October 2021

OCTOBER 2021

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Inclusion Awareness Month, p. 4-7

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Welcome to the Makerplace, p. 8-9

Families p. 10-11 Early Childhood p. 12 Kids p. 13–14 Tweens p. 15 Teens p. 16-17

One Book, One Village p. 18-21

Adults p. 22-25

Business & Nonprofit p. 26

Online Resources p. 27

Jobs & Careers, p. 27

English as a Second Language & Literacy

p. 28

Tech Classes p. 29

Book Discussions p. 30-31

Senior Center p. 32-33

Genealogy p. 33

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Friends & Foundation p. 34-35

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P A commitment to inclusion, accessibility This month we celebrate Inclusion Awareness Month, recognizing the library's commitment to offering resources and programs and enhanced accessibility. Some programs featured in October include a dance party presented with Northwest Special Recreation Association, a storytime presented in American Sign Language, supported YouTube marathon for tweens, low vision products road show and accessibility resource hours. The library also provides closed-captioning at all virtual adult programs, developed an accessible programming series for older adults and launched Playaway audiobooks that give younger customers the ability to listen without needing any additional device. The library continues to expand its Library of Things collection that offers a variety of assistive devices and technology, including a prescription reader, blood pressure monitors and a car accessibility kit. And later this month, Kids’ World will debut an Accessibility Support Collection designed to allow families to try different assistive devices for young learners. "Awareness is thinking intentionally about something," said Mary Jo Lepo, Senior & Accessible Services Manager. "The library is committed to having conversations and making connections with the community so we can deliver services in the ways that people need.” Our commitment to inclusion is ongoing, and we want to hear from you. To tell us more about your needs and ideas, contact us via comment cards available in the library or ahml.info/contact, call us at 847-392-0100 or TTY: 847-392-1119, or email us at accessibility@ahml.info.

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New collection for families debuts “We think [the collection is] going to have a great impact right away,” Board Chair of C.I.T.Y. of Support Beth Deiter said. “It demonstrates to the community that we see these families, we acknowledge that you're here, and we want to support you.” The library’s new Accessibility Support Collection of print materials, therapeutic toys and tools was made generously possible by C.I.T.Y. of Support (Children in Therapy and You). This nonprofit organization's mission is to “create a dynamic community, both online and in person, that supports all families navigating the needs of their child in therapy.” C.I.T.Y. of Support donated $10,000 to the library, resulting through community donations. Youth Services Assistant Manager Maria Papanastassiou's collaboration and partnership with C.I.T.Y. of Support was key in bringing this new collection to the library. In the past, Papanastassiou and Deiter worked together to present library supportive programming such as Developmental Playgroup and Our Time: Caregivers, Coffee and Play. The partnership’s newest resource features some 250 items, including books for kids and adults, toys designed to support motor, social, cognitive, visual and auditory skill development, therapeutic and adaptive technology tools and more. The collection provides an opportunity for families and therapists to try out specialized items before purchasing them. “If you’re spending money for your child to try something out and they don't like it, it keeps adding up,” Papanastassiou said. “And you don't want to have to make that investment in purchasing something that's expensive that might not work for your family.”

accessibility support collection

The collection supports those with learning differences, including speech-language, sensory processing, neurodevelopmental, visual processing, auditory processing, motor and orthopedic disabilities. The collection was developed for and with feedback from these audiences and can benefit many users. The collection will debut on Tuesday, October 26 with a celebration for all in the Hendrickson Room, Lindsey Room and Kids’ World from 6:30-8 p.m. See page 11. Contact the library if your party requires accommodations. Register starting October 1.

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Inclusion Awareness Month Programs Full details for all programs appear inside this newsletter.

October 1: Fairytale Fling October 5: Seven Essential Elements of a Special Needs Financial Plan October 9: Calvin Can’t Fly: The Story of Bookworm Birdie presented in American Sign Language October 14: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: Tips from the Latest Research October 16: Supported YouTube Marathon October 18: Fall Prevention October 25: College Knowledge: Planning for Students with Learning Differences October 26: The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Products Road Show October 26: Our Time: Children in Therapy and You Celebration and Accessibility Support Collection Launch with C.I.T.Y. of Support

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Accessibility Resource Hours 11 a.m.-1 p.m. / First Floor Drop in on scheduled dates to speak with staff from the following organizations to learn about and connect to the resources they have to offer.

October 4: Northwest Special Recreation Association Provides outstanding opportunities through recreation for children and adults with disabilities in partnership with 17 member park districts to provide day camps, weekly programs, trips, special events, cultural arts and more.

October 5: Have Dreams Serves children, teens and adults impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD), offering after-school, workplace training and adult day programs, with diagnostic and family support services.

October 7: The Village of Arlington Heights Disability Services The Village is committed to ensuring that every citizen is afforded an equal opportunity to participate in Village programs, services, facilities and communications, and works to ensure overall accessibility within the Village of Arlington Heights for people with disabilities.

October 13: Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation Provides free assistive telecommunications equipment and training on a loan and voucher basis for qualifying Illinois residents who are certified as permanently deaf, deaf-blind, speech-disabled or hard-of-hearing.

