GHPLD July/August Newsletter

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National Night Out Tuesday, August 6 • 6:30–8:30pm Palos Hills Location: Town Square Park, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills Hickory Hills Location: Kasey Meadow Park, 8047 W. 91st Pl., Hickory Hills National Night Out is a nationwide campaign to encourage community engagement and build closer police-community relationships. All are welcome! Join the Library for an entertaining summer evening.

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event registration starts friday,

July/August 2019

June 21 at 9am!

from the director

announcements Summer Reading Program 2019 Monday, June 10–Saturday, August 3

Youth 0-9 Prizes Include: • Antsy Pants Pirate Ship Embark on a journey to discover A Universe of Stories during this year’s Summer Reading Program. We invite • Amazon Kids Tablet youth and adults of all ages to sign up and participate • Basketball Arcade Game • Museum Tickets during this eight-week program. Log your reading to earn tickets for a chance to win one of our grand prizes. • Zoo Tickets • Gift Cards Readers ages 0–17 will receive weekly prize tokens.

For our children, the final school bell has rung for the year and they are eager to enjoy their summer days. We want our children to enjoy these carefree days but we don’t want them to lose those skills they have been learning all year.

Research confirms that children who participate in summer Library programs better retain the reading skills they gained during the school year, and may even improve their reading level. If you haven’t already signed up for our “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program, there is still time. The program is for children and adults of all ages; log your reading to earn tickets for a chance to win one of our grand prizes.

If you use our walking path on the east side of the Library, you will see we are doing some additional planting. We are working with Lake Katherine to install a native pollinator garden. Pollinator gardens are on the decline, causing concerns because of the ecological and economic services they provide. It is estimated that somewhere between 75% and 95% of all flowering plants need help with pollination. Planting will be done in two phases, with phase one including native flowers and grasses and phase two including trees and shrubs.

I encourage you take a stroll down this path, stopping along the way to test your knowledge of the fun space fact boards as part of our “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program.

-Jane Jenkins jjenkins@greenhillslibrary.org

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Adult Prizes Include: • 18-month Planet Fitness Membership • Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker • Ring Video Doorbell • 23andMe Ancestry DNA Kit • Amazon Fire TV Stick • Amazon Echo • Various $50 Gift Cards and more!

Teen 10-17 Prizes Include: • Bike • Skateboard • Bluetooth Speaker • White Sox Tickets • Movie Tickets • Gift Cards Prizes Sponsored by:

National Night Out Tuesday, August 6 • 6:30–8:30pm Palos Hills Location: Town Square Park, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills Enjoy a concert by Dave Rudolf, a balloon artist, a face painter, inflatables, and more! This event is sponsored by the Palos Hills Police Department, the Palos Hills Community Resource & Recreation Department, the North Palos Fire Department, and the Green Hills Public Library District.

Hickory Hills Location: Kasey Meadow Park, 8047 W. 91st Pl., Hickory Hills As part of Hickory Hills’ Summer Concert Series, Modern Day Romeos will be performing a fun, high energy music show. Concessions will be available.

This event is sponsored by the Hickory Hills Police Department, Roberts Park Fire Protection District, First Midwest Bank, Hickory Hills Park District, and Green Hills Public Library District.

Palos Reads: Save the Date!

Thursday, October 10 • 7pm This year’s Palos Reads is Amy Stewart’s Girl Waits with Gun, a historical fiction novel that follows the adventures of one of the notorious Kopp sisters, Constance Kopp. This event is hosted by Palos Fine Arts, Palos Park Public Library, Palos Heights Public Library, and Green Hills Public Library District.

Keep an eye out for more information in our September/October Library Link!

How to Register for Events 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.

adult events Bingo*

Ageless Grace*

Wednesday, July 10 • 6:30pm

Friday, July 12 • 2pm

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Come to the Library for an exciting night of bingo!

Winners will receive gift cards and other prizes!

Light refreshments will be served. Adults only.

Limit 75.

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room This cutting-edge brain fitness program activates all functions of the brain. These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind. Adults only. Limit 40.

Unless otherwise noted, registration for Adult events starts Friday, June 21 at 9am for GHPLD cardholders.

