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Library Closings Friday, May 5 Closed Monday, May 29 Closed
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Build a Better World Summer Reading Program
Monday, June 12–Saturday, August 5 Ready, set, read! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and log your reading to earn tickets for a chance to win one of our grand prizes. Readers in grades PreK–12 will receive weekly prizes. Grand prize tickets can be picked up at the Youth or Information Desks. This program is open to youth (ages 2+) and adults of all ages. Registration starts Monday, June 12 at the Library or online at greenhillslibrary.org. You can also conveniently log your reading through our website. Books, eBooks, and audiobooks checked out from the Green Hills Public Library District collection are eligible.
Summer Reading Kick-Off! Monday, June 12 • 3:30–7:30pm
Start the summer off right at the Library! Sign up for the 2017 Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 12 between 3:30–7:00pm and treat yourself to a FREE Original Rainbow Cone at the Library! Then head over to Town Square Park gazebo for the Palos Hills Community Center’s concert with Common Allies from 6:00–7:30pm.
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Registration Events marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Unless otherwise noted, registration will begin online and in-person for GHPLD cardholders on Friday, April 14 at 9am. Registration by phone will not be accepted. A GHPLD Library card and PIN (last four digits of phone number) are required at the time of registration. Non-residents may register for events online or in-person one week after registration opens to GHPLD cardholders. 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. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org or visit the Information Desk or Youth Services Desk.
Community Mosaic Project Saturday, May 20 • Call for Times Friday, June 9 • Call for Times The Library is planning the installation of a new mosaic near the main entrance, and we want you to be involved! In anticipation, we will be having workshops where community members can create their own ceramic piece to be included. There will be a series of workshops led by artist, Sonata Kazimieraitiene. Space for these workshops is limited, so please contact the Information Desk at (708) 598-8446 ext. 120 to sign up starting Friday, April 21. Registration will be accepted in-person or by phone. These workshops are open to all community members aged 5+.
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