October 20: Regional Transit Authority Promotes travel independence and empowers customers with mobility options. Provides education on accessible CTA, Metra and Pace public transit, and information and assistance applying for the Reduced Fare and Ride Free Programs for seniors and persons with disabilities.

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welcome to the

Discover the Place where you can be a Maker, and join us at the Makerplace, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's new makerspace and center for hands-on experiential learning at 112 N. Belmont Avenue. 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.

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Visit anytime to explore the space, try something new or bring a project from home and use the open workspaces. This month, join a member of our staff on a guided tour of the Makerplace or attend a class where you can learn the essentials of laser cutting and vinyl cutting, experiment with 3D printing and how it works, or learn the basics of sewing. A detailed class list is available on our website at ahml.info/makerplace. All users must sign a waiver before using equipment or participating in Makerplace classes. Waivers are available at ahml.info/makerplace. The library would like to thank the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library for their continued support in helping to bring the Makerplace to the Arlington Heights community.

112 N. Belmont Ave. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Makerplace Hours Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: noon-5 p.m. Monday & Friday: Closed Visit ahml.info/makerplace for more information.

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FAMILIES

Do something fun together. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation policies. Please visit ahml.info/stayinformed for any changes in library operations.

Calvin Can’t Fly The Story of Bookworm Birdie

Saturday, October 9, 10–10:45 a.m. / Hendrickson Room Calvin is one unusual starling! While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird buries his beak in a book. Yet, when it comes time to migrate, poor Calvin suddenly realizes he can’t fly. His sisters, brothers and cousins carry him into the air. But on their way south, the winds blow hard, the trees bend and the air starts to smell strange. It’s a hurricane, and only Calvin can save the day — because he has read all about it. Presented in American Sign Language as part of Inclusion Awareness Month. For families.

Homeschool Hangout Thursday, October 7, 1–3 p.m. / Hub

Visit the Hub for hands-on activities and the chance to meet other homeschoolers. All ages are welcome.

Chapter Chat: Caregivers’ Book Club The Invisible Toolbox: The Power of Reading to Your Child from Birth to Adolescence by Kim Jocelyn Dickson Wednesday, October 13, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Learn about one of the most important things you can do to foster your child’s learning potential. Copies of the book are available for check out at the Kids’ World Desk and digital copies are accessible in Hoopla.

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Homeschool Advisory Team (HAT) Meeting Wednesday, October 20, 10–11 a.m. / Zoom

The Homeschool Advisory Team provides input on what the homeschool community would like to have offered in a variety of programs, services and resources. For caregivers with school-age children.

30 Books in 30 Minutes: Gift Giving Tuesday, November 2, 6:30–7:15 p.m. Zoom

Join the Kids’ World staff as they share 30 Books in 30 Minutes with you, all new titles from 2021 and just in time for gift giving season.

OCTOBER 2021

Fry Bread Cooking DEMONSTRATION & More

Saturday, October 23, 10:30–11:30 a.m. / Hendrickson Room Native chef Jessica Pammonicutt will demonstrate how to make fry bread. After the demonstration, Gina Roxas from the Trickster Cultural Center will give a presentation on Native foods. Families will also make a craft. Presented as part of One Book, One Village. For families with children grades preschool and up.

accessibility support collection

Our Time: Children in Therapy and You Celebration Accessibility Support Collection Launch Tuesday, October 26, 6:30–8 p.m. / Hendrickson Room, Kids’ World and Lindsey Room

Join us for a time of connection and festivity as we celebrate the debut of our new Accessibility Support Collection in Kids’ World, generously made possible by C.I.T.Y. of Support (Children in Therapy and You). This collection of print materials, therapeutic toys and tools has been created to serve families with youth with disabilities or receive therapy services and service providers. In the Hendrickson Room, dance along with Loren Goodman, music therapist from Prospect Music Therapy and Laura Kowalski from Hop Along Yogi for an interactive family music and movement experience. Our Youth Librarians will offer a sensory storytime and various play stations. The Lindsey Room will offer a calming space with sensory supports. Throughout the evening, support and resources in our community and in the library will be shared, including our new Accessibility Support Collection in Kids’ World. Items from the collection will be available to explore and check out. An inclusive event designed with supports to help all kids have fun and be successful. Best for families with children with disabilities or receive therapy services. All are welcome. Contact the library if your party requires any special accommodations. Presented as part of Inclusion Awareness Month.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD STORYTIMES Play and learn.

We are currently offering a variety of in-person and virtual storytimes. Due to limited class size, registration is now required and limited to Arlington Heights cardholders only, unless otherwise noted. All are welcome to register and join us in our virtual storytime programs. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation policies. Please visit ahml.info/stayinformed for any changes in library operations.

Please note:

Storytimes October 1-10, register anytime. Storytimes October 11-31, register starting October 1. Visit ahml.info to register.

1000books

Kick Off

Family Time: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Kick-Off Saturday, October 2, 10:30–11 a.m. / Lindsey Room

Join us for a special storytime to show our love of books for our littlest readers ages 0-6. Sign up for our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program, or if you’re already enrolled, join us for some fun with a variety of hands-on activities and games located throughout Kids’ World. Ages 0-6. Arlington Heights cardholders only for the 10:30 a.m. program.

