Saying Yes toYour Story

Wednesday, February 8, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Join us for an evening of inspiration with award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander. In this special Illinois Libraries Present event for young people and their families, Alexander will share ways to say yes to your story and persist in the face of rejection, through sharing his own journey.

Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher and New York Times bestselling author of 36 books, including Newbery Awardwinning The Crossover, Newbery/Caldecott Medal-winning, The Undefeated, and most recently, An American Story. A regular contributor to NPR’s Morning Edition, Alexander is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, three NAACP Image Award Nominations, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

Resource Hour

Thursday, February 9, 1–2 p.m. / First floor

Staff from the Village of Arlington Heights Health and Human Services Department will provide information and get you connected to resources. Drop in during this hour to meet them.

Community Blood Drive

Thursday, February 9, noon–5 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Donate blood to Versiti Blood Center and save a life. Bring a photo ID. Donors must wear a mask and comply with social distancing recommendations. Appointments are strongly recommended.

Any donor related questions can be directed to 1-800-7To-GIVE.