December 2018

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LIBRARY DECEMBER 2018

adding value in your life

you could earn awesome prizes for reading all year long? Now teens and tweens in grades 4–8 can do just that! With the library’s new 100 Books Before High School program, readers can read books, earn prizes along the way and keep the fun (and learning) going year-round. Sign up, log books and get more information at ahml.beanstack.org.

Just for signing up, you’ll get a cool drawstring backpack to begin your journey. Log every book you read, and for every 20 books logged, you’ll earn a badge and a free book. Stop by the Kids’ World or Hub Desks to choose from our selection of prize books, and get a real-life badge to wear proudly. Library staff can even help you figure out the perfect book to read next on your path to 100!

Once you reach the summit of Mount 100 Books, you’ll earn a High School Survival Kit. The tools in the kit were selected by our Teen Advisory Board, and include a USB power bank, mechanical pencil and lead refills, a touch-screen stylus, mints, a super-pack of sticky notes and so much more.

Kick-start reading your 100 books at our Reada-Thon events during Winter Break. There’s one for teens on Thursday, January 3 (see page 9) and one for tweens on Friday, January 4 (see page 8).

Happy reading!

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Make giving back your new resolution

As the year ends, and you are planning next year’s resolutions, consider volunteering! The library wants to expand our amazing group of volunteers to assist us in offering an even broader range of services to our community.

Volunteering at the library can be more than just shelving books. Our community has many adult English-language learners (ELL) looking for tutors in the evenings and on Saturdays. The library pairs each adult ELL student with a community member, and they meet once a week to practice conversational skills. No foreign language experience is needed, only patience and enjoyment of one-on-one conversation. We encourage those who do speak English as a second language to volunteer for these positions, too.

The library also needs volunteers to teach ESL classes, helping individuals prepare to become United States citizens. Teaching or coaching experience, or familiarity with United States civics information, is useful and additional training will be included for anyone interested in these positions.

If teaching or tutoring aren’t for you, consider volunteering in the ESL office answering phones, greeting students and directing them to scheduled sessions. We especially need weekday evening assistants.

Another way to assist adult learners in our community is by coaching our tech classes at the library or teaching classes at the Senior Center. For instructors, a background working with technology and experience training adult learners is especially helpful. The library will provide additional training and supply the course curriculum.

Do you have professional or personal experience mentoring or coaching individuals with sensory disabilities? If you do, we need your help as we expand our volunteer services to be even more inclusive.

Are you a tween or teen looking for service hour opportunities? The easiest way to get started is by attending our monthly Tween Advisory Group or Teen Advisory Board meetings. Regular attendees are then offered additional volunteer opportunities throughout the library, as they arise throughout the school year.

Volunteering can enhance the lives of people in your community while enriching your own life.

If you are a good fit for these opportunities at the library, please complete our Volunteer Interest form at ahml.info/get_involved/volunteer. If we don’t have the right role for you currently, we will do our best to match your needs and interests as new opportunities emerge.

Kelley McCoy

Volunteer Coordinator Friends’ Holiday Lobby Sale Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m. –5 p.m. / Sunday, December 2, 11 a.m. –5 p.m.

Lower Level Lobby

Shop for items for children and adults, as well as holiday music and movies.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information, visit ahml.info/get_involved/friends.

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Join the

Winter Reading Challenge

December 17–January 27 Ages 0–4

Age 5–Grade 3

Grades 4–6

It is never too early to build your child’s literacy skills. By starting early, you form the foundation for your child’s success later in life. Simple activities involving talking, singing, reading, writing and playing together will help your child.

Pick up an activity log in Kids’ World then check off the activities you complete. When you have completed ten, bring the log back and select a free book to take home.

Pick up your Winter Reading Challenge card at the Kids’ World Desk and determine your own reading goal. Whether you keep track of pages, books or time spent reading, use the card to mark your progress. When you are done, come in and select your free book. During the program, drop by the Kids’ World Desk to spin our wheel and receive an activity to take home.

