NOVEMBER 2021
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CONTENTS
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Snoopy and the p. 4-5 Red Baron Senior Phone Programs p. 6–7 Families
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Early Childhood
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Kids
p. 10–11
Tweens
p. 12–13
Online Resources p. 14 for Students Teens
TIONAL MONT ING MONTH NA
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Spotlight on p. 17 the Collection Cathy Park Hong p. 18–19 Interview Adults
p. 18–23
Business & Nonprofit
p. 24
Jobs & Careers
p. 24
English as a Second Language & Literacy
p. 25
Makerplace News & Classes
p. 26–27
Tech Classes
p. 28–29
Book Discussions
p. 30–31
Senior Center
p. 32–33
Holiday Book Drive p. 33 Friends & Foundation
p. 34–35
MONTHNATION MONTH PAGE 15 TIONAL NOVEL
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EXHIBITS
For Peanuts lovers of all ages.
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Snoopy and the Red Baron celebrates one of Snoopy’s most recognized personas. Learn about this favorite storyline in Peanuts through high quality reproductions of original comic strips and discover the rich World War I history Schulz used in nearly every strip. Visitors can also step into character for a photo-op next to Snoopy’s doghouse. Snoopy and the Red Baron is on display from November 11 through January 20. Organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa, CA.
Tour the Exhibit: Snoopy and the Red Baron Thursdays, November 11 - December 16 (no tour November 25) 10 a.m.– noon and 2– 4 p.m. / First floor
Drop in any time during these hours on Thursdays to chat with a volunteer docent and take a guided tour of the Snoopy and the Red Baron exhibit on the library’s first floor.
2021 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
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Connecting seniors and creating community one phone call at a time Last spring when the COVID-19 pandemic cut off in-person visitation to senior and assisted living residences, the library’s Senior and Accessible Services (SAS) team immediately began looking for ways to stay connected with some of its most-loyal customers. “We know seniors don’t always have access to a computer or electronics,” said Janet McDonnell, Senior and Accessible Services Advisor. “So when we learned Zoom has a feature where you can join a session simply using a phone—even a land line—we decided to give it a try.”
“We are like a little community of voices,” Doris B.,
participant in the Senior Phone Programs
And so began Senior Phone Programs, weekly gatherings by telephone that start with library staff dialing each participant and connecting them to a session described by McDonnell as “just like the old party lines.” Together, participants then listen to and discuss short stories and share reminiscences of past events and experiences. The program takes place on Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. and on any given week, six to 10 seniors answer the call and join in.
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“I haven’t missed a single one, I even plan appointments around it,” says Doris B., a resident of a local retirement community who was on the line for the inaugural program in April of 2020 and has consecutively joined for more than 75 weeks. “It’s given me contact with the outside world especially during the quarantine,” she continued. “There are names with the voices and as we’ve gotten to know each other over the weeks, we’ve become friends. We share and voice our opinions. It’s such a delight.”
Doris B.
On a recent Tuesday, McDonnell and Katie Myers, Senior and Accessible Services Supervisor, were excited to once again coordinate and moderate the phone program, an assignment they say “has been a blast” and describe as a highlight of the week. For today’s topic and audio recording, they’ve selected chapter six from The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American Family, a humorous and inspiring account of NBC journalist Mike Leonard’s cross-country odyssey with his eccentric parents and grown children. “He sure does a good job painting a word picture,” comments one participant at the conclusion of the 21-minute recording. A lively conversation follows and covers everything from food ration stamps during the Great Depression to childhood summers and even reflections of current COVID-related quarantines to infectious diseases of their youth. “You used to put a big sign on your front door that read ‘mumps’ so people knew to stay away,” recalled one participant. “Every week is different, the chemistry is different,” said Myers. “But everyone is very kind and so respectful.” “I look forward to it every week,” added Doris. “We’re like a little community of voices. It’s so interesting to get people’s viewpoints, and it’s nice to have some memories come back too. When you’re alone, you don’t always get that.” Contact Senior and Accessible Services at 847-870-3712 to learn more about these programs or to register.
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FAMILIES
Do something fun together. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.
Dinosaurs Rock Saturday, November 6, 10–10:45 a.m. Zoom
Join DINOSAURS ROCK for a virtual Jurassic journey, an interactive show, with the backdrop of museum quality dinosaur and fossils specimens and, best of all, REAL fossils for each participant to keep. Ages 3-6 and their families.
30 Books in 30 Minutes: Gift Giving
Parents’ Turn: Activity-Based Countdown Calendar
Tuesday, November 2, 6:30–7:15 p.m. Zoom
Sunday, November 14, 2–3 p.m. Hendrickson Room
Join the Kids’ World staff as they share 30 Books in 30 Minutes with you, all new titles from 2021, just in time for gift-giving season.
Countdown calendars can be a lot of fun for the whole family and are often incorporated into holiday traditions for a visual and interactive countdown for your children. Join Sunny Amirpour of PositivelySTRONG Health & Living for a hands-on workshop to create your own countdown calendar.
Homeschool Hangout Wednesday, November 10, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room
For parents and kids (children over 3 welcome; child attendance is optional).
Join us for the first ever Homeschool Movie Study, The Lion King. All ages.
Miss Nelson is Missing: The Musical
Saturday, December 4, 11 a.m.–noon / Hendrickson Room
The kids in Room 207 are misbehaving again! But when their teacher, Ms. Nelson, goes missing, the students are stuck with an evil substitute, Ms. Viola Swamp. See the kids in Room 207 learn about respect, obedience and the difference between right and wrong, all while singing and dancing. Presented by Saint Viator High School. Based on the classic children’s book by Harry Allard. For ages 5 and up and their families.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD STORYTIMES Play and learn.