Virtual Family Time

Family Time

Saturdays, October 9 and November 6 9:30 a.m. / Zoom

Saturdays, October 2, 16, 23 and 30 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. / Lindsey Room

Open to all.

Ages 0-6 years. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Baby Time Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27 9:30 and 10:30 a m. / Lindsey Room

English Learners Family Time Tuesday, October 12, 6:30–7 p.m. Lindsey Room

Ages 0-18 months. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Ages 0 months–6 years.

Toddler Time

Thursday Fun Night

Thursdays, October 7, 14 and 21 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. / Lindsey Room

Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28 6:30–7 p.m. / Lindsey Room

Ages 19-35 months. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Arlington Heights cardholders only Ages 0-6; siblings welcome.

Kids’ Time Mondays, October 4, 11, 18 and 25 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. / Lindsey Room

Ages 3-6 years. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

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KIDS

Read and grow. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.

Minecraft Mania Saturday, October 2, 10:30 a.m.–noon Zoom

Participants of all experience levels complete challenges using multiplayer gameplay, working together to accomplish goals. If you do not already have an account, one will be provided. Grades 3–4.

LEGO Challenge Tuesday, October 5, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Cardinal Room

Enjoy an hour of hanging out and building Legos.

Homework Helpers & Book Buddies Wednesdays / Kids’ World October 6, 6–8 p.m. , October 20, 4–6 p.m. November 3, 6–8 p.m.

Teen Homework Helpers and Book Buddies are available in Kids’ World two Wednesdays per month to assist with homework assignments, practicing reading, studying, or language skills for 30-minute sessions. Especially great for kids learning English as a new language; all are welcome. Can’t make it into the library? Register for a virtual Book Buddies session. For kids, tweens and teens.

Desserts, Books and More: Fry Bread Monday, October 18, 6:30–7:15 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story written by Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juan Martinez-Neal. Join us to discuss the book and complete an activity. Copies of the book are available at the Kids’ World Desk. Presented as part of One Book, One Village. Grades 1-3 with an adult.

Drawing Cartoon Monsters Tuesday, October 12, 4:15–5:15 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Want to learn how to draw cartoon monsters? Join Mark from Andertoons for a spooky time filled with creepy characters. Grades 3-4.

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KIDS

Read and grow. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.

Dinosaurs Rock Saturday, November 6 10–10:45 a.m. / Zoom

Join DINOSAURS ROCK for a virtual Jurassic journey… with a fascinating and fun, interactive show, the backdrop of museum-quality dinosaur and fossils specimens and, best of all, REAL fossils to keep for each participant. Ages 3-6.

Ghost STEM Experiments

Chess Club

Tuesday, October 19, 4:15–5:15 p.m. Cardinal Room

Sunday, November 7, 11 a.m.–noon / Zoom

Are you ready for some fall fun? Join us for some ghostly experiments where we watch ghosts disappear and design a way to pull them up from the graveyard. Grades 1-3.

Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach using lichess.org for online play. Grades 4–6.

Halloween Fun Wednesday, October 27 / Kids’ World Register for a session at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. Thursday, October 28 / Kids’ World Register for a session at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or noon Put on your costume and join us for some Halloween fun. Activities will include crafts, stories, games and more. Arlington Heights cardholders only. Ages 0-grade 2.

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TWEENS

Create and explore.

Tween Gaming Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 5–7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: noon–4:30 p.m. School Days Off: 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Drop in and play Nintendo Switch, PS4, or Xbox One X. You must have a library card to check out controllers for 30 minutes of gameplay.

Tween Advisory Group (TAG) Friday, October 8, 4:15–5:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Supported YouTube Marathon Saturday, October 16, 3–4 p.m. Cardinal Room

Share your favorite video with the group and watch other tweens’ favorite videos. For tweens of all abilities. We will use a visual schedule and have lap weights and fidget toys available. Email kbailey@ahml.info a link to your video one day prior to the program. Presented as part of Inclusion Awareness Month. Grades 4–6.

Join like-minded tweens to work on service projects, plan programs and play games. Grades 4–6.

Tween DIY Kit

Art Cart Crafternoon

Pick up supplies at the Kids’ World Desk or request to pick them up at the drive-up window or bookmobile by contacting kids@ahml.info or 847-392-0100.

Wednesday, October 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Lindsey Room

We’ll provide supplies like colored pencils, embroidery floss, and watercolors, and you can drop in and create anything you want.

Grades 4–6.

Grades 4–6.

Sew a Pumpkin Stuffy Wednesday, October 13, 5–6:15 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Learn to hand sew a scented pumpkin that will add the perfect fall decor to your room. Grades 4–6.

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TEENS

Meet up or try something new. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.

Friday Flicks Fridays, October 1, 15 and 22, 6–8 p.m. / Hub

Homework Helpers & Book Buddies

Drop in, hang out and watch a movie on our big screen.

Wednesdays / Kids’ World October 6, 6–8 p.m. , October 20, 4–6 p.m. November 3, 6–8 p.m.

