Tony Stevens entertains the Blue Island Library with a lunchtime concert.
St. Benedicts Basketball : Memories part 1
St. Benedicts Basketball : Memories part 2
St. Benedicts Basketball : Memories part 3
Veterans Expo 2010 : Lawrence N. Pferschy
Veterans Expo 2010 : Lynn Souvenier Berndt
Veterans Expo 2010 : Herman Ruiz Sr
Veterans Expo 2010 : Bill Benton
Veterans Expo 2010 : Alfonso Becerra
Lavell Short shows some of the features and talks about the process in helping develop a 3D version of the Blue Island History Museum.
Impact of the Tech Annex on Blue Island and it's community
The Friends of the Blue Island Public Library have played a vital role in the creation of the Tech Annex and its success. This video celebrates what the Friends have done for their community and the return on their investment.
The memories shared by Joye on her family's connection to the Rock Island Train line in Blue Island.
The background of the large steam engine train in the History museum as told by Joye Johnston Heide
Joye discusses her first hand history of the Blue Island Brickyard
Joye talks about her family history related to the Luchtemeyer jewelry store.
Neah Robinson from Blue Island Public Library's Reference Services talks about books and DVDs purchased with grant funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services and Illinois Congressman, Bobby Rush.
 Michele Rubino talks about Michael's Hair Care Salon in Blue Island, and it's connection to the local history of Italian heritage.
James Summers gives his take on going to school in Blue Island.
James Summers describes going to church from former days in Blue Island.
James Summers covers some of the factories once known for being in Blue Island.
James Summers tells about the disappearance of railcars from Blue Island streets.
James Summers reflects on the newspaper exhibit in the Library's History Museum.
James Summers tells about ration stamps during World War 2.
James Summers describes the area that once produced bricks in Blue Island.
James Summers talks about the steam engines that passed by his house when he lived in Blue Island.
James Summers details significant Italian relatives.
James Summers recalls former Blue Island Mayor, John Hart.
James Summers on the Rock Island Railroad in Blue Island.
James Bronson describes his family's business and it's role in Blue Island for more than a century.
James Bronson gives a tour of the back shop of the E.B. Bronson & Co Facility.
A quick visit to Islands Cafe on York and Western in Blue Island with Ben Besiri gives a history of the establishment. Ben shows us a tasty salad available at the Island's Cafe.
Island Cafe's Ben Besiri shows a delicious Char Grilled Tilapia dish available at his restaurant.
Island Cafe's Ben Besiri shows how he prepares a Chicken Gorgonzola dish.
Volunteers continue talking about some of the history behind working with the St Donatus Carnival.
Volunteers talk about some of the history behind working with the St Donatus Carnival. 
 Michele Rubino talks about the history connecting Ripicandida to Blue Island, and discusses the foundation of St Donatus in Blue Island
December 5th was filled with Holiday events. Featured open houses that night are local establishments, including Cornerstone Galleries, Franklin Framing, Carr Gardens, Flowers By Cathe, and our own Blue Island Public Library.
This Has Been A Tech Annex Production: The Monkey King
The Teen Advisory Board in the Tech Annex along with some volunteers helped produce a small animation based on an original children's story.
This Has Been A Tech Annex Production: Making The Monkey King
A series of interviews that show the process of animating, writing, recording of the Tech Annex project made by TAB members
Sally Du Bois Demonstrates her skill at playing the Church organ at First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Blue Island Public Library introduces you to the Youth Services department of the Library. Showcased are some of the programs offered in the Library.
Dawn Bronson talks about her entry into the Christ Memorial Church's quilting group.
Kari Smith shows some techniques in quilting she learned with the Christ Memorial quilting group.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents the Christ Memorial Church Quilting Group. The Quilting group talks about projects and how the church has been a foundation in the pastime. Part 2
History on the Hill 2.0 presents the Christ Memorial Church Quilting Group. The Quilting group talks about projects and how the church has been a foundation in the pastime. Part 1
Brit and Ethan discuss the thought process behind assembling their machinima, Grand Theft Oddity.
In this video, Sarah discusses the creative process behind her recent painting commissioned by the Blue Island Public Library for the Children's and Young Adult's department.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Blue Island resident, Dan Birchfield. Dan shares more of his memories of training in the Military.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Blue Island resident, Dan Birchfield. Dan shares his memories of training in the Military.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Mary Ann Blake and BJ Schmidt. Mary Ann gives her memories about life in Blue Island century.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Herman Ruiz Sr. Herman gives his perspectives about growing up in Blue Island in the middle of the 20th century. This episode focuses on World War 2 experiences.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Herman Ruiz Sr. Herman gives his perspectives about growing up in Blue Island in the middle of the 20th century. This is the second episode to focus on shopping in Blue Island.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Herman Ruiz Sr. Herman gives his perspectives about growing up in Blue Island in the middle of the 20th century. This episode focuses on shopping in Blue Island.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Herman Ruiz Sr. Herman gives his perspectives about growing up in Blue Island in the middle of the 20th century. This episode focuses on factories and farms in Blue Island.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Herman Ruiz Sr. Herman gives his perspectives about growing up in Blue Island in the middle of the 20th century. This episode focuses on hospitals and doctors in Blue Island.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Herman Ruiz Sr. Herman gives his perspectives about growing up in Blue Island in the middle of the 20th century. This episode focuses on the Southwest part of Blue Island referred to as "Gypsy Town".
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Herman Ruiz Sr. Herman gives his perspective about growing up in Blue Island in the middle of the 20th century. This episode focuses on various ethnic groups in Blue Island.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Herman Ruiz Sr. Herman gives his perspective about growing up in Blue Island in the middle of the 20th century. This episode focuses on bridges used in Blue Island.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Herman Ruiz Sr. Herman gives his perspective about growing up in Blue Island in the middle of the 20th century. This episode focuses on going to school in Blue Island.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Herman Ruiz Sr. Herman gives his perspective about growing up in Blue Island in the middle of the 20th century. This episode focuses on going to church in Blue Island.
History on the Hill 2.0 presents Herman Ruiz Sr. Herman gives his perspective about growing up in Blue Island in the middle of the 20th century. This episode focuses on working on the railroad line in Blue Island
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members Brit & Ethan produce their first machinima.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members Brit & Ethan produce their first machinima.
On Saturday, May 2, 2009,
the City of Blue Island is proud to host the NCAA Division I Men's Rowing
Cochrane Cup and Jablonic Cup men's collegiate rowing events on the
Calumet-Sag Channel
Participating Universities include: Boston, Dartmouth, George Washington, MIT, and Wisconsin.
The Blue Island Public Library Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with an afternoon of Traditional Irish Music featuring Celtic Harpist
Part of the Blue Island Public Library's programming Mar 16 2008
Wesoly Lud Library Program:
Polish Folk Dancing
Part of the Blue Island Public Library's programming Mar 12 2008

