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CONTENTS PAGE 6
Welcome to p. 4-5 the Makerplace
One Book, One Village p. 6-9
Families p. 10-11
Early Childhood p. 12
Kids p. 13
Tweens p. 14-15
Teens p. 16-17
Portrait of a Soldier p. 18-22
Adults p. 23-29
Genealogy
p. 25
Business & Nonprofit p. 30
English as a p. 31 Second Language
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Tech Classes p. 32-33
Jobs & Careers p. 33
Book Discussions p. 34-35
Senior Center p. 36-37
Friends & Foundation p. 38-39
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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. Opening at 112 N. Belmont Avenue, near Recreation Park this fall, 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. Appointments are not required, but will be available on our website soon. This month, join a member of our staff on a guided tour. We’ll take you through the many creative spaces in the Makerplace and introduce you to your new place for making in the Arlington Heights community. Meet our makers who will help inspire your project in the Makerplace. When classes begin this fall, 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 list will be available on our website as classes become available at ahml.info/makerplace.
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G RAND OP E N ING S U N DA Y, SEPTE MBER 19 NOON–5 P.M. Take a tour. See a demonstration. Meet our makers. Remarks by the Board of Library Trustees and refreshments at noon. Doors open for tours at 12:30 p.m. Visit ahml.info for more information. 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. Additional funding provided by a $50,000 Live and Learn Construction Grant and $100,000 from the State of Illinois Build Illinois Bond Fund.
IT’S TIME TO MAKE MAKERPLACE 112 N. BELMONT AVENUE 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. Visit our Equipment and Materials page on our website to learn about everything available, and get a head start on how to use our equipment before you plan a visit. Download and fill out your usage waiver at ahml.info/makerplace before you visit and return it to the Checkout Desk. All users must sign a waiver before using equipment or participating in classes.
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“I give daily thanks for Robin Wall Kimmerer for being a font of endless knowledge, both mental and spiritual.” –Richard Powers, The New York Times
One BookOne Village 2021 Read the book. Join the conversation.
“With deep compassion and graceful prose, Robin Wall Kimmerer encourages readers to consider the ways that our lives and language weave through the natural world. A mesmerizing storyteller, she shares legends from her Potawatomi ancestors to illustrate the culture of gratitude in which we all should live.” –Publishers Weekly
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. As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these lenses of knowledge together to teach and to celebrate the gifts of the earth. Young readers are invited to check out the following books to learn more about Indigenous cultures: Fry Bread (kids), Ancestor Approved (tweens) and This Place: 150 Years Retold (teens). OBOV 2021 will culminate with a virtual visit by Robin Wall Kimmerer on Thursday, October 21. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register starting September 1. Visit ahml.info/onebook for more information.
READ
THE BOOK
Copies of Braiding Sweetgrass are available for checkout at the library, at the Senior Center, on the bookmobile, or virtually through cloudLibrary. Selected passages are also available in large type. Reserve a set of books to check out and discuss with your own book club. Book discussion questions also available.
DISCUSS
THE BOOK Senior Center Book Discussion
Sunday in the Park Arlington Heights Historical Museum
Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Rd.
110 W. Fremont St. Sunday, September 19, 3-4 p.m.
Wednesday, September 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
ESL Virtual Discussion Zoom
Books & Brews
Tuesday, October 5, 7-8 p.m.
Eddie’s Restaurant, 10 E. Northwest Hwy. Wednesday, September 22, 7-8 p.m.
Bakester Book Discussion The Bakester, 13 1/2 W. Davis St.
Virtual Discussion Zoom
Wednesday, October 6, 7-8 p.m.
Monday, September 27, 7-8 p.m.
ESL Book Discussion Literacy Office Tuesday, September 28, 1-2 p.m.
ESL/
Book Discussion Cardinal Room Sunday, October 17, 3-4 p.m.
Author Event Discussion Zoom Tuesday, October 26, 7-8 p.m.
MEET THE AUTHOR An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer Thursday, October 21, 7-8:30 p.m. / Zoom
Join us for the signature event of our eighth annual
One Book, One Village (OBOV) selection. Author Robin Wall Kimmerer will join us for a virtual program to share the story behind her New York Times bestselling collection of essays Braiding Sweetgrass. A Q&A session will follow her presentation. Register at the Info Desk, by phone at 847-392-0100 or online at ahml.info. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This event will be interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL), and closed-captioning will be available. For more information, visit ahml.info/onebook.
