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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.
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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!
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
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Storytime
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Bilingual Animal Storytime & Craft/Cuento y Arte sobre Animales
11:00am–12:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Storytime
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Eventos En Español,
Storytime
Event Details:
Come learn about animals in Spanish and English! After enjoying a cute and fun story, we’ll do a small craft to take home and keep practicing. Registration is required, but walk-ins are welcome if space allows. For friends ages 5 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.
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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
Library Branch:
Blue Island Public Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Drop in for a 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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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.
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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.
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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
Wednesday Craft Club
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.
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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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