Public Enemies: Dillinger in Chicago with Clarence Goodman*

Morning Movie: First Man

Friday, July 19 • 10am

Friday, July 26 • 10am

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room As the 85th anniversary of John Dillinger’s death approaches, one must ask: What changed him and his role in the Depression-era bank robberies from a headline to household name and, ultimately, into legend? Learn all about this public enemy with Clarence Goodman! Adults only. Limit 75.

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room One lucky person will win a copy of the movie.

Popcorn and drinks will be served. Adults only.

Bullet Journaling 101*

Summer Reading

Wednesday, July 31 • 6:30pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Learn how to bullet journal, a productivity tool for every aspect of your life. Explore how to set up your personal bullet journal for success.

Each attendee will receive their own bullet journal. Adults only. Limit 40.

Cooking with Herbs with Chef Maddox* Tuesday, July 16 • 6:30pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Chef Susan will discuss the strength of herbs, infusing them, and dishes from savory to sweet.

Samples and recipes will be provided. Adults only. Limit 75.

Monday, June 10–Saturday, August 3 We invite youth and adults of all ages to sign up and participate. Each book read earns one ticket to be entered for a chance to win one of our grand prizes.

Monday, July 22 • 6:30pm

Adult Prizes Include: • 18-month Planet Fitness Membership • Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker • Ring Video Doorbell • 23andMe Ancestry DNA Kit • Amazon Fire TV Stick • Amazon Echo • Various $50 gift cards and more!

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Join us for a night of fun and learning as we explore the art and science of aromatherapy blending. Discover the secret of mixing oils harmoniously to create a blend that offers therapeutic and aromatic benefits! All attendees will make their own essential oil roller bottle to take home. Adults only. Limit 24.

Prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Aromatherapy Blending 101: Make & Take Essential Oil Roller Bottle*

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 Trivia Night @ Strange Brew Cafe* Wednesday, August 14 • 6:30pm Location: Strange Brew Cafe, 8650 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills Battle it out with fun trivia!

Refreshments from Strange Brew will be served, and prizes will be awarded! Adults only. Limit 30.

Fact & Fiction Book Group Adult Calendar of Events July

The Fact & Fiction Book Group is taking a break during the months of July and August. Check back in the September/October Library Link for information on the next meetup!

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Bingo*.............................................6:30pm

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Ageless Grace*...................................2pm

Tuesday, August 27 • 6:30pm

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Cooking with Herbs*.......................6:30pm

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room They say the best camera is the one you have with you. So let’s make the most of the incredible tool we carry around every day!

Social media consultant and avid Instagrammer Molly Page wants to help you transition from taking pictures to making pictures. Learn new mobile photography tips and tricks, and explore options for editing and sharing your creations. Adults only. Limit 90.

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Dillinger in Chicago*..........................10am

Smartphone Photography 101*

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Bullet Journaling 101*.......................6:30pm

August

Relax, Refresh, & Refocus*

Morning Movie: Bohemian Rhapsody

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Relax, Refresh, & Refocus*..................2pm

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Forever Bouquets*...............................2pm

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Forever Bouquets*...............................6pm

Friday, August 2 • 2pm

Friday, August 30 • 10am

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Trivia Night*.....................................6:30pm

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Learn and experience numerous techniques to calm and refocus our minds and bodies. Adults only.

Limit 75.

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room One lucky person will win a copy of the movie. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Adults only.

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Resume Skills Workshop*......................6pm

Forever Bouquets*

Get That Job! Workshop Series

Monday, August 5 • 2pm OR 6pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room We’ll put dried flowers into a glass bulb and fill with a special gel to create a bouquet that lasts forever.

Patrons are limited to registering for only one session. Adults only.

Limit 20 per session.

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Smartphone Photography 101*........6:30pm

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Morning Movie....................................10am

Resume Workshop*

Interview Skills Workshop*

Monday, August 19 • 6pm

Thursday, August 22 • 6pm

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Learn how to form the perfect resume with expert Bob Schlacks. We’ll cover what should and should not be on a resume, receive one-on-one resume review, and more. Adults only. Limit 50.

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Learn what to do before, during, and after an interview. We’ll cover the importance of appearance, punctuality, the most commonly asked questions, and nonverbal communication. Adults only. Limit 50.