Sign up for Winter Reading and challenge yourself to read something new. Pick up a punch card and a token at the Kids’ World Desk to get started. Let the Challenge Contraption decide your next book or activity. Complete four challenges to earn a free book!

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PROGRAMS FOR

FAMILIES

REGISTER DECEMBER 1 at any public desk, 847-392-0100 or at ahml.info. Unless noted, every person attending a program must sign up.

DAY-OF TICKETS Space is limited; tickets are given on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids’ World Desk before the program begins.

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Homeschool Movie: Arctic Tale Thursday, December 6, 1:30–3 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Homeschool families are welcome to join us for this film. Learn about a walrus pup and polar bear cub living in the harsh conditions of the arctic. Rated G; 86 minutes.

DROP IN

Family Movie Night: Holiday Edition

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Homeschool Hangout

Friday, December 21, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

Thursday, December 20, 1–3 p.m.

Hub

Grab your blankie, put on your PJs and come for a fun-filled holiday movie night as we watch Thomas and Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Films not rated. Thomas, 50 min; Grinch, 26 min. REGISTER

Visit the Hub for hands-on activities and the chance to meet other homeschoolers.

All ages are welcome.

DROP IN

6:30–7:30 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

Watch a thrilling and entertaining magic show

by Gary Kantor. His show is packed with vanishing acts, mind-reading tricks and a variety of hilarious tricks that will have children rolling on the floor with laughter. For all ages.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. REGISTER

Mini Golf Friday, December 28 10:30 a.m.–noon Lindsey Room

Too cold to play golf? Not if you are inside. Drop in to play using our clubs and golf balls. For ages 4 and up.

DROP IN

Escape theVillain’s Lair

Friday, December 28 / Cardinal Room

1 hour each, family sign-up times – 1 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3 p.m.

Test your problem-solving power in this Disney-themed escape room. This challenge is for both dedicated Disney fans and those who can’t tell Pluto from Pinocchio. Please sign up for only one time slot and arrive a few minutes before your start time. Late arrivals will not be admitted.

For all ages. Best for families with children ages 7 and up.

REGISTER

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PROGRAMS FOR

KIDS

REMBRANDT

Monday, December 3, 9:30–11 a.m. / Lindsey Room All are welcome at this drop-in program to make a one-of-a-kind Baby Rembrandt footprint masterpiece.

Stop in anytime between 9:30–11 a.m. Staff will help you with the footprint painting and printing process for your little one, and you can add the details. Prepare for a slight mess. For ages 0–12 months. DROP IN

Winter Building Challenge Tuesday, December 4, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Do you have what it takes to build in the Winter LEGO Challenge? Put your building skills to the test in this fun and interactive program. For age 2–grade 7.

DROP IN

Homework Helpers Wednesdays, December 5 and 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m. / Kids’ World

Struggling with a class or need homework help? Teen volunteers are available in Kids’ World and can assist with completing homework assignments or practicing skills. For kids. REGISTER

I Can Read

Snowy Day StoryWalk

Monday, December 10, 6–7 p.m.

Friday, December 7, 10–11 a.m.

Kids’ World

Wednesday, December 12, 4:15–5:15 p.m.

Kids’ World

Have a snowy day indoors by joining us for a story walk. The featured book is The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. Enjoy the season with a wintry walk and craft.

For ages 3–5.

Calling all first graders! Read a familiar book all by yourself to a librarian. Have your picture taken to honor your accomplishment. Your photo can be displayed in our I Can Read area. Drop in anytime within the hour. DROP IN

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Tech Fun

Chess Club

Gift in a Jar

Tuesday, December 11, 4:15–5 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Sunday, December 16, 2–3 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Tuesday, December 18 4:30–5:15 p.m. / Lindsey Room

Can you use a lemon to power a light bulb? How about a potato? Find out as we experiment with circuits and conductivity.

