I N S I D E

T H I S I S S U E :

Adult

Programming

2-3

Children’s

Programming

3-4

Teen

Programming

5

Steger-South Chicago

Heights Public Library

Newsletter F A L L 2 0 1 6

LIBRARY

BOARD

MEMBERS

President-Luanne Thurmond

Vice-President-Anne Luering

Secretary– Janet Fiorenzo

Treasurer-Andrea Holecek-Sherman

Jacquelene Stewart

Sandra Joyce

Patricia Stroube

Library Director-Jamie Paicely

VISIT US AT:

54 E. 31st St. Steger, IL 60475

708.755.5040 Fax: 708.755.2504 www.ssch.lib.il.us

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month

A library card is the coolest card, and September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Libraries are about more than books. They are creative resources for people of all ages. If you don’t have a library card, now is the time to get one. If you have not ever applied for a card with our library,

Scrementi’s Restaurant in Steger and the Friends of

the Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library are

partnering on a very special fundraiser. For every

two lunch entrees purchased, Scrementi’s will

donate $5 to the Friends. For every two dinner

entrees purchased, Scrementi’s will donate $10 to

the Friends. No coupons or any other specials may

be used for either entrée.

No flyer is necessary and you don’t need to inform

your server. Simply turn in the receipt from lunch

or dinner entrees purchased between September 19

and September 25 to the Library, and we’ll do the

rest. All receipts must be received by the Library

no later than Wednesday, September 28. It’s a

great way to please your palette while giving

something back.

Wear your costume to the library on Saturday,

October 29 at 6:00 p.m. for a ghoulishly

great time at our annual hair-raising Halloween

bash. Join us for food and fun. Have your

fortune read by a Tarot reader, make a sugar

skull, parade in a cake walk and more! All ages

are invited.

Family Fright Night

facebook.com/sschlibrary

www.pinterest.com/ sschlibrary

www.twitter.com/Library

SSCH

we are offering special incentives to get you to apply. First time applicants will get to receive free copies, printing, faxing, and library card replacement for one month! Also, big library cards are back! First time applicants can choose between the traditional “big card” or the convenient keychain card. Current patrons may swap their keychain card for the “big card” for a $3 fee. All “big cards” come with a free plastic card sleeve. Get your card and come find what the library has to offer.

Scrementi’s and Friends Join Together to Lend a Hand

Pro Football for Ladies

Saturday, 9/3 @ 2:00 pm

Do you pretend to know what is happening when watching football? Impress the men in your life by knowing exactly what is happening on the field. This class is

for women who want to learn about the game in a friendly, non-intimidating atmosphere.

P A G E 2

Adult Events S T E G E R - S O U T H C H I C A G O

H E I G H T S P U B L I C L I B R A R Y

N E W S L E T T E R

DIY Sunflower Wreath

Tuesday, 9/6 @ 5:30 pm

Wreaths can be as unique as the DIYers who hang them. So join us at the Library and let your individuality bloom!

Historic Cemeteries

Tuesday, 10/4 @ 6:00 pm

Oak Lawn Public Library local history manager Kevin Korst explores historic cemeteries and will reveal the meanings behind grave symbols, what famous

people are buried nearby, and stories and legends of what lies beneath.

Chicago Botanic Garden

Friday, 9/9, 10:00 am

Take a trip with us and experience a 385-acre living plant museum situated on nine islands with 26 display gardens in four natural habitats. Space is limited, so

contact the Library for the itinerary and to register.

Steve Darnall Presents: The Golden Age of Radio

Tuesday, 9/13 @ 7:00 pm

We are partnering with the Louis Sherman Community Center to bring you a beginner’s guide to the days when radio was king.

