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🍀 It's St. Patrick's Day be sure to stop by our display and make sure you're pinch proof and check out a green book 🍀
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🌱 Thursdays this month of November we welcome the University of Illinois Extension as they teach fun beginners nutrition lessons for the entire family. 🌱 Starting at 3:30pm. @cookcountyext
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🌱 Adults & Teens sign up for our next Craft Club. 🌱 Wednesday, November 16 at 3pm. 🌱 We will be creating our own earrings. Register by using the link in our bio and find our Adult & Teens craft club registration form. For any questions feel free to call us.
🌱 For Día de los Muertos, we built an ofrenda by the main entrance of the library, in celebration of our loved ones who have died. 🌱 🌱 We encourage our patrons to stop in this week and next to help us build it further by adding their own photos #DiaDeLosMuertos
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🌱 If you would like to add to our ofrenda please bring your photos to the front desk for staff to place. #DiaDeLosMuertos
🎃 Join our pumpkin painting contest on Saturday, October 22 at 12 pm. 🎃 🎃 See if you have what it takes to create the best-looking pumpkin around! Voting will be 10/24-10/28. 🎃 Winners will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. 🎃 No registration required. Open while supplies last.
🎃 Adults & teens join us this Wednesday for our next Craft Club meeting at 3pm. We will decorate our own pumpkin door decor just in time for the Halloween season. Please register using our form on our LinkTree or use linktr.ee/chicagoheightslibr… 🎃 Supplies limited.
Going back to school? Need to brush up on your writing? Want to help your child with their homework? Connect with a live online tutor to build your academic skills. #BrainfuseCommunity #OnlineTutoring #AdultLearners #BuildSkills
In addition to taking practice tests, a tip for successful test preparation is to explain your answer to others. This helps you get a clear idea in your head AND highlights any areas where you may need to build skills. But it may not be easy to find someone to explain answers to.
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Connect with a Brainfuse tutor to review practice tests and build your skills. #BrainfuseCommunity #PracticeTests #TestPreparation #StandardizedTests #TestTip
🌱 The Chicago Heights Public Library will be closed Monday, October 10 for Columbus Day. We will reopen Tuesday, October 11. 🌱 We apologize for any inconvenience. Books, music, and videos available for download 24/7 on our website: chicagoheightslibrary.org
🌱 Computer Giveaway 🌱 🌱 Monday, October 3 2022. 10am - 2pm. At the Chicago Heights Public Library. 🌱 Need a computer? Eligible customers can shop with PCs For People to receive a free or low-cost computer. Supplies are limited. Pre-registration is recommended.
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Visit our LinkTree for links. 🌱Register at: tinyurl.com/CookCountyOffice… 🌱To view eligibility information: pcsforpeople.org/eligibility

Chicago Heights Public Library retweeted
Families can kick off Hispanic Heritage month with a party during ¡Hispano Fiesta! on Friday, 9/16 @ 4:30-5:30 PM. Learn more & sign up at bit.ly/3BjZdTJ.
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Chicago Heights Public Library retweeted
❤️Be like Elmo and #GetLibraryCarded. September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth!
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Elmo has Elmo's very own library card! Elmo feels so special! ❤️
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Chicago Heights Public Library retweeted
Are you hosting a public #BannedBooksWeek event or display? Help others find out about it by adding it to our free events calendar! bannedbooksweek.org/events/c…
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Chicago Heights Public Library retweeted
Starting Friday, 9/9, @OrlandPkLibrary will host an exhibit documenting the experiences of local residents and protestors participating in the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn more: railslib.us/3x15wJe
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Chicago Heights Public Library retweeted
Banned Books Week (September 18-24) is approaching, and you can prepare by stocking up on promotional materials from @ALALibrary. bit.ly/3RwjPxl #BannedBooksWeek2022
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Starting today and for the rest of the Fall season at the Chicago Heights Public Library stop by the children's services desk each week to solve a new riddle for a prize! Ages 6 & up
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! What better way to celebrate than stopping in for a new card and completing our Dewey Decimal Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win cool prizes.
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