For grades 2–3. REGISTER

Improve your game by learning a new strategy, and then test it out on an opponent. Some knowledge of the game is necessary. Presented by Chess Scholars. For age 6–grade 6.

Make a gift for someone you love.

You will decorate a mason jar for the holidays and fill it with a tasty treat. For grades 2–3. REGISTER

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PROGRAMS FOR

KIDS

REGISTER DECEMBER 1 at any public desk, 847-392-0100 or at ahml.info. Unless noted, every person attending a program must sign up.

DAY-OF TICKETS Space is limited; tickets are given on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids’ World Desk before the program begins.

Number Ninjas

PokéMania

Thursday, December 27, 1–2 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Explore fun math games and activities.

Use snowflakes and snowmen to help you with counting, patterns, addition and more. Test your knowledge at our Challenge Table. For grades K–2 with an adult. DAY-OF TICKETS

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Thursday, January 3, 2–3:30 p.m. / Lindsey Room

Come meet fellow Pokémon trainers for this Poké-filled day! Make a Pokémon craft, take green screen photos to create your own Pokébattles, and test your Pokémon knowledge with trivia.

For grades 2–3. REGISTER

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Monday, December 31, 11 a.m.–noon Hendrickson Room

What time is it? It’s time to celebrate with crafts and activities then countdown to almost New Year’s. For ages 4–6 with an adult. REGISTER

Minecraft Mania Saturday, January 5, 2–3:30 p.m.

Training Center

Using Minecraft’s creative mode, build and decorate an object related to a theme. We supply the laptops and accounts. Arlington Heights cardholders only. For grades 3–4.

REGISTER

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Friday, January 4 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Cardinal Room

Challenge your engineering skills using LEGO® bricks.

Build your tallest skyscraper then test it on the Platform of Destruction. Will your design stay standing or crumble? For ages 5 and up. DROP IN

STORYTIMES & PLAYGROUPS Milk and Cookies Storytime

Thursday Fun Night Thursdays, 6:30–7 p.m. / Lindsey Room

Tuesday, December 4, 10–10:45 a.m.

Panera Bread, 5 W. Rand Rd.

Shake your sillies out in this evening storytime for families.

For ages 0–6; siblings welcome.

Join us for milk and cookies and stories at the Annex of Arlington. Limited seating is available; children must be registered to attend.

For ages 2–5. REGISTER

December 6 and January 3 - Mini Movers

Enjoy songs, stories, musical instruments and dramatic movement.

December 13, 20 and 27 Jammin’ in My Jammies

Stay and Play Playgroup

Put on your favorite PJs and get ready for fun.

DAY-OF TICKETS

Wednesday, December 5 and Monday, December 10, 9:30–11 a.m.

Hendrickson Room

Explore hands-on activities with your little one and mingle with other parents during this special playgroup. For ages 0-5; siblings welcome. DROP IN

Sensory Storytime

Early Intervention Playgroup Tuesday, December 11, 10–11 a.m.

Lindsey Room

An inclusive playgroup for children who receive therapy services, ages 0–5. This unique playgroup offers opportunities for children to play while families meet and find support.

Siblings welcome. Contact the library if you need accommodations.

Facilitated by Beth Deiter, speech-language pathologist.

DROP IN

Saturday, December 22 3:30–4:15 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Stories, sensory play and music in a supportive, smallgroup setting.

Especially suited to those with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing issues and children with varying abilities.

Contact the library if you need accommodations. For ages 3–8 and their families.

DAY-OF TICKETS

Ooey Gooey Babies and Tots Playgroup Monday, December 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Hendrickson Room

Squish and smush your way to the benefits of messy play! Dress for mess – this sensory playtime for babies and toddlers will be loads of fun, but it won’t be neat! Please wear old clothes you don’t mind getting messy. For ages 0–3. DROP IN

weekly

storytime Resumes January 2

Wonder Time Saturday, December 15, 3:30–4:15 p.m. / Lindsey Room

Bring your budding scientist to this STEM storytime where we’ll read, ask questions and engage in hands-on learning. For ages 3–5. REGISTER

There are no weekly storytimes and playgroups from December 3–January 1. They will resume Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

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PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 4–6

TWEENS REGISTER DECEMBER 1 at any public desk, 847-392-0100 or at ahml.info.

