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Book sale!

Introducing Friends of the Library year round book sale! Stop in and buy a book.

To become a Friend, stop by the front desk and pick up an application.


Cubs vs. Sox Vote-Off


Join us for our second annual Cubs vs. Sox vote-off! White Sox fans won last year, but the final tally was close. cubs sox picasso Here's your chance (Cubs fans) to turn the tables this year... or (Sox fans) to stick it to Cubs fans yet again.
 
Stop by the reference (back) desk to participate. Voters for the winning team will be entered in a drawing to win a Cubs or Sox themed prize.
 
Vote early, vote often (...well, we do limit votes to one per day)! Voting starts May 1 and runs through the end of the month.

Who will win the title of Chicago Heights' favorite team in 2012??
 


Reading is So Delicious!


Join us for our Summer Reading Program;big sandwich with books
"Reading is So Delicious". This year there will be both an adult and children's program, so everyone is welcome to participate!

Children (Registration June 1-9):
Kids are asked to read each week and turn in their reading log to take a spin on our wheel and win prizes. The program is 8 weeks long and if children check in 6 of the 8 weeks, they qualify to come to our ending Summer Reading Party. We will have pizza and Jason Kollum will present a program; "See a Juggler, Be a Juggler". If they check in all 8 weeks they will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a Kindle eReader!

Adults (Registration starts June 1):
This program is also 8 weeks.  Everyone who checks in at least 2 weeks will receive a $5 gift certivicate to Zarlingo's Italian Ice and Gelato.  Everyone who turns in their book list at the end of the 8 weeks with at least 2 'check-ins' will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Carlo's Restaurant. The person reading the most books will automatically win a $25 gift card to Egg and I.  

Call or ask a librarian for more details!  


May Book Discussion


The Chicago Heights Public Library will be discussing the book The town that forgot how to breathe by Kenneth J. Harvey on May 29th from 6 - 7:00PM.  Click on the title or the image to get more information.


Pick up a copy at the front desk!




Learn a Language Online!  /   

Aprenda un idioma en linea


Rocket Languages lets you learn languages online at your own pace.  There are a number of languages to choose from; from Spanish to Sign Language.  Just click on the link or the picture below to get sign up today!  

language books
 
Esta disponible clases de ingles para Hispano-hablantes tambien!
Complete las leciones a si propio ritmo. Inscribase hoy!




Macy's Museum Adventure Pass Program


museum pass logo Chicago Heights Public Library cardholders can recieve free admission to 14 exciting museums and cultural institutions throughout the Chicago area. This opportunity is made possible by a generous contribution from Macy's, in partnership with the Metropolitan Library System. Visit the library to pick up a pass. For a full listing of participating institutions, visit www.museumadventure.org or call the library at 708-754-0323.


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