CHPL Newsletter Fall · ... December 2015 Library Town Hall Meeting & Open House ... 2015 from 6-7pm. Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics ... Chicago Heights Library Newsletter Fall

Chicago Heights Library Newsletter Fall Edition September - December 2015

Library Town Hall Meeting & Open House Come Check Us Out!

On June 22,2015, the library had an opportunity to open our doors to the community and show all the recent improvements. The library completed an ADA ramp, new study rooms, new teen café, new computer lab, new music studio, and improved the large meeting room.

Over 100 residents came to check us out! We celebrated with a theatrical performance by artist Noah Patton, a Taekwondo demonstration, music studio demo, Board Meeting with public participation, and library tours.

Mayor Gonzalez and other elected officials came out to show support on the library improvements. Thank you all for your support and continued patronage.

www.chicagoheightslibrary.org September - December 2015 708.754.0323 �1

Library Hours

Monday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm

Friday: 10am - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Sunday: 1pm - 5pm (September - May)

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Holiday Observations

We will be closed in observance of the following holidays:

September 7: Labor Day

October 12: Columbus Day

November 11: Veteran’s Day

November 26-27: Thanksgiving

December 24: Christmas Eve

December 25: Christmas

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“Come Check Us Out”Find Our Children’s Craft Corner at the Fall Festival of Sister Cities!

Happening September 12-13, 2015.

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Town Hall Meeting & Open House

Mayor Gonzalez and the Library

Board of Trustees

Teen CafeMusic Studio

Library Staff

Special Guest Noah Patton

Great community participation!




COME CHECK OUT OUR FREE ADULT PROGRAMS!

To register contact Ms. Shenetta by phone at (708)754-0323 or email at

Computer Classes every Wednesday

at 2pm

Introduction to Computers

Mouse Practice

Email Basics

Internet Computer Classes every 1st & 3rd Friday at 2pm

Intro to Social Media

Discover e-books

Learn online search tools




Magnificent Mondays

Adults Only

Financial Workshop every 4th Monday, 5-6pm.

Learn the principles of how to survive in a new economy. Hosted by Michael D. Scott of D&P Insurance Agency, and the American Association of

Government Employees.

Join us for Moving on Monday’s starting October 19, 2015 from 6-7pm.

*Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics*

WEEKS OF FUN FOR CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS

“The Place to Be, Where Everything is Free”

Terrific Tuesdays

Join us for Family Movie Night every Tuesday, 5-7pm.

We are proud to announce the Super Sewing Club every Tuesday from 5-6pm.

Adults join Ms. Jenny and the Adult Book Club for a thoughtful discussion and fun gathering every 4th Tuesday, 6-7pm.




Wonderful Wednesdays

Adults join Ms. Gwen and the African American Book Club for insightful discussion on books by and about African Americans. Adult Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday, from 6-7:30pm.

Super Saturdays

Each and every Saturday from 12-1pm, join us along with the Supreme Martial Arts Academy for Taekwondo Classes! Learn basic kicks, strikes, blocks, and more!

Then stay for dance class from 1-2pm starting:

October 3, 2015 with instructor Ty!

Thrilling Thursdays

Love to game? Bring a friend and your favorite video gaming console for fun and games every Thursday from 4-5pm.

Later, join the Creative Crochet Club and learn the art of crochet and create something wonderful! Every Thursday from 6-7pm.

Teens join us as we learn the fundamentals of mixing, scratching, music selection and more. DJ Academy is happening every Thursday from 4-5pm.




FALL INTO THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT

“The Place to Be, Where Everything is Free”

Lego Club

Starting Thursday, September 3rd and every other Thursday until October 29th

4 - 5pm.

Come build and create with us and your favorite blocks. Open to children ages 2-12

with an adult.

*No registration required *

Art Club Join us Saturdays, October 3 and

17th, & November 14 and 28th from 1 - 2pm.

*Limited to the first 15 kids to attend*

Toddler Art Tuesdays

Join us Tuesdays, September 15, 29 & October 13 and 27th, 3:45 - 4:30pm.

