Library link July/August 2017
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Library Closings Tuesday, July 4 Closed
Connect Online
New High School Completion Program GHPLD is offering qualified community members the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and credentialed career certificate through Career Online High School (COHS), a program brought to public libraries by Gale, a Cengage company. Part of the world’s first accredited, private online school district, COHS is specifically designed to re-engage adults into the education system and prepare them for entry into post-secondary career education or the workforce. Scholarships for COHS will be awarded to qualified learners looking to earn a high school diploma and advance their careers. Once enrolled, COHS pairs each student with an Academic Coach, who assists with developing an individual career plan, offers ongoing guidance and encouragement, evaluates performance, and connects the learner with the resources needed to demonstrate mastery of the course material. Classes are supported by boardcertified instructors and students have 24/7 access to the online learning platform. Residents can learn more by visiting greenhillslibrary.org/COHS. Questions about Career Online High School can be directed to COHS@greenhillslibrary.org.
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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, June 16 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.
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 1 • 7:00–8:30pm The Library is partnering with the Palos Hills Community Resource & Recreation Department, the Palos Hills Police Department, and the North Palos Fire Department for a fun summer evening for families! National Night Out is a nationwide campaign to encourage community engagement and build closer police-community partnerships. There will be a family concert with singer Dave Rudolf, a balloon artist, a face painter, and more! This event will take place at Town Square Park, Palos Hills. Send the summer off in style with fun for the whole family.
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. You can conveniently log your reading through our website. Books, eBooks, and audiobooks checked out from the Green Hills Public Library District collection are eligible.
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