This program will be held at the Louis Sherman Community Center

3501 Hopkins Avenue Steger

Recurring Adult

Events

Knit & Visit Every Friday @ 12 pm

Mystery Book Discussion September 20 @ 6:30 pm

October 18 @ 6:30 pm November 15 @ 6:30 pm

Family Bingo Night September 29 @ 6 pm October 27 @ 6 pm

November 29 @ 6 pm

Cinema at the Center

September 20 @ 12:00 pm October 18 @ 12:00 pm

November 15 @ 12:00 pm At Louis Sherman Community Center in Steger

Library Board Meeting September 15 @ 7:00 pm

October 20 @ 7:00 pm November 17 @ 7:00 pm

Pro Football

for Ladies,

9/3

DIY Sunflower Wreath,

6/6

Chicago Botanic Garden,

9/9

Steve Darnall

Presents: The Golden

Age of Radio, 9/13

Historic Cemeteries,

10/4

The Walking Dead Discussion Group October and November @ To be determined

Tarot Reading, 10/13

Tarot Reading

Thursday, 10/13 @ 6:00 pm

Have you ever wondered if Tarot card readings are accurate? Well you can see for yourself-come get your cards read for free!

P A G E 3 F A L L , 2 0 1 6

Cake Decorating 101

Tuesday, 11/1 @ 6:00 pm

SSCH Library patron and baking enthusiast Dana Smith will be teaching some tips and tricks for cake decorating.

Leslie Goddard: Rating the First Ladies

Tuesday, 11/8 @ 6:00 pm

Join us as historian Leslie Goddard explores the lives and historical impact of the presidential spouses.

Pumpkin Painting

Tuesday, 10/25 @ 6:00 pm

An alternative to carving a pumpkin! You can paint a pumpkin and let your creativity take over. This event is open to families (1 pumpkin per family).

Pumpkin Painting, 10/25

Cake Decorating

101, 11/1

Leslie Goddard:

Rating the First Ladies, 11/8

Children’s Events

Recurring Children’s

Events

Morning Storytime September 8,15,22,29 @10:30 am October 6,13,20,27 @ 10:30 am

November 3,10,17,24 @ 10:30 am

Junior Chefs September 24 @ 1:00 pm-Tastes of Fall October 8 @ 1:00 pm-Tastes of China

November 19 @ 1:00 pm-Dino Dig Parfait Please notify us of allergies or dietary restrictions.

Science Club-sponsored by the Museum of Science and Industry

October 25 @ 4:00 pm November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 4:00

Pajama Night September 12 @ 6:30 pm-Silly Songs Dance Party October 3 @ 6:30 pm-Native American Folktales

November 19 @ 6:30 pm-Geological Dig

Savvy Kids Financial Literacy Project Complete a financial literacy packet to learn more about money. Everyone who

finishes a packet by November 19 will be put into a drawing to win a $25 Visa gift card and a piggy bank. For grades K-12. Contact the library for more info.

Out of the Ordinary! Science

Wednesday, 9/7 @ 6:30 pm

Come and discover some extreme wild critters with Ms. Emily from ME4E. If you like learning about record breakers, then this program is for you. Who will be the

biggest, fastest, weirdest, smallest and grossest. Come and find out. Ages 5+

Out of the

Ordinary! Science,

9/7

DIY Diffuser

Necklace, 11/12

DIY Diffuser Necklace

Saturday, 11/12 @ 3:00 pm

Make a clay necklace that can be infused with your favorite essential oil.

Chef Mike Niksic: Holiday Side Dishes

Tuesday, 11/15 @ 5:00 pm

Join “The Food Mercenary” for a few new ideas for side dishes for the upcoming holidays.

Chef Mike

Niksic: Holiday

Side Dishes, 11/15

Savvy Kids Financial Literacy Project

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library-

Celebrating 40 Years of Service

P A G E 4

Barbie Hair Repair Salon

Monday, 9/26 @ 6:30 pm

Do your Barbies have tangled and matted hair that is difficult to style? Come to this Barbie hair clinic and make her look good as new (not recommended for

repairing collectables, recommended for well-loved toys)

Incredible Bats!

Monday, 10/17 @ 6:30 pm

If you think bats are scary or spooky, it’s only because you haven’t met one yet. Get to know more about these misunderstood animals and meet a few friendly Egyptian Fruit Bats and African Straw-Colored Fruit Bats, along with Bella the

skunk. Remember to bring your camera for fun pictures with the animals. For children and their families.

Fun with MakeyMakey

Saturday, 11/5 @ 1:00 pm

Turn everyday objects into touchpads and keyboards with this inventive circuit board. Together we’ll make something wacky.