PROGRAMS Registration required unless otherwise noted. Visit ahml.info/onebook for more information.
Wider Lens: An OBOV Film Miniseries Hendrickson Room / Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.
Join us for a film screening of each followed by a discussion. Or watch the films anytime through Kanopy. See page 26 for more information. Gather - September 14 Growing Native Great Lakes: Turtle Island - September 28 Indians Like Us - October 12
Wider Lens: Virtual OBOV Film Discussion - Wednesday, October 27, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom A virtual discussion of all three OBOV Miniseries films.
No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans in the Media
Zoom
Tuesday, September 21, 7-8:30 p.m.
See page 27 for more information.
How To: Flower Pressing and Drying Demonstration Hendrickson Room Saturday, September 25, 2-3:30 p.m.
See page 27 for more information.
Produce Swap Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. Sunday, September 26, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Drop in.
See page 27 for more information.
Natural Dyeing Workshop Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. Thursday, September 30, 2-3:30 p.m. or Thursday, September 30, 6:30-8 p.m.
Both sessions are the same. Please only register for one. See page 27 for more information.
Ethical Foraging and Preparation
Zoom
Sunday, October 3, 2-3:30 p.m. See page 28 for more information.
Making Garden Teas with Indigenous Wisdom Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. Thursday, October 7, 1:30-3 p.m. or Thursday, October 7, 6:30-8 p.m.
Both sessions are the same. Please only register for one. See page 28 for more information.
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Forest Bathing Busse Woods Forest Preserve, Shelter #2 Saturday, October 9, 2-4 p.m.
See page 28 for more information.
Native American Storytelling Hendrickson Room / Friday, October 15, 7-8 p.m.
See page 28 for more information.
Make Do and Mend Makerplace, 1 12 N. Belmont Ave. Saturday, October 23, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Register October 1.
Jamming at the Library: Make Cranberry Jam Makerplace, 1 12 N. Belmont Ave. Wednesday, November 3, 6:30-8 p.m.
Register October 1.
Youth Programs Tween Books ‘n Bites: Ancestor Approved
Hendrickson Room
Tuesday, September 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m. See page 14 for more information.
Families One Plant at a Time: The Mighty Oak Hendrickson Room Saturday, September 25, 10:30–11:30 a.m. See page 10 for more information.
Kids Desserts, Books & More: Fry Bread Hendrickson Room South Monday, October 18, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Register October 1.
Teen Tell Your Seed Story Cardinal Room Wednesday, October 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Register October 1.
Families Fry Bread Cooking Demonstration and More Hendrickson Room / Saturday, October 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Register October 1.
Events at the library Makerplace may be relocated in the event of unforeseen Makerplace construction delays. All program participants will receive a confirmation email before the program date. We are currently offering a variety of in-person and virtual programs in September. Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines. Visit ahml.info/StayInformed for any changes in library operations.
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FAMILIES
Do something fun together.
Movies in the Park: The Princess and the Frog Friday, September 17, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St. Check-in time will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a movie start time of 7 p.m.
Thursdays, September 9 and October 7 1–3 p.m. / Hub
Attention homeschool families; visit the Hub for hands on activities and the chance to meet other homeschoolers. All ages welcome.
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Watch movies under the stars with your family at Recreation Park. Register each person attending. Bring your own blankets, chairs and favorite movie snacks. Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines. Presented in partnership with Arlington Heights Park District.
One Plant at a Time: The Mighty Oak Saturday, September 25, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Hendrickson Room
Spend an hour learning about the mighty oak tree in detail, through stories, music, art and movement. Presented as part of One Book, One Village. For families with children ages preschool and up.
Saturday, October 2, 10:30–11 a.m. / Cardinal Room
Join us for a special storytime to show our love of books for our littlest readers ages 0-6. Sign up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program, or if you’re already enrolled, come join us for some fun. September is Library Card Month and what better time to get our youngest readers their own library card. Ages 0-6.
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Tuesday, September 14, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom This workshop will provide a wealth of information and ideas for all types of learners. Join Kids’ World and Digital Services experts on how to utilize the services the library has to offer! Learn how to engage library resources to support your school-aged child.
Sunday, September 19, 2–3 p.m. / Zoom Our environments can influence our moods, habits and health. Join Sunny Amirpour of Positively Strong Health & Living and learn to optimize your home, practice healthy habits and minimize use of toxic chemicals. Gets hands-on and create your own natural and inexpensive versions of common household cleaners to get your house clean while keeping your family’s health in mind. Some supplies will be provided, or you can use your own supplies from home. Registered participants will be contacted to arrange supply pickup.
