AHML Newsletter October 2022

Stay Informed

Any change in library operations will be posted at ahml.info/StayInformed as they are available. For questions or additional information, contact us by email at questions@ ahml.info, chat with us at ahml.info or call 847-392-0100.

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Registration

Library programs are subject to change. Detailed program descriptions and registration details are available on the program calendar at ahml.info. Register in-person at the library, online at ahml.info/attend/events or by calling 847-392-0100.

Registration required.

Registration begins October 1.

Makerplace programs register on October 2. The library opens at noon on Sunday, October 2. Culinary program attendees are selected through a lottery system that opens at noon on October 2. See page 29 for more information.

Day-of ticket given on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids’ World Desk before program begins.

NO SYMBOL Programs without a symbol do not require registration unless otherwise noted.

Accessibility

The library is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request disability accommodations, call 847–392–0100 or TTY: 847–392–1119, or email us at accessibility@ahml.info

Inclusion p. 4–7

One p. 8–10 p. 11

Spotlight p. 12

Early Childhood p. 12–13 p. 14

Tweens p. 15

Kids’ World p. 15 p. 16–17

Adults p. 18–22

Jobs & Careers p. 23

Business & Nonprofit p. 24 as a p. 25 Language & Literacy

Genealogy p. 26

Online p. 26 p. 27–29 p. 30–31 p. 32–33

Senior p. p.

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E ach October, the library celebrates Inclusion Awareness Month, which recognizes the Arlington Heights Memorial Library’s commitment to connect you to resources and programs, highlights enhancements in accessibility and invites community feedback. Featured programming this month includes a celebration kickoff on Friday, September 30 with a Cosmic Disco dance party for adults presented in collaboration with Northwest Special Recreation Association, The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Products Road Show on October 13, and Cody Clark Magic: All Aboard About Railroads on October 22.

With the community’s feedback and guidance, the library has improved accessibility of senior discussion programs by offering the option to attend virtually as well as in-person, conducted ADA training for all library staff, and recently added cane and crutch holders to walkers and motorized scooters for use by library visitors.

“We heard from numerous staff that customers often seem to have trouble securing their canes while using one of the library’s walkers or motorized scooters,” said Katie Myers, the library’s certified ADA Coordinator and Senior and Accessible Services Supervisor. “Our job is to look at what is causing the challenges people are facing and come up with solutions like the cane and crutch holders to help make a visit to the library easier and more accessible.”

Inclusion Awareness Month inclusion, accessibility and holders

Other building updates this fall will include installation of an accessible, all-gender restroom and a wellness room for nursing or those in need of a calming or private space in Kids’ World and continued development of the Accessibility Support Collection of toys and books for children and families.

The library also recently became an iBill Currency Reader provider, which enables the library to distribute free currency readers to eligible blind and visually impaired customers.

The iBill Talking Banknote Identifier is a compact device that announces a note’s value in one of three ways: voice, pattern of tones or patterns of vibrations. The size of a key fob, it can be carried in a pocket or purse and operates on a single AAA battery. The program is part of the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s Meaningful Access Initiative, and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is one of a select number of public libraries providing this service.

For more information on this and other assistive devices, and to tell us more about your needs and ideas, contact Senior and Accessible Services at 847-870-3712 or email us at accessibility@ahml.info

Inclusion Awareness Month Programs

September 30• Cosmic Disco

For adults ages 18+ of all abilities. Page 18.

October 2 • Assistive Tools Kit Demo at Makerplace

Page 18.

October 7

• Effective Communication Strategies with the Alzheimer’s Association

For adults. Page 18.

October 11 • Our Time: Developmental Playgroup

For children ages 0-5. Page 12.

October 13

• The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Products Road Show

For adults. Page 19.

October 20

October 22

• Job Searching for People with Disabilities

For adults. Page 18.

• Cody Clark Magic: All Aboard About Railroads

For families. Page 11.

October 26

October 27

• Special Needs Trusts

For adults. Page 19.

• Illinois Assistive Technology Program

For adults. Page 19.

October 28

October 28

• Sensory Storytime

For children ages 2-5 years. Page 13.

• Friday Film Fun: Ghostbusters

For adults ages 18+ of all abilities. Page 19.

Introducing the Assistive Tools Kit: tools to help make everyday tasks easier

Some day-to-day tasks like carrying grocery bags, holding a key to open a door and twisting off small lids or bottle caps just got a whole lot easier thanks to the library’s new Assistive Tools Kit, a collection of seven small devices selected for their functionality and ease to create using the library’s 3D printers.

The kit can be used by people of all ages and includes:

There are several ways to try out the kit to learn which tools may be most useful and work best for you. First, you can borrow an already assembled Assistive Tools Kit from our Library of Things at ahml.info/borrow/library_of_things. Click on Assistive Devices and explore the many items available.

For those interested in a more DIY experience, join us on Sunday, October 2, at the Makerplace. Each of the kit’s tools will be available to try out and Makerplace staff will demonstrate how you can make the assistive devices using the library’s 3D printers. Drop in anytime between noon and 3 p.m. See page 18 for more details.

You can also request to have one, or all seven, of the tools from the kit be 3D printed by library staff for a nominal cost of materials. Full details about this new service can be found on our website at ahml.info/assistive_kit

“We are always seeking ways to connect customers to resources,” said Myers. “So often it starts with a single question about something and the more we investigate and dig deeper, it starts to grow. We learn about resources, and in this case technology that would help people with disabilities. The library is helping to create those connections.”

The Accessible Tools Kit is offered as a collaboration between the library’s Senior and Accessible Services and Makerplace staff from designs created by Neal Squire / Makers Making Change.

“The library is constantly asking how can we alter the way we think about things so we can make them more inclusive and accessible for our community,” said Mary Jo Lepo, Senior and Accessible Services Manager. “It’s about being proactive and getting feedback and then seeking information that helps us provide programs, services and resources that are accessible to

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Read the book. Meet the author.