Teen Game Night

Teen Homework Helpers and Book Buddies are available in Kids’ World two Wednesdays per month to assist with completing homework assignments or practicing reading, study, or language skills for 30-minute sessions.

Friday, October 8, 5–8 p.m. / Hub

Drop in to join other teens in playing the Hub’s collection of tabletop games.

Fairytale Fling Friday, October 1, 6–8:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Enjoy a magical evening of dancing and more, featuring a DJ, crafts and a photo booth. Dress as your favorite fairytale character. Presented in partnership with Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) and as part of Inclusion Awareness Month. Each individual participant must register for this event. For ages 16+ of all abilities.

For kids, tweens and teens. Want to be a teen volunteer for Homework Helpers & Book Buddies? Find more information at ahml.info/teens/volunteer.

Sound Wave Art Tuesday, October 12, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Cardinal Room

Step into The Studio to record a favorite quote, song lyric or personal expression. Capture that recording in a digital sound wave image, and transform it into a unique multimedia art project. Grades 7–12.

Tell Your Seed Story Wednesday, October 20, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Cardinal Room

Join Gina Roxas from the Trickster Cultural Center and other teens in a discussion of the graphic novel This Place: 150 Years Retold. We’ll talk about “seed stories,” and how where plants and people come from shapes what they become. Presented as part of One Book, One Village. Grades 7–12.

Halloween Party Party Halloween & Movie Movie Roast Roast &

Friday, October 29

6–8:30 p.m. / Hub

Join in some Halloween-themed games, including a costume contest, and roast a scarily-bad horror movie with other teens. Grades 7–12.

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Teen Advisory Board Sunday, October 24, 1–2:30 p.m. / Hub

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Get writing in November. Join us in the Hub for teen write-ins throughout the month.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a high school volunteer group that involves service projects, making your voice heard at the library and having fun while earning service hours. Fill out an application to join TAB at ahml.info/teens/volunteer before attending your first meeting. Email Alice Son at ason@ahml.info with questions.

NaNoWriMo Teen Kickoff Event Monday, November 1, 4-6 p.m. / Zoom

Brainstorm and play games with other teens to get the creative juices flowing as you start your novel writing journey. Pick up a Novel Writing Pack at the Hub Desk before the program beginning on Monday, October 25. For teens grades 7-12.

For high school students only.

Dice Guild Friday, November 5, 6–9 p.m. / Hub

Drop in to play tabletop roleplaying games with other teens. Grades 7–12.

College Knowledge FAFSA Completion Workshop Wednesday, October 27, 6–8 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

Experts from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will provide assistance to families completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. Bring your own laptop or use one provided by the library. For high school students and their caregivers.

Planning for Students with Learning Differences Monday, October 25, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

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 and testing, 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. Presented as part of Inclusion Awareness Month.

Financial Strategies for Early College Planning Monday, November 1, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Experts from My College Planning Team share professional knowledge to guide you in early college planning. For middle school and high school students, and their caregivers.

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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. “I’ve come to understand my writing as an act of reciprocity with the plants and land, a way of returning a gift in return for all they have given me. I realized that writing strictly for a scientific audience in peer-reviewed journals was not serving the good of the land, for that I needed to touch hearts as well as minds,” Kimmerer said, reflecting on her journey towards becoming a creative writer. “It was a challenge at first to reclaim my naturally lyrical way of writing, from the formal scientific writing I had been doing. But, it was wonderfully liberating and I learned to trust the power of story. I am so grateful that people are listening.” “In engaging with readers and listeners, I have sensed a deep longing for connection with the living world,” Kimmerer continued. “There is a desire to know the plants well again, to feel part of the ecological community and to reclaim our role as givers to the land, not just takers. I can feel people longing for kinship with the land, that the extractive economies have tried to erase. People are remembering what it might be to have an honorable relationship with land.” Copies of Braiding Sweetgrass are available for checkout or hold at the library, at the Senior Center, on the bookmobile or digitally through cloudLibrary or hoopla.

One BookOne Village 2021

OBOV 2021 will culminate with a virtual visit by Robin Wall Kimmerer on Thursday, October 21 at 7 p.m., sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Visit ahml.info/onebook for more information or to register.

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An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer Thursday, October 21, 7-8:30 p.m. / Zoom Join us for this signature event celebrating our 2021 One Book, One Village selection. Author and scientist Robin Wall Kimmerer joins us virtually to share the story behind Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. She’ll be joined in conversation by WBEZ’s Jerome McDonnell. Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing. Kimmerer is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment, whose mission is to create programs which draw on the wisdom of both Indigenous and scientific knowledge for our shared goals of sustainability. Robin said that she hopes attendees will leave her virtual event with “a renewed sense of the ways that humans can be medicine for the earth, living as if we were ecological citizens, who return the gifts of the earth, not just consumers.” Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

BOOK

DISCUSSIONS

Register to attend any of these discussions of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

ESL Book Discussion Tuesday, October 5, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Bakester Book Discussion Wednesday, October 6, 7–8 p.m. / The Bakester, 13 ½ W. Davis St.