We currently offer a variety of in-person and virtual storytimes. Due to limited class size, registration is now required and limited to Arlington Heights cardholders only, unless otherwise noted. All are welcome to register and join in our virtual storytime programs. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation policies. Please visit ahml.info/stayinformed for any changes in library operations. Please note: Storytimes register starting November 1.
Visit ahml.info to register.
KIDS’ TIME
THURSDAY FUN NIGHT
Mondays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. / Lindsey Room
Thursdays, November 4, 11, 18 6:30–7 p.m. / Lindsey Room
Ages 3-6 years. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Ages 0-6; siblings welcome. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
BABY TIME
FAMILY TIME
Wednesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30 and 10:30 a m. / Lindsey Room
Saturdays, November 13, 20, 27 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. / Lindsey Room
Ages 0-18 months. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Ages 0-6 years. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
TODDLER TIME
VIRTUAL FAMILY TIME
Thursdays, November 4, 11, 18 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. / Lindsey Room
Open to all.
Saturday, November 6, 9:30 a.m. / Zoom
Ages 19-35 months. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
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KIDS
Read and grow. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.
Homework Helpers & Book Buddies Wednesdays, November 3 and December 8 6–8 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 4–6 p.m. Kids’ World
Teen Homework Helpers and Book Buddies are available in Kids’ World to assist with completing homework assignments or practicing reading, study or language skills for 30-minute sessions. While this program is especially great for kids learning English as a new language, all are welcome. Can’t make it into the library? Register for a virtual Book Buddies session.
LEGO Club Friday, November 5, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Lindsey Room
Toss those instructions aside and let your imagination soar. Grades 1-2.
Chess Club Sunday, November 7, 1-2 p.m. / Zoom
Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of a Chess Scholars coach using lichess.org for online play. Age 6–grade 6.
For kids, tweens and teens.
Make Your Own Fall Leaves with 3D Pens Wednesday, November 10, 4:15–5 p.m. / Cardinal Room
Celebrate the season with our 3Doodler pens that use a plastic filament to fill in various leaf designs. Grade 3.
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Kids Art Cart Tuesday, November 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kids’ World
Drop in and join us for an afternoon of fun and creativity using our supplies on the Art Cart. Design your own project to take home. Grades 1-3.
Minecraft Mania Saturday, December 4, 10:30 a.m.–noon Zoom
Participants of all experience levels complete challenges using multiplayer gameplay, working together to accomplish goals. Using your own account is encouraged. If you do not have an account, one will be provided. Grades 3–4.
Kids Art Lab: Abstract Paper Sculptures Monday, November 22, 3-4 p.m. Cardinal Room
Let your imagination soar and explore the wonderful versatility of paper and other recycled items to create your own threedimensional work of art. Library staff will demonstrate a few paper manipulation techniques, but mostly this is a chance to be creative using the materials supplied. Each participant will go home with their own whimsical abstract paper sculpture.
Improv Fun with Knuckleball Comedy Sunday, December 5, 1–2 p.m. Hendrickson Room
With direction and coaching from an experienced comedian, participants will learn the basics of improvisation and performance through mind games and interactive play. Along the way, participants will gain valuable communication and team working skills as they learn to listen and think creatively. Grades 3–4.
Grades 1-3. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
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Create and explore.
Dissect & discover what an owl ate. Starting November 1 / Kids’ World Dissect an owl pellet and discover what an owl ate. Pick up supplies at the Kids’ World Desk or request to pick them up at the drive-up window or bookmobile by contacting kids@ahml.info or 847-392-0100. Grades 4–6.
Tween Gaming Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 5–8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: noon–4:30 p.m. School Holidays: 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Kids’ World
Art Cart Crafternoon Wednesday, November 10, 4:30–6 p.m. Kids’ World
We provide supplies like colored pencils, embroidery floss and watercolors, and you can drop in and create anything you want. Grades 4–6.
Drop in and play Nintendo Switch, PS4 or Xbox One X. You must have a library card to check out controllers for 30 minutes of gameplay.
Tween Advisory Group (TAG)
Chess Club
Join like-minded tweens to work on service projects, plan programs and play games.
Sunday, November 7, 1-2 p.m. / Zoom
See page 10.
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Fridays, November 12 and December 3 4:15–5:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room
Grades 4–6.
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Hot Cocoa Bombs Wednesday, November 17, 4:30–5:45 p.m. / Zoom
Pick up supplies in advance and meet us from your own kitchen to make hot cocoa bombs together. Grades 4–6.
Creative Writing: Crafting Characters
Minecraft Mania Saturday, December 4, 10:30 a.m.–noon Zoom
Tuesday, November 23, 1–2:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room
See page 11.
Play group games to get your creative juices flowing, create a character to star in your future stories and then share your ideas with the group.
Improv Fun with Knuckleball Comedy
Grades 4–6.
Sunday, December 5, 1–2 p.m. Hendrickson Room
See page 11.
AUTHOR VISIT Books ‘n Bites: The Many Meanings of Meilan Tuesday, December 7, 4:30–6 p.m. Hendrickson Room
Read The Many Meanings of Meilan and join us for a very special book discussion where we will be joined virtually by the author, Andrea Wang. Meilan’s world is made up of a few key ingredients: her family’s beloved matriarch, Nainai; the bakery her parents, aunts and uncles own in Boston’s Chinatown; and the Chinese fairy tales Meilan loves. But after Nainai passes away and a fairy tale goes wrong, Meilan’s family moves to a small town that could not be more different from the city Meilan loved. Will Meilan be able to show her true self? Pick up a copy of the book at the Kids’ World Desk starting November 1. Grades 4–6.
