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Steger-South Chicago Heights Library events and programs

Staff Report  /  February 16, 2012  /  Views: 69  /   No Comments

February is Pet Safety Month at the Steger-South Chicago Heights Library, and we are going to the dogs. Bring in any pet supply item during February and earn up to $3 off your fines and a chance to win a $25 dog grooming certificate. Suggested items include cat/dog food, trash bags, wipes, markers, tape, chew toys, old rugs or blankets, bleach, soap, anything.

Adult Programs

-Pot Luck and a Movie with Friends will be held on Thursday, February 23, 12:30 p.m. at the Steger Community Center, 3501 Hopkins, Steger. Come and join us for food, fun, and a good movie.

-Civil War Campfire will be held on Thursday, February 23, 6:30 p.m., in the library's media room. Historical fiction can make the past come alive; a story can transport you to some of the most popular events throughout history. Drop-in to see our Civil War re-enactors act out certain periods of the Civil War. They will be in full costume from the period and the kids can try on the costumes, too. Free for the entire family. Space is limited. Registration is required.

-Taxes, Taxes, Tax Tips will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2 p.m., in the library's conference room. H & R Block will be here to discuss the latest changes in tax laws. Bring all your paper work and personal tax refund questions and ask the experts. Call 755-5040 for details.

-Mardi gras raffle will be held Monday-Saturday, February 12-18. In honor of Fat Tuesday, we are having a Mardi gras raffle all week. Drop in and answer a few Mardi gras-related questions and particpate in a raffle for a chance to win an awesome prize. The drawing will be on Fat Tuesday.

-CSI Steger-Crime Scene Investigation program will be held on Saturday, February 18, from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get hands-on training in forensic investigation, finger printing, collecting evidence and more. Cost: $65 for two sessions. Space is limited. Registration is required.

-Mystery Book Discussion will be held on Tuesday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. Title: "Carte Blanche, A James Bond Novel" by Jeffery Deaver. James Bond, in his early thirties and already a veteran of the Afghan war, has been recruited to a new organization. Conceived in the post-9/11 world, it operates independent of MI5, MI6 and the Ministry of Defense. Its very existence is deniable. Its aim: To protect the Realm, by any means necessary. A Night Action alert calls James Bond away from dinner with a beautiful woman. Headquarters has decrypted an electronic whisper about an attack scheduled for later in the week: Casualties estimated in the thousands, British interests adversely affected. And Agent 007 has been given carte blanche to do whatever it takes to fulfill his mission

Children's Programs

-Story Time in Spanish, La Hora Cuento en Espail, will be held on Thursday, February 23, 10:30 a.m., for children up to four years with their caregivers.

-A South Suburban Humane Society visit will be held on Saturday, February 25, 1 p.m. We will be talking about how to care for our four legged friends during the winter months, such as pet grooming, care and first Aid. All are invited to attend and bring a friend. Bring in any pet supply item during February, and you can earn up to $3 off your fines and a chance to win a $25 dog grooming certificate.

-L'go at the L'ibrary will be held on Friday, February 17, 3 p.m. or Saturday, February 18, 1 p.m. for kindergarten through fifth grade. Come in and create with other Lego enthusiasts.

Tweens & Teens

-Super Mario Party will be held on Thursday, February 16, 5:30 p.m. We have all sorts of Mario-based video games and board games available, plus classic Nintendo. Fun and prizes for kids up to eighth grade.

-Culture Club will be celebrating Mardi gras on Saturday, February 19, 1 p.m. We will be sampling food and making Mardi gras masks. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library is at 54 East 31st Street, Steger. For more information or to register, call: 708-755-5040; fax: 708-755-2504; or check out its Web site: www.ssch.lib.il.us.

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