Library Link FROM THE DIRECTOR In case you haven’t heard, we are open! Although the Library doesn’t look quite the same as it did when we closed our doors on March 13, it’s still wonderful to be open and to see so many of our patrons. We missed all of you! We reopened on June 15 with reduced hours and limited services, so I would encourage you to contact us by phone at 708-598-8446 or visit us online at greenhillslibrary.org for more details. Staff have been diligently working on serving our community in innovative ways. We have created new types of programming including our first virtual Summer Reading Program, make-and-take craft kits, and other virtual programs. We have also introduced a new service called Doorside Delivery, bringing Library materials straight to your doorstep. During these difficult times, circumstances are changing daily, and we are continually finding ways to improve our service to you. In addition to the newly available Doorside Delivery service, we have started accepting online Library card registration and eliminated expiration dates on Library cards. These are just a few things that we have done to make your Library experience more convenient. We will continue to monitor the Restore Illinois Plans, and recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health to allow us to safely reintroduce more services. For information on our reopening plans, please visit greenhillslibrary.org/covid-19. -Jane Jenkins jjenkins@greenhillslibrary.org
Fall 2020
ANNOUNCEMENTS Virtual Library Services In order to protect the health and safety of our community and staff, check out some virtual services offered by the Library.
New Online Resources!
Staying Safe While Visiting the Library Face Coverings • Face coverings are required to be worn at all times while in the Library. • Coverings must cover the mouth, nose, and be hands-free at all times. • Call 708-598-8446 for information about possible accommodations.
We are pleased to announce a suite of databases that are available free of charge to all GHPLD cardholders. These databases are great for everyone, from academic researchers to entrepreneurs and everyone in between looking to expand their knowledge.
Physical Distancing
See page five for a full list and descriptions of databases.
Short stays are encouraged to accommodate the needs of our community while maintaining our safety standards.
Digital Library Card Sign up for a digital card to access all of our online resources including ebooks, eaudiobooks, online databases, homework help, and more. Users must be at least 13 years of age to register. To get started visit, greenhillslibrary.org.
GHPLD Book Match Do you feel like you’ve read it all? Want to watch something new? Let our professional title matchmakers provide you with personalized selections! Within a week, a staff member will find you five titles that fit your reading or watching preferences. A new adventure is just a few clicks away! To get matched with new personalized reading options, visit greenhillslibrary.org.
All visitors must maintain at least a six foot distance from others.
Short Stays
To find out what Library services are currently available, call 708-598-8446 or visit us online at greenhillslibrary.org/covid-19.
Apply to Vote by Mail Voting by mail is a safe and convenient option for voters to cast their ballot prior to Election Day. For more information and to apply to vote by mail visit, cookcountyclerk.com/agency/vote-mail.
Programs
Election Day
Fall programs will be offered through a variety of formats, detailed below:
Tuesday, November 3 • Polls are open 6am–7pm Find your polling place at cookcountyclerk.com.
Format: Live Zoom Programs will be offered live via Zoom. A Zoom account is required to attend.
Shred Day Saturday, September 12 • 11am–2pm Location: South Parking Lot Bring your paper goods to the South Parking Lot on Interlochen Drive and have them shredded confidentially and securely. Limit two boxes per person.
Format: Recorded Link Can’t attend the live program? Select program recordings are available to view after the program. Registration is required to receive a link to the recording. Format: YouTube Video Programs will be offered as a video recording hosted on the Library’s YouTube page. Visit youtube.com/greenhillslibrary.
Face coverings are required to be worn while handing off paper goods.
Format: Take & Make Visit the Library to get a project to make at home.
Program Registration In order to protect the health and safety of our community and staff, program registration will take place online. There is no in-person or phone registration. To sign up, visit greenhillslibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar.
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Census Wednesday, September 30, 2020 is the last day to respond to the Census. This once-a-decade population count affects community representation in government, determines how much funding communities receive, and provides data to help plan for the future. For more information visit, 2020census.gov.
ADULT SERVICES Tackle Paper Clutter*
Tuesday, September 22 • 6:30pm Format: Live Zoom | Recorded Link⁺ Don’t be overwhelmed by stacks of paper - learn how to eliminate the clutter! Ages 18 and up.
Simple and Impressive Meals with Chef Maddox*
Adult Programs: ⁺Can’t attend a live program? Select recordings of Adult Services programs will be available for five days after the program.
Wednesday, September 9 • 6:30pm Format: Live Zoom | Recorded Link⁺ Chef Maddox will cook three simple, yet impressive meals via Zoom followed by a question and answer session. Ages 18 and up.
Craft Kits Format: Take & Make Learn cool new DIY techniques with our new craft kits! All supplies are provided. Kits are first come, first served. Pick up a kit contact free, in the Adult Services Department. 40 kits available. Limit two per person. Ages 18 and up.