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ONL I N E RE S O U R C E S
FO R ST U D E NTS
PREK-MIDDLE SCHOOL Visit ahml.info>Youth>Learning Resources Miss Humblebee’s Academy An award-winning online curriculum for children PreK–K, covering math, science and social studies, language and literacy, art and music. Scholastic Teachables Printable sheets with activities across all subjects. Tumble Book Library Animated stories you can read along with. StoryCove Animated read-alongs focusing on world folklore. BookFlix Read-alongs pairing thematically-related fiction and nonfiction books. LittlePim Language learning for kids grades PreK–2. Covers Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English, German, Arabic, Russian. National Geographic Kids Read magazine issues, explore special topics (animals, places, science & tech, etc.). Grades 1-8 Britannica Library for Children: Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies, animal profiles and much more. Grades 1-8 PebbleGo Simple articles and videos for young readers: animals, biology, science, social studies. Grades 1-8 World Book Discover A comprehensive encyclopedia with easier-to-read articles. Grades 1-8 TumbleMath Read-alongs focused on developing math skills. Grades 1-8
OLDER MIDDLE SCHOOL-HIGH SCHOOL Visit ahml.info>Teens>Study Britannica Library for Young Adults: As kids age, articles get more advanced. Gale in Context High School: Magazine, news and reference articles for middle school through undergraduate. Covers science, literature, history, social sciences, arts, etc. Try other “Gale in Context” databases, too! Grades 7-12 Testing & Education Reference Center Study guides and practice tests for SAT/ACT, AP, etc. Grade 12-adult
ONLINE TUTORING & TEST PREP VIA TUTOR.COM GRADES 4-ADULT Visit ahml.info>Youth>Learning Resources or ahml.info>Tween/TeenStudy Online assistance for math, writing, science, test prep, etc. Parents can use this to get up to speed on subjects they’re not comfortable with.
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TIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH N TIONAL MONTH NATIONAL NOVEL ING MONTH NATIONAL NOVEL WRI
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Get writing in November by participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). More info about NaNoWriMo and our teen writing events at ahml.info/nanowrimo.
WRITING MONTHNATIONAL NOVEL WRITING Monday, November 1
NaNoWriMo Teen Kickoff Event Zoom | 4-6 p.m. Brainstorm and play games with other teens to get the creative juices flowing as you start your novel writing journey. Pick up a Novel Writing Pack at the Hub Desk before the program begins on Monday, October 25. Grades 7-12.
Wednesday, November 10 & Tuesday, November 23
Teen Write-Ins Hub | 4-6 p.m.
Drop into the Hub and write! Each write-in will start with a game or brainteaser to get you ready to write. Grades 7-12.
Monday, November 15
NaNoWriMo Teen Midway Check-In Zoom | 4:30-6 p.m.
Do you have writers’ block? Are you wanting to just join in and start your novel? Chat with other teens to figure out your next steps as there are two more NaNoWriMo weeks to go. Grades 7–12.
Wednesday, December 1
NaNoWriMo Celebration Zoom | 6-7 p.m.
All NaNoWriMo writers can celebrate the end of another November of writing. Whether you finished your novel or only got a few chapters on the page, all writers will be given the opportunity to celebrate their work. Grades 7–12. REGISTRATION INFO ON PAGE 2 15
TEENS
Meet up or try something new. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.
Homework Helpers & Book Buddies Wednesdays, November 3 and December 8 6–8 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 4–6 p.m. Kids’ World
Teen Homework Helpers and Book Buddies are available in Kids’ World to assist with completing homework assignments or practicing reading, study, or language skills for 30-minute sessions. Receive homework help from a peer helper in-person. For kids, tweens and teens.
Dice Guild Friday, November 5, 6–9 p.m. / Hub
Drop in to play tabletop roleplaying games with other teens.
Friday Flicks Fridays, November 12, 19, 26, December 3 6–8 p.m. / Hub
Drop in, hang out and watch a movie on our big screen.
Teen Advisory Board Sunday, November 7, 1–2:30 p.m. / Hub
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a high school volunteer group that involves service projects, making your voice heard at the library and having fun. Plan and prepare this year’s projects while earning service hours. Fill out an application to join TAB at ahml.info/teens/volunteer before attending your first meeting. Email teens@ahml.info with questions. For high school students only.
Grades 7–12.
Financial Strategies for Early College Planning
Drop In for College Help
Monday, November 1, 7–8 p.m. Zoom
Tuesday, November 9 5–6 p.m. / Hub
Experts from My College Planning Team share professional knowledge to guide you in early college planning. For middle school and high school students, and their caregivers.
Drop by the Hub to meet with a representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to get one-on-one help and tips on every step of the college application process.
College is Possible / La Universidad es Posible Thursday, November 18, 6:30–7:30 p.m. / Zoom
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will outline the college and financial aid processes and provide tips and tools to learn more about planning, applying, and paying for a postsecondary education. Delivered in Spanish or English. For teens and their caregivers. Taller sobre la educación superior presentada por Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Los participantes recibirán información y herramientas sobre cómo planificar, solicitar y financiar una educación universitaria. Presentación en español o ingles. Para adolescentes y padres.
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spotlight on...
LOCAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY COLLECTION
The library recently developed a new collection of books, the Local Indigenous History Collection. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the library is highlighting this specialized collection. These books focus on the people who lived in our area prior to European settlement, those who were removed from these lands, as well as those who remained to live in the Chicago area. Selected titles include: Enduring Nations: Native Americans in the Midwest Gathering the Potawatomi Nation: Revitalization and Identity Ojibwa: People of Forests and Prairies People of the Big Voice: Photographs of Ho-Chunk Families by Charles Van Schaick, 1879-1942
This collection can be found in the Kathrine Shackley Room for Genealogy and Local History, and you can view the list of titles at this ahml.info/list/local-indigenous-history-collection.
spotlight on...
