Arlington Heights Memorial Library December Newsletter

Holiday Family Movie Night: The Grinch (2018)

Friday, December 20, 6:30–8 p.m. Hendrickson Room It’s Christmas in Whoville but not everyone is happy. Will the Grinch succeed in ruining Christmas? Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the voice of the Grinch. Rated PG, 90 minutes. REGISTER

Make a Cookie Jar

Sunday, December 15, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. First Floor Decorate a festive Mason jar and fill it with the ingredients to make chocolate chip cookies. Makes a great gift. One jar per family, while supplies last. Presented as part of Culinary Curiosity. DROP IN

Sing Along with Jim Gill Saturday, December 28, 10–11 a.m. Hendrickson Room Dance and sing along at an interactive concert with Jim Gill. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All ages. REGISTER

Supported Concert with Jim Gill Saturday, December 28, 11:15–11:45 a.m. Hendrickson Room Musical performance for children with varying abilities and their families, and any child who would benefit from a more controlled environment. Lap weights and fidget toys available. Space is limited; caregiver required. Contact the library if you need accommodations. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. REGISTER

Author Visit

Saturday, December 14 10–11 a.m. Hendrickson Room Storytime with Sherri Rinker

Storytime featuring Sherri Rinker, author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Three Cheers for Kid McGear. Books available for purchase. Book signing to follow. REGISTER

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Tuesday, December 17, 10–10:45 a.m. Lindsey Room What kind of adventures can you have in the library at night? Have one of your stuffed animals find out for you! Drop your stuffed animal off in Kids’ World Monday, December 16, between 5–7 p.m. Be reunited with your furry friend at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, for a storytime and slide show. Ages 3–6. REGISTER

Books ‘n Bites: Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy

Tuesday, December 10, 4:30–5:45 p.m. / Lindsey Room Book discussion, activities and snacks. Ophelia, a scientific-minded girl, discovers a nameless boy locked away in a small room deep within a museum. Pick up the book at the Kids’ World Desk. Grades 4–6. REGISTER

Tween Advisory Group

Friday, December 13, 4:30–6 p.m. / Cardinal Room Help your library and community while making new friends. Join like-minded tweens to work on service projects, plan programs and play games. Grades 4–6. DROP IN

DIY Gifts

Tuesday, December 17, 4:30–6 p.m. / Hendrickson Room North Searching for that perfect last minute gift for your family member or friend? Make an assortment of gifts that will be sure to brighten up anyone’s holiday season. Grades 4–6. REGISTER

Crochet a Pot Holder

Friday, December 27, 6–8 p.m. / Fireplace Area Curl up with a cup of tea and crochet a pot holder – a beginner project for someone who knows the basics. Bring your own cotton yarn. Please bring your own G or H crochet hook. Presented as part of Culinary Curiosity. REGISTER

Arcade Thunderdome

Sunday, December 29, 4–7 p.m. / Hendrickson Room South All right, gamers. This is the moment you’ve been training for. Play some old-school games in a planetarium. This program is designed for adults only. Childcare is not available. REGISTER

Wednesday Cinema: Bohemian Rhapsody

Wednesday, December 11, 1–3 p.m. Hendrickson Room South The story of the legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985). Starring Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee. Rated PG-13, 134 minutes. REGISTER

Dann & Raymond’s Movie Club: Foreign Classics

Thursday, December 12 7:30–9:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room Monthly film discussion presented by Daily Herald movie critic Dann Gire and film historian and novelist Raymond Benson including film clips, cinema history and trivia. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. REGISTER

Julie & Julia

Tuesday, December 17, 2–4 p.m. Hendrickson Room South Julia Child’s story of her start in the cooking profession is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell’s 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child’s first book. Presented as part of Culinary Curiosity. Rated PG, 118 minutes. REGISTER

Chef Rose Bakes with Vegetables

Thursday, December 5, 7–8:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room Chef and author Rose Deneen demonstrates recipes from her book Baking with Vegetables, and provides samples. Cookbooks available for purchase and signing. REGISTER

An Evening of Korean Culture & Cuisine

Monday, December 9, 6:30–8 p.m. Ttowa Korean Bistro, 161 W. Wing St. Experience Korean culture and food in this tasting event with Terry Park of Ttowa. Try something new and delicious today. Arlington Heights cardholders only. REGISTER DECEMBER 1

Make a Cookie Jar

Sunday, December 15 11 a.m.–1 p.m. / Marketplace Decorate a festive Mason jar and fill it with the ingredients to make chocolate chip cookies. Makes a great gift. One jar per guest, while supplies last. All materials provided. DROP IN