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Senior Center
Senior Center Reading Room Now Open As of this newsletter printing, the library’s Reading Room branch at the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Rd., is open with limited capacity, to browse and check out materials, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The library’s collection of materials has been arranged to support social distancing, and self-checkout is encouraged. A reduced number of computers are available with use limited to one hour.
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All Senior Center users will need to complete a health questionnaire and temperature check conducted by the Senior Center for admission to the building. Screened visitors for the Reading Room will be admitted as space becomes available. When entering and while in the building, everyone must wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Reading areas, newspapers and hold pickups are not available at the Senior Center at this time. Returns of Arlington Heights library materials, including Reading Room items, can be made in the outside book drop to the west of the Senior Center entrance. The library is not currently accepting donations.
For any questions regarding library services and programs at the Senior Center, please contact seniorservices@ahml.info or call us at 847-870-3712.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS
Senior Phone Programs
Register for 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.
Creative Aging: Art with Alayne Our popular program Art with Alayne is now online. Each month, Alayne records a step-by-step video lesson that you can do from home. • Watch the video on our YouTube channel You can find the September video, list of • Try the project at home supplies and locations to buy them plus links to register for a September live Meet Up at • Join a live meet up on Zoom where ahml.info/virtual_art.
Alayne demonstrates techniques, answers See page 17 more for more information. questions and offers tips for upcoming lessons.
ONLINE SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS There will be no in-person library programs at the Senior Center in September. All programs require registration and will be held online on Zoom.
Senior Center Programs Online
Book Discussions Register to join with other readers in lively discussions of our September book selections held on Zoom. You will receive a link to join by email one day prior to the program. Pick up a copy of the books in the Senior Center Reading Room or call Senior Services at 847-870-3712 to arrange a pick up at the library. Computer Interest Group
Popular Books Discussion Wednesday, September 9 10–11 a.m. / Zoom
Discuss Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout.
Modern Classics Discussion Monday, September 14 10–11 a.m. / Zoom
Discuss Ann Patchett’s novel, The Dutch House, on Zoom.
Senior Center Film Discussion Circle Tuesday, September 1, 2:30–3:30 p.m. Zoom
Watch this month’s film at your convenience then join us online for a discussion. documentary A Small Act (2010), 88 minutes, NR, is a testament to the rippling effect of a single act of kindness. A rural Kenyan student-turned-Harvard-grad tracks down the woman whose sponsorship changed his life.
Borrow the film from the library’s hoopla collection: hoopladigital.com/title/10806783. Our September film, the Wednesday, September 9, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom
Novice and experienced computer users discuss current technology and exchange advice on personal computer problems. Tablet and smartphone users welcome.
Learn Zoom Fridays, September 4 or 18, 10–11 a.m. Zoom
Library staff will assist you in joining a Zoom practice session, help you troubleshoot any issues you have with sound and video, and provide tips and best practices so that you can ZOOM too.
FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Support the library.
Foundation Recognizes Founding Donors The Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation, in recent months, has shared the names of the Founding Donor Circle contributors ($1,000 or more) through April 10, 2020. This issue recognizes, with appreciation, those additional contributors who have been a part of the Founding Donor capital campaign as of June 18, 2020, as well as restricted and unrestricted donations to support the Arlington Heights Memorial Library and the new makerspace through the Foundation. Thank you!
PLATINUM ($500 - $999)
Fran Carroll John and Linda Hall Bill and Betsy Kmiecik Katy and Vic Lamantia
Marty and Lois Agran Anonymous Richard Billadeau Todd and Kobi Lincoln In Memory of Leonard A. Birck Michael and Carolyn Collins Gary Cortesi Joe and Mary Beth Delaney Mike Driskell George and Beth Drost Cindy Harris Arlen Gould & Randi Schwarzbach In Memory of Belle Hoffman Jack and Beth Klues Jacque Kniola Glen and Deborah Korff Rob and Nancy Lincoln Nancy McIntyre State Farm Companies Foundation Alan and Karen Zamin
GOLD ($100 - $499)
Ted and Renee Moeller Hugh and Deborah Parker Brogan and Ann Ptacin Pat Regan Roger and Barbara Ritzman In Memory of Barb Scalet Tom and Claudia Starck David Weiner John and Donna Wellhausen
SILVER ($50 - $99)
Peter Bavisotto Joe and Sue Burlini Mary Ellen Cherry Ron and Diane Crawford Bill and Marianne Dixon William Dussling Arlen and Rani Gould Olga Gusak Lynn and Janet Jensen Bob and Patti Jostes Greg and Sandra Larson Janet Meinheit Bill and Elaine Mitchell Dr. George and Kathy Motto
OTHER DONATIONS
Abbvie Inc. Ruth Anderson Anonymous Richard and Marie Hedstrom Kathy Hendrickson Christine Kelly Pat Regan Shivenda Vikram Singh Elizabeth Nierman Sheila M. Osgood Shivenda Vikram Singh Russ Talbot Christy Tangney Ben and Judy Witt
Russ Talbot Janice Turner Gregory and Elizabeth Watson
Friends of the Library: Join, Shop and Support the Friends! The Friends of the Library (FOL) are still selling books, but in new ways. Here’s what’s new:
Used Book Sales in the library’s south underground parking lot during the Farmers Market: These are small monthly Saturday morning sales with a variety of items for children and adults. Face masks and social distancing are required. Priority entrance to the sale is offered to FOL members first through a sign-up for timed entry. Walk-ins are permitted as space and social distance permits. FOL plans to have more of these sales September 12 and in early October.
Membership keeps us informed and offers special privileges. Join online at: ahml.info/get_involved/friends.
Social media keeps us connected. Follow the Friends on Facebook at facebook.com/FOAHML.
The Friends Book Shop keeps books on our shelves every day! Visit the shop on the first floor near the stairs. Pay at the pay box in the shop area.
When you support the Friends through membership and shopping, you support the library and its programs. Arlington Heights Memorial
LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Meeting schedule: ahml.info/about/information
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
WRITERS Pat Aichele William Tolan
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Brian Benson Colleen Mele Stephanie Battista
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