BINGE BOXES Cold weather? Long holiday weekend? ‘Tis the season for binge watching your favorite movies. From Dwayne Johnson and Viola Davis to Black history and indie love stories, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library has your next binge watch session covered with our Binge Boxes. These curated DVD sets cover actors, themes and genres to keep you entertained for hours. Conveniently packaged in one DVD case, our Binge Boxes bring together a suite of perfectly complementary films. Search “binge box” in our catalog at ahml.info to browse all our offerings.
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ONE ON ONE
WITH CATHY PARK HONG
Cathy Park Hong gives life to many voices. She’s a poet, author, professor, mother and nationally in-demand speaker since the 2020 publication of the critically acclaimed, Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning. Part memoir, part cultural criticism, Minor Feelings is comprised of seven essays which have been described as a “new sound, a new affect, a new consciousness.” We recently caught up with Hong and she shared these insights about her work, upcoming library appearance and her recent rise in the national consciousness. This interview was edited for space requirements. Congratulations on being selected as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2021-what has that been like receiving this honor? I’m humbled. It’s been…I’m just really over the moon and also a bit overwhelmed but it has also been a bit abstract at the same time as it has happened during the pandemic, so you know for instance, when I did talks or corresponded with readers of the book, all of it was through social media or email or Zoom, and so even with the Time magazine cover, it’s almost like it’s happening to an avatar and not me. What inspired you to write Minor Feelings? The seeds of the book have been on my mind for a long time, and I actually write about the inspiration back in 2011. I was watching a comedy special starring Richard Pryor and it was revelatory and I was thinking, why isn’t there anything…I was craving that kind of raw honesty in thinking about Asian American identity, so that was the first seed. Then I became pregnant in 2014, and I realized when I found out I was having a daughter that I didn’t want her to have the kind of childhood that I had. I wanted her to be comfortable with the skin that she had, and you know know, actually having her made me really think about, in a much more visceral way, the future of race relations. So that added an urgency for me to start this book, to write this book, which was initially conceived as a book of poems. So what was that process like, flipping the channel so to speak, to be writing a memoir versus poetry? Something about the lyric form was too constrictive. I wanted to have some satirical notes in the poem, which didn’t come across quite as well in the lyrical form, and I realized for it to work, I needed to unfold my thoughts into prose which was a much more capacious genre for me to go from being funny to being serious to jumping from a historical anecdote to a personal anecdote. Basically, I needed more room to stretch out, that’s why I turned to nonfiction, which of course produced a lot of anxiety because I have had some experience writing politics articles and reviews and so forth, but it was like I basically learned how to write nonfiction by writing this book.
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Did you know the timeline or order of the essays when you began writing? I didn’t know what the order was I just followed whatever it was I felt compelled to write about. In fact, I was really scared to put them in any kind of order because I didn’t map it all out beforehand and my fear was that the essays would be just utterly disparate and have nothing to do with each other. But I realized, and I always tell my poetry students when they are putting their books of poems together, that your intuition is smarter than you think, that you are creating these thematic threads between poems or between short stories or between essays, even unconsciously, and I discovered that was the case with this book of essays. What do you hope attendees will take away from your event? I hope that after the event that what I have to say about my book, and being Asian American, and race relations and capitalism, that it’s not a finished conversation, and that afterwards they seek out other writers and figures of color. I really hope is that it piques their curiosity, if they are new to the subject.
AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR CATHY PARK HONG Thursday, November 4, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom Cathy Park Hong discusses her New York Times bestselling book Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning, a collection of emotionally charged and original essays that explore Asian American consciousness. Time magazine featured Minor Feelings as one of the best books of 2020, referring to Hong as “an energetic and necessary voice in the dialogue surrounding racism in the U.S.” Hong is the poetry editor of the New Republic and is a professor at RutgersNewark University. She will be in conversation with Chicago journalist Monica Eng, currently a reporter for Axios. Eng worked at Chicago’s WBEZ-AM for eight years as the station’s “Curious City” reporter, and spent 16 years as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune. Presented in partnership with multiple Chicago-area libraries.
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ADULTS
Experience and discover. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines. Closed-captioning will be available for all virtual adult programs.
Hablemos Español (Let’s Speak Spanish)
French Conversation Group
Monday, November 1, 6–7 p.m. / Zoom
Tuesdays, November 9 and 23, 7–8 p.m. Zoom
Meet other Spanish learners and speakers and brush up your skills in this conversation club. All levels are welcome.
Join our resident native speaker to grow your language abilities. All levels are welcome.
College Knowledge: Financial Strategies for Early College Planning
Writer’s Ink
Monday, November 1, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
Join instructor Jacob Knabb for this facilitated meetup and critique. All skill levels and writing styles are welcome.
See page 16.
30 Books in 30 Minutes: Gift Giving Tuesday, November 2, 6:30–7:15 p.m. / Zoom
See page 8.
How to Use the Weiss Medigap Tool Thursday, November 4, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom
Jessica Moody from Weiss Financial Ratings will share information about Medicare Supplement insurance and how to use the Weiss Ratings database to help you pick a supplemental insurance policy.
Wednesday, November 10, 7–9 p.m. Zoom
33 1/3: Erin Osmon on John Prine’s John Prine Wednesday, November 10, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
Marking the 50th anniversary of the album’s release, John Prine chronicles the legendary singer-songwriter’s remarkable ascent from singing mailman to celebrated son of Chicago. Author Erin Osmon paints an in-depth portrait of the people, places and experiences that inspired Prine’s landmark debut. Erin Osmon’s writing has appeared in Uncut, No Depression, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Billboard and The Guardian. Part of the 33 1/3 Classic Albums Series.