Book Discussion Sunday, October 17, 3–4 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Author Event Discussion Tuesday, October 26, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

If you attended our author event with Robin Wall Kimmerer and can’t get Braiding Sweetgrass off your mind, come to this discussion where we’ll share our favorite moments and takeaways from the event and explore the elements of her work that we’ll carry forward.

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

Wider Lens: An OBOV Film Miniseries Join us for our last of three film screenings followed by a discussion; or watch all three films anytime through Kanopy and join our virtual Wider Lens film discussion virtually.

Indians Like Us: Tuesday, October 12, 1–2:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room Wider Lens: Virtual OBOV Film Discussion Wednesday, October 27, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Join us on Zoom as we close the One Book, One Village film series and discuss the documentaries Gather, Growing Native Great Lakes: Turtle Island, and Indians Like Us. These films have been curated as companion pieces to Braiding Sweetgrass and highlight critical themes presented in the book. All three documentaries are available to watch on Kanopy.

Ethical Foraging and Preparation Sunday, October 3, 2–3:30 p.m. / Zoom

Learn about the basics of foraging your food with Natalie Evans, a certified instructor on edible wild plants. We’ll discuss how it’s done, the benefits of wild food, common wild foods around your own yard or neighborhood and how to prepare your bounty.

Native American Storytelling Friday, October 15, 7–8 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

In Native American communities people tell stories to recount the history of their people through legends, folktales and fables. These stories are told to bond the community together with their shared spirituality and identity by relating cultural morals and values. Join us as Gina Roxas, master gardener at the Trickster Cultural Center, weaves her own story with traditional Potawatomi tales that focus on the fall and harvest time, and shares the historical and cultural context for Native American storytelling. Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.

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

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. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Jamming at the Library: Make Cranberry Jam Wednesday, November 3, 6:30–8 p.m. / Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave.

Get ready to dive into the wonderful world of canning. Join Andrea Pracht of My Kitchen Clatter in this hands-on canning class. Learn the ins-and-outs of jams and make your own cranberry jam to take home and enjoy. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Youth Programs Young readers are invited to check out the following read-alikes to learn more about Indigenous culture and traditions: Fry Bread (kids), Ancestor Approved (tweens) and This Place: 150 Years Retold (teens).

Kids Desserts, Books & More: Fry Bread Hendrickson Room South Monday, October 18, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Register October 1.

See page 13 for more information.

Teen Tell Your Seed Story Cardinal Room Wednesday, October 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Presented by Trickster Cultural Center. See page 16 for more information.

Families Fry Bread Cooking Demonstration and More Hendrickson Room / Saturday, October 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Presented by Trickster Cultural Center. See page 11 for more information.

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ADULTS

Experience and discover. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines. Closed-captioning will be available for all virtual adult programs.

Fairytale Fling Friday, October 1, 6–8 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

Kick off Inclusion Awareness Month at our fabulous Fairytale Fling. Enjoy a magical evening of dancing and more, featuring a DJ, crafts and a photo booth. Dress as your favorite fairytale character. Presented in partnership with Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) and as part of Inclusion Awareness Month. Each individual participant must register for this event. For ages 16+ of all abilities.

Hablemos Español (Let’s Speak Spanish)

Medicare 101

Mondays, October 4 and 18, 6–7 p.m. Zoom

An informative session on what Medicare covers, what it does not, and potential outof-pocket expenses, as well as Supplements, Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage and cost-saving strategies. Presented by David Wylly and Robin Dawson of Medicare Solutions Network.

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

Seven Essential Elements of a Special Needs Financial Plan Tuesday, October 5, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Mike Walther of Oak Wealth Advisors will share specific planning strategies that can help your family sleep better at night, have more fun in your lives and increase the amount of money available to your loved one with special needs. Presented as part of Inclusion Awareness Month.

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Wednesday, October 6, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Village of Arlington Heights: Social, Health and Human Services Tuesday, October 12, 11 a.m.–noon / Zoom

Join Nicole Espinoza, Social Services Coordinator at the Village of Arlington Heights, as she discusses the Village’s social services programs and provides an overview of services offered by the Disability, Environmental Health and Nursing divisions of the Health and Human Services Department. Q & A will follow the presentation.

OCTOBER 2021

THE COLOR OF LAW & REVERSING SEGREGATION

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7–8 P.M. ZOOM

Author and researcher Richard Rothstein presents on the policies that led to racial segregation in American communities and what can be done to reverse these practices and work towards racial equity. This event is co-sponsored by multiple Illinois libraries and held in partnership with Racial Awareness in the North Shore (RAIN) and Together is Better Alliance (TiBA).

33 1/3: Geeta Dayal on Brian Eno’s Another Green World Tuesday, October 12, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

The serene, delicate songs on Another Green World sound meditative, but the album itself was an experiment fueled by adrenaline, panic and pure faith. It was the first Brian Eno album to be composed completely in a recording studio, over a few months in the summer of 1975. 33 1/3 is a series of short books about popular music, each focusing on an iconic individual album that occupies a specific place in music history. Meet the authors and bring your questions. Geeta Dayal’s writing on music, visual art and science has appeared in many major publications, including Bookforum, The Wire, The New York Times, The International Herald-Tribune and The Village Voice.

