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As we enter Phase 3 of Gov. Pritzker’s Restore Illinois Plan, limited public access to the Blue Island Public Library building will be available through timed appointments only.
The library will offer 30 minute time slots for patrons to use the computers or browse the stacks and checkout materials in person. Beginning June 8, 2020, patrons may reserve, up to a day in advance, two 30 minute slots per day. The time slots from 9:30-10:00 am and 10:00-10:30 am will be reserved for Senior use only. Reservations are first come, first served, and will be accepted by phone only. Call 708-388-1078 to reserve your time slot at the library. As building capacity limits must be maintained, the number of slots available for each time block is restricted.
The library will continue to offer access to materials through Curbside Pickup service.
In accordance with public health directives, all patrons entering the library will be required to wear masks and practice social distancing for the entirety of their visit. Hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes are available for patron use at the library facility.
During this Phase, the library will be staffed from 9am-5pm on weekdays, with curbside service only on Saturdays from 11am-1pm.
In partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, the Summer Lunch Bus will be stopping at the library to distribute grab and go meals from the curb. Beginning Monday June 8, two days’ worth of packaged meals will be distributed to constituents from 2:15-2:50. These meals are available first come, first served and all are welcome to utilize this service.
Summer Reading is going virtual this summer, through our new app on Beanstack. Participants can log reading to win prizes from local businesses and participate in online activities. The Beanstack app is available for free download from the App store and Google Play.