One Book, One Village (OBOV), which is now in its ninth year, invites the community to read the same book at the same time and share in the experience through related programming and book discussions.

Set in Chicago in 1944, Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara is a meticulously researched historical fiction and gripping mystery set against the backdrop of World War II and the incarceration of Japanese Americans in internment camps.

A highlight of our annual community read is the opportunity to meet the author of our selected title, and we are excited to welcome Naomi Hirahara this month to talk about her book. Learn more about this special event and other OBOV programs at ahml.info/onebook

Meet the Author

An Evening with Author Naomi Hirahara

Thursday, October 27, 7–8:30 p.m. Forest View Auditorium, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd.

Naomi Hirahara joins us in-person to share the story behind Clark and Division, in conversation with historian Erik Matsunaga. Books will be available for sale and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register at the Info Desk, by phone at 847-392-0100 or online at ahml.info

One Book, One Village author Naomi Hirahara in her own words

Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara

Naomi Hirahara, an Edgar Award-winning author of multiple traditional mystery series and noir short stories, has also written numerous nonfiction history books. We interviewed her to learn more about her writing process, what she hopes readers take away from Clark and Division and about her upcoming visit to Arlington Heights on October 27.

What was your reaction when you found out Clark and Division was selected for this year’s One Book, One Village at AHML?

I was absolutely thrilled but I wasn’t quite sure where Arlington Heights was located! My friend, researcher Erik Matsunaga, described your community as the Torrance of Chicago. Torrance is a suburb of Los Angeles which was once the headquarters of a number of Japanese companies and now has some of the best Japanese restaurants in our region. I’ll definitely be eating at a Japanese restaurant in Arlington Heights while I’m here.

Can you talk a little bit about how Clark and Division came to be and what inspired you to create this book?

I had co-written a nonfiction book, Life after Manzanar, which investigated where Japanese Americans went after being released from World War II detention centers. I knew that Chicago was an important landing place, but I didn’t realize that it was the [number one] destination, multiplying the Japanese American population in Chicago from 400 to more than 20,000 within a few years.

I came across a community report that expressed concern about juvenile delinquency in the mid-1940s and that planted a seed in my mind that I needed to explore these issues in a crime novel. All those who would have known of darker secrets are now gone, thus leading into a fictional approach.

What is something you hope readers can take away from your book?

I want readers to see Japanese Americans holistically, not as pure victims or heroes, but as complicated human beings who are going to respond to ethnic and racial injustice and trauma in different ways. The book is told from a Nisei woman’s first-person perspective. Although her parents are immigrants, she is 100 percent American. By entering her point of view, readers will hopefully relate to her trials and tribulations.

How long did it take you to write this book and what was your writing process like?

Once I decided that I wanted to pursue writing a mystery set in Chicago, I went first to friends who were local experts. I took two research trips exclusively dedicated to the creation of this novel in 2017 and 2018. I began writing the early chapters in both 2018 and the first half of 2019. I knew that I wanted to capture a Japanese American family’s journey from Manzanar to Chicago, but I wasn’t sure how far back I should go. Most typical mysteries start with the dead body. In contrast, I decided to begin with life—Aki’s birth. It was essential that I reflected on the richness and challenges of my fictional Japanese American family years before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I wrote most and rewrote all of Clark and Division during the pandemic.

This will be the first in-person One Book, One Village event since 2019. What can someone expect who attends your author event this year?

Great enthusiasm. And perhaps even laughter. Because joy provides much sustenance during hard times.

Read the Book

For a copy of Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara, stop by the Info Desk, Senior Center, bookmobile, download on cloudLibrary or call 847-392-0100.

Discuss the book with your book club: Reserve a set of books to check out. Book discussion questions are also available for your group to get the conversation started. Learn more at ahml.info/onebook

Young readers are invited to participate by checking out Fish for Jimmy: Inspired by One Family’s Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp (kids), Dash (tweens) and We Are Not Free (teens).

Discuss the Book

Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara

See full list of discussion dates at ahml.info/ onebook. The following discussions are for adults. See page 33.

October 10 Page Turners Discussion

October 18 ESL Book Discussion

October 23 Japanese Tea and Book Discussion

October 24 Senior Center Discussion

Related Book Discussions

We Are Not Free by Traci Chee Thursday, October 13 For teens and adults, grades 7 and up. See page 16.

Obov Around Town

Learn about this year’s book and get fun giveaways.

Attend a Program

For more information or to register, visit ahml.info/onebook

October 6 Manzanar National Historic Site Ranger Visit

For adults. Page 20.

October 11 Meet the Author: Katie Yamasaki For kids. Page 14.

October 13 Dann and Raymond Present: The Films of Akira Kurosawa For adults. Page 20.

October 16 Wonderful Matcha For ages 18 and up. Page 29.

October 20 Sakura Tales For adults. Page 20.

November 2 The Art of Ruth Asawa For adults. Page 20.

Mitsuwa Marketplace Pop-up Visit

Saturday, October 1, 9–11 a.m. Mitsuwa Marketplace, 100 E. Algonquin Rd.

Autumn Harvest

Saturday October 8, 11 A.M.–3 p.m. North School Park, N. Evergreen Ave. and E. Eastman St.

FAMILIES

Do something fun together.

Stork Chat

Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Wednesdays

6:30–7:30 p.m.

October 12: Newborn Care Cardinal Room

November 9: Birth Planning 101 Lindsey Room

Join local certified childbirth educator and professional doula Tia Wente for this series. For adults.

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, October 12, 1–2:30 p.m. / Hub

Drop in for hands-on activities and the chance to meet other homeschoolers.

Cody Clark Magic: All Aboard About Railroads

Saturday, October 22, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Hendrickson Room

Join Conductor Cody on a railway journey of discovery and knowledge where magic gets paired with real facts about railway history, science and operations.

