Events & News at SSCHPL
July 2026
Knitting & Crochet Club
Wednesday, July 1st at 10:15am
Whether you're a beginner or a pro, join us for a cozy, creative session with an expert teacher sharing top tips & tricks. Bring your projects, your questions, and your love for all things yarn!
Chair Yoga
Thursday, July 2nd at 12:00pm
Take a break and join us for a refreshing Chair Yoga session with Those Fitness Chicks! This class is perfect for all levels and offers a gentle way to stretch, build strength, and relax. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, balanced, and empowered. Come recharge with us!
Help Applying For Human Services
Tuesday, July 7th at 1:15pm
A representative from Respond Now will be available to offer guidance and support with your applications. Don't miss this opportunity to get the help you need!
Knitting & Crochet Club
Wednesday, July 8th at 10:15am
Whether you're a beginner or a pro, join us for a cozy, creative session with an expert teacher sharing top tips & tricks. Bring your projects, your questions, and your love for all things yarn!
Classic Movie Night: The American President (1995)
Thursday, July 9th at 5:30pm
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a special screening of The American President (1995). This heartwarming romantic comedy starring Michael Douglas and Annette Bening blends love, politics, and humor in a timeless story set in the White House.
Help Applying For Human Services
Tuesday, July 14th at 1:15pm
Representatives from Respond Now will be available to offer guidance and support with your applications. Don't miss this opportunity to get the help you need!
Chair Yoga
Thursday, July 16th at 12:00pm
Take a break and join us for a refreshing Chair Yoga session with Those Fitness Chicks! This class is perfect for all levels and offers a gentle way to stretch, build strength, and relax. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, balanced, and empowered. Come recharge with us!
Versiti Blood Drive
Thursday, July 17th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Help save lives at the Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library Blood Drive! Donate blood, make a difference, and receive a Portillo's buy-one-get-one-free meal voucher. Walk-ins are welcome, and a valid photo ID is required.
Meeting Of The Board Of Trustees
Thursday, July 23rd at 7:00pm
Join us for the monthly Board of Trustees meeting where library policies, budget, programs, and future plans are discussed. Stay informed, engaged, and have your voice heard—public input is often welcomed!
Senior Bingo
Thursday, July 30th at 11:00am
Join us for a fun senior Bingo afternoon filled with games, friendly competition, and great prizes! Enjoy coffee and refreshments while connecting with friends and neighbors.
Open Craft Lab: Jewlery Making
Wednesday, July 1st from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Get creative at the library during our Open Craft Lab! Explore jewelry-making techniques, experiment with different materials, and design your own unique creations. All skill levels are welcome. Supplies will be provided while available.
Pokemon Club
Monday, July 13th from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hang out with other Pokemon trainers, learn the card game, trade your favorite Pokemon, and do Pokemon-inspired crafts and games.
Open Craft Lab: DIY Beauty
Wednesday, July 15th from 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Create your own bath bombs, sugar scrubs, and lip scrubs using safe, non-toxic ingredients. A fun DIY you can use at home!
KABOOM! Science Experiment: Finding Fingerprints
Thursday, July 16th at 2:00pm
Become a detective and discover the science of fingerprints! Kids will uncover, examine, and compare their own unique prints while learning how forensic scientists use them to solve mysteries. A fun, hands-on STEM adventure for curious minds!.
Art Adventures With Ashleigh
Wednesday, July 22nd at 4:00pm
Explore the artistic world of famous artists and create your own piece inspired by their style.
Messy Play
Wednesday, July 29th at 5:30pm
Babies and toddlers love to get their hands dirty, but cleaning up can be a pain! Come play at the library, where you can leave the mess behind! (All mess is food-safe).
Morning Storytime
Join Miss Betty for Morning Storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, playtime, and plenty of laughter in this fun and engaging program for young children.
Ana's Pick
Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh
A tense psychological thriller about revenge, coincidence, and how far grief can push two strangers. In New York City, Amanda and Wendy meet by chance and quickly bond over the pain men have caused in their lives. Over drinks, their conversation turns into something darker—a mutual pact: if you kill for me, I’ll kill for you. Meanwhile, Ruth is shaken after a violent home invasion by a man with piercing blue eyes who disappears without a trace. As fear and suspicion spread, the consequences of that night begin to surface, pulling all three women toward a collision they never saw coming.
Ashleigh's Pick
It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica
A tense domestic thriller about grief, suspicion, and buried family secrets. Courtney Gray’s vacation is shattered when she finds her brother and sister-in-law murdered at a lakeside cottage, while her niece is missing and her nephew is found unharmed upstairs. As police arrive and questions mount, Courtney is pulled into a case full of contradictions and hidden truths. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes that everyone around her has something to hide—and the answers may not point where she expects.