French Conversation Group

Writer’s Ink

Tuesdays, October 12 and 26, 7–8 p.m. Zoom

Wednesday, October 13, 7–9 p.m. / Zoom

Interested in learning, improving or maintaining your spoken French? Join our resident native speaker to grow your language abilities. All levels are welcome.

Join instructor Jacob Knabb for this facilitated meetup and critique. All skill levels and writing styles are welcome.

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ADULTS

Experience and discover.

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: Tips from the Latest Research

Fall Prevention

Thursday, October 14, 2–3 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Join Lee Krizka from the United Spinal Association Illinois Chapter to learn steps you can take to prevent falls. Get tips for practical lifestyle adjustments and a home safety checklist.

Join staff from the Alzheimer’s Association to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Presented as part of Inclusion Awareness Month.

Dann & Raymond’s Movie Club: The Great Horror Movies (Part One) Thursday, October 14, 7–9 p.m. / Zoom

Dann Gire, Daily Herald movie critic, and Raymond Benson, film historian and novelist, take us through the great horror movies from the Silent Film Era through 1941. Grab some popcorn and kick up your feet while these two share clips, little-known trivia and more.

Monday, October 18, 1–2 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Presented as part of Inclusion Awareness Month.

College Knowledge: Planning for Students with Learning Differences Monday, October 25, 7–8 p.m. Cardinal Room

FAFSA Completion Workshop Wednesday, October 27, 6–8 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Financial Strategies for Early College Planning Monday, November 1, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

See page 17 for more information.

Creative Aging: Art with Alayne Watch the Art with Alayne Bird class on video and do this month’s project. Then, join Alayne and fellow art students in a meet up to share your work inspired by the class, or get advice from Alayne to complete your project. Visit ahml.info/virtual_art to watch this month’s video class and register for a meet up.

Art with Alayne Meet Ups Tuesday, October 19, Friday, October 22 or Tuesday, October 26 2:30–3:30 p.m. / Zoom

Meet up registrants will be notified by email when they can pick up their Create Kits with supplies at the drive-up window. All October meet ups cover the same project. Register for only one. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

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The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Products Road Show

How to Use the Weiss Medigap Tool

Tuesday, October 26, 10 a.m. –3 p.m. Cardinal Room

Thursday, November 4, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Experience state-of-the-art technology with staff from The Chicago Lighthouse and explore a variety of products, including CCTV magnifiers, portable reading devices, independent living aids, accessibility software and more. Test each product and receive advice from expert staff to discover the right tools to improve your quality of life.

Jessica Moody from Weiss Financial Ratings will share information about Medicare Supplement insurance and how to use the Weiss Ratings database to help you pick a supplemental insurance policy.

Presented as part of Inclusion Awareness Month.

AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR CATHY PARK HONG Thursday, November 4, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom Cathy Park Hong discusses her New York Times bestselling book Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning, a collection of honest, emotionally charged and original essays that explore Asian American consciousness. Hong is one of Time’s Most Influential People of 2021, and Minor Feelings is one of Time’s best books of 2020, referring to Hong as “an energetic and necessary voice in the dialogue surrounding racism in the U.S.” The author will be joined in conversation with Chicago journalist Monica Eng. Presented in partnership with multiple Chicago-area libraries.

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BUSINESS & NONPROFIT Start something big.

Tuesday, October 19, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom Learn tactics to market your product or service with a holiday spin. Join Rebecca Hoffman, Founder of Good Egg Concepts, a strategic communications and brand marketing practice, to uncover ways you can make your business shine during the most festive time of year.

SCORE Business Mentoring Thursdays, October 7, 28 and November 4 Appointments at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday, October 11 Appointments at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Appointment Room Virtual appointments available upon request.

Learn from SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. One-on-one small business mentoring by business experts who have had experience in all aspects of business. Register at northchicago.score.org/ arlington–heights–library.

Reference Solutions: Beyond the Basics Tuesday, October 12, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Reference Solutions is an online resource that contains basic directory information for more than 16 million businesses in the United States. If you are a business owner or an entrepreneur planning on starting a business, join this session to learn about researching the competition and your potential market, finding new business opportunities, researching executives and companies, locating addresses and phone numbers and conducting market research.

Business Book Discussion Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance by Erica Dhawan Thursday, October 28, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

With most of our communication happening from behind a screen, traditional body language signals are no longer visible – or are they? Erica Dhawan, a recognized leadership expert, combines cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling to decode the new signals and cues that have replaced traditional body language across genders, generations and culture.

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ONLINE RESOURCES More Newspapers!

New Daily Newspaper Resources: •

New York Times + Cooking + Crossword/Games: From

NYTimes.com. Full access to the websites and apps for the NY Times News, Cooking and Crossword/Games. Includes stories, infographics and multimedia. Historical articles are still available through the “New York Times via Proquest” database. •

Washington Post: From WashingtonPost.com. Full access

to daily news via the website and app of one of the nation’s preeminent investigative newspapers. Historical articles are still available through the “Washington Post via Proquest” database. •

Daily Herald: From Newsbank. View daily full-page/full-

image issues of the Daily Herald. Historical articles are still available through both Newsbank’s and Proquest’s textonly products, as well as Access NewspaperArchive. Learn more about accessing these and hundreds more newspapers online (including the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times) at ahml.info under Borrow > eBooks & Downloads.

