Did You Know?

Happy New Year! I hope you were all able to enjoy the holiday festivities and are ready for 2022. There is still time to donate new hats, handwarmers, and low denomination gift cards to the Library’s Giving Tree to benefit individuals experiencing homelessness. The Giving Tree is in the Lobby on the Ground Floor of the Library. To those of you who have donated, I appreciate your generosity.

We are starting the new year with some wonderful programs. Winter Reading will be underway from January 17 and ending on February 19, with gift card prizes for our adults supporting our local businesses, and plenty of toys and games for our younger readers. If you would like some help choosing a book, our professional title matchmakers can provide you with personalized selections. Call the Library or visit our website for more information.

I also want to share an update from the November Regular Board meeting, where our Board of Trustees approved a construction project in some of the staff areas of the building. The improvements from this project will allow the staff to maintain and enhance services needed in the community, as well as introduce new initiatives to benefit our patrons with no tax increase. Work is expected to begin in early spring, and we will be posting further information closer to that time on our website at greenhillslibrary.org. If you would like to speak to me directly, please do not hesitate to call or email me.

Jane Jenkins jjenkins@greenhillslibrary.org

Checkout Rewards

This is a fun way to try out something new and get a treat! Check out an item from the month’s featured collection, and receive a themed snack or item. Please inform staff at the Patron Services Desk of this promotion when checking out the material to receive your Checkout Reward.

January

I’ll have a spot of tea! Check out a British book or movie, and receive a mug and tea.

February

Do you like your romance sweet or spicy? Check out a romance book or movie and get your choice of chocolate or Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

Community Kits

Want to help make our community a better place? The Library will provide residents with supplies, informational materials, and directions on how to complete and utilize projects to better our community! Limit one per household. For more information, please contact Brittany Ramos at 708-598-8446 ext. 118.

January: Travel Tumbler*

One million plastic beverage bottles are purchased every minute around the world, yet recycling rates remain low. Combat plastic waste with this reusable tumbler! This portable tumbler will provide hydration and reduce the need for plastic beverage bottles. Try out this reusable travel tumbler and consider replacing single-use bottles and cups. Register online or call 708-598-8446 ext. 120. Registration starts Monday, January 10 at 10am.

February: Reusable Mesh Produce Bags*

Did you know that the average American produces about 4.9 pounds of trash per day? Cut down on single-use plastic bags at the grocery store with this mesh bag set! This set of small, medium, and large bags are reusable and perfect for produce shopping. Try them out and consider replacing plastic bags with these neat mesh bags. Register online or call 708-598-8446 ext. 120. Registration starts Monday, January 10 at 10am.