DIY Gifts Tuesday, December 18, 4:30–6 p.m.

Hendrickson Room South

Thursday, December 6, 4–6 p.m.

Kids’ World

Friday, December 14, 4:30–6 p.m.

Hendrickson Room North

We’ll provide supplies like colored pencils, embroidery floss and watercolors, and you create anything you want. For grades 4–6 DROP IN

Complete service projects, plan programs for tweens and earn volunteer hours. For grades 4–6.

DROP IN

Books ‘n Bites: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown Tuesday, December 11, 4:30–5:45 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Searching for that perfect last minute gift for your family member or friend?

Make an assortment of gifts that will be sure to brighten up anyone’s holiday. For grades 4–6. REGISTER

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Tween Advisory Group

Art Cart Crafternoon

Join our tween book club for an afternoon of discussion, activities and snacks. When snow shuts down Greg’s middle school, rival groups fight over territory, build massive snow forts and stage epic snowball fights. Pick up a copy of the book at the Kids’ World desk. For grades 4–6. REGISTER

Sunday, December 30, 3–4:30 p.m. Lindsey Room

Mod Minecraft Mania Saturday, January 5, 4–5:30 p.m. / Training Center

Create a 3D model of the Eiffel Tower using the 3Doodler pens. For grades 4–6. REGISTER

Test your Minecraft expertise using a modpack that adds 10 times as many features as standard Minecraft. Build, code and program. Experienced players only. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

For grades 4–6. REGISTER

Tween Afternoon at the Movies: Wonder Wednesday,January 2, 1–3 p.m. Cardinal Room

Spend an afternoon of winter break watching the movie Wonder.

Rated PG; 113 minutes. For grades 4–6. REGISTER

NEW! Tween Gaming Mondays and Fridays, 6–8 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4–6 p.m.

Weekends and school holidays, noon–6 p.m.

Kids’ World

Tweens can play PS4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One X for 30 minutes at a time and up to one hour per day. Use your library card to check out controllers. For grades 4–6.DROP IN

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Friday, January 4 noon - 5 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Help us kick off our new reading program for tweens and teens, 100 Books Before High School. Sign up for the program and then cozy up with a good book and read. Bring a blanket or pillow to get extra comfortable. For grades 4–6. DROP IN

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PROGRAMS FOR

Thursday, December 6, 4–6 p.m. / Cardinal Room

TEENS

Meet other teen writers to talk about writing compelling dialogue, workshop and edit your work from last month’s NaNoWriMo. For teens grades 7–12. REGISTER

Treat Yo’ Self: DIY Self Care Saturday, December 8, 1–2 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Breathe in. Breathe out. Before the rush of finals and the holiday season, settle down and create your own DIY bath bombs, lips scrubs and more.

For teens grades 7–12. REGISTER

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Thursday, December 27, 6-10 p.m. / Hub

Watch as the Avengers square off with Thanos to prevent universal destruction. Stay after the movie to prove your Marvel trivia knowledge, and enjoy snacks, prizes and geeky surprises.

Presented by the Teen Advisory Board. For teens grades 7-12. REGISTER

Fridays, 7–9 p.m. / Hub December 7, 14 and 21

Hang out and watch a movie on our big screen. For teens grades 7–12. DROP IN

Finals Study Lounge Monday, December 17 –Thursday, December 20 / Hub

FINALS

Monday and Tuesday, 3–10 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday, noon–10 p.m.

Our brain-powering snacks, laptops and group study areas will help you prepare for finals. High school students only. DROP IN

Craft for a Cause

Teen Advisory Board

Avengers: Infinity War Movie Night and Trivia

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Friday Flicks

Monday–Friday, 3–10 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday, noon–8 p.m. / Hub

Sunday, December 30 1–2:30 p.m. / Hub

Earn service hours while volunteering for projects.

