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Over the course of the last year, Blue Island Public Library has embarked on a planning process to improve and refresh the first floor of the Library building. Based on community feedback from the Library’s Strategic Plan, as well as staff and Board discussions the Library is proud to present concepts for a facility that will serve patrons into the future. These plans include new private study room spaces, larger community rooms, ADA accessible restroom facilities, updated electrical access and a multipurpose room/teen room.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

November Elections! A Voter’s Resource Guide

Ravinia Words & Music 2026

Promotional banner for "Explore More Illinois," inviting visitors to "Plan your next adventure." A scenic rural landscape features winding roads through lush green cornfields under a partly cloudy sky, with a solitary tree on the horizon. Overlaid are three cultural attraction logos: The Morton Arboretum's iconic tree emblem in white on black; the National Museum of Mexican Art's diamond-patterned design in terracotta tones; and the Haitian American Museum of Chicago's acronym in red, white, and blue stripes. The main title "EXPLORE MORE ILLINOIS" appears in bold green and navy text with a directional arrow graphic.

Explore More Illinois

Current Board Members: Rachell Orozco (President), Anita Kinney (Trustee), Nancy Thompson (Trustee), Sara Nunez (Secretary), Rita Brown, (Trustee), Michael Sinde (Trustee), Mark Peters (Trustee), Emily Meyer (Treasurer), Marsha Rauch (Vice President).

Board of Trustees Meeting

A vibrant announcement graphic for updated Makerspace hours on a textured grid paper background, highlighted with a red starburst "NEW!" badge in the top corner. The main title "Makerspace Hours" is displayed in bold, outlined blue letters with red accents. Below, three day labels detail the schedule: a black rectangular tag for "Tuesday 3PM-5PM"; a white wavy tag with a star for "Wednesday 3PM-6PM"; and a yellow curved tag for "Thursday 3PM-6PM." Playful doodle elements like a small rocket add whimsy to the design.

Open Maker Hours

Employment Opportunity-Children’s Services Assistant

FEATURED

Flesh

Epic promotional poster for “Daggerheart: The Roleplaying Game,” showcasing a dynamic fantasy battle scene. A fierce dragon rears up in the center as diverse adventurers—including a winged elf archer in flight, a goblin warrior casting fire magic, a fur-clad barbarian swinging axes, a robed elf mage hurling ice spells, and shadowy demonic figures—clash amid jagged mountain peaks and crumbling ruins. The artwork glows with dramatic orange sunset skies, evoking high-stakes adventure and magic. Bold title “DAGGERHEART” arches across the top in metallic lettering.

Daggerheart : the roleplaying game

Cover artwork for Jim Henson's Labyrinth: The Adventure Game, featuring a stylized white-toned recreation of the iconic movie poster. Sarah, in a flowing white ballgown, reaches desperately toward a luminous white crystal orb held aloft by the enigmatic Goblin King Jareth, whose dramatic silhouette looms above her. An intricate, labyrinthine pattern swirls across the background, evoking mystery and enchantment. The title "JIM HENSON'S LABYRINTH THE ADVENTURE GAME" appears in elegant gold lettering at the bottom.

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth : the adventure game

Cover artwork for the Fate Core System tabletop roleplaying game, set against a bold blue background. Three dynamic characters pose heroically: a suited agent in sunglasses firing a glowing pistol; a young woman in a school uniform wielding a katana; and a hulking cybernetic ape-like monster channeling purple energy magic. The title "FATE CORE SYSTEM" is prominently displayed in white and red block letters with a trademark symbol. At the bottom, creator credits read: "Leonard Balsera, Brian Engard, Jeremy Keller, Ryan Macklin, Mike Olson."

Fate: Core System

Book cover for The Self-Sufficiency Garden by permaculturist Huw Richards and chef Sam Cooper, published by DK. Against a lush green background with yellow borders, the bold yellow title arches over white author credits. Central black line art illustrates a thriving tomato plant sprouting from a red pot, bearing ripe red fruits, next to a glass jar of preserved tomato slices—symbolizing bountiful, sustainable harvests. The yellow tagline at the bottom proclaims: "Feed your family and save money," highlighting practical self-sufficiency through year-round gardening, preservation techniques, and family-friendly recipes.

