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The Giving Tree This holiday season, the Library’s Giving Tree is calling for new winter clothing items and toiletries to be donated to BEDS Plus. Items will be accepted from December 2–January 5. Items needed include:* • • • • • • • • • •
Deodorant Toothbrushes Toothpaste Tissues Toilet paper Hairbrush/comb Feminine hygiene products Chapstick Lotion Wet wipes
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Hats Gloves Scarves Coats Socks Blankets Hand warmers Shampoo Soap Band-Aids
*All items must be new. We are unable to accept any used donations.
event registration starts friday, october 18 at 9am!
November/December 2019
Food For Fines November 1–30 Do you have overdue fines? Now is the time to clear your account! During the month of November, we will waive $1.00 from your overdue fines for each nonperishable food item that you donate. There is no limit. Items must be in good condition with labels intact. Expired items will not be accepted. This program only applies to overdue fines and cannot be redeemed for lost/damaged costs or referral fees. Only GHPLD cardholders are eligible. All food items will be donated to the Palos Township Food Pantry.
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announcements New Mobile App The SWAN Libraries App functions as your digital Library card and lets you access the catalog and your account at any time. You can download the app on your iOS or Android device. Features include: • Review checkouts and renew eligible items. • View holds information; create, suspend, and/or cancel holds. • View and pay current fines. • Families with linked accounts can store multiple Library cards. • Search the Library catalog for physical and downloadable items. • Find nearby libraries. • Scan ISBN barcodes to see if an item is available at GHPLD.
Looking back over 2019 it’s been an eventful year at the Library starting with our migration into the SWAN library consortium which has offered us access to over 8.5 million items. I have noticed how quickly my holds arrive which prompts me to spend even more time reading or to learn time management in how soon I need to place a hold! In April, we had our first Local Author Meet & Greet which was a fantastic debut event; we discovered one of the authors writes his books here in our Library! As we headed into summer we welcomed the addition of Strange Brew Café as well as Rainbow Cone for our Summer Reading Kick-Off. We continue to partner with Strange Brew Café for adult and youth programs. Our most popular youth story time is Milk and Cookies at Strange Brew Café. As always, many thanks to the Friends of the Library for their generous support of our reading programs.
Friends of the Library Annual Meeting Thursday, November 7 • 6:30pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room The mission of the Friends of the Green Hills Library is to assist the Library in the promotion of its services to the community and provide financial assistance for projects not possible through the Library’s budget. At the Annual Meeting, the Friends will review the past year and discuss plans for 2020. Come join us for an evening of greeting, meeting, and eating and learn the wonderful things we have planned for the coming year. Not a member? New members are always welcome. Membership forms are available at the Library or online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Crochet for Charity We have donated a total of 155 baby blankets, 1,212 pet beds, and 479 hats. This is an ongoing program, so bring in your donations anytime. We will accept items that are already completed or you can check out a bag with all the materials provided. We are always accepting yarn donations as long as the yarn is machine washable. All donations can be given to the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of the Library.
For this year’s National Night Out in August, in addition to being at the Palos Hills event where we were entertained by Dave Rudolf, we added Kasey Meadow Park in Hickory Hills to our venue where Modern Day Romeos gave a high energy music show. As I write this letter, we are busy planning for our second Haunted Library Tour which is shaping up to be another resounding success! We partnered with Lake Katherine to create a Pollinator garden which is really starting to blossom now.
How to Register for Events
I would like to remind you that the Library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28. As we look ahead to December, the Library will be open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 9am–3pm.
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Happy Holidays! -Jane Jenkins jjenkins@greenhillslibrary.org
Events marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Registration takes place online and in-person. Registration by phone will not be accepted. Please see event pages for registration dates. A GHPLD Library card and PIN (last four digits of phone number) are required at time of registration. Non-residents may register for events online or in-person one week after registration opens to GHPLD cardholders. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org or visit the Adult Services Desk or Youth Services Desk. Individuals with a disability, who require an accommodation for any of our events, please contact the Library at least five days prior to the event.