Betty's Pick
Food for Thought:
Poetic Recipes to Feed the Soul by Alonzo Coleman
A reflective collection of poetry that blends emotion, imagery, and lived experience into a “poetic voyage” for the reader. In this fifth book from Coleman, each piece serves as a meditation on life’s challenges and quiet revelations, offering moments meant to linger like a familiar flavor. Rooted in themes of growth, memory, and personal truth, the collection invites readers to slow down and take in each poem as nourishment for thought and feeling.
Evelyn's Pick
MIO: Memories in Orbit
A surreal sci-fi adventure about memory, decay, and identity inside a dying technological world. You play as MIO, a nimble robot awakening aboard the Vessel—an enormous drifting ark where nature has overtaken machinery and AI caretakers have gone silent. As the structure collapses into chaos, MIO must explore its depths, uncover forgotten systems, and piece together the mystery of what caused the shutdown of the Pearls. But the deeper you go, the more the Vessel seems less like a place and more like a living memory—forcing you to confront what you are, and what you were built to become before everything fades.
Jessica's Pick
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews
An epic portal fantasy about fate, fiction, and survival inside a story that refuses to stay written. When Maggie wakes up in the brutal world of Kair Toren, she realizes she’s inside a dark fantasy series she knows by heart—and that she cannot be killed. Armed with knowledge of events yet to come, she becomes entangled with warlords, assassins, and nobles whose destinies she once only read about. But as the story begins to shift in unexpected ways, Maggie must decide whether to follow the ending she knows—or rewrite it entirely.
Madi's Pick
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
A memoir about childhood fame, control, and reclaiming identity after years of pressure behind the scenes. Jennette McCurdy reflects on being pushed into acting at a young age by her mother, whose intense involvement shaped her eating, privacy, and career. As she rises to fame on iCarly and Sam & Cat, she struggles with anxiety and addiction while maintaining a public image. After her mother’s death, she begins to confront her past and rebuild her life on her own terms.
Martha's Pick
Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber
A contemporary romance about grief, healing, and unexpected connection. Maisy Gallagher sets aside her own dreams after her father’s death to help her family, quietly wondering what she’s left behind. Chase Furst, a guarded banker shaped by a difficult past, is used to keeping people at a distance—until he meets Maisy. When she refuses payment for her help and instead asks him to “pay it forward,” both are drawn into a journey that challenges how they see kindness, trust, and each other.
Melissa's Pick
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
A powerful, emotional story about connection, mortality, and making a life in a single day. In a near-future New York, Death-Cast calls people on the day they will die, giving Mateo and Rufus just hours to live after receiving their End Day notification. Complete strangers at first, they meet through the Last Friend app, each searching for someone to share their final hours with. As the day unfolds, their bond deepens through a shared journey across the city, forcing them to confront fear, regret, and what it means to truly live when time is running out.
Sal's Pick
Confessions II by Madonna
A dance-pop sequel to Confessions on a Dance Floor focused on electronic, club-driven production. The album features collaborations with Sabrina Carpenter and Feid, and was produced with Stuart Price, Cirkut, Tainy, and Andrew Watt. It was preceded by the singles “Bring Your Love” and “Love Sensation,” and is accompanied by the visual film Confessions II – The Film.
Victor's Pick
Elden Ring
An action RPG set in the Lands Between, a fractured world where the Elden Ring has been shattered and the Golden Order broken. Players create a Tarnished and explore an open world filled with ruined kingdoms, deadly enemies, and powerful demigods. Through exploration and combat, they collect Great Runes and uncover the mysteries behind the Elden Ring’s collapse while working toward becoming Elden Lord.
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Questions? Email ana@sschlibrary.org. Thank you for helping our community! 💛
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Whether you're looking for something fun or scary, mysterious or romantic, hilarious or thought-provoking -- there is something out there for every reader. We can also help you find the right format of book for you -- maybe you like holding it in your hand, or maybe you like larger text, or reading on your phone, or maybe you'd like something to listen to while you're driving or working around the house. Let us help you find something that works for you!
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Comics Plus
Big news, comic fans! The Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library now offers Comics Plus — unlimited, instant access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga for kids, teens, and adults. Whether you love superheroes, fantasy, slice-of-life, or manga madness, there’s something for everyone. Start reading today by visiting sschlibrary.org/ebooks.
EBSCOhost
Look here for accurate information on anything from car repair, legal advice, old newspaper articles, and academic research! Reach out to jess@sschlibrary.org if you have questions about using these databases.
Language Learning & Citizenship Prep Resources
The library now offers all SSCHPL cardholders a free subscription to Pronunciator, a platform where you can study 315 different languages. In addition, patrons studying for the US Citizenship Test can use ProCitizen free with their library card in either English or Spanish.
