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BOOK ME
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Our staff love talking about books and authors and helping you discover your soon-to-be favorite reads. If you are stumped about what to read next, the library’s ‘Book Me’ service is a great way to get a customized list of titles that match your reading style. Book Me is available for both adults and young readers including kids, tweens and teens! Here is how it works.
Complete our Book Me form with your reading preferences. Select your preferred formats and favorite genres and tell us a few of the books and authors you’ve enjoyed reading in the past. The form only takes a few minutes to complete online. Then with the information you provide, our
Readers’ Advisors and/or Youth Services will select books and create a personalized reading list and recommendations especially for you. Happy reading! Get started here:
BOOK ME FOR ADULTS: ahml.info/book-me
BOOK ME FOR YOUTH: ahml.info/content/youth-book-me Learn more about the library’s Readers’ Services including book sets for book groups, book discussions and book lists at ahml.info/services/readers_services.
spotlight on...SCIENCE FICTION
Did you know your library card is a ticket to broadening your horizons and exploring distant galaxies (imagined and real)? The Arlington Heights Memorial Library offers science fiction fans and soon-to-be fans a collection that will transport them to Mars, Tatooine, or Arrakis on an AI-driven spaceship. Travelers will encounter aliens, robots, tea monks and Stormtroopers. From hopepunk (A Psalm for the Wild-Built) to hard science (Children of Time) to literary (Kindred), we have something to transport or teleport you into new worlds!
All in-person programs are held at the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Many also offer the option to attend via Zoom. Reading Room hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Travelogues
Fridays, November 4 and 18 10 a.m. Senior Center
Drop in and enjoy travel movies and documentaries.
Film Discussion Circle: The Wife
Tuesday, November 1, 1 p.m. Senior Center
November’s film is The Wife (2017), 99 minutes, rated R. A discussion led by staff follows a free showing of the film.
Computer Interest Group
Wednesday, November 9 1–2 p.m. Senior Center or Zoom
Novice and experienced users discuss current technology, exchange tips, and offer advice for solving problems on PCs, tablets and smartphones.
Current Events Discussion
Thursdays, 10–11 a.m. November 3, 10, and 17 Senior Center or Zoom
Register by calling 847-870-3712.
Senior Center Book Discussions
Books available in the Senior Center Reading Room. Register to meet in-person at the Senior Center or join on Zoom.
Popular Books: The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont
Wednesday, November 9, 10 a.m. Senior Center or Zoom
Modern Classics: A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson
Monday, November 28 10 a.m. Senior Center or Zoom
SENIOR CENTER
CLASSES
Classes feature small class size and handson instruction. All classes are held in person at the Senior Center. Register November 1.
Android Phone Basics (two-day class)
Tuesdays, November 8 and 15, 9–11 a.m. Thursdays, December 8 and 15, 9-11 a.m.
Get hands on experience using an Androidbased phone with tips for text and internet.
iPad & iPhone Basics (two-day class)
Thursdays, November 10 and 17, 9–11 a.m. Mondays, November 14 and 21, 2–4 p.m. Wednesdays, November 23 and 30 2–4 p.m.
Get hands-on experience using an iPad or iPhone. Learn tips for email and searching the internet using Safari.
iPad & iPhone Beyond Basics (two-day class)
Tuesdays, November 22 and 29, 9–11 a.m.
Fridays, December 9 and 16, 2–4 p.m.
Send group text messages with special effects, download books, use maps and more in this next level class.
iPad & iPhone Settings 1
Friday, November 18, 2–4 p.m.
Tuesday, December 13, 9–11 a.m.
Use the Settings app to customize your iPad or iPhone.
iPad & iPhone Photos
Wednesday, November 9, 2–4 p.m.
Monday, November 28, 2–4 p.m.
Learn the basics of taking photos with your iPhone or iPad camera.
Senior Center Flooring Installation
The Senior Center will be installing new flooring throughout the facility from October 18 – December 7. Changes to building and room access during the project will be posted. Please contact the Senior Center main office at 847-253-5532 with any specific questions.
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.
