September 2020

Arlington Heights Memorial

LIBRARY

SEPTEMBER 2020

One Book One Village

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CONTENTS

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Visiting The Library p. 4-5

Family Place p. 6

Early Childhood p. 7

Kids p. 7

Families p. 8

Tweens p. 9

Teens p. 10-11

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Teens Volunteer In Place p. 12-13

Adults p. 14-19

Library Card p. 17 Sign-up Month

COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE

One Book, One Village p. 20-22

Genealogy p. 23

Business & Nonprofit p. 24

English as a p. 24-25 Second Language

Book Discussions p. 26-27

Tech Classes p. 28

Live and Learn Grant p. 29 Future makerspace

Senior Center p. 30-31 Current Events

Senior Center p. 32-33

Friends & Foundation p. 34-35

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Welcome Back

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Learn more about current library services available at ahml.info/stayinformed.

The library officially reopened its doors on Friday, June 26

and in the weeks since, it has been wonderful to welcome customers back and to serve you in person. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in adjusting to the changes: entering through the Dunton Avenue main entrance, following directional signage and social distancing guidelines and wearing face masks if you are over the age of two when visiting the library.

The library collections are available to browse and self-checkout stations are available.

The new Grab & Go activity line, outside along Dunton Avenue, has been a hit all summer long. Every day the line is restocked with packets that include everything you need to do a DIY craft or activity at home. The kits are color-coded for Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults and English as a Second Language (ESL). Take one home to enjoy the next time you visit the library!

Grab & Go bundles are a quick and easy way to get a fresh supply of books and movies. You’ll find them in Kids’ World and near the Info Desk for adults.

A reminder that each Friday from 9-10 a.m., the first hour the library is open, is reserved for vulnerable customers and those at higher risk for medical reasons. We ask other customers to plan their library visits outside of this timeframe.

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Get expert tips to help guide your child’s development DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES • GAMES AND ACTIVITIES STEM • HEALTH AND WELLNESS SAFETY AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT

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Now children do come with instruction manuals! Arlington Heights Memorial Library, in partnership with Family Place Libraries, is excited to offer Bright by Text, a national parent texting program. This free service puts fun and informative expert tips, games and child development information directly into the hands of parents and caregivers.

The texting service includes two to four weekly texts on topics like development milestones, games and activities, health and wellness, STEM, safety and caregiver support. Bright by Text partners with experts like PBS, Vroom, Sesame Street, CDC, Bright by Three and others to develop content for families. Messages are set up by your child’s age, anywhere from prenatal to age 8, and are available in either English or Spanish.

In addition to expert content, Bright by Text messages may include information and resources specific to the Arlington Heights community, like library and local resources and events.

Bright by Text helps parents and caregivers make the most out of time with their children by illustrating fun and easy activities, providing positive parenting tips and resources and engaging content to guide a child's development. The program is proven to build nurturing caregiver-child relationships, and positively impact a child's healthy development and school readiness.

To register for this free service, text the word FAMILYPLACE to 274448 or visit https://bit.ly/2yGBWOb for more information.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD Play and learn.

Watch Library Storytimes Online On Demand Anytime / YouTube

Missing your regular visits to storytime at the library? Don’t worry - we’re bringing the library to you! The library is pleased to now offer dozens of pre-recorded storytimes online for all ages, any time that is convenient for you, on our YouTube channel. We’ve got songs, stories and rhymes for you to enjoy from your home. So, get your clapping hands and listening ears ready!

Storytimes online include Baby Time, Toddler Time, Family Time and English Learners Storytime.

Watch on demand at youtube.com/user/LibVlog/videos.

Watch Storytimes on Zoom – Live!

NEW! Starting in September, you can now join us LIVE for virtual storytimes on Zoom. Visit our online program calendar to register to join the fun - LIVE! Visit ahml.info for details.

KIDS

Read and grow.

Bad Guys Online Escape Room Thursday, September 10, 4:30–5:30 p.m. / Zoom

Calling all fans of Aaron Blabey’s Bad Guys series.

The Bad Guys need your help. Dr. Marmalade the evil scientist guinea pig has trapped Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Mr. Piranha and Legs the tarantula. Can you work together with your own super team to be the first to break them out in this online escape room? Winners can claim their prize at the library after the program.

Grades 2-3.

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FAMILIES

Do something fun together.

LEt’ s gO on a Story Walk Duck on a Bike by David Shannon Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Future library makerspace, 112 N. Belmont Ave.

Join us outside of the library’s future makerspace between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and read while you walk. The story will be posted on a series of signs around the outside of the building. Be sure to wear your mask and keep social distancing. For families. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled.

Library Card Sign-up Month Celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month during September has become a favorite tradition for the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Although things are different this year, we are still planning surprises for our community. Keep an eye on the program calendar online to see if there’s a pop-up event near you!

Sing Along with Super Stolie Saturday, September 12, 10–10:30 a.m.

YouTube

Enjoy this pre-recorded music concert with Super Stolie. This recording will be available September 12-19 at youtube.com/user/LibVlog/videos.

Visit ahml.info for more information.

