Food 4 Laptops: New Grocery Store Gives Heights Library $2,500

The library could see some new technology soon, thanks to Food 4 Less.

At a board meeting Thursday night, administrative librarian Michael Davis announced that the Chicago Heights Public Library will receive a $2,500 grant from the Kroger-owned grocery store opening up Wednesday Feb. 16. All Davis has to do is smile for pictures at the store's grand opening.

"I'll be there, and I'll pick up the check then," said Davis.

What will the library do with the grant? Davis said the money will likely be spent on new laptops to be used for training.

"At around $350 a piece, we won't quite be able to get ten but we should be able to get six or seven," Davis said.

The computers will work with the library's current wireless system, and won't require any technology upgrades, Davis added.

Other Announcements

The library finished installing a new phone system earlier today. The phone numbers did not change and there was minimal service interruption, according to Davis.

The library signed a contract to install a surveillance system, which will include ten security cameras. The system is expected to be installed in March.

Aaron's Furniture will start doing community outreach with the library, starting with a Family Game Night on a soon to be announced date in March. The store will provide the library with more video game systems and a television. Aaron's will also provide snacks and advertise the program.