Kits and Availbility Geometric Planter Kit • Available September 15 at 3pm Stylish Pumpkins Kit • Available October 15 at 3pm Marble It! Kit • Available November 10 at 3pm
*Registration is required for a link to the live program and recorded video.
Ghosts of Chicago with Adam Selzer*
Thursday, October 22 • 6:30pm Format: Live Zoom | Recorded Link⁺ Join author, historian, and tour guide Adam Selzer for a virtual tour of Chicago’s famous haunted spots, with an in-depth look at the history behind them. Adam Selzer has been writing Chicago history books and running ghost tours for over 15 years. Ages 18 and up.
Visit greenhillslibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar for full descriptions of each kit. No registration required.
Google Docs and Drive*
Shred Day
Format: Live Zoom | Recorded Link⁺ You don’t need to buy Microsoft Office to have access to quality email, calendar, word processing, spreadsheet, and slideshow software. Learn all about what you can do with access to free Google products in this live Zoom class. Ages 18 and up.
Location: South Parking Lot Bring your paper goods to the South Parking Lot on Interlochen Drive and have them shredded confidentially and securely. Limit two boxes per person.
Tuesday, November 17 • 6:30pm
Saturday, September 12 • 11am–2pm
Adult Program Calendar
Face coverings are required to be worn while handing off paper goods.
September 9
Simple and Impressive Meals*..........6:30pm
12
Shred Day.....................................11am–2pm
15
Geometric Craft Kits Available..............3pm
22 Tackle Paper Clutter*.......................6:30pm
Reduce Anxiety Through Meditation*
October
Thursday, November 12 • 6:30pm
15
Format: Live Zoom Life is full of anxieties and stress. Join Nirav Sheth, long time meditator for a live Zoom workshop to learn how you can calm your body and mind with meditation. There will be a short meditation sitting. Ages 18 and up.
22 Chicago Ghosts*..............................6:30pm
Stylish Pumpkins Craft Kits Available.....3pm
November 10
Marble It! Craft Kits Available................3pm
12
Reduce Anxiety with Meditation*.....6:30pm
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Google Docs and Drive*...................6:30pm
Adult Programs: Register to receive a link to attend programs virtually at greenhillslibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar. Can’t attend the live program? Select program recordings are available to view after the program. Registration is required for a link to the live Zoom program and recorded video link.
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YOUTH SERVICES Cartoon Monsters with Andertoons*
Miss our DIY and Crafting Programs?
Monday, October 19 • 6-7pm
Keep a look out on our Facebook and Instagram pages for details about Take & Make projects. Call the Youth Services Desk at 708-598-8446 ext. 117 for updated information. Available until supplies last.
Format: Live Zoom Join Andertoons for a night of virtual fun and drawing! Students will draw tons of preposterous, unbelievable monsters with an amusing surprise at the end! Best for youth ages 7-12. Limit 40.
Virtual Eco Club: ReGrow Project Available: September 23-30 Format: YouTube Video Join Miss Emily to learn about the important plant milkweed, and which bug needs it to make a beautiful transformation! All ages.
Visual Storytelling with Beverly Arts Center (BAC) Format: YouTube Video Join resident artist Karen Clopton-Dunson from the BAC for a combined storytelling and visual arts program. Listen to the story and then learn how to make a fun craft after! This program is best for youth under 10. Videos expire November 1, 2020.
The Donkey in Lion's Skin Available Starting • Wednesday, August 12 at 5pm The Farmer, the Sly Fox, and the Monkey Available Starting • Monday, September 8 at 5pm TBD Available Starting • Monday, October 5 at 5pm
Calligraphy Techniques Format: YouTube Video Learn how to create fun and professional calligraphy art with tips and tricks from Miss Cristina. All you need is paper and a writing utensil! Best for youth over 10.
Watercolor in Frames Available Starting • Tuesday, September 29 at 5pm
Youth Program Calendar
Spooky Silhouettes Available Starting • Tuesday, October, 27 at 5pm Watercolor Leaves Available Starting • Tuesday, November, 24 at 5pm
September 8
Martial Arts Techniques Available..........5pm
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Visual Storytelling Available..................5pm
Martial Arts Techniques with Beverly Arts Center (BAC)
22 Calligraphy Techniques Available..........5pm
Format: YouTube Video Learn the techniques of Kenpo Karate martial arts with BAC teacher Mathew Giliberto all while getting in your exercise! This program is best for youth over 10. Videos expire November 1, 2020.
23 ReGrow Project Available......................5pm
Kenpo Karate Module One Available Starting • Monday, August 3 at 5pm Kenpo Karate Module Two Available Starting • Monday, September 8 at 5pm Kenpo Karate Module Three Available Starting • Monday, October 5 at 5pm
October 5
Martial Arts Techniques Available..........5pm
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Visual Storytelling Available..................5pm
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Andertoons*..........................................6pm
27 Calligraphy Techniques Available..........5pm
November 24 Calligraphy Techniques Available..........5pm
Youth Programs: Register to receive a link to attend programs virtually at greenhillslibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar. Registration is required for a link to live Zoom programs. Visit youtube.com/greenhillslibrary to view recorded programs.