Storytime Fun Kits Pick up Anytime / Kids’ World September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, and we want to thank you for supporting your local library with a Storytime Fun Kit. Stop by the Kids’ World Desk, show us your library card, and receive your very own kit to take home to use in our virtual storytimes. You can shake your sillies out with your shaker egg and play peek-a-boo or move to the music with a colorful scarf! Available while supplies last, starting September 1. Storytime Fun Kits provided by the Friends of the Library.

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TWEENS

Create and explore.

Tween Tuesdays and DIY Videos: Watch On Demand The library is pleased to now offer dozens of Tween DIY and Tween Tuesday activities online, any time that is convenient for you, on our YouTube channel. Watch on demand at youtube.com/user/LibVlog/videos.

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Tween Advisory Group (TAG) Fridays, September 11 and October 2 4:30–5:30 p.m. / Zoom

Help your library and community while making new friends. Join like-minded tweens online to work on service projects, plan programs and play games.

Grades 4-6.

Tiny Treats Thursday, September 17, 4:30–5 p.m.

YouTube

Everything is more fun when it’s mini! Join us to make petite sweets that will taste as good as they look. This event will be streamed on YouTube. Be sure to have your ingredients and supplies ready so you can follow along with us. Get all the details in the program calendar at ahml.info/attend/ events. Watch the livestream of this event at youtube.com/user/LibVlog/videos.

Grades 4-6.

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Books ‘n Bites a flower Online Book Club The Terrible Two

by Mac Barnett and Jory John Tuesday, September 29 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Zoom

When master prankster Miles Murphy moves to a new town, he challenges the local, mystery prankster in an epic battle of tricks. Can the two join forces to pull off the biggest prank ever seen? Read The Terrible Two and then join us to play games, discuss with other tweens online and learn how to make a few pranks of your own. Pick up a copy of the book, along with all the supplies you’ll need for the program, starting Tuesday, September 1, at the Kids’ World Desk or place the book on hold and we’ll send the supplies along with it. You can also use your own supplies from home; get the full supply list at ahml.info/attend/events.

Grades 4-6.

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TEENS

TEST PREP AT HOME Thursday, September 10, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Get the inside scoop on library resources to help you do your very best on ACT, SAT and AP tests from home in this online event. For high school students and their caregivers.

PAY FOR COLLEGE WITHOUT GOING BROKE Wednesday, September 16, 7–8:30 p.m.

Zoom

COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE

Experts from My College Planning Team share professional knowledge to guide you in the college admission and funding process and discover creative strategies to fund your children’s education. For high school students and their caregivers.

PLANNING FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES Monday, October 5, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Join experts from JJB Educational Consulting for a conversation about high school and transition planning for students with learning differences, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Discuss course selection, learning supports, psychoeducational testing and standardized testing. Learn about the different levels of support in college and how the law differs once your child is out of high school. For high school students and their caregivers.

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TEENS

Meet up online or try something new.

Inklings Thursday, September 3, 4–6 p.m. / Zoom

Meet like-minded teen writers online and explore your writing talents. This month, we’ll be planning for October’s Murder Mystery Party.

Grades 7-12.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Sunday, September 13, 1–2:30 p.m. / Zoom

Attend a special virtual meeting of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) to learn about an upcoming in-person service project.

This high school volunteer group involves community projects, making your voice heard and earning service hours. Fill out an

application to join TAB at ahml.info/teens/volunteer and receive the link to attend. Email Alice Son at ason@ahml.info with questions.

For high school students only.

Dice Guild Friday, September 25, 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Zoom

Play roleplaying games online with other teens. You can be a wizard exploring goblin-filled dungeons, a bewildered teen investigating a spooky small town, a raccoon in the middle of an underground drag race and so much more.

Grades 7-12.

Teen Trivia Night Friday, September 11, 6:30–8 p.m. / Zoom

Are you a Netflix know-it-all? Are you up to date on all the celebrity news? Or do you know the most about music? Come and pit your pop culture knowledge against other teens at our online Teen Trivia Night.

Grades 7-12.

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Library helps teen Students faced with the challenge of earning service hours AND practicing social distancing, need to look no further than the Hub’s recently launched Volunteer in Place (VIP) program. Accessed entirely online, VIP provides teens in grades 7-12 with volunteer projects to do at home like creating cards for hospitalized kids or making dog and cat toys for local animal shelters.

Teens keep track of their progress on Beanstack, similar to participating in the library’s reading programs. Completed service projects earn badges and ultimately volunteer hours for good deeds done—all from home.

“We offer something for everyone,” says Teen Advisor Kate Henry, who helped to create VIP in response to emails received from teens during the lockdown who needed help fulfilling service hour requirements for school.

“Some teens like crafting, some teens like writing and some teens like participating in science projects. We wanted our volunteer activities to be just as diverse as our teens and their interests.”

More than 100 teens have signed up for VIP since the program’s launch in June. The volunteer badges rotate and can range from Citizen Scientist, teens aid professional scientists with various projects online, to Decorate Windows or Sidewalks, teens create window and sidewalk decorations to spread positivity during the pandemic. Other recently added activities include painting kindness rocks to be placed around the community and recommending books and other materials for the library’s Teen Picks display.

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“A lot of the projects feel really timely like writing cards to the elderly in nursing homes since you can’t go visit as much,” says Hannah Abbott, a senior at Prospect High School who has completed four activities to earn service hours for National Honor Society and the Harper Promise Scholarship. “It can be hard sometimes to keep morale up so to have something like VIP to do from home makes me feel happier. It feels good to help others and the projects are super easy and fun to do.”