I love podcasts! They can be entertaining, informative, and enlightening. Podcasts are perfect for long commutes, boredom, cleaning, working, and so much more! One of my all-time favorite podcasts is Criminal. Imagine being told the most fascinating stories with often bizarre and complex twists. Criminal is a quick listen, done with exceptional production. Give it a shot! Check out our instagram page for more staff picks! -Britt, Adult Services
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adult events Drop-in Festive Cards Friday, November 15 • 2–4pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Skill Level: Easy • Come and make festive cards at the Library! All supplies will be provided. Ages 16 and up.
Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh with Martina Mathisen* Friday, November 8 • 10am Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room In costume and in character, Martina Mathisen will share Cleopatra’s astounding story, audacious spirit, and astonishing guile. Ages 16 and up. Limit 90.
Meeting room doors will not be opened until five minutes prior to the start of all events.
Holiday Cookies with Chef Maddie*
An Evening of Magic with Trent James*
Tuesday, November 19 • 6:30pm
Tuesday, November 12 • 6:30pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Enjoy an evening of magic with Trent James as he brings a fresh feel to the classic magic show! Trent’s show is packed with humor and mind-boggling magic! Ages 16 and up. Limit 75.
Unless otherwise noted, registration for Adult events starts Friday, October 18 at 9am for GHPLD cardholders.
Mind Games: A Night of Deception*
Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Chef Maddie is back to demonstrate how to make holiday cookies! Learn tips and tricks on how to make cookies that will be sure to impress this holiday season. Recipes and samples provided. Ages 16 and up. Limit 75.
Tuesday, December 2 • 6:30pm
Morning Movie: A Star is Born Friday, November 22 • 10am Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Enjoy a morning movie at the Library! One lucky person will win a copy of the movie. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Ages 18 and up.
Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Packed with interactive games, William Pack returns with even more ways our brains are hard wired to believe things that defy logic and facts. He’ll show you how our brains seek out patterns and try to make meaning out of nothing. As always, William will remind you on the proven ways to preserve brain health. Ages 16 and up. Limit 75.
CUB Utility Bill Clinic* Thursday, December 5 • 1–3pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will analyze utility bills to potentially save hundreds of dollars a year. Bring gas, electric, and phone bills for a free, one-on-one consultation with a CUB expert, who will search for ways to lower your utility costs. Pick a 20-minute time slot when registering. Ages 16 and up. Limit 24.
Drop-in Gift Wrapping
Save Money Online*
Wednesday, December 18 • Drop in 2–7pm
Monday, November 4 • 6:30pm
Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Wrap your holiday gifts at the Library! We’ll have all the festive wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, tags, tape, tissue paper, and boxes to beautifully wrap gifts. Ages 16 and up.
Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Save money before you shop online this holiday season! Learn all of the best options for discount shopping online, coupons, price alerts, and cost comparison sites. Ages 16 and up. Limit 60.
If you are signed up for an event you cannot attend, please call the Adult Services Desk at 708-598-8446 ext. 120 at least 24 hours before the event. Given the popularity of our events, patrons who do not cancel their registration more than 24 hours in advance will be considered No Shows. If a patron is considered a No Show for three events, he or she may be unable to register for future events, and will instead be placed on the waitlist.
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adult events Cookies & Carols* Wednesday, December 11 • 6:30pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Come to the Library and enjoy cookies and carols with the Festive Singers! Enjoy holiday treats while listening to favorite tunes to spread the holiday cheer. This event is for all ages. Limit 75.
Fact & Fiction
Join us at the Library for lively conversation and great reads. Light refreshments will be provided. Copies of books and audiobooks will be available at the Circulation Desk one month prior to the discussion.
Thursday, November, 21 • 7pm
Zumba* Monday, December 16 • 6:30pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Skill Level: Intermediate • • Zumba is a fun and effective dance fitness class that provides a total workout, combining elements of cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, flexibility, and boosted energy. Wear workout clothes and sneakers. Feel free to bring a bottle of water and a towel. Ages 16 and up. Limit 40.
Morning Movie: Crazy Rich Asians Friday, December 27 • 10am Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room One lucky person will win a copy of the movie. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Ages 16 and up.