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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teen events Unless otherwise noted, registration for Teen events starts Friday, June 21 at 9am for GHPLD cardholders.

Pallet Art* Wednesday, August 21 • 6pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Make beautiful pallet art to hang in your room! We will decorate a wood wall-hanging using paint and other accessories. Ages 10–17. Limit 30.

Natgirl Reads:

Join Miss Natalie for a fun book discussion. Light refreshments will be provided.

Copies of the book will be available at the Youth Services Desk one month before the book club. If you do not pick up your book one week before the meeting, your spot will be forfeited and given to the next person on the waiting list. Ages 10–17. Limit 20.

Forever Bouquets* Thursday, July 18 • 6pm

by Mai K. Nguyen

Wednesday, August 28 • 6pm Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room

By Design* Tuesday, July 30 • 6pm Tuesday, August 20 • 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.

Forever Bouquets* Free Summer Meals for Kids Thursday July 18 9• 6pm June 10-August Location: Floor MeetingFriday Room • 12-1pm Monday,1stWednesday,

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Forever Bouquets*................................6pm

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Game Night @ Strange Brew Cafe*......6pm

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By Design*............................................6pm

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Natgirl Reads*......................................6pm

August

Wednesday, July 31 • 6pm Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room

Pilu of the Woods

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room We will be preserving beautiful dried flowers in a cool jar with translucent jelly, for a bouquet you can keep forever! Ages 10–17. Limit 20.

Teen Calendar of Events July

Book Club*

Come to the Library and make the most Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room unique keepsake! We will be preserving No child should go hungry! That’s why the Library is a site for beautiful dried flowers in a cool jar with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to provide free summer translucent jelly, for a bouquet you can lunches as part of the Summer Food Service Program sponsored keep forever! Ages 10–17. Limit 20. by the USDA. This is open to any child ages 18 and under.

This Was Our Pact

by Ryan Andrews

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Cooking with Maddie*......4:30pm OR 6pm

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By Design*............................................6pm

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Pallet Art*............................................6pm

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Natgirl Reads*......................................6pm

Cooking with Chef Maddie* Thursday, August 15 4:30pm OR 6pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Learn how to make savory treats in this hands on program with Chef Maddie Mays. Ages 10–17. Limit 15 per session.

We are offering two sessions of this class and patrons are limited to registering for only one session.

Game Night @ Strange Brew Cafe* Thursday, July 25 • 6pm Location: Strange Brew Cafe, 8650 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills Play board games at Strange Brew Cafe! Refreshments from Strange Brew will be served. Ages 10–17. Limit 25.

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, June 21 at 9am for GHPLD cardholders.

Family Frame Decorating*

Storytimes

Wednesday, July 24 • 6pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Bring the whole family to decorate an adorable cube frame! We will paint and accessorize a cute wooden cube frame for your home. Limit 25 families.

Pajama Storytime* Tuesdays at 6:30pm June 25, July 2, 9, 16 Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Ages 3–5 Feel free to come in your PJs to have some fun with stories, songs, and more!

Registration is limited to 18.

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.

July 3 Lego Movie 2

August 7 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Family Magic with Trent James Tuesday, August 13 4pm OR 6pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Trent’s fast paced magic show is jam packed with mystery, hilarious comedy, and audience participation that is fun for the whole family!

Children of all ages and caregivers are welcome.

Milk & Cookies Storytime @ Strange Brew Cafe* Tuesday, July 9 • 10am Tuesday, August 6 • 10am Location: Strange Brew Cafe, 8650 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills All children will get milk and cookies to snack on while they listen to stories. All ages. Limit 25.

Multilingual Family Storytime* Tuesday, July 23 • 6pm

Free Summer Meals for Kids June 10-August 9 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12-1pm Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room No child should go hungry! That’s why the Library is a site for the Greater Chicago Food Depository to provide free summer lunches as part of the Summer Food Service Program sponsored by the USDA. This program is open to any child ages 18 and under.

Family Bingo* Thursday, August 1 • 6pm Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Come play bingo for prizes!

Everyone is a winner! Children of all ages welcome. Caregivers must register as well. Limit 60.

Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Language: Japanese Come to the Library and listen to fun stories, sing great songs, and learn words in a new language! All ages.