 Reggio McLaughlin featuring the Eisenhower State Champ Dance Team.
Part of the Blue Island Public Library's programming Feb 27 2008

Ruth Johnson finishes the series with the end of the Binga Bank in the Bronzeville community of Chicago.

Part three of the history of the Jesse Binga Bank. The economy of the area is increased in Bronzeville community of Chicago, with the introduction of the Defender Newspaper, and other black-owned businesses.

Properties and businesses that had benefitted from the Binga Bank in the Bronzeville community of Chicago.

Part one of the history of the Jesse Binga Bank. The origins of the Black owned bank in Bronzeville community of Chicago, and it's growth.

The Nov 4, 2007 boat Race in The Cal-Sag Channel in Blue Island, IL featuring seven collegiate rowing teams

Brian uses his video skills to direct an action-packed Machinima featuring clips from Halo

Slideshow of Dec 1st at the Blue Island Public Library and the open house at Flowers by Cathe

Lemont and Aisha dance at the St Francis Pavilion Park during the TGIF Picnic, July 6th, 2007
Submitted by Lemont

Mexican Independence Day Celebration featuring performances of traditional Mexican dances and songs

Interviews with volunteers from the 2007 "St Francis Hospital Blue Island Pro Am"

Interviews with selected hosts of pro bicycle racers from the 2007 "St Francis Hospital Blue Island Pro Am"

Clips from the 2007 "St. Francis Hospital Blue Island Pro Am" Men's Pro/1/2 Bike Race.

Clips from the 2007 "St. Francis Hospital Blue Island Pro Am" Women's Pro & Cat ½ Bike Race.

Clips from the 2007 "St. Francis Hospital Blue Island Pro Am" Men's Cat 4/5 and Cat 3 Bike Races.

Interviews with selected international pro bicycle racers from the 2007 "St Francis Hospital Blue Island Pro Am"

The first part is a short tour of the Tech Annex of the Blue island Public Library, followed by interviews with Mary Kay, and Jim.

The second segment of the intro to the the Tech Annex features interviews from TAB coordinators.

A tour of the course for the 2007 "St. Francis Hospital Blue Island Pro Am" Bike race featuring historical architecture in Blue Island

A 3D design of the Library's logo by Brit: the Teen Advisory Board's (TAB) 3D Modeling & Animation Coordinator.

3D animation done by Brit, edited in the
Library's Tech Annex

April Events in the Tech Annex promoted via a Machinima featuring scenes from Unreal Tournament.  This Machinima highlights the technology people can use to express their creativity in the Tech Annex.

Brit’s promotional video demonstrating some of the work that is done in the Tech Annex. The video includes music recorded in the Annex as well as video and photo editing.  Unfortunately Brit’s using 3D Studio Max, which we don’t have, and not our free 3D Modeling program that we do have.  So, the 3D work was not done in the Annex.

Jim Nelson demonstrates his drawings and animation in a video created at home using Adobe Premiere Pro with music from Pizzicato 5 and Akitaka Toyama.

Mario's, first attempt at producing a machinima at the Library's Tech Annex. The film features clips from Mario Sunshine for Gamecube.  Mario is the TAB’s current President and Video Production Coordinator.

Corinne Williams nicely documents her travel out West in the United States using Windows Movie Maker, Microsoft Digital Imaging and music from the CD "Music of the Grand Canyon " by Nicholas Gunn.