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ONLINE RESOURCES New Online Resources! We are pleased to announce a suite of databases that are available free of charge to all GHPLD cardholders. These databases are great for everyone, from academic researchers to entrepreneurs and everyone in between looking to expand their knowledge.
Academic Search Premier
Middle Search Plus
Full-text articles to support research in science, engineering, physics, technology, religion, and philosophy. Includes access to video from the Associated Press (AP).
Resources to support middle school students, including biographies, magazines, primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags. Includes Sports Illustrated Kids, Scholastic News, National Geographic, and dozens more. Articles include reading level indicators (Lexile).
Business Source Premier Full-text articles to support research in accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, and operations management. Includes access to video from the Associated Press (AP).
Consumer Health Complete Full-text articles to support research in aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, fitness, and nutrition. Includes teen health topics for teens and parents.
Newspaper Source Plus Full-text digital collection of the world’s major news content. Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. In addition, this database offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources.
Points of View Reference Center
Full-text education journals, covering all levels of education from early childhood to higher education, plus multilingual education, health education, and testing.
Resources for students to understand issues, develop critical thinking skills, and develop persuasive arguments. Includes essays, overviews, articles, and transcripts on, citizens' rights, earth and environmental issues, global issues, health and medicine, and media and communications.
History Reference Center
Primary Search
Full-text articles to support research in history and genealogy and lesson plans to support student learning.
Resources to support elementary school students, including encyclopedias specifically for kids, articles from children's magazines including Highlights and Junior Scholastic, and a large image collection.
Education Research Complete
Legal Information Reference Center This database is designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds. Includes exclusive full-text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms.
Literary Reference Center Novels, short stories, poems, plot summaries and synopses, and literary criticism. Research guides, lesson plans, and citation tools support student learning.
MasterFILE Premier A good place to start for research and homework. Includes full-text articles, reference books, primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags.
Science Reference Center Full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, and Nature Picture Library.
Small Business Reference Center Exclusive full-text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many business topics. Includes business videos, a help and advice section, and details on how to create business plans.
We have several other online resources available including ebook platforms, language learning, genealogy research, homework help, auto repair guides, public record searches, Consumer Reports, and more. For more information about all of our online resources, please visit us online at greenhillslibrary.org/resources or call us at 708-598-8446.
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Library Hours Library hours may be affected by COVID-19. Please call 708-598-8446 or visit us online at greenhillslibrary.org for the most accurate hours.
New Releases*
Library Board of Trustees
September 8, 2020 Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb
Rick Kelleher, President Stephen Culen, Vice President Tom Hanes, Treasurer Noula Angelos, Secretary Patricia Parise Steve Stratakos Azmi Mohammad Jane Jenkins, Library Director Upcoming Board Meetings: Monday, September 21 • 5:30pm Monday, October 19 • 5:30pm Monday, November 16 • 5:30pm
Special Hours Monday, September 7 • Labor Day Closed Friday, September 25 • Staff Meetings Closing at 5pm Thursday, November 26 • Thanksgiving Closed Design: Brittany Ramos
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September 1, 2020 Chaos by Iris Johansen September 8, 2020 The Stone Wall by Beverly Lewis September 15, 2020 Chance of a Lifetime by Jude Deveraux
*Due to the global pandemic, publishing dates may change.
September 15, 2020 Total Power by Vince Flynn September 21, 2020 The Coast-to-Coast Murders by James Patterson September 22, 2020
The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult
September 29, 2020
Battle Ground by Jim Butcher
September 29, 2020
Christmas Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
September 29, 2020
The Brightest Star by Fern Michaels
September 29, 2020
The Kingdom by Jo Nesbo
September 29, 2020
The Return by Nicholas Sparks
October 6, 2020
Whispering Hearts by V.C. Andrews
October 6, 2020
In the Lion’s Den by Barbara Taylor Bradford
October 6, 2020
Cardiff, by the Sea by Joyce Carol Oats
October 13, 2020
Jingle All the Way by Debbie Macomber
October 13, 2020
How to Raise an Elephant by Alexander McCall Smith
October 13, 2020
Shakeup by Stuart Woods
October 20, 2020
The Last Druid by Terry Brooks
October 20, 2020
Elsewhere by Dean Koontz
October 26, 2020
Three Women Disappear by James Patterson
October 27, 2020
The Sentinel: A Jack Reacher Novel by Lee Child
October 27, 2020
Truly, Madly, Deeply by Karen Kingsbury
November 3, 2020
Hidden in Plain Sight by Jeffery Archer