Risha Bongu, a junior at Rolling Meadows High School, agrees. One of the activities she chose was to make a sign to hang in her window that encourages her neighbors and passersby.

“When people walk by and they see ‘have a great day,’ it feels good,” says Risha. “It’s a nice experience to have, I’m doing something for myself and also doing something nice for someone else.”

VIP will continue to offer new activities so students can earn volunteer hours throughout the school year.

“The library is here for teens,” says Teen Services Supervisor Alice Son. “At their age, school is one of their main priorities and the library wants to help them succeed as students which for many includes earning service hours. VIP provides students with opportunities to reach their goals and give back to the community in such a direct way, which feels particularly important at the moment.”

For more information, visit ahml.info/teens/volunteer.

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DESIGNING OUR ATTENTION BECK TENCH

FOUR-PART SERIES WEDNESDAYS, 7–8:30 P.M. ZOOM WEEK 1 SEPTEMBER 16 - ATTENTION AND TECHNOLOGY We rely on technology more than ever before. How do we use it wisely?

And how do we manage and protect our attention when our lifeline to the outside world is designed to exploit it?

Join this four-part series on designing our attention facilitated by teacher, scholar and designer, Beck Tench, from the University of Washington’s Information School. In each interactive session you will learn more about human attention, experience practices to help strengthen it and engage in design work that will help you manage and protect your own attention in your everyday life.

Explore how our technologies impact our attention and envision new ways to use them to strengthen it.

WEEK 2 SEPTEMBER 30 - ATTENTION RESTORATION Learn about how our attention is depleted through everyday life and how to restore it through the design of our space and our habits.

WEEK 3 OCTOBER 14 - PAYING ATTENTION TO OURSELVES Explore our interior lives through creative practices.

WEEK 4 OCTOBER 28 - PAYING ATTENTION TO OTHERS Practice listening to others and holding multiple perspectives.

Join us for one or all. Registration required for each session.

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ADULTS

Experience and discover.

Outdoor Composting

College Knowledge

Wednesday, September 9, 6–7 p.m.

North School Park N. Evergreen Ave. & E. Eastman St. Arlington Heights

Test Prep Resources Thursday, September 10, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Join us for a socially distanced introduction to composting in beautiful North School Park. Kay McKeen, Founder & Executive Director of SCARCE, will discuss the critical importance of composting for our planet, how to set up a backyard composting system and the growing popularity of commercial composting. Get your questions answered while you learn how to save money, conserve water, reduce landfill waste and create a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

Pay For College Without Going Broke Wednesday, September 16, 7–8:30 p.m.

Zoom Planning for Students with Learning Differences Monday, October 5, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

See page 10 for more information.

For high school students and their caregivers.

This program will be presented live, outdoors. Bring your own blanket or chairs.

Masks required and appropriate social distancing will be maintained. Weather permitting.

Thursday, September 17, 7–8 p.m. / YouTube

Calling all Schitt’s Creek fans! Join us for a round of live trivia to test your knowledge of all things Ewww, David! Play solo or form a team. Prizes for first and second place. Play or watch this livestreamed event on YouTube at youtube.com/user/LibVlog/videos.

Retirement What’s Your Plan?

Register your team to receive advance directions for play.

Tuesday, September 15, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

How do you ensure your money will last for your retirement? Will you have enough to retire when you want? Take a deeper dive into retirement planning, awareness and analytics. This online event is for anyone at any stage in retirement planning. Eric Rosenbloom of GCG Financial will help you learn how to create a playbook for a successful retirement.

Hablemos Español (Let’s Speak Spanish) Monday, September 21, 6-7 p.m. / Zoom

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

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Watch Adult Library Programs On Demand The library is pleased to now offer a select rebroadcast of library programs any time that is convenient for you, on our YouTube channel.

Watch on demand at youtube.com/user/LibVlog/videos/a

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ADULTS

Experience and discover.

Art with Alayne Watch On Demand / YouTube Our popular program Art with Alayne is now online. Each month, Alayne records a step-bystep video lesson that you can do from home.

• Watch the video on our YouTube channel.

• Try the project at home.

• Join a live meet up on Zoom where Alayne demonstrates techniques, answers questions and offers tips for upcoming lessons.

Meet Up registrants can pick up a Create Kit with supplies for the September project at our drive-up window.

Not comfortable getting started on your own?

Join an Art with Alayne Zoom Meet Up first and get some advice from Alayne before you begin.

You can find the September video, “Lion” (and all of our virtual projects), a list of supplies and locations to buy them plus links to register for a September Zoom Meet Up on our Creative Aging website at ahml.info/virtual_art.

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Art with Alayne Lion Meet Ups Tuesday, September 22 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 29 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 30 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Zoom

Meet Up registrants can pick up a Create Kit with supplies for the September project at our drive-up window.

After you have watched the September video on our YouTube channel, and completed your project, join a meet up. All three online meet up sessions will cover the same project.

Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Use your card in September for a chance to win an iPad September is National Library Card Sign-up Month. We’re celebrating with giveaways, including a drawing for an iPad for new and current library cardholders. Use your AHML card to check out something from our collection any time in September and you will automatically be entered to win (limited to one drawing entry per library card). Youth, grades kindergarten–high school, use your card any time this month to be entered in a drawing for Beats wireless earbuds, a color-changing backpack and more. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for their generous support of Library Card Sign-up Month.

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Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote Events presented in partnership with Jane Addams Hull-House

Generations of women fought by protesting and picketing before the 19th Amendment gave them the constitutional right to vote on August 26, 1920. Jane Addams, co-founder of Chicago’s Hull-House, advocated strongly for women’s suffrage. Join us in recognizing the determination and complexity of the people who fought for the right to vote when we partner with Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Reaching Across Illinois Library System, Aurora Public Library, Gail Borden Public Library and Schaumburg Township District Library to showcase these events.

Register to engage with these live partner programs on Zoom.

September 13 - Championing Women’s Activism in Modern

America

September 17 - Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers,

Won the Vote and Insisted on Equality for All

November 19 - Race and Rights: Wells, Willard, and Addams

Experience these Virtual Exhibits created by Hull-House

Why Women Should Vote

Based on a 1910 essay written by Jane Addams, this exhibition explores the grassroots national movement organized by American women demanding the right to vote as well as issues such as women’s leadership, racism within women’s movements and women’s power to impact civic affairs.

True Peace: The Presence of Justice Jane Addams founded the American Women’s Peace Party to oppose World War I, which became the Women’s International League of Peace and Freedom. More than 100 years later, women’s international peace organizing continues as highlighted by the artwork of Monica Trinidad and photographs by Sarah-Ji. Monica Trinidad is a queer, Latinx artist and organizer.

Visit ahml.info/suffrage for more information.

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ADULTS

Experience and discover.

Building a Tiny Home Wednesday, September 23, 7–8:30 p.m.

Zoom

Learn about tiny home living and building as Dan Louche of Tiny Home Builders joins us to discuss the tiny home craze. Learn what got him into the tiny home life, why tiny home living has gotten so popular and what you’d need to start building one for yourself.

Bring your questions.

COVID Conversations: Human Services Thursday, September 24, 7–7:45 p.m. / Zoom

Our lives have changed and we are experiencing a “new normal” due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Arlington Heights Memorial Library began the COVID-19 Story Project to collect stories that reflect our community’s experiences of living through these unusual times. Join us for our first COVID Conversation. This new monthly series features community members from different industries in conversation about how they have been impacted by and have persevered during the pandemic. This month’s focus is human services with our guests: Nicole Espinoza, Social Services Coordinator, Village of Arlington Heights Julie Villarreal, Director of General Assistance, Wheeling Township Learn about the COVID-19 Story Project, and share your story at ahml.info/c19stories.

Total Eclipse of Bad Art Friday, September 25, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Bad Art Night returns and this time, we’re going back...to the 80s! We challenge you to use what you have around the house to create your worst art. Or grab one of our blind bag bling kits - an assortment of oddball supplies to help you get started! Register for directions to pick up a kit while they last. Then make your 80s-tastic art, share it on Instagram, Facebook and wherever else you fancy with #BadArtNightAHML. Join the Zoom program to show off and talk about your masterpiece and vote for whose art is Truly Bad. Winners will get a small prize.

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One Book One 2020 Village

And the winner is...

The votes are in! The winning title from our community vote for this fall’s One Book, One Village (OBOV) is...

The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott.

Thank you to everyone who voted to help us choose “the book” for our annual community read, now in its seventh year. Of the three books on the ballot, The Secrets We Kept captured about 42% of the vote.

The Secrets We Kept follows the parallel stories of three women – two CIA typists-turned-spies and a literary muse in Soviet Russia. Lara Prescott’s debut novel traces the incredible real-life tale of the Cold War-era CIA operation that led to not only the publication of Doctor Zhivago, but also its proliferation around the world. This mission was grounded in the belief that art has the power to shape culture and politics, a theme that still resonates today.

Copies of The Secrets We Kept are available for checkout at the library, in the Senior Center’s Reading Room or online at cloudLibrary. Holds can be picked up on the bookmobile, at the drive-up window or inside the library on the hold shelves.

Copies for book groups are also available for checkout. Pick up a set of books for your own book group to read and discuss.

We are pleased to announce author Lara Prescott will be joining us for a virtual author event Thursday, November 12. There will be plenty of OBOV book discussions and programs to connect with the book and one another, such as a “Sunday in the Park” book discussion (Sept. 20), an OBOV edition of Favorite Things (Oct. 7) and The Hidden Art of Deception (Oct. 8).

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An Evening with Lara Prescott Thursday, November 12, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Join us for this signature event celebrating our 7th annual One Book, One Village selection. Author Lara Prescott will join us for a virtual program to share the story behind her New York Times bestselling debut novel The Secrets We Kept. A Q&A session with the author will follow her presentation.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration required.

OBOV Book Discussions Which character did you identify with? Did you learn something about the Cold War and spies?

Were you aware that the novel Doctor Zhivago was used as anti-Soviet propaganda? Join in any of the online discussions around The Secrets We Kept, our One Book, One Village 2020 selection. Pick up a copy of the book at the library, Senior Center Reading Room or call 847-392-0100 to reserve a copy for pick up.

OBOV BOOK DISCUSSIONS ONLINE The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott Tuesday, October 13, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 20, 10–11 a.m.

Wednesday, October 28, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 8, 3–4 p.m.

OBOV RUNNER-UP DISCUSSION

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane Tuesday, September 8, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Zoom

Join us for an online discussion of our One Book, One Village Runner Up, Ask, Again Yes

by Mary Beth Keane.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE DISCUSSION

The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott Tuesday, October 6, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Join other adult English language learners as we discuss this year’s One Book, One Village selection.

BOOKS AND BREWS: SPY EDITION The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest

Espionage Story of the Cold War

by Ben Macintyre

Wednesday, September 16, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Zoom

This is a great, nonfiction companion read to the 2020 winning novel, Lara Prescott’s The Secrets We Kept. Bring your own Brew to this online edition of Books & Brews.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH OBOV The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott Sunday, September 20, 3:30–5 p.m.

North School Park, meet at East St. James Street and Evergreen Avenue

Join us for an outdoor, in-person discussion.

The number of attendees will be limited in accordance to state guidelines. Masks required. Library staff will guide you to the amphitheater area with socially distanced seating upon arrival. Bring your own blanket or chair. Rain date is Sunday, September 27, 3:30–5 p.m.

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One Book One 2020 PROGRAMS Village

More information at ahml.info/onebook.

Registration required.

Dann & Raymond’s Movie Club: One Book, One Village Edition Thursday, September 10, 7–9 p.m. / Zoom

Favorite Things: Celebrating the Freedom to Read Tuesday, September 29, 10-10:45 a.m. / Zoom

Favorite Things: One Book, One Village Edition October 7, 7–7:45 p.m. / Zoom

Catching Spies, Catching Lies: Joe Navarro on the Hidden Art of Deception Thursday, October 8, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

New Spy, Who This?

Gadgets & Gizmos of Counterintelligence Thursday, October 15, 7-8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Use the hashtag #AHMLSecretsWeKept to share your experiences with this year’s One Book online or to share a photo of where you are reading the book this fall. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or at ahml.info/onebook to get all the latest updates in the coming months.

Cold War Era Delights: Food Trends from 1945-1990 Thursday, October 22, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom

Robert Mueller Presents Spy v. Spy Friday, October 23, 7-8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Pierogi Demo with Kat Levitt Tuesday, October 27, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom

Doctor Zhivago: A Film Discussion Monday, November 2, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom

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GENEALOGY Discover your roots.

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400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage

400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage Sunday, September 6, 2–3 p.m. / Zoom

On September 6, 1620, the Mayflower left for the New World. 400 years later, Jenny Warner, President of the DuPage County Genealogical Society, will discuss the Mayflower, her voyage, and the 102 passengers that made this incredible journey. We’ll explore the history as well as the genealogical research for tracing Mayflower lineage.

Genealogy Together Tuesday, September 22, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Come together with other family historians online to discuss your genealogy projects.

You’ll have the chance to share what you’re working on and ask the group questions.

Genealogy Discussion Thursday, September 17, 2–3 p.m.

Zoom

Attend this online monthly meeting to discuss genealogy projects, family history research and to share resources.

Submit your questions for the group ahead of time to jmiddendorf@ahml.info.

From the Source’s Mouth Thursday, October 1, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Once we’ve understood that identities can be tricky to reconstruct, how do we piece together the tidbits of information that we find into an actual ancestor? How do we avoid putting together a great-great frankenfather from the spare parts we find in the documents we dig up? Do we trust what seems to be true, or do we look long and hard into the “source’s mouth.” Online program presented by Dan Hubbard.

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BUSINESS & NONPROFIT Start something big.

Tapping Resources Accessing Assistance for Small Business

Wednesday, September 2, 2–3 p.m.

Zoom

Small business assistance can be found from a variety of sources, and numerous economic development partners support the business community with free or low-cost resources. In this online program, Business Development staff from Village of Arlington Heights will offer insight as to what is available and how to access it.

Small Business Marketing Opportunities for a Changing World Wednesday, September 9, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom

2020 has proven to be complex for small business owners. Marketing and communications strategies have had to pivot dramatically to meet the ever-changing circumstances of the consumer environment. Presenter Rebecca Hoffman joins us to explore ways to affordably market your small business and gain share-of-voice during uncertain times.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Practice and learn.

ESL Games

Intro to English

Tuesdays, September 1 and 15, 1–2 p.m.

Zoom

Wednesdays, September 2, 16, 23, 30 2–3 p.m. / Zoom

Want to practice your English in a fun way?

Join other English language learners to play a word game or two online - families are welcome and no equipment is needed!

Practice English with other beginning-level adult learners.

Conversation with Sharon Thursday, September 3, 10–11 a.m. / Zoom

Inglés para Hispanohablantes Wednesdays, September 2 and 16, 1-2 p.m.

Zoom

Una clase conversacional para Hispanohablantes que buscan mejorar su Inglés.

Join ESL volunteer Sharon online to have a conversation with other English-language learners.

Culture & Conversation Fridays, September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1–2 p.m.

Zoom

Join other adult English-language learners online to talk about a new topic each week.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Practice and learn.

ESL Learning Packets Available

Learn at your own pace with new ESL Learning Packets available outside the library as supplies last. Adult English language learners can take a packet, then have staff and volunteers review their materials and answer questions. Packets are available on the clothesline outside the Dunton Avenue entrance, on the bookmobile, at the drive-up window and inside the library at the Info Desk.

Tea & Talk Wednesday, September 9, 2–3 p.m. / Zoom

Improve your conversation skills at this monthly social conversation group online.

For adult English-language learners.

Citizenship Interview Practice Wednesday, September 16, 7–9 p.m. / Zoom

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

Phrasal Verbs with Barb Thursday, September 17, 10–11 a.m. / Zoom

Join ESL volunteer Barb to discuss phrasal verbs in English.

Materials will be emailed to you one day before the program.

Bilingual Movie Discussion El Libertador/The Liberator Thursday, September 17, 6-7 p.m. / Zoom

Let’s say ¡HOLA! to Hispanic Heritage Month with a biographical drama about Latin America’s legendary 19th-century revolutionary, Simon Bolivar. Discussion will be held in both English & Spanish. Perfect opportunity for those who want to improve and learn more Spanish conversational skills and interact with more native Spanish speakers.

Borrow El Libertador from the library’s Kanopy collection: ahml.kanopy.com/video/ liberator.

English and Spanish speakers are welcome!

For adults.

English Hour with Michael Tuesday, September 22, 10-11 a.m. / Zoom

Join ESL volunteer Michael to learn more about the English language. Topics could include vocabulary building, grammar or idioms.

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ONLINE BOOK DISCUSSIONS & PROGRAMS Join the conversation.

Come to the Info Desk at the library to pick up a copy of any of the discussion books or call 847-392-0100 to reserve a copy. You must register to participate. You will receive a link to participate in the online discussion by email one day prior to the event. All discussions held on Zoom, unless otherwise noted.

MYSTERY DISCUSSION

Special “Three Pines” Edition Discussion Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny Monday, August 31, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Calling all Louise Penny fans! Join us for a Three Pines celebration as we first discuss book 14 in the series, Kingdom of the Blind. Then stay for a Chief Inspector Gamache celebration as we anxiously anticipate the release of Louise Penny’s latest book, All The Devils Are Here, on September 1.

There will be a trivia quiz and more fun surprises.

FAVORITE THINGS

Music Edition Thursday, September 3, 7–7:45 p.m. / Zoom

Miss live concerts and performances? Join library staff as we discuss our favorite music and bands. Then we turn the discussion over to you because we’d love to hear what you’ve been listening to!

NOVEL EXPERIENCE

One Book, One Village Runner-Up Discussion

Ask Again, Yes

by Mary Beth Keane Tuesday, September 8, 7:30–8:30 p.m./ Zoom

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BOOKS AND BREWS

One Book, One Village – Spy Edition The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War

by Ben Macintyre Wednesday, September 16, 7:30–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Help us kick off our One Book, One Village season with a discussion of the thrilling nonfiction companion read to the 2020 winning novel, Lara Prescott’s The Secrets We Kept. Bring your own “brew” to this online edition of Books & Brews.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH OBOV

The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott Sunday, September 20, 3:30–5 p.m. / North School Park Meet at East St. James Street and Evergreen Avenue

Join us for an outdoor in-person book discussion. Meet at North School Park. Library staff will be there to guide you to the amphitheater area where we will host the discussion with socially distanced seating.

Rain date: Sunday, September 27, 3:30–5 p.m.

SCIENCE FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION

Everfair by Nisi Shawl Wednesday, September 23, 7:30–9 p.m. / Zoom

FAVORITE THINGS

Celebrating the Freedom to Read Edition Tuesday, September 29, 10–10:45 a.m. / Zoom

Library staff share their favorite books, movies, music and more during this conversation.

Then share your own favorite things with us in the discussion that follows. This discussion will celebrate our freedom to read during American Library Association’s Banned Books Week.

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TECH CLASSES

CLASSES

Build skills from basics to beyond.

Registration is required for all classes. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Buying and Selling Online Tuesday, September 1, 6–7:30 p.m. / Zoom

Want to start buying and selling things online but don’t know where to start? In this class, you’ll learn tips when it comes to buying and selling items on sites such as Craigslist, eBay, Facebook Marketplace and more. No accounts needed; this will be an overview of these services.

Cord Cutting 101: Exploring Cable Alternatives Tuesday, September 8, 6–7:30 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, Roku, Apple TV, hoopla, etc.) and traditional land line phones (mobile, Google Voice, etc.).

Free Alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud Monday, September 14, 6–7:30 p.m. / Zoom

We’ll cover free software options that will allow you to edit photos and videos, design flyers, create animations, record audio and more on your home computer.

How to Use Screen Capture Software Tuesday, September 22, 6–7:30 p.m. / Zoom

Learn about the various ways you can record and stream from your home computer.

eBooks, eAudiobooks, Movies and More Tuesday, September 29, 1:30–3 p.m. / Zoom

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

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Library receives state grant for makerspace building renovations Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded the Arlington Heights Memorial Library the Live and Learn Construction Grant in the amount of $50,000.

“My office is fortunate to have the opportunity to assist your library with this important infrastructure improvement project,” White stated in his letter to the library announcing the award.

The Live and Learn Construction Grant provides funding to public libraries for the conversion of existing buildings not currently used for library services. AHML will use the grant toward the renovation of 112 N. Belmont Ave., formerly the Arlington Heights teen center, into a standalone makerspace building, a first among public libraries.

The funds will be used for remodeling for accessibility to comply with the Illinois Accessibility Code and Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Planned improvements include construction on the concrete stair entry and ramp at the front entrance of the building, the entrance vestibule and interior ramp, code-required signage and improvements to one of the restrooms on the main floor and the accessible parking space.

“We are grateful to the Secretary of State for this grant which supports the library’s makerspace project, makes it more accessible, and the positive impact it will have on the community,” said AHML Executive Director Mike Driskell.

While preserving the structure’s historic architecture, renovation plans also include replacement of the existing roof and HVAC system along with upgrades to the interior space that will transform the building into a state-of-the-art center for hands-on experiential learning. The makerspace will offer technology and creative equipment and supplies that will allow entrepreneurs, small businesses, hobbyists and students to use equipment they may not have the resources or space to own.

“The initial catalyst for creating a makerspace came from a community survey,” said Driskell, “It’s gratifying to now see all the planning and development come together. The library is excited to provide a place that will give the Arlington Heights community new opportunities to learn and to innovate both personally and professionally.”

Williams Architects of Itasca is the architect for the project and designs are being finalized.

Construction and renovations are expected to begin in early fall with a targeted opening date of late 2020. To learn more about the project, visit ahml.info/makerspace.

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Moving popular programs online keeps seniors connected

Current Events is one of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library’s longestrunning programs, taking place at the Arlington Heights Senior Center each week for 30 years. It is also one of the library’s many programs that transitioned online since social distancing policies went into effect, making it an example of how virtual programming can lead to positive results in local communities.

Bonnie Galvan

The library’s virtual programs help community members connect with one another through shared interests, fun activities and meaningful discussions. For a program like Current Events, which typically hosts 40-50 people at a time to discuss what is going on in the world, this type of interaction is essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“To suddenly have a major thing in their life cease was a hardship; people were really excited to have it back in their lives,” said Senior & Accessible Services Manager Mary Jo Lepo, who worked with her team to get Current Events, along with other library senior programs, back up and running through Zoom. “People need that kind of connection and while it isn’t the same as being in-person, when you haven’t had many interactions recently because you’re in a vulnerable situation, it does make a difference.”

In order to transition a program like Current Events to an online discussion, Lepo said it was important to work through the technological challenges some

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faced and “bridge the gap.” She and Digital Media Specialist Chris Smith spent weeks hosting smaller test meetings to help participants feel comfortable using Zoom.

Now the program is well underway, and it has been so successful that the program currently The best thing for me is being has a waiting list to join.

Customers have also requested to leave some time for social sharing and tips. “It makes people feel less alone,” Lepo said. “[Current Events] is sort of a fixture in a lot of people’s lives and although we get new people that come in and out of the group, there’s always a core that remains and this keeps that connection going.”

able to meet with so many

of the other people and just discuss what’s going on. That social connection is really important in a time like this.

Arlington Heights resident Bonnie Galvan has attended Current Events since 1999. She said her favorite part about the program is that she is always able to learn something new at each meeting with the friends she’s made over the years.

“I’m not great with any technology, but Zoom is easy to [use],” Galvan said. “The best thing for me is being able to meet with so many of the other people and just discuss what’s going on. That social connection is really important in a time like this.”

The library’s Senior & Accessible Services department has been hard at work finding ways to bring back other popular programs like Art with Alayne and the Computer Interest Group while also creating new programs like a pen pal program and a weekly Senior Story Discussion that takes place over the phone for residents in senior living facilities and the library’s home delivery program.

“When we had our first story discussion, I felt like we were rescuing people from a desert island,” Lepo said. “Some of the best conversations have been when everyone is sharing their experiences about what’s going on – how their meals are, sharing tips about what hand creams to use because of the excessive handwashing and sharing how they are feeling. The stories are great, but the real thing is being able to provide an opportunity for people to engage with one another.”

“I think when you know that the obstacles you have to overcome are really going to make a difference in someone’s life, it’s easier to push forward and overcome those obstacles,” she continued. “Keeping the focus on the customer and finding ways to make it work for them is the key.”

Call the library’s Senior & Accessible Services department at 847-870-3712 to learn more about the library’s phone and online discussion programs for seniors.

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Senior Center Reading Room Now Open As of this newsletter printing, the library’s Reading Room branch at the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Rd., is open with limited capacity, to browse and check out materials, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The library’s collection of materials has been arranged to support social distancing, and self-checkout is encouraged. A reduced number of computers are available with use limited to one hour.

All Senior Center users will need to complete a health questionnaire and temperature check conducted by the Senior Center for admission to the building. Screened visitors for the Reading Room will be admitted as space becomes available. When entering and while in the building, everyone must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Reading areas, newspapers and hold pickups are not available at the Senior Center at this time.

Returns of Arlington Heights library materials, including Reading Room items, can be made in the outside book drop to the west of the Senior Center entrance. The library is not currently accepting donations.

For any questions regarding library services and programs at the Senior Center, please contact seniorservices@ahml.info or call us at 847-870-3712.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS Register for Senior Phone Programs

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.

Creative Aging: Art with Alayne Our popular program Art with Alayne is now online. Each month, Alayne records a step-by-step video lesson that you can do from home.

• Watch the video on our YouTube channel • Try the project at home • Join a live meet up on Zoom where Alayne demonstrates techniques, answers questions and offers tips for upcoming lessons.

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You can find the September video, list of supplies and locations to buy them plus links to register for a September live Meet Up at ahml.info/virtual_art.

See page 17 more for more information.

SEPTEMBER 2020

ONLINE SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS

There will be no in-person library programs at the Senior Center in September.

All programs require registration and will be held online on Zoom.

Senior Center Programs Online Book Discussions Register to join with other readers in lively discussions of our September book selections held on Zoom. You will receive a link to join by email one day prior to the program. Pick up a copy of the books in the Senior Center Reading Room or call Senior Services at 847-870-3712 to arrange a pick up at the library.

Popular Books Discussion

Modern Classics Discussion

Wednesday, September 9 10–11 a.m. / Zoom

Monday, September 14 10–11 a.m. / Zoom

Discuss Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout.

Discuss Ann Patchett’s novel, The Dutch House, on Zoom.

Senior Center Film Discussion Circle

Computer Interest Group

Tuesday, September 1, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Zoom

Novice and experienced computer users discuss current technology and exchange advice on personal computer problems.

Tablet and smartphone users welcome.

Watch this month’s film at your convenience then join us online for a discussion.

Our September film, the documentary A Small Act (2010), 88 minutes, NR, is a testament to the rippling effect of a single act of kindness. A rural Kenyan student-turned-Harvard-grad tracks down the woman whose sponsorship changed his life.

Borrow the film from the library’s hoopla collection: hoopladigital.com/title/10806783.

Wednesday, September 9, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom

Learn Zoom Fridays, September 4 or 18, 10–11 a.m.

Zoom

Library staff will assist you in joining a Zoom practice session, help you troubleshoot any issues you have with sound and video, and provide tips and best practices so that you can ZOOM too.

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FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Support the library.

Foundation Recognizes Founding Donors The Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation, in recent months, has shared the names of the Founding Donor Circle contributors ($1,000 or more) through April 10, 2020. This issue recognizes, with appreciation, those additional contributors who have been a part of the Founding Donor capital campaign as of June 18, 2020, as well as restricted and unrestricted donations to support the Arlington Heights Memorial Library and the new makerspace through the Foundation. Thank you!

PLATINUM ($500 - $999) Fran Carroll

Bill and Betsy Kmiecik

John and Linda Hall

Katy and Vic Lamantia

State Farm Companies Foundation

Marty and Lois Agran

George and Beth Drost

Ted and Renee Moeller

Anonymous

Cindy Harris

Hugh and Deborah Parker

Richard Billadeau

Arlen Gould & Randi Schwarzbach

Brogan and Ann Ptacin

Todd and Kobi Lincoln In Memory of Leonard A. Birck

In Memory of Belle Hoffman Jack and Beth Klues

Roger and Barbara Ritzman

Michael and Carolyn Collins

Jacque Kniola

Gary Cortesi

Glen and Deborah Korff

Joe and Mary Beth Delaney

Rob and Nancy Lincoln

Mike Driskell

Nancy McIntyre

Alan and Karen Zamin

GOLD ($100 - $499)

Pat Regan In Memory of Barb Scalet Tom and Claudia Starck David Weiner John and Donna Wellhausen

SILVER ($50 - $99) Peter Bavisotto

Olga Gusak

Elizabeth Nierman

Joe and Sue Burlini

Lynn and Janet Jensen

Sheila M. Osgood

Mary Ellen Cherry

Bob and Patti Jostes

Shivenda Vikram Singh

Ron and Diane Crawford

Greg and Sandra Larson

Russ Talbot

Bill and Marianne Dixon

Janet Meinheit

Christy Tangney

William Dussling

Bill and Elaine Mitchell

Ben and Judy Witt

Arlen and Rani Gould

Dr. George and Kathy Motto

OTHER DONATIONS Abbvie Inc.

Kathy Hendrickson

Russ Talbot

Ruth Anderson

Christine Kelly

Janice Turner

Anonymous

Pat Regan

Gregory and Elizabeth Watson

Richard and Marie Hedstrom

Shivenda Vikram Singh

Current June 18, 2020

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Friends of the Library: Join, Shop and Support the Friends!

The Friends of the Library (FOL) are still selling books, but in new ways. Here’s what’s new: Used Book Sales in the library’s south underground parking lot during the Farmers Market: These are small monthly Saturday morning sales with a variety of items for children and adults. Face masks and social distancing are required. Priority entrance to the sale is offered to FOL members first through a sign-up for timed entry. Walk-ins are permitted as space and social distance permits. FOL plans to have more of these sales September 12 and in early October.

Membership keeps us informed and offers special privileges. Join online at: ahml.info/get_involved/friends.

Social media keeps us connected.

Follow the Friends on Facebook at facebook.com/FOAHML. The Friends Book Shop keeps books on our shelves every day! Visit the shop on the first floor near the stairs. Pay at the pay box in the shop area.

When you support the Friends through membership and shopping, you support the library and its programs.

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