Ages 2-5 years old

*No Registration Required*




Halloween Craft Saturday, October 24th from 1-2pm

*Call the Children’s Department for more details*

Join Us For Family Reading Night November 19th from 6-7pm

Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event held the third Thursday in November to encourage families to spend quality time

reading together. It is sponsored by the Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian, Jesse White and Illinois Center for the Book.

CHILDREN’S SPECIAL PROGRAMS Fall Only! Registration Required!

Bingo September 26th from 1-1:45pm.

Come join us for some Bingo fun!

*For kids 5-12 years old*




Summer Reading Comes to an End! Summer Reading ended with 118 kids participating. Chuck E. Cheese, DJ

Stacey, Little Caesar’s Pizza and White Castle helped the children celebrate their achievements with pizza, hamburgers and a dance party. We awarded

many raffle prizes! It was a great summer, see you next year!

Thank You Again Summer Reading Sponsors!

COMMUNITY COUNTS “The Place to Be, Where Everything is Free”

Bergstein’s NY Deli Walt’s Chili’s Chipotle

Dean Gyros Dimitri Best Food Legoland Forever Yogurt

Odyssey Fun World Skyline Restaurant Toys R’ Us Ultra Foods

Wendy’s Windy City Thunderbolts White Castle’s Zarlengo’s

Sharks Fish Family Video Applebee’s Beggars Pizza

Burger King Carlo’s Restaurant Chuck E. Cheese Cold Stone Creamery

Country Squire Egg and I Fuddruckers Mitchell’s Soda Shop

Little Caesars Lynwood Bowl McDonald’s Marcus Theatre

Skyzone Jewel (Homewood & South Chicago Heights)

Big Apple Pancake House




Thank you Lions Club Special thanks to the Lions Club for donating the books that are being used in the Little Free Libraries and Sister Cities Festival.**See the list of locations on page 10**

COMMUNITY OUTREACH “Come Check Us Out”

We’re Proud to be Partners in Our Community!

Library Outreach at Thornwood Apartments July 10 - August 14, 2015

We had a fantastic summer interacting with, and serving the children of our community! We hope you enjoyed the school supply giveaway!

Back To School at the Park District August 9, 2015 As partners in the Back To School event, we handed out free school supplies and dictionaries to our little learners!




Library Board of Directors ……………………………………………………

Lori Wilcox - President

Vicki High - Vice President

Mary Beth Cifelli - Secretary

Tiffany Bennett

Nora Martinez

Ald. Sonia Perez

Nicole Sanders

John Stanfa

Board meetings are held in the library at 6:30pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month, unless otherwise specified.

Open House Volunteers

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Thank you to our volunteers for your time in making the

Open House a success! DJ Stacey

Marilyn Klein Michael White

Smart Guys Computer Service

Open House Contributors

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We would like to thank the following businesses for

donating to our Open House Big Apple Pancake House

The Egg and I Heights Fresh Market

Pearson’s Bakery Shark’s Fish

Make any donations to the Chicago Heights Public Library by contacting 708-754-0323.

World Ministries in Chicago Heightswill be having a School Supplies Giveaway at the Back to School Summer Fest, September 5, 2015 11-2pm outside the library.

Little Free Library Locations **This list is not exhaustive**

Respond Now, City Hall, Aunt Martha's in Chicago Heights, Lion's Club at Old Second and First Midwest, Golden Towers Senior

Communities, Marian Catholic High School, Supreme Clientele

Thank you to Bloom High School, St. James Hospital, South Star, Marian, Union Street Art Gallery, Lions Club, CHPL Art Club, and all others for help with

decorating! You are appreciated.


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CHPL Newsletter Fall · ... December 2015 Library Town Hall Meeting & Open House ... 2015 from 6-7pm. *Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics* ... Chicago Heights Library Newsletter Fall

CHPL Newsletter Fall · ... December 2015 Library Town Hall Meeting & Open House ... 2015 from 6-7pm. Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics ... Chicago Heights Library Newsletter Fall