Cody Clark Magic promotes the ideas that everyone should be themselves, bond over our commonalities, and value different ways of seeing the world. Using his experience with autism, Cody takes a personalized approach to his shows in order to help everyone feel included.

Presented as part of Inclusion Awareness Month.

Wednesday October 26 10 a.m.– noon or 4–5:30 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

Put on your costume and join us for our annual Halloween fun event featuring crafts, stories and games upstairs in the Hendrickson Room. Ages 0–grade 2. Fun

EARLY CHILDHOOD

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Thursday, October 6 Saturday, October 15 Monday, October 17 10–11:30 a.m. Hendrickson Room

Caregivers are welcome to play and learn with your little ones in a variety of activities, including large motor fun, crafts and a quiet corner.

Recommended for kids 5 and younger. Caregiver supervision required.

Our Time: Developmental Playgroup

Tuesday, October 11, 10–11 a.m Lindsey Room

An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings welcome. Facilitated by Beth Deiter, C.I.T.Y. of Support. Presented as part of Inclusion Awareness Month.

spotlight on... LARGE TYPECHILDREN’S BOOKS

Many adult readers are familiar with large type books. Did you know that large print books can also benefit young readers? With fewer words on each page, expanded word spacing and highcontrast ink, these books help build reading skills and confidence. In a 2019 nationwide study conducted by Project Tomorrow, children reported better focus and reduced anxiety about reading when using large print. Most teachers in the study found that students reading below grade level showed increased reading comprehension with large print books.

The library has a growing collection of children’s large type books in Kids’ World. From awardwinning fiction to popular series titles, the library has something to inspire the young reader in your family. Visit Kids’ World and ask any staff member to help direct you to our large print collection or search the collection at ahml.info

Play and learn.

storytime

Weekly storytime location change

Weekly storytimes originally scheduled to meet in the Cardinal Room in October will meet in the Lindsey Room in Kids’ World. DAY-OF TICKETS will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis shortly before storytime begins.

Caregiver attendance and supervision is required in all storytimes.

Kids’ Time

Mondays, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Lindsey Room

Ages 3–6. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Baby Time

Wednesdays, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Lindsey Room

Please note: Baby Time is canceled on Wednesday, October 26.

Halloween Fun starts at 10 a.m. See page 11.

Infants 0–18 months. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Wednesday Fun Night

Wednesday, October 26, 6:30–7 p.m. Lindsey Room

Continue the Halloween Fun at this evening’s storytime with silly stories, songs and more. Kids are welcome to wear costumes.

Ages 0–6.

Toddler Time

Thursdays, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Lindsey Room

Update: Originally unscheduled, Toddler Time will take place Thursday, October 13.

Ages 19–35 months. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Family Time

Saturdays, 10 a.m. / Lindsey Room

Please note: Family Time is canceled Saturday, October 15. Join the fun at Stay and Play! See page 12.

Ages 0–6. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Sensory Storytime

Friday, October 28, 10–10:45 a.m. / Lindsey Room

A small-group program for children of all abilities, especially suited to those with disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing issues, or any child that could benefit from a more controlled environment. Children will engage through stories, sensory play and music in a supportive setting. Supports like lap weights and fidget toys are available to help children be successful. Contact the library if you require accommodations. Presented as part of Inclusion Awareness Month.

Ages 2-5 years. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

KIDS

Read and grow.

Young readers are invited to participate in One Book, One Village by checking out Fish for Jimmy: Inspired by One Family’s Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp (kids), Dash (tweens) and We Are Not Free (teens). Learn more at ahml.info/onebook

Meet the Author: Katie Yamasaki

Tuesday, October 11, 4:15–5:15 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Fish for Jimmy tells the story of a boy who escapes an internment camp to find fresh fish for his sick brother. Meet Fish for Jimmy author and muralist Katie Yamasaki, who was inspired to write the book by her own family’s experience with Japanese internment. This program includes a 30-minute virtual author visit followed by an art activity.

Boredom Busters

Friday, October 7, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Cardinal Room

Looking for something to do? Drop in for a variety of activities. Grades 1 and up.

LEGO® Club

Tuesday, October 18, 4–4:45 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Drop in to make incredible models using LEGO® bricks.

Globetrotters: Bolivia

Thursday, October 20, 4:15–5:15 p.m. Cardinal Room

Get to know a new country every month by singing songs, playing games and making crafts.

Grades 1–3.

Kids’ Evening Read-Aloud Thursdays, November 3–December 22 6:45–7:30 p.m. / Zoom

Tune in from home each week for an evening read-aloud of The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm. The book will be read in seven installments. Registering for session one on November 3 will register you for the entire series. There is no read-aloud on Thanksgiving.

Grades K–3.

TWEENS

Create and explore.

Tween DIY Kit: Clay Leaf Bowl

Starting October 1 / Kids’ World

Find a leaf outside and use supplies to make a fall themed bowl or dish. Pick up supplies at the Kids’ World Desk or request to pick them up at the drive-up window or bookmobile by contacting kids@ahml.info or 847-392-0100.

Grades 4–6.

Tween Advisory Group (TAG)

Friday, October 7, 4:15–5:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Join like-minded tweens to work on service projects, plan programs and play games.

Grades 4–6.

Maker Cart

Monday, October 10, 2–3:15 p.m. Cardinal Room

Drop in to use art and sewing supplies to create anything you want or tinker with a tech toy. This month’s featured tool is the 3Doodler 3D printing pen.

Grades 4–6.

Plushies

Wednesday October 19, 4:30–5:30 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Learn the basics of hand sewing and create your own perfectly delicious looking pizza plushie.

Grades 4–6.

TEENS

Meet up or try something new.