The Self-Sufficiency Garden

Cover artwork for “Star Trek Adventures: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition Core Rulebook.” Against a cosmic backdrop of swirling stars and a massive glowing orbital ring station, a diverse ensemble of Starfleet officers and civilians—including a commanding woman in a yellow uniform, a bespectacled civilian with a briefcase, a furred alien in blue robes, and others in red and blue attire—stands united on a rugged orange planetary surface, evoking epic space exploration and adventure. The title "STAR TREK ADVENTURES" arches boldly in yellow lettering at the top.

Star Trek Adventures, the Roleplaying Game

Vibrant promotional artwork for Fabula Ultima tabletop RPG, rendered in anime-inspired cel-shaded style against a soft teal gradient sky. A diverse party of four heroes stands united: a silver-haired elf mage in a wide-brimmed hat and green robes holds a glowing book; a blue-clad female archer with twin tails draws her bow; a purple-robed rogue with purple hair wields dual daggers; and a armored knight in red-trimmed plate mail raises a cross-emblazoned shield. Golden starburst accents and swirling magical motifs frame the scene, with the ornate title "FABULA ULTIMA TTJRPG" emblazoned across the top in blue and gold lettering.

Fabula Ultima TTJRPG

Cover artwork for “Masks: A New Generation” (Playbook Edition) tabletop RPG by Brendan Conway, illustrated in vibrant comic book style. A diverse team of five teenage superheroes poses dynamically on a cracked urban street beside a sleek red convertible car under a twilight sky. From left: a green-skinned, reptilian boy in a black jacket leans forward aggressively; an East Asian girl in a dark purple hooded cloak with amethyst jewelry extends a glowing hand mysteriously; a Black boy in golden-orange armor with yellow accents stands heroically; a pink-haired girl with demon horns in a blue ninja outfit grins while perched on the car hood; and a boy in a sleek blue bodysuit with goggles draws an energy bow. The bold white title "MASKS A NEW GENERATION" arches across the top against a deep blue gradient background.

Masks: A New Generation

Book cover for “Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead: A Novel” by Emily Austin, featuring a playful pale yellow background scattered with leaping silhouette rabbits in vibrant colors like yellow, red, blue, pink, and cyan, evoking whimsy amid themes of mortality. The handwritten black title curves across the center, with the author's name at the bottom. A red quote at the top praises: "“Introducing the bumbling, anxious, helplessly kindhearted heroine we all need right now.” —Courtney Maum."

Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead

Book cover for “Curses and Other Buried Things” by Caroline George. Bold yellow distressed title text on a textured black chalkboard background, interwoven with intricate white line drawings of snakes and vines. A praise quote from Isaac Marion appears at the top, with the author's name in red at the bottom.

Curses and Other Buried Things

Book cover for Wellness: A Novel by Nathan Hill. Bold, 3D yellow-and-black "WELLNESS" title dominates a teal background, with the author's name in matching style below. A large red inverted triangle centers a small photo of an embracing couple, alongside an "Oprah's Book Club 2023" badge and handwritten notes "a novel" and "Author of The Nix."

Wellness

Book cover of the novel The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright. The design features a solid teal background with the title in large bold black lowercase letters at the top, the author's name in similar styling at the bottom, and a stylized colorful wren (in gradients of purple, blue, and pink with textured detailing) perched on a curved branch in the center. Smaller text reads 'WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE' and 'A NOVEL'.

The Wren, The Wren

Book cover of 'Disobedient Women' by Sarah Stankorb. The design features a textured white background with a large diagonal tear revealing a vibrant pink layer underneath. The title 'Disobedient Women' spans the tear in bold black and yellow lettering, with 'Dis-' in yellow script on the pink section. The subtitle in yellow text on pink reads: 'How a Small Group of Faithful Women Exposed Abuse, Brought Down Powerful Pastors, and Ignited an Evangelical Reckoning.' The author's name appears in black at the bottom.

