CCOLLEGE KNOWLEDGE K

Finding Scholarships and Making the College Decision

Wednesday, March 15, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Staff from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will guide you through the basics of a scholarship application, provide tips on how to submit a successful application, and walk you through resources for finding the best scholarships for you.

The second part of the program will cover information to help you weigh your college options, understand your financial aid award letter(s) and plan for the transition to college. For high school seniors and caregivers.

Practice ACT Exam

Saturday, March 18, noon–4:30 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Take a shot at the ACT at this practice exam. Get your results that day! Plus, we’ll give you the inside scoop on the library’s resources to help you do your very best on the test. This practice test will not include the writing portion for the exam.

Scholarships

Practice SAT Exam

Saturday, March 25, noon–4:30 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Take a shot at the SAT at this practice exam. Get your results that day! Plus, we’ll give you the inside scoop on the library’s resources to help you do your very best on the test. This practice test will not include the writing portion for the exam.

For testing accommodations, please contact teens@ahml.info. Don’t forget to bring your graphing calculator and a sharp pencil! For high school students only.

Film Screening and Discussion: Invisible Warriors

Introduction with Gregory S. Cooke: Sunday, March 5, 2–3 p.m. / Zoom

Watch the film on YouTube

Discussion with Gregory S. Cooke: Wednesday, March 15, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Invisible Warriors shares the individual experiences of a small group of African American “Rosie the Riveters,” who represent the 600,000 Black women who fled lives as domestics and sharecroppers to work in factories and U.S. government offices during World War II. These patriotic pioneers share their wartime memories, recounting their battles against racism at home, Nazism abroad and sexism everywhere.

Stream Invisible Warriors at your convenience on YouTube after you register for either the live introduction to the film or the closing Q&A session, both featuring the film’s producer-director Gregory S. Cooke, Founder and President of the Basil and Becky Educational Foundation. Rated Not rated, 66 minutes.

This program is presented in partnership with over 50 Illinois public libraries and the College of DuPage.

Every Girl Pulling For Victory

Tuesday, March 7, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

See page 20.

Book Discussion: Lessons in Chemistry by

Bonnie Garmus

Monday, March 13, 7–8 p.m. or

Thursday, March 23, 10–11 a.m.

See page 25.

Agatha Christie: The Mystery of Living

Thursday, March 23, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

In this one-woman performance by Chicago actor Betsey Means, join Agatha Christie, the prolific British “Queen of Crime” author, as she packs for Syria in her beloved Greenway home where she has written many of her popular novels. Tea will be served.

Hit Girls: Women of Punk in the USA, 1975–1983

Thursday, March 23, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Chicago writer and musician Jen B. Larson, in conversation with Todd Novak of HoZac Records & Books, talks about her new book Hit Girls, examining the critical role women played in punk rock and related genres in every city and every scene in the United States. Presented in partnership with Glenview Public Library.

Feminist Embroidery

Sunday, March 26, 2–3:30 p.m.

Makerplace Creative Arts

Thursday, March 30, 7–8:30 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

Learn a new skill, make friends, and take down the patriarchy one stitch at a time! Beginners and experienced embroiderers welcome! All supplies provided.

Both sessions are the same, please register for only one. Arlington Heights cardholders only. For adults 18+.