New Reading Program for High Schoolers

Illinois Teen Readers’ Choice Lincoln Award

FOUR SCORE

HIGH SCHOOL READING PROGRAM

The nominations are in! Twenty books are in the running to be named the top teen book and awarded the 2023 Lincoln Award. The award, named after avid reader President Abraham Lincoln, is selected annually by Illinois high school students. Read four (or more!) nominated titles, vote for your favorite and score amazing giveaways.

Get a snazzy tote bag for signing up at ahml.beanstack.org starting October 1. Sign up, then stop by the Hub Desk to claim your tote. Then log all the books you read from the nomination list. Every book read earns you tickets for monthly free book drawings.

Once you read four titles from the list of nominees, you’ll score a free book. You can also then vote for your favorite and earn a Bluetooth speaker. If you read the full score (20!) of nominated books, you’ll earn a customized trophy from the library’s Makerplace!

The Lincoln Award is sponsored by the Association of Illinois School Library Educators.

Sign up for the reading program, log your books, vote for your favorite and find out more at ahml.beanstack.org or at the Hub Desk starting October 1.

Multigenerational Book Discussion: We Are Not Free by Traci Chee

Thursday, October 13, 6–7 p.m. Cardinal Room

See pages 8–10 for more information and visit ahml.info/onebook

Join us for a multigenerational discussion of the young adult historical fiction novel We Are Not Free by Traci Chee, the teen title for the library’s One Book, One Village program.

We Are Not Free is told from the perspectives of 14 second-generation Japanese-American teens from Japantown, San Francisco, whose lives are turned upside down when they are removed from their homes and forced into incarceration camps during World War II.

For teens and adults grades 7 and up.

LitCrate for Teens

Tell us your reading preferences and we’ll pack you a special LitCrate containing a library book picked out just for you and some fun goodies to keep. Sign up at ahml.info/LitCrate. Signups are limited.

Grades 7–12.

Teen Advisory Board

Sundays, October 2 and November 6 1–2:30 p.m. / Hub

Volunteer group for teens to plan projects and give back to the community. Fill out an application to join at ahml.info/teens/ volunteer. For high school students.

Friday Flicks

Fridays, October 7, 14 and 21, 6–9 p.m. / Hub

Drop in, hang out and watch a movie on the big screen. Come in early to cast your vote on what to watch.

Grades 7–12.

Teens Make:

Heat Press Vinyl Tote Bags

Wednesday, October 12, 4–5:30 p.m.

Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. Makerplace Flex Space 2

Grades 7–12. Arlington Heights cardholders only. See page 27.

College Knowledge: FAFSA Completion Workshop

Tuesday, October 25, 7–9 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Experts from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will provide assistance to families completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. Bring your own laptop or use one provided by the library. Create an account at studentaid.gov before attending. Bilingual ISAC staff fluent in English and Spanish will be available. For high school students and their caregivers.

Friday, October 28 6–9 p.m. / Hub

ADULTS

Experience and discover.

Closed-captioning is available for all virtual adult programs.

INCLUSION AWARENESS MONTH PROGRAMS

See pages 4–5 for more information.

Inclusion Awareness Month

See pages 4–7 for more information.

Cosmic Disco

Friday, September 30, 6–8 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Dress as your favorite character from outer space and enjoy an evening of dancing, DJ, snacks, crafts and a photo booth. Presented in partnership with Northwest Special Recreation Association. For adults ages 18+ of all abilities.

3D-Printed Assistive Tools Kit Demo

Sunday, October 2, noon–3 p.m. Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave.

Drop in to learn how you can make and use assistive tools for daily living fabricated on 3D printers at the Makerplace. Free tool giveaway for the first 20 guests. Visit ahml.info/assistive_kit for more details.

Effective Communication Strategies with the Alzheimer’s Association

Friday, October 7, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Join staff from the Alzheimer’s Association to explore how communication takes place when one has Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. Q&A will follow.

Job Searching for People with Disabilities

Thursday, October 20, 7–8 p.m. Cardinal Room

Are you or someone you know a job seeker with a disability? Garret Rosiek, MA, MBA, will share valuable information, including employment opportunities and workplace accommodations. Attendees will receive a list of potential employers and organizations to help connect them to the right job.

The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Products Road Show

Thursday, October 13, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Drop in and experience state-of-the-art technology with staff from The Chicago Lighthouse and explore a variety of products including magnifiers, portable reading devices, independent living aids, accessibility software and more. Test each product and receive advice from expert staff to discover the right tools to improve your quality of life.

Special Needs Trusts

Wednesday, October 26, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Attorney Benji Rubin will present this program for parents and guardians of individuals with special needs to begin the process of legal and future planning. Learn about government benefits, types of and appropriate uses of Special Needs Trusts, gifting, the impact of divorce and child support on government benefits and other topics.

Illinois Assistive Technology Program

Thursday, October 27, 1–2:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Lynette Strode from the Illinois Assistive Technology Program will demonstrate assistive technology devices and share resource, program and vendor information. Q&A will follow.

Friday Film Fun: Ghostbusters (1984)

Friday, October 28, 6–8 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Drop in to enjoy a snack and watch Ghostbusters on our big screen. This program is especially suited for those who could benefit from a supported environment. Some lights will remain on during the movie and coloring activities, lap weights and fidgets will be available. Register each person attending. For adults ages 18+ of all abilities. Rated PG, 105 minutes.

ADULTS

Experience and discover.

ONE BOOK, ONE VILLAGE PROGRAMS

See pages 8-10 for more information. Learn more at ahml.info/onebook

Sakura Tales

Thursday, October 20, 7–8:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Manzanar National Historic Site Ranger Visit

Thursday, October 6, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

In March 1992, Manzanar War Relocation Center became a National Historic Site to “provide for protection and interpretation of historical, cultural, and natural resources associated with the relocation of Japanese Americans during World War II.” Join ranger Alisa Lynch for a virtual visit to Manzanar to learn about the historic site, artifacts and oral histories.