Wednesday, October 13, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom Join us for an enlightening discussion to learn about one of the most important things you can do to foster your child’s learning potential. Copies of the book, The Invisible Toolbox: The Power of Reading to Your Child from Birth to Adolescence, are available for check out at the Kids’ World Desk starting September 1, and digital copies are available on hoopla.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD Play and learn.
In-Person September Storytimes We are currently offering in-person storytimes (registration required) in addition to Virtual Family Times. Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines. Visit ahml.info/ StayInformed for any changes in library operations.
Baby Time Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29 and October 6 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. / Lindsey Room
Ages 0-18 months. AHML cardholders only.
Toddler Time Thursdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. / Lindsey Room
Ages 19–35 months. AHML cardholders only.
Kids’ Time Mondays, September 13, 20, 27 and October 4 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. / Lindsey Room
Ages 3-6. AHML cardholders only.
Family Time Saturdays, September 18, 25 and October 2 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. / Lindsey Room
Ages 0–6. AHML cardholders only.
English Learners Family Time Tuesdays, September 14 and 28 6:30–7 p.m. / Lindsey Room
Ages 0–6.
Thursday Fun Night Thursdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 6:30-7 p.m. / Lindsey Room
Ages 0–6; siblings welcome.
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Virtual Family times Saturdays, September 11 and October 9, 9:30 a.m. / Zoom
Open to all. Recorded storytimes are available on our YouTube channel on demand.
SEPTEMBER 2021
KIDS
Read and grow.
Chess Club Sunday, September 12, 11 a.m.–noon / Zoom
See page 14. Age 6–grade 6.
DIY Pinch Pots Tuesday, September 14, 4–5 p.m. Hendrickson Room
Do you like to collect things? Then pinch pots are for you to keep those precious, small items safe. They are made of clay by pinching the sides to make a bowl to decorate and take home. Grades 1-3.
Kids Art Cart Tuesday, September 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kids World
Using our supplies on the Art Cart, design your own project to take home. Drop in and join us for an afternoon of fun and creativity.
Wednesday, September 29, 4-5 p.m. Cardinal Room
Watch spectacular demonstrations created by magicians that look like magic, but are really science. You will learn cool experiments and magic tricks to do at home that will astound your friends and family! Grades 2–3.
Minecraft Mania Saturday, October 2, 10:30 a.m.-noon Zoom
See page 14. Grades 3–4.
Grades 1-3.
homework helpers Wednesdays, September 22 and October 6, 4–6 p.m. / Kids’ World
Teen Homework Helpers and Book Buddies are avail able in Kids’ World two Wednesdays per month to with completing homework assignments or pract icing reading, study or language skills for 30-minute assist sessions. While this program is especially great for kids learning English as a new language, all are welc ome. Can’t make it into the library? Virtual Book Buddies are available for 30-minute Zoom sessions. One sessi per person. For kids, tweens and teens. on
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TWEENS
Create and explore.
Art Cart Crafternoon
Chess Club
Wednesday, September 1 4:30–5:30 p.m. / Kids’ World
Sunday, September 12, 11 a.m.–noon / Zoom
We’ll provide supplies like colored pencils, embroidery floss, and watercolors, and you can drop-in and create anything you want. Grades 4–6.
Tween Advisory Group Fridays, September 10 and October 8 4:15-5:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room
Join like-minded tweens to work on service projects, plan programs and play games.
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. Age 6–grade 6.
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. Using your own account is encouraged. If you do not already have an account, one will be provided. Grades 3–4.
Ancestor Approved Tuesday, September 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room
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Join our tween book club for an afternoon of discussion, activities and snacks. This collection of stories follows Native families as they gather at an intertribal powwow to dance, sing, eat fry bread and celebrate their heritage. Pick up a copy of Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids by Cynthia Leitich Smith at the Kids’ World Desk. Presented as part of One Book, One Village by Trickster Cultural Center. Grades 4–6.
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Tween DIY Kit 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. Grades 4–6.
Tween Gaming Daily, all open hours until 30 minutes before close / Kids’ World
Wednesday, September 29 4:15–5:15 p.m. / Training Center Wednesday, September 29 6–7 p.m. / Zoom
Learn about 3D printing and use Tinkercad to design a 3D Jack-o-Lantern. Please register for only one session; the same content will be presented at both. Grades 4–6.
