Discovery Magic of with William Pack

The Discovery of Magic

Friday, February 24, 7–8 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

William Pack, “The Chicago Magic Expert,” reveals a secret world of colorful characters, amusing adventures and arcane knowledge. Meet astonishing magicians, explore incredible behind-thescenes stories and wonder at recreations of the baffling magic tricks behind those stories. Pack is a magician, storyteller and author who performed close-up magic at the famous Schulien’s restaurant and demonstrated magic for 13 years at Chicago’s Navy Pier.

Investing Made Simple

Thursday, February 16, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Financial educator Karen Chan will make stocks, bonds and mutual funds crystal clear using the story of a young company called Freddie’s Finest Furniture. You’ll learn how to put that information into use as she explains index funds and target date retirement funds and how they can simplify your investing decisions.

Creative Aging: Art with Alayne

Watch the Art with Alayne Arctic Fox class on video and do this month’s project. Then, join Alayne and fellow art students in a meet up to share your work inspired by the class, or get advice from Alayne 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

Tuesdays, February 21 or 28, or Friday, February 24, 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 February Meet Ups cover the same project. Register for only one. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Adults

Experience and discover.

Wednesday Cinema: SOUL

Wednesday, February 22, 1–3 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

Jamie Foxx leads an all-star cast in this hilarious, heart-filled adventure. Pixar’s SOUL introduces Joe, who lands the gig of his life at the best jazz club in town. But one misstep lands Joe in a fantastical place: The Great Before. There, he teams up with soul 22 (Tina Fey), and together they find their answers to some of life’s biggest questions.

Rated PG, 100 minutes.

So You Want to Buy an Electric Car?

Thursday, February 23, 6–7 p.m. / Zoom

Electric cars are dropping by the dozen, yet a majority of consumers still aren’t taking the plunge. This virtual class from Chaya Milchtein of Mechanic Shop Femme is a roadmap to making an educated decision, the pros and cons, and purchasing, buying and maintaining an electric car.

Favorite Things: Debut Authors

Monday, February 27, 7–7:45 p.m. / Zoom

Looking for writers who speak with powerful, fresh voices? Discuss debut authors worth having on your radar in 2023. Grab your favorite beverage and meet library staff as they share the very best debut books and leave with a great list of recommendations. Share your own favorites with us in the discussion that follows.

Tuesday, February 21, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Ileana Serrano, U.S. Census Bureau Data Specialist, will teach users how to use data.census.gov to access the most current and relevant demographic, socioeconomic and housing statistics about your community. Learn about the American Community Survey and other Census Bureau programs and datasets available. Learn to use the search and navigation features in data.census.gov as well as how to download tables and create thematic maps.