Dann and Raymond Present: The Films of Akira Kurosawa

Thursday, October 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Arguably Japan’s most accomplished filmmaker, Kurosawa’s career spanned 50 years from the early 1940s to the early 1990s. Dann and Raymond will highlight some of the director’s most beloved works, including Rashomon, Ikiru, Seven Samurai and Ran, as well as the filmmaker’s 16-film collaboration with actor Toshiro Mifune. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Storyteller Anne Shimojima, a thirdgeneration Japanese American, tells classic folk tales that sparkle with magic, humor and wisdom. Meet Ooka the clever judge, a wise old woman, samurai warriors and a spirit or two.

An Evening with Author Naomi Hirahara

Thursday, October 27, 7–8:30 p.m. Forest View Auditorium, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd.

Author Naomi Hirahara joins the discussion in-person to share the story behind Clark and Division. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Art of Ruth Asawa

Wednesday, November 2, 7–8:15 p.m. Zoom

Ruth Asawa was an influential Japanese American sculptor and arts education activist. Her unique wire sculptures have been exhibited in modern art museums around the world. Join art historian Jeff Mishur to explore Asawa’s life, art and legacy.

Hablemos Español (Let’s Speak Spanish)

Monday, October 3, 6–7 p.m. / Zoom

Meet other Spanish learners and speakers in your community and brush up your skills in this conversation club to improve and practice your Spanish en la Biblioteca. All levels welcome.

Sunday Musicale: The Throwbacks

Sunday, October 9, 2–3:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

This Chicago area cover band takes top Billboard hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s and infuses them with energy and modern style. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

French Conversation Group

Tuesday, October 25, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Join a resident native speaker and grow your language abilities. All levels welcome.

Writer’s Ink

Wednesday, October 12, 7–9 p.m. / Zoom

Start the novel, short story or poem you always meant to write and join instructor Jacob Knabb for this facilitated meetup. All skill levels and writing styles are welcome.

Illinois Libraries Present: A CONVERSATION WITH NOVELIST JESMYN WARD

Wednesday, October 12, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom

National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward will discuss how her literary vision and personal experiences address urgent questions about racism and social injustice. Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, Ward is an author of fiction, nonfiction and memoir, including the critically acclaimed novels Sing, Unburied, Sing and Salvage the Bones and the memoir Men We Reaped. In 2017, she became the first woman and first person of color to win the National Book Award for Fiction twice.

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

ADULTS

Creative Aging: Art with Alayne: Ear

Watch the class on video and do this month’s project. Then join 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, October 18 or 25 or Friday, October 28, 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 October Meet Ups cover the same project. Register for only one. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Medicare 101

Tuesday, October 18, 7–8:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Learn what Medicare covers, what it does not, potential out-of-pocket expenses, supplements, Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage and cost-saving strategies. Presented by David Wylly and Robin Dawson of Medicare Solutions Network.

Wednesday Cinema: Knives Out

LEGO® Night for Adults

Thursday, November 3, 7-8:30 p.m. Arlington Ale House, 111 W. Campbell St.

Compete in LEGO® challenges or do some freeform building with fellow builders. Limited to adults ages 21+. Drinks will be available for purchase.

Wednesday, October 19, 1–3:45 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

On his 85th birthday, crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead. The circumstances surrounding his death are mysterious, and there’s one thing that renowned Detective Benoit Blanc knows for sure – everyone in the family is a suspect. One of 2019’s best ensemble films starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon and Toni Collette. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes. YoU wAnT tO bUyaN electriccar

Monday, November 7 6-7 p.m. / Zoom

Electric cars are dropping by the dozen, yet a majority of consumers still aren’t taking the plunge. Automotive Educator Chaya Milchtein of Mechanic Shop Femme will lay out the pros and cons, and do a deep dive into purchasing, buying and maintaining an electric car.

Experience and discover.

JOBS & CAREERS

Take the next step.

Leadership & Coaching

Thursday, October 6, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Julie Bronsteatter shares easy tips on how to approach leadership through a coaching lens, creating a powerful connection with lasting impact. Whether you’re managing a division, a team or just a few employees, discover strategies for improving the culture in your organization to bring out the best in people.

Job Searching for People with Disabilities

Thursday, October 20, 7–8 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Are you or someone you know a job seeker with a disability? Garret Rosiek, MA, MBA, will share valuable information for this audience, from employment opportunities to workplace accommodations. Attendees will receive a list of potential employers and organizations to help you connect to the right job.

Presented as part of Inclusion Awareness Month.

Resume Reviews and LinkedIn Profile Reviews

Schedule an appointment today to have your resume or LinkedIn profile reviewed. Request to have your profile reviewed by a professional and get tailored tips on how to optimize your LinkedIn network so that you get noticed by recruiters and hiring managers. Expert resume reviewers are available free of charge to Arlington Heights cardholders. Daytime and evening sessions are available at ahml.info/form/schedule-anappointment

TAKE H ME JOBS KIT

Overwhelmed with your job search? This kit has all the essentials you need to help in your search for a new job, including a variety of information focused on job searching, skill building, resume writing and overall career exploration. Call 847-392-0100 or email questions@ahml.info to request your kit. Take Home Jobs Kits are available while supplies last. One per customer.

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Start something big.

Hot Content Marketing Tactics and Trends

Monday, October 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Cardinal Room

Explore content marketing in 2022. Learn exactly what this strategic digital marketing approach is. Discover how, when and why businesses of all sizes leverage it. Learn what’s changed and how content marketing intersects with social media, websites, search engine optimization (SEO) and advertising. Presented by Nancy Burgess, owner of Nancy Burgess Strategic Marketing Inc.

SCORE Business Mentoring

Thursdays, October 6, 27, November 3 9 a.m.–noon

Monday, October 10, 6–8 p.m.

First Floor Appointment Room

Learn from SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Register at northchicago. score.org/arlington–heights–library Virtual appointments available.