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Tuesday, November 9, 7-8:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room
In this inspiring presentation, Jenny Riddle shares stories, books, tools and strategies to help you follow your dreams at any age and inspire you to write the most important story you will ever tell – the story you tell yourself.
NOVEMBER 2021
Making Change: LGBTQ+ Activism Since the 1950s Tuesday, November 9, 7–8 p.m. Zoom
There has been enormous change in the United States since the 1950s LGBTQ ACTIVISM SINCE THE 1950s around LGBTQ+ issues. Join us for an overview of the activism that has propelled change, while also acknowledging the work that remains to be done. John D’Emilio is the author of Intimate Matters: A History of Sexuality in America and Queer Legacies: Stories from Chicago’s LGBTQ Archives. D’Emilio served on the board of directors of the Gerber/Hart Library in Chicago, a community-based library and cultural center devoted to preserving and making accessible the history of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.
Dann & Raymond’s Movie Club: The Great Horror Movies (Part Two) Thursday, November 11, 7–9 p.m. / Zoom
Dann Gire, Daily Herald movie critic, and Raymond Benson, film historian and novelist, talk about even more great horror movies from the 1940s through the present.
Parent’s Turn: Activity-Based Countdown Calendar Sunday, November 14, 2–3 p.m. Hendrickson Room
See page 8.
Art 101: Gathered Around a Table Monday, November 15, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom
In the spirit of the holiday season, this lecture looks at famous paintings with the subject of groups together around a table. Art historian Jeff Mishur includes works by Norman Rockwell, Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh and others. Part of the Art 101 series.
Death Cafe Monday, November 15, 6–7:30 p.m. / Zoom
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a thoughtful discussion about the end of life and share your experiences, thoughts and fears about death from the comfort of home. This facilitated online discussion is not intended as a counseling group or a grief support, but to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives. Learn more at deathcafe.com.
Favorite Things: True Crime Edition Thursday, November 18, 7-7:45 p.m. / Zoom
The true crime genre is more popular than ever with the rise of channels dedicated to real events, podcasts, documentaries and books that prove that reality is often stranger than fiction. Join library staff and share your favorite picks.
College Knowledge: College is Possible / La Universidad es Posible Thursday, November 18, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Zoom
See page 16.
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ADULTS
Experience and discover.
Creative Aging: Art with Alayne Watch the Art with Alayne Driftwood class on video and do this month’s project. Join Alayne and fellow art students in a meet up to share your work inspired by the class or get advice to complete your project. Visit ahml.info/virtual_art to watch this month’s video class and register for a meet up.
Art with Alayne Meet Ups Tuesday, November 16, Friday, November 19 or Tuesday, November 30 2:30-3:30 p.m. / Zoom
Meet up registrants will be notified by email when they can pick up their Create Kits with supplies at the drive-up window. All November meet ups cover the same project. Register for only one. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Understanding Gender: Bend the Binary Thursday, November 18, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
What is the etiquette regarding pronouns? How does Generation Z look at the gender spectrum differently? This presentation will answer your questions about the distinctions between gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and sex assigned at birth. Books and resources that illuminate the LGBTQ+ community’s perspectives and experiences will also be shared. Presenter Heather McCammond-Watts is an Illinois librarian and parent of two transgender children.
Journeying Through the American Indian Way of Life Tuesday, November 16 7–8 p.m. Zoom
Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Kim Sigafus McIver discusses the Tribes that once inhabited Illinois and a history of the Trail of Tears. Join us for an in-depth look at a typical day in the life of Native people in the early 1800s and learn how many of those traditions are still relevant today. Q&A to follow. McIver is an award-winning Ojibwa author whose family is from White Earth Reservation in Minnesota. McIver writes Native American fiction and nonfiction as well as books for youths. Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA)], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations.
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Georgia O’Keeffe: The Inspiration of Nature Monday, November 22, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
In this living-history performance, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. portrays the legendary artist and modernist. As O’Keeffe reflects on her life, she discusses her intense closeness to flowers, nature and the landscape around her homes in New Mexico. Presented in partnership with the Arlington Heights Garden Club.
I Graduated With Student Loans. Now What? Tuesday, November 30, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
Learn how to determine the types of loans you have and the rules that apply to each. Karen Chan, Certified Financial Planner, will show you how to compare balance-based and income-driven repayment plans, and choose the best one for your situation. Learn about loan forgiveness programs, loan consolidation and how to cure a loan that’s in default.
Community Blood Drive Thursday, December 2, noon-5 p.m. Hendrickson Room
Donate blood to Versiti Blood Center and save a life. Bring a photo ID. Appointments recommended at bit.ly/BloodDrive-12-2-21.
Making the Most of Social Security Thursday, December 2, 7–8:30 p.m. Cardinal Room
Mike Heatwole, Certified Financial Planner and founder of The Dala Group, will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals and widows. Topics include social security earned income limits and the taxation of social security benefits.
Sunday, November 21 2 p.m. / Zoom Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario discusses her experience covering Afghanistan, what life was like, especially for women, during the Taliban’s rule, how life changed for women in the 20 years she’s been covering the country and how Afghans are reacting now. She will also share powerful images that she captured. Addario is a regular contributor to National Geographic, The New York Times, and Time magazine. Addario was the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” and in 2015 was named one of the five most influential photographers of the past 25 years for changing the way we see world conflict by American Photo Magazine. She is the bestselling author of the memoir It’s What I Do. Presented in partnership with multiple Illinois libraries, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Bradley University and Peoria Area World Affairs Council.
An Afternoon with
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BUSINESS & NONPROFIT Start something big.