Eat pizza and collaborate.

For high school students only. DROP IN

Come in any time the Hub is open and do service projects to make the world a better place a little bit at a time. Limit one service hour per visit. During National AIDS Awareness month, we’ll be making stamps and decorating pillow cases to be donated to Camp Dreamcatcher. This camp provides therapeutic and educational programs to youth impacted by HIV/AIDS.

For teens grades 7–12. DROP IN

Thursday, January 3 noon–9 p.m. / Hub

Knock out your to-be-read list during our nine-hour Read-a-Thon! We’ll have cozy seating, snacks and … dance party breaks! If you’re in seventh or eighth grade, you can also sign up for our new 100 Books Before High School reading program and earn a prize. Bring a blanket or pillow for maximum reading comfort. For teens grades 7–12. DROP IN

Escape theVillain’s Lair Firday, December 28 / Hub

1 hour each, teen-only times – 4, 5, 6 or 7 p.m.

Test your problem-solving power in this Disneythemed escape room. Sign up for only one time slot and arrive before your start time. For teens grades 7–12. REGISTER

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PROGRAMS FOR

ADULTS Unless otherwise noted, REGISTER ANYTIME at the Info Desk, 847-392-0100 or at ahml.info.

Professor Moptop: The White Album Tuesday, December 4, 7–8:30 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

WXRT’s Professor Moptop returns to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ landmark White Album. Discuss the importance of this classic album, learn how it was made and enjoy selected tracks.

Making the Most of Social Security Wednesday, December 5, 7–8:30 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Social Security is our country’s single largest federal program and the sole means of support for many retirees. Certified Financial Planner Mike Heatwole shares various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals and widows, and discusses social security earned income limits and the taxation of social security benefits. REGISTER

Encore Chorale Wednesday, December 5, 2–3 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

The Arlington Heights Encore Chorale ensemble will perform a concert of holiday music to fill you with holiday cheer, under the guidance of acclaimed Chicago conductor Jonathan Miller. REGISTER

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Resource Hour at the Library Wednesday, December 12, 2–3 p.m. / Marketplace

Staff from The Village of Arlington Heights Health & Human Services Department will be onsite to provide information and connect you to all the resources they have to offer. Drop-in during this hour to meet them. DROP IN

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Sunday, December 9

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Join our librarians and advisers as they discuss their favorite ways to find books to read and recommend.

Come prepared to share your favorite methods as well. Great for your book club or for yourself. Join us for refreshments and a chat.

REGISTER

GENEALOGY Meet with a Specialist Get one-on-one help with your research by making an appointment with our Genealogy and Local History Librarian.

To schedule, complete an appointment form at ahml.info/research/genealogy or call 847-392-0100.

Swedish Genealogy Research Help Wednesday, December 12, noon–7 p.m.

Shackley Genealogy Room

Do you have Swedish ancestors? Kathy Meade will help you with genealogical research and direct you to Swedish research resources. REGISTER FOR AN APPOINTMENT

Party Like It’s 1818: A Bicentennial Celebration

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Writer’s Ink Wednesday, December 12 7–9 p.m. / Conference Room I

Thursday, December 6, 7–8 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

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Monthly meeting for local writers to meet, read their work and critique others. REGISTER

Join Ellie Carlson at an 1818 party celebrating Illinois’ statehood. Have your silhouette made, dance to period music and sample some cornbread. Costumes encouraged, but not required. REGISTER

Sunday Musicale: The Other Guys Sunday, December 16, 2-3 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

Known for their impeccable musicality and unique brand of humor, The Other Guys are the University of Illinois’ premiere men’s a cappella group. Sponsored by the Friends of Library. REGISTER

Wednesday, December 19, 7–8:30 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

Wednesday Cinema: Christmas With The Kranks Wednesday, Decmber 19, 1–3 p.m. / Hendrickson Room South

Finally alone for the holidays, Luther (Tim Allen) and Nora Krank (Jamie Lee Curtis) plan to eschew the Christmas traditions and take a Caribbean cruise instead. This doesn’t sit well with their neighbors, determined to win the annual “best decorated street” competition. Rated PG; 99 min. REGISTER

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Monthly film discussion program presented by Daily Herald movie critic Dann Gire and film historian and novelist Raymond Benson – film clips, cinema history, trivia and more. REGISTER

Thursday, December 13, 7:30–9:30 p.m.

