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This event is in the "Adults" group
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!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
7
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
8
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
9
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
10
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Event Details:
Play Bingo and win cool prizes! No registration required.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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 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.
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11 am |
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
4
2026
Sun
Pop Culture Kids Paint & Sip
1:30pm–3:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Thursday Afternoon Storytime for Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Drop in for a baby storytime on Thursday afternoons!
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.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Dragon and Hearth Miniature
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Homework Time/Tiempo de Tarea
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 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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 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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
7
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 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
8
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 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Workshop
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
8
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 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Craft Club Wednesday
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 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Snowflake Garland
4:30pm–5:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
One time in the Makerspace
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create a snowflake chain garland
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Eventos En Español
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Spanish Club/Club de Español
6:30pm–7:30pm
Eventos En Español
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Eventos En Español
Event Details:
Come hang out, make friends, and explore the Spanish language and culture through music, movies, shows, games, art, and other fun activities! This is a fun and relaxed space for everyone, whether you're fluent or just starting out.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Manualidad: Corona de Los Reyes Magos
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:
Come and celebrate Día de Los Reyes by making your very own crown hat fit for a king or queen! Registration is required! ¡Ven celebra el Día de Los Reyes y has tu propia corona para un rey o una reina! ¡Requiere registro!
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Winter Evening Storytime & Craft
6:00pm–7:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Event Details:
Join Ms. Jamie for a Winter-themed Storytime & Craft event. Simple themed craft will follow the storytime. Drop in only!
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Color & Sip/Colorear y Jugo
6:30pm–7:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Blue Island Bookworms – “Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen”
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.
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