SCORE Business Mentoring Thursdays, November 4, 18 and December 2 / Appointments at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday, November 8 / Appointments at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Appointment Room
Learn from SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. One-on-one mentoring by experts who have had experience in all aspects of business. Register at northchicago.score.org/arlington–heights– library. Virtual appointments available upon request.
Intro to Gale’s Business Insights Global Database Wednesday, November 10, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom
Gale’s Business Insights: Global is an online resource that delivers comprehensive international business intelligence with interactive tools and in-depth analysis of the history, performance and opportunities of thousands of companies, industries and products. Join this session to discover ways to access market research, company profiles, investment and financial reports, industry overviews, case studies, full-text articles and tools for analyzing data. The tools within this online resource are valuable for business owners, students, investors and anyone looking for information on global companies and industries.
Selling on Etsy
Tuesday, November 16, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom
Are you looking to expand your small business? Etsy is an online marketplace where you can make money and indulge your passion for arts, crafts, vintage finds, fashion and more. Learn how to set up a business on Etsy, showcase your items and promote your new shop.
JOBS & CAREERS Take the next step.
Virtual Resume Reviews Whether you’re new to the job hunt or a seasoned professional, get one-on-one help with your resume. Available by appointment for Arlington Heights cardholders only. Request an appointment at ahml.info/virtualhelp.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Practice and learn.
ESL Book Discussion: Toast by Laurie Foos
ESL Conversation Lab Saturdays, November 13 and 27, 10–11 a.m. Zoom
Tuesday, November 16 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
Join other ESL students to discuss this book. Email esl@ahml.info to receive discussion questions or to have a book placed on hold for you to pick up at the bookmobile or library drive-up.
Join other adult English-language learners to practice conversation in English around different topics/situations with interactive activities and work on improving speaking skills. Each week will focus on a different real-life scenario and will include exercises to work on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills.
Inglés para Hispanohablantes
Citizenship Interview Practice
Wednesdays, November 3 and 17, 1–2 p.m. ESL/Literacy Office or Zoom
Una clase conversacional para Hispanohablantes que buscan mejorar su Inglés.
Tea & Talk Wednesday, November 10, 2–3 p.m. / Zoom
Improve your conversation skills at this monthly group. For ESL adults; children welcome.
ESL
Wednesday, November 17, 7–9 p.m. / Zoom
Sign up for a 30-minute time slot to practice the interview portion of your Citizenship test. This service is provided in partnership with HIAS Immigration & Citizenship volunteers.
English Hour with Michael Tuesday, November 23, 10–11 a.m. Hendrickson Room or Zoom
Join other English language learners and our ESL volunteer Michael, at home OR in the library, to explore the English language.
IMPROV Friday, November 19 10:30 a.m.–noon Cardinal Room
This interactive in-person class uses techniques such as word play, games, making up stories and playing characters to help sharpen your English-language skills. The skills of listening, agreement and being in the moment will help you speak and think in English more effortlessly.
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The Makerplace is open! Join us at the Makerplace, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library’s new makerspace and center for hands-on experiential learning at 112 N. Belmont Avenue. The Makerplace provides visitors ages 12 and up a unique opportunity for making and creating, using the latest technology and creative equipment, along with flexible workspaces and a commercial-grade kitchen. Visit anytime to explore the space, try something new or bring a project from home and use the open workspaces. This month, join a member of our staff on a guided tour of the Makerplace or attend a class where you can learn the essentials of laser cutting and vinyl cutting, experiment with 3D printing and how it works, or learn the basics of sewing. All users must sign a waiver before using equipment or participating in Makerplace classes. Waivers are available at ahml.info/makerplace.
MAKERPLACE 112 N. Belmont Ave., Arlington Heights Makerplace Hours Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: noon-5 p.m. Monday & Friday: Closed Visit ahml.info/makerplace for more information.
MAKERPLACE CLASSES
Discover the Place where you can be a Maker. Register at ahml.info. All classes held at the library’s Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.
Makerplace Essentials: Vinyl Cutting
Makerplace Essentials: 3D Printing
Thursday, November 4, 6–7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 10:30 a.m. – noon Wednesday, December 1, 1–2:30 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 2 112 N. Belmont Ave.
Wednesday, November 10, 1–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 6–7:30 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 2 112 N. Belmont Ave.
Learn to download and create your own custom designs for the Makerplace’s vinyl cutters. With our cutting machines you can cut adhesive vinyl, iron-on transfers, paper for scrapbooking and crafting, fabric, matboard, leather and more. Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Makerplace Essentials: Sewing Saturday, November 6, 10:30 a.m – noon Thursday, November 18, 1–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 6–7:30 p.m. Makerplace Sewing and Quilting Room 112 N. Belmont Ave.
We’ll explore the basics of 3D printing technology and explore how to use TinkerCAD to create 3D printable designs from scratch or by using existing 3D designs from the internet. Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Makerplace Essentials: Laser Cutting Thursday, November 11 or Sunday, November 21 1–2:30 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 2 112 N. Belmont Ave.
Learn the basics of threading, operating and troubleshooting on our Makerplace sewing machines.
Join us to learn the basics of 2D design for laser cutting and engraving. Using digital design software, we’ll take our ideas from concept to completed pieces using the Makerplace’s laser cutter.
Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Makerplace Tours Sunday, November 14, 1–2 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 7–8 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 10:30 –11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 11 a.m. – noon Makerplace Flex Space 1, 112 N. Belmont Ave.
Join a member of the Makerplace staff on a guided tour of the Makerplace. We’ll take you through the many creative spaces and introduce you to your new place for making in Arlington Heights. Each tour will end with time for Q&A with our staff who will help inspire your first (or next) project in the Makerplace. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
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CLASSES For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.
Basic Computer Skills
PowerPoint: Basics
Thursday, November 4, 10–11:30 a.m. Training Center
Friday, November 12, 1:30–3 p.m. Training Center
Learn the components of a window, how to use a mouse, and open and close files.