Small Business Coffee and Connect

Tuesday, October 18, 9–10:30 a.m. Cardinal Room

Stay connected with members of your local small business community. Every other month drop in at the library for networking and a “hot topics” roundtable discussion for entrepreneurs and those in small businesses of all kinds. Coffee and donuts provided. Ask questions, share ideas, make connections and get inspired.

Starting Your Own Food Business

Tuesday, October 25, 6–8 p.m. Makerplace Kitchen, 112 N. Belmont Ave.

Learn about local food industry regulations, working in a commercial kitchen, pricing your products and building your brand. Explore options for structuring your new business venture as well as information about leasing commercial property. Participants will also receive information on using the new commercial kitchen in the library’s Makerplace. Presented by Sybil Ege, President and CEO of The Business of Food, and attorney John O’Connor.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE & LITERACY

Practice and learn.

ESL Conversation Lab

Saturday, October 8 and 22, 10–11 a.m. / ESL & Literacy Office or Zoom

Join other adult English language learners to practice conversation around different topics with interactive activities.

English Language Review

Wednesday, October 5, 19, and 26, 2–3 p.m. ESL & Literacy Office or Zoom

Join other adult English language learners to study English.

Tea & Talk

Wednesday, October 12, 1:30–3 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Improve your conversation skills at this monthly group. For ESL adults; children welcome.

ESL Social Hour

Friday, October 14, 10–11 a.m. ESL & Literacy Office

Drop in to chat or play a board game; an informal opportunity to practice speaking and listening skills.

ESL Book Discussions

Books are available near the Info Desk and discussion questions are available in the ESL & Literacy Services Office.

Life is So Good by George Dawson and Richard Glaubman

Tuesday, October 18, 1-2 p.m. ESL & Literacy Office or Zoom

Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara

Tuesday, October 18, 7-8 p.m. ESL & Literacy Office

Citizenship Interview Practice

Wednesday, October 19, 7–9 p.m. / Zoom

Sign up for a 30-minute time slot to practice the interview portion of your citizenship test. Provided in partnership with HIAS Immigration & Citizenship.

Inglés para Hispanohablantes

Wednesdays, October 5 and 19 • 11 a.m.–noon ESL & Literacy O ce Una clase conversacional para Hispanohablantes que buscan mejorar su Inglés. Esta clase es en persona en la oficina de ESL.

GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY

Tuesday, October 11, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Transcribing information from cemetery tombstones is something most every family historian does early on. Learn about the history of cemeteries and how they’ve changed, death customs through the years, meanings of tombstone symbols, religious clues and more.

Beginning Genealogy

Friday, October 7, 2–3:30 p.m. Cardinal Room

Discover the basics of researching your family history. and learn techniques for finding your ancestors and essential genealogy databases.

ONLINE RESOURCES

It’s all there.

Historical Newspapers Online

Swedish Genealogy Research Help

Wednesday October 26, noon–7 p.m. / Zoom

Sign up for a Zoom appointment with genealogist Kathy Meade to get help with your genealogy research. Half-hour appointments available. Register at ahml. info/attend/events

Whether you’re doing genealogy or research for a school history project, historical newspapers can be some of the most powerful tools at your disposal. Much of this content is now available online and searchable 24/7 from home with your library card login information. The library has several resources to assist with your research

• ACCESS NEWSPAPERARCHIVE

Features historical editions of thousands of newspapers from around the U.S. and the world, including full scans of the Daily Herald from 1901 to the current year. Browse by region or newspaper name and search by personal names or keywords/phrases.

• NEWSPAPERS.COM Similar to Access NewspaperArchive, but with somewhat different coverage, Newspapers.com extends U.S./international historical newspaper coverage even further.

• CHICAGO TRIBUNE (via Proquest)

Features full-page scans of articles and full pages from 1849-2011 (look for article results marked “Historical Newspaper” in your results).

• PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS

Features scans of articles and full pages from The New York Times (1851-2018), the Chicago Defender (1909-2010), the St. Louis Post/Dispatch (1874-1922), The Baltimore Sun (1837-1996) and The Irish Times (1876-1941).

Find these and other sources on the Research > Databases > All Databases section of the library’s website in the “Magazines, Journals & Newspapers” category.

Discover your roots.

Discover the place where you can be a maker.

The Makerplace provides visitors ages 12 and up a unique opportunity for making and creating using the latest technology and equipment, along with flexible workspaces and a commercialgrade kitchen. Visit anytime to explore the space, try something new or bring a project from home and use the open workspaces. All users must sign a waiver before using equipment or participating in Makerplace classes. Makerplace classes are for Arlington Heights cardholders only, unless otherwise noted.

Registration for October classes at the Makerplace begins at noon on October 2.

3D-PRINTED ASSISTIVE TOOLS KIT DEMO

Sunday, October 2, noon—3 p.m. Makerplace

Drop in to learn how you can make and use assistive tools for daily living fabricated on 3D printers at the Makerplace. Visit ahml.info/assistive_kit for more details. Free tool giveaway for the first 20 guests.

TEENS MAKE: HEAT PRESS VINYL TOTE BAGS

Wednesday, October 12, 4–5:30 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 2

Use the Cricut to cut and press vinyl decorations for a Halloween-themed tote bag.

For teens only, ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

SPOOKY SUBLIMATION

PART 1:DESIGN IT

Thursday, October 13, 7–8:30 p.m. Arlington Heights Memorial Library Training Center

Use Adobe Illustrator in the Training Center at the library to create a spooky design for the Halloween season. Your design will be printed onto a tote bag at the Makerplace in part two of this class.

PART 2: MAKE IT

Thursday, October 20, 6–7:30 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 2

With your designs created, now learn how to use the Makerplace’s sublimation printer to create a Halloween tote bag. This is a twopart class. By registering for part one, you will be automatically registered for part two.

