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Book Discussions
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Register to attend any of these book discussions. Stop by the Info Desk to pick up a book or call us at 847-392-0100 to arrange a pick up. Book discussion titles are also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.
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MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION
Dead of Winter by Stephen Mack Jones
Monday, January 10, 7–8 p.m. Cardinal Room
Ex-cop August Snow faces sketchy real estate dealings, amoral billionaires and corrupt city employees in this gritty and actionpacked crime novel.
NOVEL EXPERIENCE BOOK DISCUSSION
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Tuesday, January 11, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room
Between life and death there is a library, each book another life you could have lived. Would you have done anything different if you had the chance?
SCIENCE FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION
Dune by Frank Herbert
Wednesday, January 12, 7–8 p.m. / Conference Room H
A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, award-winning Dune is one of the the grandest epics in science fiction.
BOOKS AND BREWS DISCUSSION
The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson
Wednesday, January 19, 7–8 p.m. Eddie’s Restaurant, 10 E. Northwest Highway
Pioneering biochemist Jennifer Doudna, along with her colleagues and rivals, launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses and enhance our children. Doudna received the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, with Emmanuelle Charpentier, “for the development of a method for genome editing.”
Whether it’s a piece of music, an Arduino-powered arcade cabinet, a photo of a painting you just completed or even a finished puzzle, we want to shine the spotlight on what you have created and show others too — on our website and on the library’s social media channels. If you have made something in the library’s Makerplace or in the Studio or with items from our Library of Things collection, we want to hear from you.
Want to be highlighted in our Creator Spotlight? Send an email to editorial@ahml.info with the subject line “Creator Spotlight.” You can also tag us on social media with the hashtag #AHMLSeasonOfMaking all winter long as we continue to highlight winter as the season of making using the library, its equipment, resources and tools.
New destination for newspapers and magazines
Are you a massive consumer of news? Do you always make sure to have a magazine to read? We have a new destination for you—the Online Newsstand. After the library added online subscriptions to the Daily Herald (via Newsbank), The New York Times and The Washington Post, along with our existing access to thousands more magazines and newspapers through Libby Magazines, PressReader and Flipster, there was a need to give news and magazine readers a page that really focused on the sources they want. At the Online Newsstand, you’ll find just that, with links to selected popular magazine and newspaper titles, as well as the larger multi-title products. There’s even a search tool that lets you find browsable full-text magazines, newspapers and journals from the tens of thousands available in our research databases.
Find the Online Newsstand at ahml.info/newsstand or navigate to Borrow > Materials > Online Newsstand in our website menu.
AARP TAX ASSISTANCE
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation help to anyone, with special attention to those over the age of 50 who cannot afford a tax preparation service. Appointments are required and run from early February through mid-April. Schedule your appointment in person at the Info Desk, Second Floor Desk or call 847-392-0100. If you have brokerage statements, make your appointments for late March or early April. All returns will be e-filed, and you will receive a paper copy of your return. If filing a joint return, both spouses must be present, or bring a signed Power of Attorney.
• All tax volunteers will be required to be vaccinated.
• Masks must be worn by both volunteers and clients.
• Picture ID and Social Security card or SSA1099.
• Copies of all your W-2, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-R, 1099-B forms for 2021. • Copy of your 2020 federal and state income tax forms filed in 2021.
• Copy of your 2019 federal and state income tax forms.
• All correspondence from IRS; in particular form letter(s) you received from IRS in January 2022. • Stimulus payment amounts and advanced Child Care Credit amounts received in 2021.
• Form 1099-G Unemployment Insurance received in 2021.
• Self-employment income and expenses for 2021. • Plastic table shields will be used between volunteers and clients.
• Stations will be sanitized after each client.
• Receipts and information for itemized deductions in 2021 (medical and dental expenses, taxes and interest paid, gifts to charities and other deductions). Total your receipts prior to your appointment. • Real estate tax bills for property taxes paid in 2021.
