Friends four and under are welcome to join us for a Bluey-themed Toddler Time! We will have a Bluey storytime followed by a simple Bluey craft. Please register to participate in this free event. 

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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. 

Surprise Craft Take & Make

All Day
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This is a passive event. Come pick up a bag (surprise crafts inside), take it home, and do the crafts. One per child, no holds, first come first serve. 

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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. 

Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other
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

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.

 

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. 

DIY Kite Decorating Craft

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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. 

Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte

10:30am–11:30am
Children
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 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. 

Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Other
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

 

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.

 

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. 

Sewing Dog Pillows Craft

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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. 

Color & Sip/Colorear Y Jugo

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and Color to your heart's content! Juice will be provided! No registration required!

¡Ven y colorea! ¡Se proporcionará jugo! ¡No es necesario registrarse!

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. 

Paint & Plant Wellness Class

6:00pm–7:30pm
Young Adult, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take time for creativity and self-care with RejuveNate Plants & Wellness as part of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month this September.

Make a Ribbon Headband

4:00pm–4:30pm
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 to make a satin ribbon headband to take home with you. Register to participate, walk-ins will be accepted space permitting. 

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. 

Back To School Bookmark Decorating Craft

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's start the new school year with some DIY Bookmarks for your books.

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–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.

 

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. 

Kids Autumn Art Contest

09/17/2025 @ 9:00am–10/15/2025 @ 5:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other
Event Details:

Join us for our third annual Kids Autumn Art Contest. This year, there will be three prizes awarded: one for grades 6-8, one for grades 3-5, and one for grades second and under.

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. 

Sewing Cat Pillows Craft

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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. 

Demon Clay Masks

4:30pm–5:30pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library
Room: One time in the Makerspace
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a colorful air-dry clay demon mask inspired by Mexican folk art. 9/17: Create clay base. 9/24: Paint 

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. 

Sunflower Kids Paint & Sip

6:30pm–7:30pm
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 for a kids Sunflower Paint & Sip. Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. 

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.