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.
Spotlight On: Children’s Award Nominees Each year, the Association of Illinois School Library Educators honors books voted outstanding by students. The Monarch Award winner is chosen by children in kindergarten through third grade, the Bluestem Award is decided by third through fifth graders, and the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award is elected by students in grades four through eight. Nominees are announced in March, and kids who attend schools that participate in the awards process can vote for their favorite the following February. The library has copies of the current nominees on a display in Kids’ World. Available eBook and eAudio titles are also highlighted on a virtual shelf in cloudLibrary.
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TEENS
Meet up or try something new.
Friday Flicks Fridays, September 3, 17 and 24, 5–7 p.m. Hub
Drop in, hang out and watch a movie on our big screen. Grades 7-12.
Inklings Thursday, September 9, 4–6 p.m. Cardinal Room
Teen DIY Organizing Thursday, September 23, 4:30–6 p.m. / Hub
Grades 7–12.
Get organized with DIY projects including a personalized dry-erase calendar, label creation, motivational posters, and more. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own stuff to be personalized.
Dice Guild
Teen Game Night
Friday, September 10, 5–8 p.m. / Hub
Friday, October 1, 5–8 p.m. / Hub
Drop in to play tabletop roleplaying games with other teens. We’ll have everything you need, from dice to snacks just bring your creativity and imagination.
Drop in to join other teens in playing the Hub’s collection of tabletop games. Discover your favorite new game or play an old favorite.
Grades 7-12.
Grades 7-12.
Meet like-minded teen writers online and explore your writing talents.
Homework Helpers & Book Buddies Wednesdays, September 22 and October 6 4–6 p.m. / Kids’ World
Teen Advisory Board Sunday, September 26, 1–2:30 p.m. Hub
Want to be a teen volunteer for Homework Helpers & Book Buddies? Find more information at ahml.info/teens/volunteer.
Teen Advisory Board is a high school volunteer group that involves service projects, making your voice heard at the library and having fun. Plan and prepare this year’s projects 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.
For teens.
For high school students only.
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. Receive homework help from a peer helper in-person!
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PRACTICE
SAT EXAM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, NOON-4:30p.m. / HENDRICKSON ROOM
PRACTICE
ACT EXAM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, NOON-4:30p.m. / HENDRICKSON ROOM Take a shot at the SAT and ACT at these practice exams. Get your results that day. Plus, we’ll give you the inside scoop on the library’s resources to help you do your very best on the test. This practice test will not include the writing portion for the exam. Don’t forget to bring your graphing calculator and a sharp pencil. For testing accommodations please contact teens@ahml.info. For high school students.
HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE WITHOUT GOING BROKE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 7-8p.m. / HENDRICKSON ROOM Experts from My College Planning Team share professional knowledge to guide you in the college admission and funding process and discover creative strategies to fund your children’s education. For high school students and their caregivers.
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Never Forgotten Arlington Heights remembers fallen heroes 20 years post-9/11 Twenty years later, the Arlington Heights community remembers September 11, 2001, and those Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries around the globe since 9/11. Portrait of a Soldier, an exhibit honoring these fallen heroes, debuts at the library Saturday, September 11, 2021, through Thursday, September 30. Its opening will be proceeded by a Remembrance Ceremony at First Presbyterian Church at 10:30 a.m., including live music and a reading of the names of Illinois’s fallen heroes. This collection of more than 300 hand-drawn graphite portraits were created by artists Cameron Schilling and Donald and Kiana Jeremiah, who are father and daughter. Schilling drew his first portrait in 2004 of Army SPC Charles Neeley, of Mattoon, Illinois. Schilling was working at Schilling Funeral Home on the day of Neeley’s funeral. “I was so moved by the community’s reaction and the way they came together to support the Neeley family, and I just wanted to support them as well,” Schilling said. “I decided I was going to draw a picture for his family because I just felt like I wanted to do something.” Schilling gave the portrait to the Neeley family and decided afterwards that he wanted to continue creating portraits for Gold Star Families, a title bestowed to immediate family members of soldiers who have died in the line of duty. Schilling had trouble finding contact information for Illinois families and sought help from Operation Homefront, a nonprofit that provides support for military families. This introduced him to Former Gov. Pat Quinn, who was involved in the nonprofit. That one portrait led to more than 100, and Quinn came up with the idea to turn it into a travelling exhibition, that made its debut at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago in 2006. “It was moving,” Schilling said as he described seeing all his portraits on display for the first time. “It makes me a little bit emotional because the families, you don’t know what to say to them … I wanted to show them people cared about their sacrifice.” “There’s a profound saying in the military … that is a soldier can die twice – first when he falls on the battlefield and second when his name is no longer spoken,” said Greg Padovani, Chairman of the Veterans Memorial Committee of Arlington Heights. “Bringing this exhibit to Arlington Heights is another way we can honor and remember these young men and women and let the families know that their loved ones will never be forgotten.”