Adult Calendar of Events November
Book Group
Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room How Not to Die Alone by Richard Roper
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Save Money Online*.......................6:30pm
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Cleopatra with Martina Mathisen*.....10am
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An Evening of Magic*.....................6:30pm
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Drop-in Festive Cards*....................2–4pm
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Holiday Cookies*.............................6:30pm
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Fact & Fiction Book Group...................7pm
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Morning Movie....................................10am
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Hexagon Planters*.................2pm OR 6pm
December
Fact & Fiction will take a break for the month of December and pick out more great books for next year. Thank you to everybody who participated in 2019! Consider Fact & Fiction if you like great reads and lively conversation. Fact & Fiction meets on the last Thursday of every month at the Library. The group reads a variety of hand-picked fiction and nonfiction titles. If you have any questions about the program, please call 708-598-8446 ext. 120.
Winter Wooden Pallet Paint Night @ Strange Brew* Monday, December 9 • 6:00–8:30pm Location: Strange Brew Cafe, 8650 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills Skill Level: Intermediate • • Paint a beautiful wintry design on a wooden pallet while sipping on a beverage from Strange Brew Cafe! Cost is $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents (cash or check please). No refunds. Limit of two registrations per individual. All supplies are provided in your fee. Ages 16 and up. Limit 25.
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Mind Games*..................................6:30pm
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CUB Utility Bill Clinic*.........................1–3pm
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Winter Pallet Painting*............6:00–8:30pm
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Cookies & Carols*...........................6:30pm
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Zumba*............................................6:30pm
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Drop-in Gift Wrapping.......................2–7pm
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Morning Movie.....................................10am
Hexagon Planters* Monday, November 25 • 2pm OR 6pm Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Skill Level: Easy • Decorate a multilevel tiered hexagon planter! Then, we will plant cool cacti and succulents. We are offering two sessions of this class and patrons are limited to registering for only one session. Ages 16 and up. Limit 20 per session.
If you are signed up for an event you cannot attend, please call the Adult Services Desk at 708-598-8446 ext. 120 at least 24 hours before the event. Given the popularity of our events, patrons who do not cancel their registration more than 24 hours in advance will be considered No Shows. If a patron is considered a No Show for three events, he or she may be unable to register for future events, and will instead be placed on the waitlist. 4
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teen events By Design* Unless otherwise noted, registration for Teen events starts Friday, October 18 at 9am for GHPLD cardholders.
Teen Calendar of Events November
Monday, November 4 • 6pm Monday, December 2 • 6pm Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Love clothing and design? Come talk about great style and sustainable fashion! We will also do a fun DIY activity. Ages 10–17. Limit 20.
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By Design*............................................6pm
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Service Opportunity*........................5–8pm
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Rockin’ Jewelry*....................................6pm
December Rockin’ Jewelry* Thursday, November 14 • 6pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Come to the Library to learn all about jeweler’s tools and jewelry making with stones. You will then make your own jewelry creation. Ages 10–17. Limit 20.
Teen Wrap With Us* Monday, December 23 Drop In Between 3–5pm Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Wrap your holiday gifts at the Library! You bring your gifts, we’ll have all the festive wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, tags, tape, tissue paper, and boxes to beautifully wrap gifts. Ages 10–17. Limit 30.
Test Stress & Anxiety Management*
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By Design*............................................6pm
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Test Stress & Anxiety Management*.....6pm
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Minute to Win It*...................................6pm
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Cramming & Cocoa..........................4–7pm
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Cramming & Cocoa..........................4–7pm
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Teen Wrap With Us*...........................3–5pm
Service Opportunity* Wednesday, November 13 • 5–8pm
Thursday, December 5 • 6pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Don’t let finals get you down! Learn methods to ease your anxiety and stress. Ages 10–17. Limit 20.
Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room At this service event, Homes4Monarchs will be presenting about the plight of the monarch butterfly. Then, we will be separating milkweed to make up seed packets for distribution to community members for the creation of butterfly gardens. Ages 10–17. Limit 40.
Cramming & Cocoa
Minute to Win It*
Monday, December 16 • 4–7pm Tuesday, December 17 • 4–7pm
Thursday, December 12 • 6pm
Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Cramming for finals? Come to the Library for a place to work while enjoying some hot chocolate! Grades 6–12.
Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Come to the Library to battle against your friends in a variety of exciting and funny 60-second challenges! Which team will become the Minute to Win It champions? Ages 10–17. Limit 30.
If you are signed up for an event you cannot attend, please call the Youth Services Desk at 708-598-8446 ext. 117 at least 24 hours before the event. Given the popularity of our events, patrons who do not cancel their registration more than 24 hours in advance will be considered No Shows. If a patron is considered a No Show for three events, he or she may be unable to register for future events, and will instead be placed on the waitlist.
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youth events Unless otherwise noted, registration for Youth events starts Friday, October 18 at 9am for GHPLD cardholders.
Family Movie Time Wednesdays at 3:30pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Enjoy a movie, popcorn, and juice at the Library! Children of all ages and caregivers welcome.
November 6 Aladdin (2019)
December 4 Toy Story 4
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating* Monday, December 9 • 5pm OR 6pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Join us at the Library to decorate gingerbread men for the holiday season! Children of all ages welcome. Caregivers must register as well. Limit 45 per session.
Start Your Rockin’ Collection*
Thursday, November 14 • 5pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Create your very own, personalized rock collection! Cartons and materials for decoration will be provided. Each attendee will choose several rocks to start or fill in their collection carton. Rocks from home can also be brought in for identification! Ages 5 and up. Limit 30.
Storytimes Pajama Storytime*
Tuesdays at 6:30pm November 5, 12, 19, 26
Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Ages 3–5 Feel free to come in your PJs to have some fun with stories, songs, and more! Limit 18.
Baby Bookworms*
Fridays at 10am OR 11am December 6, 13, 20, 27 Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Ages 0–23 months With a focus on music and movement, this storytime is perfect for our youngest prereaders! Caregiver must attend with the child. Older siblings welcome. Limit 15.
Turkey Painting* Thursday, November 21 • 6pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Get ready for Thanksgiving at the Library by painting your own ceramic turkey! Please dress accordingly, as this program could get messy. Ages 5 and up. Limit 35.
Family Storytime November: Wednesdays at 10am Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room All ages Have some fun with stories, songs, and more! Children of all ages and caregivers welcome.
Milk & Cookies Storytime @ Strange Brew* Family Caramel Apples* Monday, November 11 5pm OR 5:30pm OR 6pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Join us at the Library to make a homemade candy apple dipped in caramel and sprinkled with gourmet toppings! Children of all ages welcome. Caregivers must register as well. Limit 60 per session.
Tuesday, November 5 • 11am Tuesday, December 3 • 11am Location: Strange Brew Cafe, 8650 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills Ages 24–35 months All children will get milk and cookies to snack on while they listen to stories. Limit 25 children.
If you are signed up for an event you cannot attend, please call the Youth Services Desk at 708-598-8446 ext. 117 at least 24 hours before the event. Given the popularity of our events, patrons who do not cancel their registration more than 24 hours in advance will be considered No Shows. If a patron is considered a No Show for three events, he or she may be unable to register for future events, and will instead be placed on the waitlist.
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youth events Read to the Dogs* Unless otherwise noted, registration for Youth events starts Friday, October 18 at 9am for GHPLD cardholders.
Monday, December 2 Drop in between 4–5pm
Youth
Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Come to the Library and sharpen your reading skills by reading to the cutest therapy dogs! Limit 30.
Calendar of Events November
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Family Movie Time.............................3:30pm
Science Lab*
Passport Pals*
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Caramel Apples*..5pm OR 5:30pm OR 6pm
Wednesday, November 20 • 6pm Wednesday, December 18 • 6pm
Tuesday, November 26 • 6pm
13 Eco Club*..............................................6pm
Exploring: Greenland
14 Start your Rockin’ Collection..................5pm
Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Go full STEAM ahead with Miss Emily while she leads the group in science experiments at the Library. Children of all ages welcome, but under 6 must be assisted by a caregiver. Limit 25.
Tuesday, December 17 • 6pm
20 Science Lab*.........................................6pm
Exploring: Fiji Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Come to the Library and explore the world! Every month we will travel to a new country to learn about their history and culture. Children ages 7 and up. Limit 25.
