This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Seed Starting Activity & Spring Storytime 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning, Storytime Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Seed Starting Activity & Spring Storytime 4:30pm - 5:30pm Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning, Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us in the Children's Department as we prepare for spring! We will begin with a seed-to-flower storytime to explore how seeds grow, then each child will start their own seeds to plant outside after the first frost! 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. Mar 11 2025 Tue Learn TinkerCAD 3D Modeling 3:30pm - 4:30pm All Ages STEM Learning, Technology Class, Workshop Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue Learn TinkerCAD 3D Modeling 3:30pm - 4:30pm STEM Learning, Technology Class, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Program Type: STEM Learning, Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Learn 3D modeling basics using TinkerCAD. You will make a bookmark that you will be able to 3D and keep! This program is suitable for ages 10 and up, basic computer skills is 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. Mar 18 2025 Tue Dino Dig & Storytime 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children STEM Learning, Storytime Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 18 2025 Tue Dino Dig & Storytime 4:30pm - 5:30pm STEM Learning, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning, Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us in Children's for a Dino Dig & Storytime. We will begin with a storytime all about these prehistoric giants, then each child will receive a random Dinosaur Egg from a NatGeo science kit to excavate! 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. Mar 19 2025 Wed Build a Vacuum Chamber! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 19 2025 Wed Build a Vacuum Chamber! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Join us in the Tech Annex to learn about vacuum pressure and build your own mini vacuum chamber you get to keep! 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. Mar 20 2025 Thu Make a Bristle Bot/Haz un Bristle Bot 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children STEM Learning Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Make a Bristle Bot/Haz un Bristle Bot 6:30pm - 7:30pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Come learn to build a bristle bot! For ages 7+! Ven aprender hacer un bristle bot! Para edades 7+! 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. Mar 26 2025 Wed STEAM Free Build 1:00pm - 2:30pm Children STEM Learning This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed STEAM Free Build 1:00pm - 2:30pm STEM Learning Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Event Details: We will set up magnet builders, tiny Legos, and chunky Legos in the Makerspace. Calm, quiet music will be playing. Drop-in only.
This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue 3D Printed Glider Challenge 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children STEM Learning Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue 3D Printed Glider Challenge 3:30pm - 4:30pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: We will be testing the gliding range of 3D printed gliders that you get to keep! You will learn about aerodynamic forces including lift, drag, weight, thrust, and flight, all while having fun! 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue Draw with Electricity 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Draw with Electricity 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn about simple electrical circuits and draw your own electrical circuits with conductive ink. You will also get to take home your own Circuit Scribe kit! 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. May 1 2025 Thu Build a Star Wars Mini LED Lightsaber 6:00pm - 7:15pm Children Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu Build a Star Wars Mini LED Lightsaber 6:00pm - 7:15pm Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: "In a Library Makerspace Close by.. Young Jedi alongside Jedi Master Myriam come together to build their own lightsabers...... Registration Required! For ages 6-13! 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. May 14 2025 Wed Sphero Robot Race Challenge! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children STEM Learning Registration This event is in the "Children" group. May 14 2025 Wed Sphero Robot Race Challenge! 4:30pm - 5:30pm STEM Learning Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Race a robot ball using code on a custom 3D printed race track! Registration is required, limited space!! 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. May 24 2025 Sat Launching Bottle Rockets! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children STEM Learning, Workshop Open Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. May 24 2025 Sat Launching Bottle Rockets! 1:00pm - 2:00pm STEM Learning, Workshop Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning, Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us and launch your own bottles rocket while learning how rockets work! You get to keep your rocket afterwards! 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.