Limit 25.

Wiggles and Giggles Playdate* Homeschool Meetup* Tuesday, July 9 • 4pm Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Meet other homeschooling families!

Share best practices with one another and use your librarians as a resource during this helpful hour. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect!

Friday, July 12 • 10am Friday, August 16 • 10am Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Ages 0–23 months Come to the Library and have a baby playdate!

We will dance to songs, play with bubbles, and more! Limit 18.

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, June 21 at 9am for GHPLD cardholders.

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room Come to the Library and sharpen your reading skills by reading to the cutest therapy dogs!

Limit 30.

Science Lab*

Passport Pals*

Wednesday, July 17 • 6pm Wednesday, August 21 • 6pm

Tuesday, July 30 • 6pm

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, August 27 • 6pm

Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood*

Youth Calendar of Events July

Monday, July 15 Drop-in between 4–5pm

Exploring: Palestine Exploring: Madagascar 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.

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Family Movie Time...........................3:30pm

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Milk & Cookies Storytime*..................10am

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Homeschool Meetup*..........................4pm

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Eco Club*............................................6pm

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Wiggles and Giggles Playdate*.........10am

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Read to the Dogs*..............................4pm

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Science Lab*.......................................6pm

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Learning ASL*.....................................4pm

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Multilingual Family Storytime*............6pm

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Family Frame Decorating*..................6pm

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Zumba*...............................................6pm

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Passport Pals*.....................................6pm

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Eco Club*

Family Bingo*.......................................6pm

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Milk & Cookies Storytime*..................10am

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Multilingual Family Storytime*..............6pm

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Family Movie Time...........................3:30pm

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Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood*..................6pm

Wednesday, July 10 • 6pm Wednesday, August 14 • 6pm

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Zumba*................................................6pm

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Family Magic..........................4pm OR 6pm

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.

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.

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Eco Club*.............................................6pm

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Wiggles and Giggles Playdate*..........10am

Learning ASL*

Zumba*

Mad About Monsters*

Monday, July 22 • 4pm

Monday, July 29 • 6pm Monday, August 12 • 6pm

Monday, August 26 • 6pm

Thursday, August 8 • 6pm

Location: Ground Floor Meeting Room Come to the Library and learn sign language with Miss Mary! Children ages 0–5. Limit 20.

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.

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Science Lab*.......................................6pm

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Mad About Monsters*..........................6pm

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Passport Pals*......................................6pm

Location: 1st Floor Meeting Room We will do spooky science based on our favorite monsters.

Children ages 7 and up.

Limit 25.

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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Upcoming Titles

Library Hours Monday–Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

9am–9pm 10am–5pm 12–4pm

Expected Release Date July 2, 2019

Heart of Barkness by Quinn Spencer

July 2, 2019

Alpha and Omega by Harry Turtledove

July 9, 2019

Killing With Confetti by Peter Lovesey

July 9, 2019

Knife by Jo Nesbo

Stephen Culen, Vice President

July 9, 2019

Under Currents by Nora Roberts

Tom Hanes, Treasurer

July 9, 2019

The Golden Hour by Beatriz Williams

July 16, 2019

Shamed by Linda Castillo

Steve Stratakos

July 16, 2019

Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham

Azmi Mohammad

July 23, 2019

The Seekers by Heather Graham

July 30, 2019

Smokescreen by Iris Johansen

August 5, 2019

The Inn by James Patterson

August 6, 2019

The Old Success by Martha Grimes

August 6, 2019

Kingmaker by Margaret Weis

Special Hours

August 6, 2019

Terns of Endearment by Donna Andrews

Thursday, July 4 • Independence Day

August 6, 2019

Love and Death Among the Cheetahs by Rhys Bowen

Closed

August 13, 2019

The Bitterroots by C.J. Box

Friday, August 23 • Staff Meetings

August 13, 2019

The Last Good Guy by T. Jefferson Parker

August 13, 2019

Contraband by Stuart Woods

Library Board of Trustees Rick Kelleher, President

Noula Angelos, Secretary Patricia Parise

Jane Jenkins, Library Director Upcoming Board Meetings: Monday, July 15 • 5:30pm Monday, August 19 • 5:30pm

Closing at 5pm

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.

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