Hendrickson Room Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

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Mindfulness can decrease stress, anxiety and depression through the cultivation of presentmoment awareness. Join us for an introduction and learn mind-body practices to improve concentration and decrease reactivity to distressing thoughts, emotions and physical sensations. REGISTER

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

PROGRAMS FOR

ADULTS

Tea & Talk Wednesday, December 12, 1:30–3 p.m. / Hendrickson Room North

Unless otherwise noted, REGISTER ANYTIME at the Info Desk, 847-392-0100 or at ahml.info.

Improve your conversation skills at this monthly social conversation group. For adult English-language learners; children welcome. DROP IN

Jobs & Careers

Citizenship Interview Practice Wednesday, December 19, 7–8:30 p.m. / Conference Room I

Practice for the speaking portion of the United States Citizenship test. Mock interviews will be conducted by Hebrew Immigration Aid Society staff.

Jobs & Careers

REGISTER IN THE ESL OFFICE

Have Your Resume Reviewed Expert resume reviewers are available by appointment to help you write a quality resume. To schedule, call the library or visit ahml.info/research/jobs. Resume reviews are scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 7–9 p.m.

Arlington Heights cardholders only.

PROGRAMS FOR

BUSINESS

REGISTER FOR AN APPOINTMENT

Career Changes: What’s in Your Future?

SCORE Business Mentoring at the Library

Monday, December 10, 7–8:30 p.m.

Hendrickson Room South

If you are considering shifting careers, this is an opportunity to start thinking about “what’s next.” Review and reflect on your uniqueness. This interactive program may even get you thinking outside the box.

REGISTER

Library Resources for Job Seekers Friday, December 14, 10–11:30 a.m.

Training Center

Learn to use the library’s online resources to work on your resume, research employers and search for jobs.

REGISTER

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Thursdays, 9 a.m.–noon / Appointment Room December 6 and 20, January 3

Learn from SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Request a one-hour oneon-one mentoring meeting at northchicago.score.org/Arlington-Heights-library.

REGISTER FOR AN APPOINTMENT

CREATE SALES SUCCESS

Wednesday, December 12, 7–8 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Would you love to learn some key strategies to help you engage your customers and create sales success? Steve Goldstein of Gold Selling Success will lead a high-energy and interactive session to share some of the wisdom and techniques that he learned during 20 years as a sales executive.

REGISTER

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Author reminds us to make every day count “Fiction is a place you get to walk in someone else’s shoes,” said author Lisa Genova to an audience of nearly 350 people who came to hear the New York Times bestselling author speak at Forest View Auditorium on October 18 as part of the library’s One Book, One Village (OBOV) community read. Genova talked about her desire to write about topics that can be difficult to talk about, like ALS, a neurological disease that is central to her novel Every Note Played.

“I’ve always been interested in the brain and how it works and sometimes breaks,” said Genova, who has a degree in biopsychology and holds a PhD in neuroscience from Harvard University. “To really understand the brain, I had to become a storyteller.”

Genova thanked the audience for participating in the library’s fifth annual OBOV. Since the library announced Every Note Played as its selection in August, copies of the book circulated more than 1,800 times.

“Usually when I do events like these, few people have read the book,” Genova joked. “So this is amazing.”

Lisa Genova’s visit was supported, in part, by the Friends of the Library.