This class covers the basics for developing a presentation. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.
Tips for Buying Online Tuesday, November 9, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom
Want to start buying items online but don’t know where to start? In this class you’ll learn tips when it comes to buying items on sites such as Craigslist, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp and Etsy. No accounts needed; this will be an overview of these services.
Design It: Holiday Ornaments Wednesday, November 10, 7–8:30 p.m. Training Center
Learn basic skills in Adobe Illustrator to create custom seasonal shapes. These vector designs can then be used in various projects, such as being laser cut into ornaments at the Makerplace.
Excel: Basics Monday, November 15, 1:30–3 p.m. Training Center
Learn about spreadsheets and how to move within them and the basics of Excel including rows, columns and tabs. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.
Make a Photo Slideshow with iMovie Monday, November 15, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom
Learn how you can use iMovie on your Mac computer or mobile device to turn existing photos into a movie you can share with your friends and family.
Beginning Computing with Windows 10 Friday, November 12, 10–11:30 a.m. Training Center
Learn how to launch programs; create, rename, and delete files as well as folders; organize your desktop and more.
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Shutterfly: Holiday Cards and Gifts Tuesday, November 16, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom
Learn how to use the Shutterfly website to create a personalized holiday card using your own photos and personal messages. Shutterfly offers a high quality, easy and low-cost way to order custom holiday cards to send to your friends and family. We’ll also look at other products Shutterfly offers for holiday gift giving, such as personalized digital scrapbooks, ceramic mugs and calendars. An existing Shutterfly account is recommended.
Make It: Holiday Ornaments Wednesday, November 17, 6–7:30 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 2 112 N. Belmont Ave.
Use your vector designs created in Adobe Illustrator to make holiday ornaments on the Makerplace’s laser cutter. A vector design file is required to participate in this program.
Word: Basics Tuesday, November 23, 10–11:30 a.m. Training Center
This class will introduce you to the essentials: all the tabs, especially the File and Home tabs, and how to change words on the page. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.
Discord Basics Tuesday, November 23, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom
Have you ever wanted to join a community of people interested in a hobby that you enjoy or host game nights with friends? Discord allows you to join public and private communities for popular to niche topics where you will be able to use video and voice chat, share images and links and even share your screen with others. In this class we will teach you how to create your own account, navigate and join servers, adding friends and more.
For ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Word: Intermediate
PowerPoint: Intermediate
Learn how to change margins, use bullet points, formatting, tables, templates and more. Working knowledge of Word is required.
Friday, November 19, 1:30–3 p.m. Training Center
Take your PowerPoint skills to the next level; learn how to enhance your presentations with creative effects. Working knowledge of PowerPoint required.
Tuesday, November 30, 10–11:30 a.m. Training Center
Free Alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud Tuesday, November 30, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom
Excel: Intermediate Monday, November 22, 1:30–3 p.m. Training Center
Learn about charts and graphs as well as some commonly used functions for working with data. Working knowledge of Excel required.
We’ll cover free software options that will allow you to edit photos and videos, design fliers, create animations, record audio and more on your home computer.
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BOOK DISCUSSIONS Join the conversation.
Register to attend any of these book discussions. Stop by the Info Desk to pick up a book or call us at 847-392-0100 to arrange a pick up. Book discussion titles are also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.
MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION
Heaven My Home by Attica Locke Monday, November 8, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room
Texas Ranger Darren Matthews is on the hunt for a boy who’s gone missing, but it’s the boy’s family of white supremacists who are his real target.
NOVEL EXPERIENCE BOOK DISCUSSION
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Tuesday, November 9, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room
Ann Patchett’s richly moving story explores the indelible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood and a past that will not let them go.
AUTHOR EVENT BOOK DISCUSSION
Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong Monday, November 15, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
Poet and essayist Cathy Park Hong fearlessly blends memoir, cultural criticism and history to expose fresh truths about racialized consciousness in America. Part memoir and part cultural criticism, this collection is vulnerable, humorous and provocative, and its relentless and riveting pursuit of vital questions around family and friendship, art and politics, identity and individuality, will change the way you think about our world.
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BOOKS AND BREWS DISCUSSION
Beautiful: Life and Times of Hedy Lamarr by Stephen Shearer Wednesday, November 17, 7–8 p.m. Eddies Restaurant, 10 E. Northwest Highway
Discuss this probing and detailed coverage of Hedy Lamarr’s five marriages, children, various lawsuits, radio roles and shoplifting headlines. Shearer combines extensive archival research in this fascinating biography that recreates Hollywood’s Golden Age of Glamour.
SCIENCE FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION
Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke Wednesday, December 1, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room
In this retro Hugo Award-nominated novel, alien invaders bring peace to Earth, at a grave price.
ESL BOOK DISCUSSION
Toast by Laurie Foos
Tuesday, November 16, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
Join other ESL students to discuss this book. Email esl@ahml.info to receive discussion questions or to have a book placed on hold for you to pick up at the bookmobile or library drive-up.
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PROGRAMS AT THE SENIOR CENTER
The library’s Senior Center Reading Room branch is currently open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and on Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. All in-person programs will be held at the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.
Travelogues
Computer Interest Group
Fridays, November 5, 12, and 19, 10 a.m. Senior Center
Wednesday, November 10, 1–2 p.m. Senior Center
Drop in and enjoy travel movies and documentaries.
Novice and experienced users discuss current technology, exchange tips and offer advice for solving problems on PCs, tablets and smartphones.
Film Discussion Circle Tuesday, November 2, 1 p.m. / Senior Center
Frances McDormand and Amy Adams star in Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, 2010, 93 minutes, Rated PG-13. A discussion led by library staff follows a free showing of the film.