New Food and Cultural Resources: •

A to Z Food America: Regional recipes, culinary history and

traditions from around the U.S. •

A to Z The USA: State profiles, histories, cultural and

geographic overviews. •

A to Z World Culture: Country historical, cultural and

geographic information These databases can be found at ahml.info under Research > Databases > All Databases.

JOBS & CAREERS Take the next step.

Virtual Resume Reviews Whether you’re new to the job hunt or a seasoned professional, get one-on-one help with your resume. Available by appointment for Arlington Heights cardholders only. Request an appointment at ahml.info/virtualhelp.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Practice and learn.

ESL Book Discussions Join other ESL students to discuss these books. Email esl@ahml.info to receive discussion questions or to have a book placed on hold for you to pick up at the bookmobile or library.

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Tuesday, October 5, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Threading My Prayer Rug: One Woman’s Journey from Pakistani Muslim to American Muslim by Sabeeha Rehman Tuesday, October 19, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom

Inglés para Hispanohablantes

English Learners Family Time

Wednesdays, October 6 and 20, 1–2 p.m. Zoom

Tuesdays, October 12 and 26, 6:30–7 p.m. Lindsey Room

Una clase conversacional para Hispanohablantes que buscan mejorar su Inglés.

Ages 0-6.

ESL Conversation Lab Saturdays, October 9 and 23, 10–11 a.m. Zoom

Join other adult English-language learners to practice conversation in English around different topics/situations and work on improving speaking skills. Each week will focus on a different real-life scenario and will include exercises to work on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills.

Tea & Talk Wednesday, October 13, 2–3 p.m. / Zoom

Improve your conversation skills at this monthly group. For ESL adults; children welcome.

Citizenship Interview Practice Wednesday, October 20, 7–9 p.m. / Zoom

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

English Hour with Michael Tuesday, October 26, 10–11 a.m. Hendrickson Room or Zoom

Join other English-language learners and our ESL volunteer Michael, at home OR in the library, to explore the English language.

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CLASSES For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.

Spooky Photoshop

Smartphone Photowalk

See how Photoshop can make ordinary people into zombies, and monsters. Basic photo editing experience encouraged.

Wednesday, October 6, 1:30–3 p.m. Training Center

Bring your smartphone and join us for an outdoor walk to learn how you can take the best pictures possible on your smartphone.

Monday, October 18, 6–7:30 p.m. Training Center

eBooks, eAudiobooks, Movies and More Tuesday, October 19, 6–7:30 p.m. / Zoom

Halloween Stop Motion Animation Wednesday, October 13, 6–7:30 p.m. Training Center

Learn the tools and techniques needed to create spooky stop motion videos on your mobile device with the free Stop Motion Studio app.

Beginning Computing with Windows 10 Thursday, October 14, 10–11:30 a.m. Training Center

Learn how to launch programs; create, rename, and delete files as well as folders; organize your Desktop and more.

Digitize It: Audio, Slides, Photos Friday, October 15, 2–3 p.m. Training Center

Learn how to digitize your vinyl records, audio cassettes, 35mm slides and photos. We will cover how you can utilize the specialized equipment and software in our Studio space.

Learn all about the free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music and magazines you can access with your library card.

Using Google Meet for Web Conferencing Wednesday, October 20, 6–7:30 p.m. Zoom

Learn how to schedule, host and join an event on Google Meet, settings, screen share abilities and extensions.

How to Use Your iPad Friday, October 22, 1:30–3 p.m. Training Center

Bring your iPad if you have one.

Cord Cutting 101: Exploring Cable Alternatives Monday, October 25, 6–7:30 p.m. / Zoom

Explore cost-effective alternatives to cable (Netflix, Roku, Sling, Apple TV, Hoopla) and land line phones (mobile, Google Voice).

Video Editing with Kapwing Wednesday, October 27, 6–7:30 p.m. / Zoom

With Kapwing you can edit your videos in a web browser for free.

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS Join the conversation.

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.

ONE BOOK, ONE VILLAGE

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer Wednesday, October 6, 7–8 p.m. The Bakester, 13 ½ W. Davis St. Sunday, October 17, 3–4 p.m. / Cardinal Room AUTHOR EVENT DISCUSSION Tuesday, October 26, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

If you attended our author event with Robin Wall Kimmerer and can’t get Braiding Sweetgrass off your mind, come to this discussion where we’ll share our favorite moments and takeaways from the event and explore the elements of her work that we’ll carry forward.

MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION

Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz Monday, October 11, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Join us in person to discuss Orphan X, an action-packed thriller, and the first book in Gregg Hurwitz’s electrifying Orphan X series featuring Evan Smoak.

NOVEL EXPERIENCE BOOK DISCUSSION

The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Tuesday, October 12, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Join us in person to discuss The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai, a novel of friendship and redemption in the face of tragedy and loss set in 1980s Chicago and contemporary Paris.

