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Children’s

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Teen

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Steger-South Chicago

Heights Public Library

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LIBRARY

BOARD

MEMBERS

President-Luanne Thurmond

Vice-President-Anne Luering

Secretary– Janet Fiorenzo

Treasurer-Andrea Holecek-Sherman

Katharine Herrman

Sandra Joyce

Patricia Stroube

Library Director-Jamie Paicely

It’s time for back to school! You can help

local scholars with your donation of school

supplies. Bring in your donations during

September. As a thank you for your

generosity, the Library will deduct up to $5 in

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library

fines. Bring in those supplies today.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

VISIT US AT:

54 E. 31st St.

Steger, IL 60475

708.755.5040

Fax: 708.755.2504

www.ssch.lib.il.us

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Do you have a library card? If you’ve

never applied for one, September is the

time to become a member of our Library!

Your FREE Library card will enable you

to check out DVDs and Blu Ray discs,

check out books, use our computers, get

free notary service, and more!

In addition, new members will receive a

Rewards Card good for free Library

services.

Already a member but lost your card?

No worries! Come in during September

and we’ll replace your card FREE of

charge. Contact the Library for more

information.

Spectacular School Supply Subvention!

Library Receives Grant

The Library is proud to announce that it is the beneficiary of a Latino Americans: 500 Years of

History grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the

American Library Association (ALA). This grant

will support the exploration of Latino American

history and culture in the United States. The

library will be holding special events. Be on the

look out for upcoming events and programs!

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Adult Programming

S T E G E R - S O U T H C H I C A G O H E I G H T S

P U B L I C L I B R A R Y N E W S L E T T E R

Senior Spa Session

Friday, 9/11 @ 10am

Enjoy some pampering with free chair and foot massages. Spas are

more than just pampering, though, it’s about health and wellness for

both body and soul. Also offered in this session will be free blood

pressure screenings. Flu shots will also be available-free with most

health insurance (please bring proof of insurance), or

$25 out of pocket.

Your Regularly Scheduled Adult Programming: Knit & Visit-Every Friday @ 12 pm Cinema at the Center-The third Tuesday of each month @ 12 pm at the Louis Sherman Community Center Mystery Book Discussion– The third Tuesday of each month @ 6:30 pm Bingo!

Thurs. Sept. 24 @ 6 pm

Thurs. Oct 29 @ 6 pm

Thurs. Nov.19 @ 6 pm

For ages 5th grade and up. Youth participants need a parent present. Prizes will be awarded to the winners!

Silver Screen Saturdays 10 am-5 pm (all day!) Sept. 19-Back to School movies. Oct. 31-Halloween movies. Nov. 14-Hunger Games trilogy All movies are PG-13. Small/Big Screen Discussion Group Sept. 23-Shawshank Redemption Oct. 28-Farenheit 451 Nov. 24-Walking Dead Library Board of Trustees Meetings Sept. 17 @ 7 pm Oct. 15 @ 7 pm Nov. 19 @ 7 pm

Halloween Wreath

Tuesday, 10/6 @ 5:30 pm

Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas! Decorate your door with a wreath

created by you.

Spelling Bee

Thursday, 10/8 @ 5:30 pm

Think you’re a stupendous speller? A thaumaturge with words? Then

come to the Library and test your logographic abilities-complete with

coffee and refreshments.

Senior Spa Session

9/11

Halloween Wreath,

10/6

Book Lover’s Necklace

Thursday, 9/10 @ 5:30 pm

Make your own miniature book necklace and show off your love of

reading with this token. Book Lover’s

Necklace, 9/10

Author Visit: Michael E. Burge

Saturday, 9/5 @ 1 pm

Local author Michael E. Burge will be at the Library to talk about

and sign copies of his new novel Bryant's Gap. Coffee and

refreshments will be provided during this special event. Michael E. Burge,

9/5Peppermint

Spelling Bee,10/8

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Saturday, 10/17, 11-4 pm

Give something of yourself and give life to someone in your

community. Blood Drive,10/17

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All About Tea

Thursday, 11/5 @ 5 pm

Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world. With so many

varieties, it may be a bit intimidating to explore the world of tea on your

own. Shelia Duda of Tea Lula, a Certified Tea Specialist, will help you

demystified with a fun, lighthearted class. You will leave her class armed

with the knowledge and confidence to purchase and prepare a variety of

loose leaf teas.

Cupcake Decorating

Tuesday, 11/10 @ 5:30 pm

Get into the swing of the Thanksgiving holiday by creating Thanksgiving

themed cupcakes!

All About Tea, 11/5

DIY

Centerpiece,

11/12

Cupcake

Decorating,

11/10

DIY Centerpiece

Thursday, 11/12 @ 5:30 pm

Add an artful touch to your holiday feast by making a centerpiece for

your Thanksgiving table.

Children’s Programming

Celebrate Your

Grandparents,

9/12

Celebrate Your Grandparents

Saturday, 9/12 @ 1 pm

Spend some family time at the Library with your grandparents!

Hear a story, play some games, and enjoy a snack.

Pumpkin Carving

Thursday, 10/22 @ 5:30 pm

Celebrate Halloween with the traditional Jack o’ Lantern! Carve your own

traditional or non-traditional pumpkin for your home. All supplies will be

provided. Pumpkin Carving, 10/22

What Pet Should I Get? Saturday, 10/110 @ 1 pm

Join us and discover a recently found Dr. Seuss book! Come

hear the story, play games, and participate in activities. For

kids grades K-2. What Pet Should I

Get?, 10/10

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November

Family Fright Night Festivities Fright-day, 10/30 @ 6pm

Wear your costume and join us for food, games, and frightful fantastic fun! Family Fright Night

Festivities, 10/30

Alice in Wonderland Wingding

Saturday, 11/7 @ 1pm

Alice in Wonderland is 150 years old! Come in and be a part of the Readers Theatre. Participants will receive their own book. You’ll read,

frost your own cupcake, and have a tea party (like the March Hare, Hatter, and Dormouse). For grades 3-5.