Meet other readers and join us for lively thought-provoking discussions each month. No registration is required, unless noted. Drop in to join the conversation. If you need a copy of a book, stop by the Info Desk or call 847-392-0100. All discussions in the Cardinal Room, unless otherwise specified.

Want to receive a monthly email with information on upcoming book discussions?

Please sign up at ahml.info/webform/enewsletter-signup

NOVEL EXPERIENCE Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore

by Matthew Sullivan

Tuesday, December 4, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

BOOKS & BREWS Educated by Tara Westover Wednesday, December 12 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Eddie’s Restaurant 10 Northwest Highway

Appetizers will be served.

MYSTERY GROUP The Mystery Book group will not meet during December, January and February. Monthly discussions will resume on Monday, March 4.

GET TOGETHER WITH BOOKS Get Together with Books group will not meet in December and will resume on Wednesday, January 16.

GREAT BOOKS EVENING GROUP Join us to discuss selected readings from “Citizens of the World: Readings in Human Rights” by Great Books Foundation. No meeting in December.

Next meeting: Wednesday, January 2, 7:30–9 p.m. / Board Room

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CLASSES BASIC COMPUTER & TABLET SKILLS

Designed for new computer and tablet users. These are the building blocks that will prepare you to go beyond the basics. REGISTER

SOCIAL MEDIA Designed for those who want to connect with others through social media and social networking communities.

Basic Computer Skills

How to Use Your iPad

Wednesday, December 5, 1:30–3 p.m.

Monday, December 10, 7–8:30 p.m.

Using Your Mac: Basics

How to Use Your Android Device

REGISTER

Wednesday, December 5, 7–8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 12 10–11:30 a.m.

Instagram

Beginners’ Internet Thursday, December 6, 1:30–3 p.m.

Beginning Computing with Windows 10 Thursday, December 6, 7–8:30 p.m.

Using Your Mac: iCloud Wednesday, December 12, 7–8:30 p.m.

How to Use Your iPad’s Apps Monday, December 17, 7–8:30 p.m.

MICROSOFT OFFICE

Tuesday, December 18, 10–11:30 a.m.

Google Drive Tuesday, December 18, 1:30–3 p.m.

Facebook: Beyond the Basics Thursday, December 20, 1:30–3 p.m.

LIBRARY RESEARCH & DOWNLOADS

Designed for anyone who wants to refresh or learn new skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or Excel. REGISTER

Designed for those who want to expand their online research skills using the library’s premium databases and access digital eBook, Audiobook, music, video and magazine collections from home or on the go. REGISTER

Excel 2016: Basics

Shop Smarter

Monday, December 10, 10–11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, December 4 11 a.m.–noon Learn about resources available through the library that can help you get the best deal on products and services.

PowerPoint 2016: Basics Wednesday, December 12, 1:30–3 p.m.

Excel 2016: Intermediate Monday, December 17, 10–11:30 a.m.

PowerPoint 2016: Intermediate Wednesday, December 19, 1:30–3 p.m.

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REGISTER BEGINNING DECEMBER 1 at the Info Desk, 847-392-0100 or at ahml.info. See the events calendar on our website, ahml.info/techclasses, for more class descriptions. All sessions are in the Training Center, unless otherwise noted, and are limited to Arlington Heights cardholders only.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Library Resources for Job Seekers Friday, December 14, 10:30–11 a.m.

Kanopy & Hoopla: Streaming Videos and More Friday, December 14, 1:30–3 p.m.

One-on-One eReader Help Make a ½-hour appointment to go over the basics of using your eReader (Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc.) to download library eBooks. Call 847-392-0100 or visit ahml.info/appointment.

CREATIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA Designed for those who are interested in creating and managing videos, music and images.

Attendees should be comfortable with basic computing skills.

REGISTER

Digitize Your Home Movies Friday, December 7, 1:30–3 p.m.

Digitize Your Slides and Photos Tuesday, December 11, 7–8:30 p.m.

iMovie: Editing Your Home Movies

PROGRAMS AT THE

At the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Rd. For more information, call 847-870-3710.

