The Tech Annex
Makerspace
Carved from storage space, the Blue Island Public Library’s Makerspace embodies the maker-ethos of “make what you can from what you have at hand”. Art, crafts, upcycling. Open Maker Hours and the occasional guided program happen here – off the beaten track. Bins of raw materials and the tools needed to turn your ideas into something tangible . . . or just to make a mess. Either is acceptable, as long as you clean up after yourself and respect other maker’s projects. Freshly renovated in 2022, the Makerspace offers a bright and cheerful space for children’s programming.
Makers under 13 need to be accompanied at all times by an adult guardian.
Meeting Rooms
Blue Island Public Library has two meeting rooms, the Makerspace and a Study Room/Recording studio available for use by the public. The small Conference Room is suitable for up to 12 people while the large Meeting Room can comfortably hold up to 50. The Makerspace can accommodate up to 25, while the Study Room can hold up to 3 people. Please note that the rooms are not available to commercial/for-profit organizations, for religious worship or for social events. Please see our Policies Page for the complete policy. Applicants are expected to read the policies before completing a request.
Meeting rooms must be reserved a minimum of 7 days in advance and all applications are subject to the approval of the Library Director. The Library does not endorse the philosophies or practices of the individuals, groups, clubs, or organizations that use public meeting rooms in the Library. The Library is not responsible for the content of third-party programs.
Fees are to be paid prior to room use and are as follows: For Blue Island Library Card holders, the Large Meeting Room and Makerspace is $25 per hour. The small Conference Room is $15 per hour. For NON Blue Island Library card holders, Meeting Room and Makerspace are $50 per hour, small Conference Room is $30 per hour. There is no fee for reserving the Study Room, policy available below.
Submit Application: info@blueislandlibrary.org