Learning ASL*
Eco Club*
Tuesday, December 10 • 4pm
Wednesday, November 13 • 6pm Wednesday, December 11 • 6pm
Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Come to the Library and learn sign language with Miss Mary! Children ages 0–5. Limit 20.
Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Join Miss Emily as you watch a video, play a game, and make a craft all about a nature topic that you voted on. Children ages 6 and up. Limit 25.
21 Turkey Painting*.....................................6pm 25 Zumba*.................................................6pm 26 Passport Pals*........................................6pm
December 2
Read to the Dogs*..............................4–5pm
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Family Movie Time.............................3:30pm
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Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood*..............6:30pm
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Gingerbread Decorating*.......5pm OR 6pm
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Learning ASL*........................................4pm
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Test Stress*.......................................4:30pm
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Eco Club*..............................................6pm
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Passport Pals*........................................6pm
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Science Lab*.........................................6pm
30 Zumba*..................................................6pm
Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood* Friday, December 6 • 3:30pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Come to the Library and watch classic episodes of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. We will discuss what we learned in the episode and make a fun craft! Children ages 5 and up. Limit 25.
Zumba* Monday, November 25 • 6pm Monday, December 30 • 6pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Let’s get moving! Come to the Library and try out Zumba! Zumba is a workout that combines dancing and fun! Children ages 5 and up. Limit 25.
Test Stress & Anxiety Management* Tuesday, December 10 • 4:30pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Don’t let school get you down! Learn methods to ease your anxiety and stress. Ages 6–9. Limit 20.
If you are signed up for an event you cannot attend, please call the Youth Services Desk at 708-598-8446 ext. 117 at least 24 hours before the event. Given the popularity of our events, patrons who do not cancel their registration more than 24 hours in advance will be considered No Shows. If a patron is considered a No Show for three events, he or she may be unable to register for future events, and will instead be placed on the waitlist. 7 Library Link | November–December 2019
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Library Hours Monday–Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
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Upcoming Titles
Expected Release Date November 5, 2019
Someone to Remember by Mary Balogh
November 5, 2019
Dead Quiet by Clive Cussler
November 5, 2019
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry by Mary Higgins Clark
November 5, 2019
A Christmas Gathering by Anne Perry
Tom Hanes, Treasurer
November 5, 2019
The Siberian Dilemma by Martin Cruz Smith
Noula Angelos, Secretary
November 5, 2019
City of Scoundrels by Victoria Thompson
Patricia Parise
November 12, 2019
The Andromeda Evolution by Michael Crichton
Steve Stratakos
November 12, 2019
Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich
November 19, 2019
Robert B. Parker’s Angel Eyes by Ace Atkins
November 19, 2019
A Minute to Midnight by David Baldacci
November 19, 2019
The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg
November 25, 2019
Criss Cross by James Patterson
November 26, 2019
Scarlet Fever by Rita Mae Brown
November 26, 2019
Sword of Kings by Bernard Cornwell
November 26, 2019
The Rise of Magicks by Nora Roberts
November 26, 2019
Spy by Danielle Steel
December 3, 2019
Genesis by Robin Cook
December 3, 2019
When Old Midnight Comes Along by Loren D. Estleman
December 3, 2019
Now You See Them by Elly Griffiths
December 10, 2019
The Attack by W.E.B. Griffin
December 10, 2019
The Wicked Redhead by Beatriz Williams
Library Board of Trustees Rick Kelleher, President Stephen Culen, Vice President
Azmi Mohammad Jane Jenkins, Library Director Upcoming Board Meeting: Monday, November 18 • 5:30pm
Special Hours Friday, November 1 • Staff Development Closing at 5pm Thursday, November 28 • Thanksgiving Day Closed Tuesday, December 24 • Christmas Eve Open 9am–3pm Wednesday, December 25 • Christmas Day Closed Tuesday, December 31 • New Year’s Eve Open 9am–3pm Wednesday, January 1 • New Year’s Day Closed
Photo Policy The Green Hills Public Library District may photograph Library visitors. Such photos are for Library use and may be published in Library publicity materials. Notify staff if you do not wish to be photographed. Design: Brittany Ramos 8 Library Link | November–December 2019