Senior Center Reading Room Now Open As of this newsletter printing, the library’s Reading Room branch at the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Rd., is open with limited capacity, to browse and check out materials, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The library’s collection of materials has been arranged to support social distancing, and self-checkout is encouraged. A reduced number of computers are available with use limited to one hour. All Senior Center users will need to complete a health questionnaire and temperature check conducted by the Senior Center for admission to the building. Screened visitors for the Reading Room will be admitted as space becomes available. When entering and while in the building, everyone must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Reading areas, newspapers and hold pickups are not available at the Senior Center at this time. Returns of Arlington Heights library materials, including Reading Room items, can be made in the outside book drop to the west of the Senior Center entrance. The library is not currently accepting donations. For any questions regarding library services and programs at the Senior Center, please contact seniorservices@ahml.info or call us at 847-870-3712.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS Register for Senior Phone Programs
Senior Phone Programs
Join our weekly phone discussions where we listen to and discuss short stories or share reminisces of past events and experiences. No technology other than a phone is required. Contact Senior and Accessible Services at 847-870-3712 to learn more about these programs or to register.
Creative Aging: Art with Alayne Our popular program Art with Alayne is now online. Each month, Alayne records a step-by-step video lesson that you can do from home. • Watch the video on our YouTube channel • Try the project at home • Join a live meet up on Zoom where Alayne demonstrates techniques, answers questions and offers tips for upcoming lessons.
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You can find the September video, list of supplies and locations to buy them plus links to register for a September live Meet Up at ahml.info/virtual_art. See page 17 more for more information.
SEPTEMBER 2020