Disobedient Women: How a Small Group of Faithful Women Exposed Abuse, Brought Down Powerful Pastors, and Ignited an Evangelical Reckoning

Book cover of “Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West” by Lauren Redniss (a National Bestseller). The artwork features a dramatic, textured illustration of layered rugged mountains in deep reds, purples, and greens beneath a fiery orange-yellow sky with a large glowing sun. A quote on the cover reads: “Brilliant . . . virtuosic . . . a master storyteller of a new order.” —Eliza Griswold, The New York Times Book Review.

Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West

Book cover for "How to Say Babylon: A Memoir" by Safiya Sinclair. The design features a green background with a black silhouette of a hand holding large yellow scissors, cutting a falling dreadlock. The title appears in bold white letters at the top, with a praise quote from Tara Westover ("Dazzling. Potent. Vital. A light shining on the path of self-deliverance.") in yellow above it. The author's name is in large white letters at the bottom, and a circular "Read with Jenna" badge with #ReadWithJenna is in the lower left. The imagery symbolizes liberation from constraint.

How to Say Babylon

Book cover for "Sure, I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere" by Maria Bamford. The design has a solid bright orange background with a centered portrait of the author—a woman with long straight blonde hair decorated with small white flowers on one side, wearing a white lace high-necked dress with long sleeves, and gazing directly at the viewer with wide eyes and a subtle, quizzical expression. The author's name appears in large white letters at the top, the subtitle in blue text on the left, and the main title in oversized bold black letters across the center. A blue praise quote from Patton Oswalt at the bottom reads: “Maria is the kind of comedian you watch and think, ‘I’ve gotta write more and I’ve gotta think deeper’.” The overall aesthetic playfully evokes a quirky, cult-like innocence.

Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult

Book cover for "The Twelve Days of Murder: A Novel" by Andreina Cordani. The design evokes a chilling winter mystery with a snowy, blue-toned background and heavy falling snowflakes. Centered in the lower half is an imposing, old-fashioned manor house with a snow-covered roof, warmly glowing yellow windows suggesting interior life, and surrounded by dark, leafless trees. The title appears in large, bold black capital letters across the upper portion, partially dusted with snow for texture, with "A Novel" in smaller gray text below the house, and the author's name in elegant, icy white letters at the bottom. The overall atmosphere is atmospheric and foreboding, hinting at isolated holiday intrigue.

The Twelve Days of Murder

Book cover for The Paleontologist by Luke Dumas. The design features a dark, moody nighttime scene inside a natural history museum. In the foreground, a large Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton looms dramatically under dim overhead lighting, its massive skull and open jaws casting shadows. Behind it, faint silhouettes of other dinosaur skeletons and museum display cases are visible in a cavernous hall. The title 'The Paleontologist' appears in bold, white, slightly distressed lettering at the top, with the author's name 'Luke Dumas' in smaller white text below. The overall color palette is deep blacks, grays, and subtle blues with eerie highlights, evoking a sense of mystery and supernatural horror.

The Paleontologist

Book cover of 'Starter Villain' by John Scalzi. A stern-looking tabby cat with green eyes, wearing a white dress shirt and dark tie, stares directly at the viewer against a dark background. Tagline at the top reads 'Meet the new boss.' The title 'Starter Villain' is in large yellow letters, with 'New York Times Bestselling Author John Scalzi' in white below.

Starter Villain

Witch King

The Book Eaters

Manga book cover for “Jujutsu Kaisen, Volume 1” by Gege Akutami, rendered in high-contrast anime style on a swirling teal background. The teenage protagonist, Yuji Itadori—with spiky pink hair, wide determined eyes, a bloodied cheek, and a red scarf over his dark uniform—raises his right hand aggressively toward the viewer, mouth agape in a shout. Massive, shadowy clawed hands with red nails emerge from the darkness behind him, evoking supernatural horror and action. The bold red title "Jujutsu Kaisen" spans the top, with "Story and Art by Gege Akutami" and volume number "1" at the bottom.

Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 1

Fifty-Four Pigs

Lavender House

The Revivalists

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Blue Island, IL 60406

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