• Closing statements for any real estate sold in 2021, including original cost of property and cost of improvements made to the property. • Social Security SSA-1099 for 2021. • Railroad retirement forms RRB-1099 and RRB-1099R for 2021.
• Marketplace Health Insurance Form 1095A. • Check from your bank for direct deposit or direct debit information.
• If using Power of Attorney, you must bring a copy of the official form.
Any changes to this service will be posted on our website at ahml.info. You can also contact us by email at questions@ahml.info, chat with us at ahml.info or call 847-392-0100. Bring the following items to your tax appointment:
CLASSES
Discover the Place where you can be a Maker. Register at ahml.info starting January 2.
All classes held at the library’s Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave.
The Makerplace provides visitors ages 12 and up a unique opportunity for making and creating, using the latest technology and creative equipment, along with flexible workspaces and a commercial-grade 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. Waivers are available at ahml.info/makerplace. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.
Thursday, January 13, 7–8 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 1 Join a guided tour of the Makerplace. We’ll take you through the many creative spaces and introduce you to your new place for making in Arlington Heights. Each tour will end with time for Q&A. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Paint Pouring
Sunday, January 9, 1–2:30 p.m. Makerplace Creative Arts
You don’t have to be an expert to let your creativity flow in this paint pouring program. Let us walk you through the paint pouring process and discuss the basics of color theory. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and pour your heart out. Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Make Do and Mend
Saturday, January 29, 1–2:30 p.m. Makerplace Creative Arts
Does your favorite shirt have a hole in the seam? Are those hand-me-down pants too long? Add new life to your clothing and save your wardrobe from ending up in a landfill. Volunteers will assist you in mending holes, hemming and putting on buttons. Drop in anytime between 1–2:30 p.m. Ages 12 and up.
MAKERPLACE TOUR
MAKERPLACE
112 N. Belmont Avenue For more information visit ahml.info/makerplace Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: noon-5 p.m. Monday & Friday: Closed
Arlington Heights library card required to participate in these classes, designed for ages 12 and up.
3D Printing
Wednesday, January 5, 6–7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 1–2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 1–2:30 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 2
Explore the basics of 3D printing technology and how to use TinkerCAD to create 3D printable designs from scratch or by using existing 3D designs from the internet. All sessions are the same; register for one.
Laser Cutting
Thursday, January 6, 1–2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 1–2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 6–7:30 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 2
Learn the basics of 2D design for laser cutting and engraving. Using digital design software, take your ideas from concept to completed pieces using the Makerplace’s laser cutter. All sessions are the same; register for one.
Vinyl Cutting
Saturday, January 15, 1–2:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 1–2:30 p.m. Makerplace Flex Space 2
Learn to download and create your own custom designs for the Makerplace’s vinyl cutters. Learn how to cut adhesive vinyl, iron-on transfers, paper for scrapbooking and crafting, fabric, matboard, leather and more. Both sessions are the same; register for one.
Sewing
Wednesday, January 12, 1–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 6–7:30 p.m. Makerplace Sewing and Quilting Room
Learn the basics of threading, operating and troubleshooting on our Makerplace sewing machines. Both sessions are the same; register for one.
CULINARY CLASSES
Join us in the Makerplace Kitchen for hands-on culinary instruction. Arlington Heights library card required to participate in these classes, designed for adults. Limit one class per cardholder per month.
English Muffins
Saturday, January 8 10:30 a.m.–noon or 2–3:30 p.m. Makerplace Kitchen
Baking bread from scratch is one of the most rewarding things you can do in your kitchen. In this class, learn how to make beautiful, high-rising English muffins with Andrea Pracht of My Kitchen Clatter. Everyone will go home with instructions, recipes and a few homemade muffins to share.
Coffee Tasting
Wednesday, January 19 3–4 p.m. or 5–6 p.m. Makerplace Kitchen
Where coffee comes from plays a huge role in how it tastes. Nicole Zimmerman brings her barista skills to our new kitchen to introduce you to three regional coffees. Learn more about the selected beans and enjoy food pairings along the way.