SENIOR CENTER

Travelogs Fridays, December 7, 14, 21 and 28 Enjoy free travel movies and documentaries.

DROP IN

Current Events Discussion Thursdays, 10 a.m.

December 6, 13, 20 and 27 Seating is limited to 50.

DROP IN

Film Discussion Circle

Thursday, December 13, 7–8:30 p.m.

NEW! After Effects: Motion Graphics for Beginners Tuesday, December 18, 7–8:30 p.m.

Want to learn how to animate in Adobe After Effects? In this class, we will learn how to edit layers, create transitions, animate using keyframes and more with software available in the Studio. appointment.

KEEPING CURRENT WITH TECHNOLOGY Designed for those who are already comfortable using computers and the Internet and want to move beyond the basics. REGISTER

Cord Cutting 101: Exploring Cable Alternatives Tuesday, December 11, 10–11:30 a.m.

This program will explore costeffective alternatives to cable (Netflix, Roku, Sling, Roku, Apple TV, Hoopla, etc.) and traditional landline phones (mobile, Google Voice, etc.).

Oculus Rift: Making Virtual Reality a Reality Saturday, December 15, 1–3 p.m.

Marketplace DROP IN

Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

December 4 and January 8 In December, discuss Heaven Knows Mr. Allison (1957) 108 minutes, starring Robert Mitchum and Deborah Kerr.

January’s film is Spotlight.

A discussion led by Ted Balcom follows a free showing of the film.

Computer Interest Group Wednesday, December 12 1 p.m.

Novice and experienced computer users discuss current technology and exchange advice on personal computer problems.

Tablet users welcome. DROP IN

DROP IN

Senior Center Tech Classes All classes 9 a.m.–noon REGISTER online at ahml.info or by phone at 847-392-0100.

Cord Cutting: Exploring Cable Alternatives

Mailing Lists & Labels

Friday, December 14

Tuesdays, December 11 and 18 (Two-day class)

Intro to Computers

Stock Research & Selection

Wednesdays, December 12 and 19 (Two-day class)

Thursdays, December 13 and 20 (Two-day class)

iPad & iPhone Photos

Windows 10 Essentials

Thursday, December 6

Mondays, December 3 and 10 (Two-day class) DECEMBER 2018

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LIBRARY BOARD Meeting schedule - ahml.info/attend/board PRESIDENT Debbie Smart | 847-494-3707 dsmart@ahml.info VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Joan Brody Garkisch | 847-338-8445 jbrodygarkisch@ahml.info TREASURER Greg Zyck | 847-507-2336 gzyck@ahml.info TRUSTEES: Carole Medal | 847-506-2683 cmedal@ahml.info John Supplitt | 847-506-2685 jsupplitt@ahml.info Christine Tangney | 847-506-2686 ctangney@ahml.info Marianthi Thanopoulos | 224-762-8304 mthanopoulos@ahml.info

Access more than 40,000 newspapers, magazines and books online

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mike Driskell

Maybe it’s for school, maybe it’s for work, but sometimes you need to go beyond the web to research a topic and start digging into published magazines, journals and newspapers. Through multiple full-text databases from Gale, Ebsco, Proquest, Lexis Nexis, Newsbank, Britannica and others, you have 24/7 access to content from more than 40,000 publications, ranging from newspaper and magazine articles to peer-reviewed scholarly articles.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Mary Hastings EDITORIAL SUPERVISOR April Harder

Need a starting point? Use the “Quick Article Search” at the top of the Research > Databases page at ahml.info. It finds articles and links you directly to databases that contain the full text and can also link you to a completed interlibrary loan form if the full text can’t be found.

WRITERS Pat Aichele William Tolan GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Brian Benson Colleen Kelly

Need to dig even deeper? Use individual databases from the Magazine Articles, Newspapers Articles or Encyclopedias categories of our Databases page.

Need assistance with your research? Contact the library to set up an appointment with a specialist. We’re here to help!

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