For adults and ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

SCREEN PRINTING

Tuesday, October 11, 6–7:30 p.m. Makerplace Creative Arts

Screen printing is a fun, creative way to apply designs to many different materials. Learn the basics of screen printing using a DIY method, and screen print a design onto a tote bag.

For adults and ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

“INSPIRED BY” ART NIGHT

PAINT POURING

Tuesday, October 25, 1–2:30 p.m. or 6–7:30 p.m. / Makerplace Creative Arts

Paint pouring is a fun and easy way to create a stunning piece of art. Learn about the paint pouring process and the basics of color theory. Both sessions are the same; register for one.

For adults and ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Wednesday, October 12, 6–7:30 p.m. / Makerplace Creative Arts

Create art inspired by famous artists and art styles. Create a masterpiece and chat with your neighbors. Supplies provided by the library. For ages 18 and up.

MAKERPLACE ESSENTIALS CLASSES

Arlington Heights library card required to participate in these classes, designed for ages 12 and up.

Registration for October classes at the Makerplace begins at noon on October 2. All sessions in each category are the same; register for one.

3D PRINTING

Tuesday, October 4, 1–2:30 p.m.

Makerplace Flex Space 2

VINYL CUTTING

Thursday, October 13, 1–2:30 p.m.

Makerplace Flex Space 2

MAKERPLACE TOUR

Saturday, October 15, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Makerplace Flex Space 1

LASER CUTTING

Thursday, October 27, 1–2:30 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 2

SEWING

Sunday, October 30, 1–2:30 p.m. Makerplace Sewing and Quilting Room

MAKERPLACE

112 N. Belmont Avenue

Visit ahml.info/makerplace for more information.

Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: noon-5 p.m. Monday & Friday: Closed

MAKERPLACE CULINARY CLASSES

Culinary classes are designed for adults 18+, unless otherwise noted. Arlington Heights library card required. Limit one culinary class every month, per adult cardholder.

NEW! Culinary program attendees are selected monthly through a lottery system. Register any time from October 2 at noon to October 3 at 11:59 a.m. to join the lottery for a chance to attend October classes. Individuals will be chosen at random and notified by email on October 3. All classes take place in the Makerplace Kitchen, unless otherwise noted.

MAKE YOUR OWN BABY FOOD

Saturday, October 8, 10:30 a.m.–noon

Thursday, October 13, 6–7:30 p.m.

Feeding your baby healthy, homemade baby food is easier than you think. Makerplace Chef Brian Baseggio will teach you how to make simple-to-prepare recipes for home or on-the-go using the freshest ingredients available. Both sessions are the same.

FALL CHILI WITH CHEF GRACE

Tuesday, October 11 2–4 p.m. or 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Join Chef Grace Goudie of Scratchboard Kitchen to dig into one of her fall favorites. Both sessions are the same.

WONDERFUL MATCHA Sunday, October 16, 2–3:15 p.m.

Learn all about matcha and what makes it so popular, then taste its different forms with Nicole Zimmerman. Presented as part of One Book, One Village. Visit ahml.info/onebook for more information.

BAVARIAN SOFT PRETZELS

Wednesday, October 19 2–4 p.m. or 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Join Andrea of My Kitchen Clatter to learn how to shape, boil and bake homemade soft pretzels from scratch. Both sessions are the same.

STARTING YOUR OWN FOOD BUSINESS

Tuesday, October 25, 6–8 p.m.

See Page 24.

HOMEMADE PASTA

Saturday, October 29 11 a.m.–1 p.m. or 2:30–4:30 p.m.

In this hands-on class with Chef Emily Paster, learn how to make two kinds of fresh, homemade pasta. Both sessions are the same.

COOKING WITH CHEF GRACE

CLASSES

All in-person tech classes are held in the Training Center, unless otherwise noted. Some classes are held online on Zoom. Register for Tech Classes starting October 1.

Basic Computer Skills

Thursday, October 6, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn the components of a window, how to use a mouse, and open and close files.

Beginning Computing with Windows 10

Friday, October 7, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn how to launch programs; create, rename and delete files and organize your desktop.

Using Your Mac: Basics

Tuesday, October 11, 10–11:30 a.m.

Learn about the Mac operating system, the keyboard and Apple ID, launching apps, organizing files and changing settings.

Excel: Basics

Tuesday, October 11, 7–8:30 p.m.

Learn about spreadsheets and the basics of Excel including rows, columns, tabs, and more. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.

eBooks, eAudiobooks, Movies and More

Wednesday, October 12, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn about the free ebooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music and magazines you can access from home or on-the-go with your library card.

PowerPoint: Basics

Thursday, October 13, 1:30–3 p.m.

This class covers the basics for developing an interesting presentation. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.

Digitize It: VHS and 8mm Tapes

Friday, October 14, 11 a.m.–noon

Learn how to digitize your VHS, 8mm, Hi8, VHS-C and Mini DV tapes.

How to Use Your iPad

Monday, October 17, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn to use your tablet’s settings, apps, web browser and much more. Bring your iPad if you have one.

Cord Cutting 101: Exploring Cable Alternatives

Monday, October 17, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Save hundreds of dollars annually by cutting your cable and phone cord. This program will explore cost-effective alternatives to cable (Netflix, Roku, Sling, Apple TV, hoopla, etc.) and traditional land line phones (mobile, Google Voice, etc.).

Using Your Mac: iCloud

Tuesday, October 18, 10–11:30 a.m.

Learn the ins and outs of iCloud and work seamlessly between your Apple devices with synchronized contacts, calendars and more.

Digitize It: Reel to Reel Film

Tuesday, October 18, 2–3 p.m.

Learn how to digitize your 8mm, 16mm film reels.

Excel: Intermediate Tuesday, October 18, 7–8:30 p.m.

Learn about charts and graphs and working with data. Working knowledge of Excel required.

Word: Basics

Wednesday, October 19, 10–11:30 a.m.

This class will introduce you to tabs and how to change words on the page. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.

