Tech Classes

CLASSES

Making a Romantic Card Wednesday, February 3, 6–7:30 p.m. Zoom

Get to know the basics of Adobe Illustrator and learn some quick techniques to turn a photo into a lovely card by adding text and other effects. How to Use Screen Capture Software Wednesday, February 10 6–7:30 p.m. Zoom Learn about the various ways you can record and stream from your home computer.

Grow with Google: Using Google Meet for Web Conferencing Tuesday, February 16, 6–7:30 p.m. / Zoom

Learn how to schedule, host and join an event on Google Meet. This class will cover various Meet settings, screen share abilities and extensions that you can use with

Google Meet. Discord Basics Tuesday, February 23, 6–7:30 p.m. / Zoom

Have you ever wanted to join a community of people interested in a hobby that you enjoy or host game nights with friends? Discord is perfect for you. Discord allows you to join public and private communities for popular to niche topics where you will be able to use video and voice chat, share images and links and even share your screen with others. In this class we will teach you how to create your own account, navigate and join servers, adding friends and more.

Spotlight On Romance Fiction

If you’re looking for romance, we have something for you - thousands of titles including eBooks and audiobooks.

Visit ahml.info to search for romance titles. Place a hold then pick up your selections at the library.

Check out these romance titles: Alphabetical by author. Includes multiple sub-genres within romance.

Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur Changing the Game by Jaci Burton The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan Sunrise Canyon by Janet Dailey You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory Beach Read by Emily Henry Ties that Tether by Jane Igharo Promise Not to Tell by Jayne Ann Krentz Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren When Calls the Heart by Janette Oke The Duke and I by Julia Quinn One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London The Sinner by J.R. Ward

ONLINE BOOK DISCUSSIONS Join the conversation.

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.

READ AND REFLECT

Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Anonymous Monday, February 1, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Becoming Duchess Goldblatt, written by an anonymous Twitter personality known to her fans as Duchess Goldblatt (or @duchessgoldblat), is an inspiring memoir plumbing the depths of loss. As we confront challenging losses in our own lives, we can turn to the Duchess for warmth and wit. Join us in reading and reflecting on experiences of grief, depression, survival and community.

MYSTERY

Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter Monday, February 8 7:30–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

NOVEL EXPERIENCE

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid Tuesday, February 9 7:30–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Holes by Louis Sachar Tuesday, February 16, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom

SCIENCE FICTION

Finna by Nino Cipri Wednesday, February 24 7:30–9 p.m. / Zoom

BUSINESS BOOK DISCUSSION

Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity by Scott Galloway. Wednesday, March 10, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

CHAPTER CHAT PARENTS’ BOOK CLUB

Crazy-Stressed by Dr. Michael J. Bradley Tuesday, March 16, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

More information on Page 6. For parents and caregivers.

Join Page Turners on Facebook! Celebrate your love of reading, share book suggestions, and discuss your favorite reads with neighbors in our Facebook group. Search Facebook Groups for AHML Page Turners Adult Readers Group to join. This online discussion group is moderated by staff from the Arlington Heights Memorial Library.

ONLINE SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS There will be no in–person library programs at the Senior Center in February. All programs require registration and will be held online on Zoom.

Film Discussion Circle

Tuesday, February 2, 2:30–3:30 p.m. / Zoom

Watch this month’s film at your convenience then join us online for a discussion of Firelight, (1998), 103 minutes, Rated R. A beautiful Swiss governess gave up her child to the British aristocrat with whom she had a brief affair. Unable to forget her daughter, seven years later she secretly becomes her governess. Borrow from the library’s hoopla collection.

Computer Interest Group Wednesday, February 10, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom

Novice and experienced users discuss current technology, exchange tips and offer advice for solving problems on PCs, tablets and smartphones. Learn Zoom Friday, February 5 or 19, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom

Staff from the library will assist you in joining this practice Zoom session, help you troubleshoot issues you have with sound and video and provide tips and best practices so that you can ZOOM too. To use Zoom, you need a PC, Mac, iPad or iPhone or another brand of smartphone.

Host a Zoom Meeting Friday, February 12 or 26, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom

Take your knowledge of Zoom to a new level. Learn to schedule, monitor, host and keep your Zoom meeting safe. Learn Zoom class or experience using Zoom required. Participants should have the Zoom Meeting Client on their device and have a free Zoom account.

Register for Senior Phone Programs Join our weekly phone discussions where we listen to and discuss short stories or share reminiscences 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.

Modern Classics Discussion A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines Monday, February 8, 10–11 a.m. / Zoom

Book Discussions Join lively discussions of our February book selections held on Zoom. Call Senior Services at 847-870-3712 to arrange to pick up a book at the library’s drive-up window.

Popular Books Discussion The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi Wednesday, February 10, 10–11 a.m. / Zoom

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Support the library.

Library Foundation The Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation is a not–for–profit, 501 (c)(3) tax–exempt organization that provides support to the library by securing and managing donations from individuals, businesses and foundations to support the library above and beyond what public funding provides. Learn more at ahml.info/ about/foundation.

Friends of the Library The Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to provide gifts (programs, materials, equipment and artwork) for the library. The Friends sponsor used book sales and maintain a book boutique (located on the first floor) offering used books and magazines for sale throughout the year.

If you are interested in learning more about the Friends of the Library contact the FOL at friends@ahml.info or visit ahml.info/about/ friends. Arlington Heights Memorial

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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: Andi Ruhl 847-506-2684 • aruhl@ahml.info Debbie Smart 847-494-3707 • dsmart@ahml.info Christine Tangney 847-506-2686 • ctangney@ahml.info

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mike Driskell

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Mary Hastings

EDITORIAL SUPERVISOR April Harder

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