School’s Out Movie

Monday, 11/9 @ 2 pm & Friday, 11/27 @ 1 pm

Looking for something to do when there’s no school? How about a movie with your friends? The Library will be showing two great

movies when school is out, and you’re invited. Contact the Library to find out what movie will be shown on each day.

Teen Programming

School’s Out

Movie, 11/9 &

11/27

Alice in

Wonderland

Wingding, 11/7

Grandparents Day Mug

Tuesday, 9/8 @ 6pm

Grandparents Day is September 13th. Show your appreciation to

your grandma or grandpa with a heartfelt mug decorated by you.

Grandparents

Day Mug,

9/8

S T E G E R - S O U T H C H I C A G O H E I G H T S

P U B L I C L I B R A R Y N E W S L E T T E R

Thanksgiving Table

Decoration

Tuesday, 11/24 @ 1 pm

Make something special for

your holiday table. For kids

K-5th grade.

Thanksgiving

Table

Decoration,

11/24

Family Reading

Night

Wednesday, 11/18

@ 6:30 pm

Sit around the “campfire”

for a family read.

Family

Reading

Night,

11/18

Halloween

Craft, 10/16

Halloween Craft Friday, 10/16 @ 3 pm

We’ll be making a boo-tiful craft. For kids K-5th grade.

Touch-a-Truck

Monday, 10/12 @ 1 pm

Join us at Columbia Central in Steger for a chance to get

up close to some BIG machines!

Touch-a-Truck,

10/12

Your Regularly Scheduled Children’s Programming: Lapsit- First 3 Thursdays of each month @ 10:30 am For ages birth to 2 years old. Preschool Story time & Craft– First 3 Thursdays of each month @ 11 am

For ages 3-5.

Legos at the Library-

Sept. 26

Oct. 24

Nov. 21

@ 1 pm

Bedtime Story Time–

4th Monday of each month @ 6:30 pm

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Teen Read

Week,

10/19-10/23

Your Regularly Scheduled Teen Programming: Dungeons & Dragons– Selected Saturdays of each month at 11 am. Contact the Library for dates. Game Night-3rd. Thursday of the month at 5 pm Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting– 1st Thursday of the month at 5 pm.

Artist Tuesdays-last Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm.

Hunger

Games

Magnets,

11/17

Face

Painting,

10/31

Gingerbread

Zombies, 10/13

Movie-Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2

Saturday, 11/28 @ TBD

Meet us at Marcus Cinema in Chicago Heights and see the new Hunger

Games movie! You’ll also receive popcorn and a drink. Space is limited

to 10 participants.

Hunger Games Magnets

Tuesday, 11/17 @ 5:30pm

From fridge to locker, magnets are a cool way to hold things like paper

and pictures. Come to the Library and make magnets that show you’re

a Hunger Games fan.

Mockingjay

Part 2,

11/28

Halloween Face Painting

Saturday, 10/31

Make your costume into a creation by getting your face painted by a

professional! Appointments ARE REQUIRED. Ages 5-18 may

participate, and there will be only 15 available appointments.

Teen Read Week

10/18-10/23

A week of rad reading regalement! There will be special events

throughout the week (events will be announced at the Library),

ending with a pizza party and a movie based on a book on Friday,

10/23. To be invited to the Friday festivities, a book report form

must be turned in by Thursday 10/22. Book report forms will be

provided and will be available at the Library.

Gingerbread Zombies

Tuesday, 10/13 @ 5:30 pm

Cookies vs. Zombies? Well, not exactly, but you can create your very

own zombies out of gingerbread cookies. Wowie Zowie!

Library Card Holder

Tuesday, 9/15 @ 5:30 pm

In the spirit of Library Card Sign Up Month, come to the Library and

make you own library card holder. Library Card

Holder, 9/15

For further info

about

On-Going

Programs,

please contact

the Library.

Providing resources for lifelong learning.

54 East 31st Street

Steger, Illinois 60475

Fall 2015 programming at your Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library

Non-Profit Org.

U.S Postage

PAID

Worth, IL

Permit No. 116

Scrementi’s and Friends Join Together to Lend a Hand

Scrementi’s Restaurant in Steger and the Friends of the Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library are partnering on

a very special fundraiser. For every two lunch entrees purchased, Scrementi’s will donate $5 to the Friends. For every

two dinner entrees purchased, Scrementi’s will donate $10 to the Friends. No coupons or any other specials may be

used for either entrée.

No flyer is necessary and you don’t need to inform your server. Simply turn in the receipt from lunch or dinner entrees

purchased between September 7 and September 13 to the Library, and we’ll do the rest. All receipts must be received

by the Library no later than Wednesday, September 16. It’s a great way to please your palette while giving something

back.

We Want to Say Thank You to All of Our

Summer Reading Sponsors!

Friends of the Steger-South Chicago Heights Library

Chicago Heights Drama Group

Chicago History Museum

Crete Dairy Queen

Culver’s in Crete

Domino's of South Chicago Heights

Dunkin’ Donuts of South Chicago Heights

JAK'S Warehouse

Jewel Food Store of South Chicago Heights

Little Caesars of Steger

Odyssey Fun World of Tinley Park

Scrementi's

South Chicago Heights Kiwanis

Steger American Legion Post 521

Steger Kiwanis

Steger Police Association

Steger Veteran's of Foreign Wars

Village of South Chicago Heights

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