Current Events Discussion Thursdays, November 4, 18, and December 2, 9, 16 and 30, 10–11 a.m. Senior Center
Register for all the November and December sessions by calling the Senior Center at 847-253-5532.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS Popular Books Discussion The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth Wednesday, November 10, 10 a.m. Senior Center
Books are available for the discussion in the Senior Center Reading Room.
Modern Classics Discussion All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot Monday, November 22, 10 a.m. Senior Center
Books are available for the discussion in the Senior Center Reading Room.
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SENIOR CENTER TECH CLASSES Classes feature small class size and hands-on instruction. All classes are held at the Senior Center. Register November 1.
Android Phone Basics (two-day class) Tuesdays, November 9 and 16, 9–11 a.m. Wednesdays, November 10 and 17, 2–4 p.m. Tuesdays, December 7 and 14, 9–11 a.m.
Holiday Book Drive
Get hands-on experience using an Androidbased phone with tips for text and internet.
iPad & iPhone Basics (two-day class) Mondays, November 8 and 15, 9–11 a.m. Tuesdays, November 23 and 30, 9–11 a.m. Wednesdays, December 8 and 15, 2–4 p.m.
Get hands-on experience using an iPad or iPhone. Learn tips for email and searching the internet using Safari.
iPad & iPhone Settings 1
Give the gift of reading at the annual holiday book drive November 1 - December 1 The Holiday Book Drive is back! Share the gift of reading this holiday season by donating new children’s books
Thursday, November 4, 9–11 a.m. or Monday, November 29, 9–11 a.m.
for our Holiday Book Drive. All books
Use the Settings app to customize your iPad or iPhone.
area through the Wheeling Township
will go to low-income families in our Adopt-a-Family program. We are collecting new books for children and
iPad & iPhone Settings 2 Thursday, December 9 or 16, 9–11 a.m.
Learn more about your phone or iPad settings options.
Windows Essentials (two-day class) Fridays, November 12 and 19, 2–4 p.m.
Learn to customize your desktop and find, copy, download and organize files.
teens from infancy to age 18. Books in Spanish are also welcome. Location: Drop off your donation in the collection bin on the first floor of the library. Is your school, community group or business interested in collecting books for the book drive? For more information on how to collect as a group, contact Editorial Supervisor April Harder at 847-870-3785 or aharder@ahml.info.
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FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Support the library.
Library Foundation The Foundation recognizes these thoughtful donations received in September:
LEGACY DONOR ($1,000 - $2,499) Susan Kazlo
GOLD DONOR ($100 - $499) Catherine Powers Thanks to the following for their continued support of the Foundation by contributing through the Makerplace opening weekend. Jim and Mary Bristol
Frank and Connie Lee
Jim Bertucci
Gary and Haven McClung
Ben and Michelle Crown
Don and Mariam Meinheit
Andy and Katy Dickman
Michael and Kara Mulder
Richard and Tiffany Dworianyn
Sajid and Anisha Patel
Ron and Holly Gemkow
Pam and Greg Pickle
Kathy and Howie Grossman Lauree Harp
Dan and Nancy Slowinske
Mary Hastings
Debbie Smart
Note: Check out the Foundation’s new Lifetime of Giving LED screen at the Dunton Avenue entrance, just past the display cases. Continuing donors will be recognized at the main library on the Lifetime of Giving screen, on the Foundation’s web page; ahmlfoundation.org/donors and printed annually with our Annual Appeal. The Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation is a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization that provides support to the library by securing and managing donations from individuals, businesses and foundations to support the library above and beyond what public funding provides. Learn more at ahml.info/about/foundation or contact the Foundation at: AHML Foundation c/o Treasurer 500 N. Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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FANTASTIC
FALL USED BOOK SALE Friends of the Library Book Sale November 5–7 at the library
Arlington Heights Memorial
LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Friday November 5, 5–8 p.m. / Members Night
Meeting schedule: ahml.info/about/information
Saturday November 6, 9 a.m. –4 p.m. Adults and Children
Greg Zyck • President 847-507-2336 • gzyck@ahml.info
Sunday November 7
Carole Medal • Vice President/Secretary 847-506-2683 • cmedal@ahml.info
noon –2 p.m. / Children’s $8 Bag Sale noon –3 p.m. / Adult Half-Price Sale Adult Sale – Hendrickson Room Children’s Sale – Cardinal Room
John Supplitt • Treasurer 847-506-2685 • jsupplitt@ahml.info Trustees:
Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.
Sarah Galla 847-506-2681 • sgalla@ahml.info
Register at ahml.info for timed entry; 45-minute shopping sessions will be available each day. Registration and membership are required for Friday Members Night. Registration recommended for Saturday and Sunday shopping.
Andi Ruhl 847-506-2684 • aruhl@ahml.info
Membership Learn more about the Friends of the Library at ahml.info/about/friends. Members receive advance notice of upcoming sales, access to special online-only sales and priority entry to in-person sales. Book Shop The Friends Used Book Shop is open every day that the library is open, on the first floor near the stairs, with items for children and adults, fiction sorted by author, nonfiction sorted by category, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. Most items are $1 for adults and 50 cents for children unless individually priced. Pay in the pay box or by using the PayPal code in the shop. Amazon Smile Support the Friends for free through Amazon Smile when you shop using this link: smile.amazon.com/ch/36-3123788. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library at no cost to you.
Debbie Smart 847-494-3707 • dsmart@ahml.info Amy Somary 847-506-2686 • asomary@ahml.info EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mike Driskell
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Mary Hastings EDITORIAL SUPERVISOR April Harder WRITERS Pat Aichele William Tolan GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Brian Benson Colleen Mele Stephanie Battista
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