All Aboard The Dino Train! Wednesday, 11/30 @ 6:30 pm

Let’s practice our dinosaur A, B, C’s with your conductor Ms. Emily from ME4E. Try to feed an Albelisaurus, walk like a Stegosaurus and create a

Zuniceratops. Watch out for the time tunnels!

All Aboard

the Dino

Train!,

11/30

S T E G E R - S O U T H C H I C A G O

H E I G H T S P U B L I C L I B R A R Y

N E W S L E T T E R

DIY Dinosaur Treasure Box

Monday, 11/21 @ 6:30 pm

Paint and assemble your own dinosaur treasure box.

DIY

Dinosaur

Treasure

Box, 11/21

Christmas Card Ornament Craft Thursday, 11/10 @ 4:00 pm

Join Marie Iafollo as she shows us how to repurpose Christmas cards into ornaments. Your creation will grace the Library’s Christmas tree on the Boulevard

in Steger. All ages are invited to attend.

Christmas Card

Ornament Craft, 8/13

Fun with MakeyMakey,

8/1

Barbie Hair

Repair Salon, 9/26

Hop into Fall! Bunny Storytime,

9/10

Incredible Bats!, 10/17

Hop into Fall! Bunny Storytime

Saturday, 9/10 @ 10:30 am

Join us for special Saturday morning storytime with bunny stories, songs, fingerplays, and a visit by real bunnies!

LIKE TO BAKE? THE LIBRARY CAN HELP! WE NOW HAVE

GENUINE WILTON PANS, KITS, AND MOLDS-ALL AVAILABLE

FOR CHECK OUT. FROM STAR WARS TO MY LITTLE PONY, THE

LIBRARY JUST MAY HAVE THE BAKING TOOL YOU NEED.

STOP BY AND CHECK OUT OUR COLLECTION TODAY!

P A G E 5 F A L L , 2 0 1 6

Spa Day! Tuesday, 11/22 @ 6:00 pm

We will be making our own spa products: lip scrub, body scrub and bath bombs.

DIY Charging Pouch Thursday, 11/17 @ 6:00 pm

Never lose your mobile device again! Make a pouch to secure your device when it’s

charging.

Cupcake Decorating 101 Thursday, 11/3 @ 6:00 pm

SSCH Library patron and baking enthusiast Dana Smith will be teaching some tips and tricks for cupcake decorating.

Horror Movie Night Thursday, 10/20 @ 6:00 pm

Get in the Halloween spirit with popcorn, pizza, and a scary movie!

Gory Cupcakes Saturday, 10/15 @ 2:30 pm

We are decorating cupcakes and making them look as gory as possible.

Pumpkin Carving Tuesday, 10/11 @ 6:00 pm

Design your own pumpkin, or bring the family for a group creation. Pumpkins will be provided! (1 pumpkin per individual or family)

Make your Own SLIME! Thursday, 10/6 @ 6:00 pm

Explore the exciting world of chemical reactions as you make your own batch of oozing slime!

DIY Caddy Thursday, 9/22 @ 6:00 pm

Make a caddy for school supplies (or whatever) out of repurposed cereal boxes.

DIY Calendar Thursday, 9/15 @ 6:00 pm

A wall calendar of your own, so you won’t ever miss an important day.

Self Defense Class Thursday, 9/8 @ 6:00 pm

A professional instructor will teach effective self-defense techniques to stay safe in a bad situation. Parents are welcome to attend.

Teen Events

Spa Day!,

11/22

DIY

Charging

Pouch,

11/17

Cupcake

Decorating

101,

11/3

Horror

Movie

Night,

10/20

Gory

Cupcakes,

10/15

Pumpkin

Carving,

10/11

Make

Your Own

SLIME!,

10/6

Recurring Teen Events

Game Night September 15 @ 5:00 pm

October 20 @ 5:00 pm November 17 @ 5:00 pm

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) September 1 @ 5:00 pm

October 6 @ 5:00 pm November 3 @ 5:00 pm

DIY

Caddy,

9/22

DIY

Calendar,

9/15

Self

Defense

Class,

9/8

Providing resources for lifelong learning.

54 East 31st Street

Steger, Illinois 60475

Non-Profit Org.

U.S Postage

PAID

Worth, IL

Permit No. 116

ECRWSS

POSTAL CUSTOMER

FALL 2016 EVENTS AT THE STEGER-SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY