One Book, One Village

“I give daily thanks for Robin Wall Kimmerer for being a font of endless knowledge, both mental and spiritual.” –Richard Powers,

The New York Times

One BookOneVillage 2021 Read the book. Join the conversation.

“With deep compassion and graceful prose, Robin Wall Kimmerer encourages readers to consider the ways that our lives and language weave through the natural world. A mesmerizing storyteller, she shares legends from her Potawatomi ancestors to illustrate the culture of gratitude in which we all should live.” –Publishers Weekly Read the book all of Arlington Heights is talking about - Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. One Book, One Village, (OBOV) now in its eighth year, invites the community to read the same book at the same time and share in the experience through related programs and book discussions. Braiding Sweetgrass is an inspiring collection of essays about the natural world that weaves together Indigenous wisdom, plant science and personal narrative, inviting readers to revitalize their connection with the natural world. As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these lenses of knowledge together to teach and to celebrate the gifts of the earth. Young readers are invited to check out the following books to learn more about Indigenous cultures: Fry Bread (kids), Ancestor Approved (tweens) and This Place: 150 Years Retold (teens). OBOV 2021 will culminate with a virtual visit by Robin Wall Kimmerer on Thursday, October 21. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register starting September 1. Visit ahml.info/onebook for more information.

READ THE BOOK

Copies of Braiding Sweetgrass are available for checkout at the library, at the Senior Center, on the bookmobile, or virtually through cloudLibrary. Selected passages are also available in large type. Reserve a set of books to check out and discuss with your own book club. Book discussion questions also available.

DISCUSS THE BOOK

Sunday in the Park

Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W. Fremont St. Sunday, September 19, 3-4 p.m.

Books & Brews

Eddie’s Restaurant, 10 E. Northwest Hwy. Wednesday, September 22, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual Discussion Zoom

Monday, September 27, 7-8 p.m.

ESL Book Discussion ESL/

Literacy Office Tuesday, September 28, 1-2 p.m.

Senior Center Book Discussion

Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Rd. Wednesday, September 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

ESL Virtual Discussion Zoom

Tuesday, October 5, 7-8 p.m.

Bakester Book Discussion

The Bakester, 13 1/2 W. Davis St. Wednesday, October 6, 7-8 p.m.

Book Discussion Cardinal Room

Sunday, October 17, 3-4 p.m.

Author Event Discussion

Zoom Tuesday, October 26, 7-8 p.m.

MEET THE AUTHOR An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer

Thursday, October 21, 7-8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Join us for the signature event of our eighth annual One Book, One Village (OBOV) selection. Author Robin Wall Kimmerer will join us for a virtual program to share the story behind her New York Times bestselling collection of essays Braiding Sweetgrass. A Q&A session will follow her presentation. Register at the Info Desk, by phone at 847-392-0100 or online at ahml.info. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This event will be interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL), and closed-captioning will be available. For more information, visit ahml.info/onebook.

PROGRAMS

Registration required unless otherwise noted. Visit ahml.info/onebook for more information.

Wider Lens: An OBOV Film Miniseries

Hendrickson Room / Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Join us for a film screening of each followed by a discussion. Or watch the films anytime through Kanopy. See page 26 for more information.

Gather - September 14 Growing Native Great Lakes: Turtle Island - September 28 Indians Like Us - October 12

Wider Lens: Virtual OBOV Film Discussion - Wednesday, October 27, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom

A virtual discussion of all three OBOV Miniseries films.

No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans in the Media Zoom

Tuesday, September 21, 7-8:30 p.m. See page 27 for more information.

How To: Flower Pressing and Drying Demonstration Hendrickson Room

Saturday, September 25, 2-3:30 p.m.

See page 27 for more information.

Produce Swap Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. Sunday, September 26, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Drop in.

See page 27 for more information.

Natural Dyeing Workshop Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. Thursday, September 30, 2-3:30 p.m. or Thursday, September 30, 6:30-8 p.m.

Both sessions are the same. Please only register for one. See page 27 for more information.

Ethical Foraging and Preparation Zoom

Sunday, October 3, 2-3:30 p.m. See page 28 for more information.

Making Garden Teas with Indigenous Wisdom

Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. Thursday, October 7, 1:30-3 p.m. or Thursday, October 7, 6:30-8 p.m.

Both sessions are the same. Please only register for one. See page 28 for more information.

Forest Bathing Busse Woods Forest Preserve, Shelter #2 Saturday, October 9, 2-4 p.m.

See page 28 for more information.

Native American Storytelling

Hendrickson Room / Friday, October 15, 7-8 p.m.

See page 28 for more information.

Make Do and Mend Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. Saturday, October 23, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Register October 1.

Jamming at the Library: Make Cranberry Jam Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave.

Wednesday, November 3, 6:30-8 p.m. Register October 1.

Youth Programs

Tween Books ‘n Bites: Ancestor Approved Hendrickson Room

Tuesday, September 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m. See page 14 for more information.

Families One Plant at a Time: The Mighty Oak Hendrickson Room

Saturday, September 25, 10:30–11:30 a.m. See page 10 for more information.

Kids Desserts, Books & More: Fry Bread Hendrickson Room South

Monday, October 18, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Register October 1.

Teen Tell Your Seed Story Cardinal Room

Wednesday, October 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Register October 1.

Families Fry Bread Cooking Demonstration and More

Hendrickson Room / Saturday, October 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Register October 1.

Events at the library Makerplace may be relocated in the event of unforeseen Makerplace construction delays. All program participants will receive a confirmation email before the program date. We are currently offering a variety of in-person and virtual programs in September. Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines. Visit ahml.info/StayInformed for any changes in library operations.