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CHAPTER CHAT: CAREGIVERS BOOK CLUB

The Invisible Toolbox: The Power of Reading to Your Child from Birth to Adolescence by Kim Jocelyn Dickson Wednesday, October 13, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

SCIENCE FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION

Solaris by Stanislaw Lem Wednesday, October 27, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Join us to discuss Solaris, Stanislaw Lem’s nuanced and philosophical classic science fiction novel. As scientists travel to the planet Solaris to study its ocean, they experience both repressed and new memories. Can we understand the universe around us without first understanding what lies within? What if there were beings so inherently different from us that we couldn’t even begin to understand them? BUSINESS BOOK DISCUSSION

Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance by Erica Dhawan Thursday, October 28, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

ESL BOOK DISCUSSIONS Join other ESL students to discuss these books. Email esl@ahml.info to receive discussion questions or to have a book placed on hold for you to pick up at the bookmobile or library drive-up window.

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Tuesday, October 5, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Threading My Prayer Rug: One Woman’s Journey from Pakistani Muslim to American Muslim by Sabeeha Rehman Tuesday, October 19, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom

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PROGRAMS AT THE SENIOR CENTER

The library’s Senior Center Reading Room branch is currently open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and on Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. All in-person programs will be held at the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.

Travelogues

Film Discussion Circle

Fridays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10 a.m. Senior Center

Tuesday, October 5, 1 p.m. / Senior Center

Drop in and enjoy travel movies and documentaries.

Current Events Discussion Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28 10–11 a.m. / Senior Center

October’s movie is Midnight Run (1988), 126 minutes, Rated R; a comedy starring Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. Discussion led by library staff follows a free showing of the film.

Computer Interest Group

Register for October sessions by calling the Senior Center at 847-253-5532.

Wednesday, October 13, 1–2 p.m. Senior Center

Novice and experienced users discuss current technology, exchange tips, and offer advice for solving problems on PCs, tablets and smartphones.

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.

Senior Center Tech Classes Classes feature small class size and hands-on instruction. All classes are held at the Senior Center. Register October 1.

Android Phone Basics (two-day class)

iPad & iPhone Basics (two-day class)

Tuesdays, October 5 and 12, 9–11 a.m. Thursdays, October 21 and 28, 2–4 p.m.

Thursdays, October 7 and 14, 9–11 a.m. Mondays, October 18 and 25, 2–4 p.m.

Get hands on experience using an androidbased phone with tips for text and internet.

Get hands-on experience using an iPad or iPhone. Learn tips for texting and searching the internet using Safari.

Windows Essentials (two-day class) Tuesdays, October 19 and 26, 9–11 a.m.

Learn to customize your desktop and find, copy, download and organize files.

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Popular Books Discussion Wednesday, October 13, 10 a.m. Senior Center

Discuss This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. Books are available in the Senior Center Reading Room.

Modern Classics Book Discussion Monday, October 25, 10 a.m. / Senior Center

Join our discussion of The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver. Books are available four weeks prior to the discussion in the Senior Center Reading Room.

GENEALOGY Discover your roots.

Researching Pre-Fire Chicago Friday, October 8, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

The Chicago Fire started 150 years ago on October 8, 1871. Think there’s no way to research Chicago before 1871? Think the Fire burned your chances of discovering what Chicago was like in its early days? All is not (and was not) lost. Ginger Frere will introduce you to a gold mine of preFire treasures in the Newberry Library’s collections. Maps, diaries, church records, newspapers and sheet music are just a few of the hot items you’ll find out about.

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FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Support the library.

FANTASTIC

FALL USED BOOK SALE Friends of the Library Book Sale November 5–7 at the library Friday, November 5, 6–9 p.m. / Members Night Saturday, November 6, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. / Children’s and Adult’s Sales Sunday, November 7, 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. / Children’s Sale; 11 a.m–4:30 p.m. Adult’s Sale Adult Sale – Hendrickson Room; Children’s Sale – Cardinal Room

Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines. Learn more about the Friends of the Library at ahml.info/about/friends. Members receive advance notice of upcoming market sales, access to special online-only sales and priority entry to in-person sales. The Friends Used Book Shop is open every day that the library is open, on the first floor near the stairs, with items for children and adults, fiction sorted by author, nonfiction sorted by category, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. Most items are $1 for adults and 50 cents for children unless individually priced. Pay in the pay box or by using the PayPal code in the shop. You can support the Friends for free through Amazon Smile when you shop using this link: smile.amazon.com/ch/36-3123788. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library at no cost to you.

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Library Foundation The Foundation recognizes these thoughtful donations received July and August 2021:

PHILANTHROPIST ($5,000 - $9,999) Wendy Davis

LEGACY ($1,000 - $4,999) Amsted Industries, Inc.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS/ IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS ($30,000 +) ITW*

($500 - $999) Pam Novey*

($100 - $499) Paul Wear – Blick Evanston* *Indicates discount or in-kind donation Continuing donors will be recognized at the main library on the Foundations “Lifetime of Giving” screen, on the Foundation’s web page; ahmlfoundation.org/donors and printed annually with our Annual Appeal. The Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation is a non-profit, 501 ( c ) (3) taxexempt 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 or contact the Foundation at: AHML Foundation c/o Treasurer 500 N. Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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