PowerPoint: Intermediate Thursday, October 20, 1:30–3 p.m.

Take your PowerPoint skills to the next level; learn how to enhance your presentations with creative effects. Working knowledge of PowerPoint required.

How to Use Your Android Device

Friday, October 21, 10–11:30 a.m.

Learn how to install apps, manage your device settings and more. Bring your Android device if you have one.

How to Use Your iPad’s Apps

Monday, October 24, 1:30–3 p.m.

Explore in-depth many of the default apps available on your iPad. Bring your iPad if you have one. Requirement: Comfortable with the basic functions of an iPad.

Excel: Charts and Graphs

Tuesday, October 25, 7–8 p.m.

Learn how to use Excel to display data using charts and graphs. Intermediate knowledge of Excel required.

Word: Intermediate Wednesday, October 26, 10–11:30 a.m.

Learn how to change margins, use bullet points, formatting, tables, templates and more. Working knowledge of Word is required.

PowerPoint: Transitions and Animations

Thursday, October 27, 2–3 p.m.

Learn how to work with transitions and animations in your PowerPoint presentations. Intermediate knowledge of PowerPoint required.

Digitize It: Audio and Slides/Photos

Thursday, October 27, 7–8 p.m.

Learn how to digitize your vinyl records, audio cassettes, 35mm slides and photos. You will also have the opportunity to schedule an appointment to bring in and convert your personal items at a future date.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Join the conversation.

Register to attend any of these discussions. Stop by the Info Desk to pick up a copy of any of the books or contact us at 847-392-0100 to request a copy. Book discussion titles are also available as an eBook or eAudiobook.

haunting tales favorite things

Monday, October 17, 7–7:45 p.m. / Zoom

Join library staff as we share our favorite ghostly tales certain to haunt any reader. Grab your favorite beverage, hide out under a blanket and meet library staff who can help bulk up your to-read and watch lists. Then share your own favorite titles with us in the discussion that follows.

BLOODY GOOD FRIDAY BOOK DISCUSSION

Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Friday, October 21, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Join us in person for treats, trivia and a discussion of Certain Dark Things. Moreno-Garcia’s action-packed novel brings myths from multiple cultures into focus as different, coexisting types of vampires get tangled up in the drug wars of near-future Mexico, setting the stage for a bloody and engrossing story of rival families.

MULTIGENERATIONAL BOOK DISCUSSION

We are Not Free by Traci Chee

Thursday, October 13, 6–7 p.m. / Cardinal Room

For teens in grades 7 and up and adults. See page 16.

ONE BOOK, ONE VILLAGE DISCUSSIONS

Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara

See pages 8–10 or visit ahml.info for more information.

Page Turners Book Discussion

Monday, October 10, 7-8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

ESL Discussion Tuesday, October 18, 7-8 p.m. ESL & Literacy Office or Zoom

Japanese Tea and Discussion Sunday, October 23, 2-3:30 p.m. Cardinal Room

Senior Center Discussion Monday, October 24, 10 a.m. Senior Center or Zoom

READ THE BOOK

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

One Book, One Village (OBOV), now in its ninth year, invites the community to read the same book at the same time and share in the experience through related programming and book discussions.

Set in Chicago in 1944, Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara is a meticulously researched historical fiction and gripping mystery set against the backdrop of World War II and the incarceration of Japanese Americans in internment camps.

Aki Ito and her parents have been released from Manzanar, an internment camp, where they had been detained since the aftermath of Pearl Harbor. The Itos resettle in Chicago, where Aki’s sister Rose moved months earlier. On the eve of their arrival, Rose is killed by a subway train. The police rule Rose’s death a suicide, but Aki refuses to believe her sister would kill herself, so she delves into Rose’s life in Chicago to learn the truth of her death.

PROGRAMS AT THE SENIOR CENTER

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, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 10 a.m. Senior Center

Drop in and enjoy travel movies and documentaries.

Film Discussion Circle

Tuesday, October 4, 1 p.m. / Senior Center October’s film is Mostly Martha (2001), German with English subtitles, 109 minutes, Rated PG. A discussion led by staff follows a free showing of the film.

Computer Interest Group

Wednesday, October 12, 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.

Book Discussions Senior Center

Current Events Discussion

Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 10–11 a.m. Senior Center or Zoom Register by calling 847-870-3712.

Senior Center Tech Classes

Learn more about October classes at ahml.info/senior/materials

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.

Books available in the Senior Center Reading Room. Register to meet in-person at the Senior Center or join on Zoom.

Popular Books

French Braid by Anne Tyler

Wednesday, October 12, 10 a.m. Senior Center or Zoom

Modern Classics

Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara

Monday, October 24, 10 a.m. Senior Center or Zoom

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION

Support the library.

Save the date

BOOK SALE

Friends of the Library Donations Accepted

Mondays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Friends’ Room is located on the lower level of the library. Bring your donations to the blue donation box in the lower lobby, to the Friends Room across from the elevator or to the back door.

Or by appointment: Call the Friends room at 847-506-2663 or email friends@ahml. info, and include your name, email, phone number and a description of the donation. The Friends will contact you to schedule a donation time.

Arlington Heights Memorial LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Meeting schedule: ahml.info/about/information

Greg Zyck • President 847-507-2336 • gzyck@ahml.info

Carole Medal • Vice President/Secretary 847-506-2683 • cmedal@ahml.info

John Supplitt • Treasurer 847-506-2685 • jsupplitt@ahml.info

Trustees: Sarah Galla 847-506-2681 • sgalla@ahml.info

Andi Ruhl 847-506-2684 • aruhl@ahml.info

Amy Somary 847-506-2686 • asomary@ahml.info

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mike Driskell

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Mary Hastings

EDITORIAL SUPERVISOR

April Harder

WRITERS

Pat Aichele

William Tolan

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Brian Benson

Colleen Mele

Stephanie Battista