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Memorial Exhibit September 11-30
“They’re children, they’re spouses, they’re family members, and this is our way of giving back again, 20 years later,” said Mary Beth Beiersdorf, who with her husband Will founded SALUTE, INC., a nonprofit that provides financial support for injured military service members, veterans and their families. After travelling across Illinois, the exhibit will be at the library on the 20th anniversary of September 11th. A mural is also being created by students at John Hersey High School this month to be placed at the Road Home Program at RUSH Medical Center. Among more than 300 faces that can be seen in Portrait of a Soldier are four from Arlington Heights - Army Pfc. William R. Newgard, Marine Lance Cpl. James B. Stack, Marine 1st Lt. Andrew K. Stern and Army Maj. Paul R. Syverson III. “I really think the portraits will last long after we do. We’re not all going to live forever and when our time on Earth passes, those portraits will still be here,” Gov. Quinn said. “These were men and women - they lived, they breathed, they felt dawn and they gave their lives for a cause.”
Army Pfc. William R. Newgard “Will was a very quiet kid, but he just loved the Army from the age of three,” said Kaki Newgard, the mother of Army Pfc. William R. Newgard. “He was all over the G.I. Joe, the Ninja Turtles; he loved wearing anything Army. We realized that this was even from a young age this was a passion that just didn’t go away.” Will Newgard, the son of J. Richard Newgard and Kathleen “Kaki” Newgard, was born on November 27, 1986, and grew up in Arlington Heights. He was interested in astronomy, nonfiction books and history, attended St. John’s Northwestern Academies and John Hersey High School, and enlisted in the Army in 2005 after his high school graduation. He was first assigned to 1st Armored Division, stationed in Germany in 2005, and in 2006 he was sent to Baghdad, Iraq. “That was the time where we really didn’t have much communication except for an occasional email; it wasn’t like it is today,” Kaki said. “He just loved the structure, he loved fighting for the United States, he loved everything about the Army. But in the fall, things were happening really fast, and he came home on leave in December 2006. It was obvious that he had seen some really tough stuff. He went back on December 20 and the last time we heard from him was Christmas Eve.” Will was killed on December 29, 2006, in Baghdad when an improvised explosive device
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detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was 20 years old. Will was awarded the Purple Heart for his service. “I want [people] to know he died doing what he loved, and he loved the United States of America,” Kaki said. “He believed that he was doing the right thing over there.” Kaki received Will’s portrait from the exhibit a year and a half after he died. “It just meant so much to me,” Kaki said. “He caught Will, his expression, and his crooked grin and everything about him. It was Will.”
Marine Lance Cpl. James B. Stack “I’m very proud of James,” said Bob Stack, father of Marine Lance Cpl. James B. Stack. “He lived a short life, but he accomplished a lot and I couldn’t be prouder of him.” James Stack was born July 11, 1990, the son of Bob and Linda Stack. He grew up in Arlington Heights and was homeschooled with Christian Liberty Academy’s curriculum along with his sister Megan. He was involved in many sports, including soccer, air rifle shooting and was a star athlete in track and field. James became a member of the Arlington Heights International Air Gun Club and was appointed to the Olympic Development Program in 2008. He won several national championships, including a USA Shooting Junior Olympics Gold Medal in 2008 for air pistol. James had a goal in mind, though, and when he turned 18, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. “He wanted to be a Marine; he wanted to be a good Marine,” Bob said. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, also referred to as “Darkhorse.” He was deployed in 2010 to Sangin, Afghanistan, where the United States was facing many injuries and casualties. James was killed on November 10, 2010, during combat operations while on foot patrol. He was 20 years old. He received the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal and Afghanistan Campaign Medal. He was survived by his wife Katie and daughter Mikayla. After James’s body as flown back to the United States, Greg Padovani organized a motorcade through Arlington Heights. “It was a cold day in November, and [the students] stood along the roadway,” Bob said. “They all had flags and you could hear a pin drop; it was beyond words the tribute that was paid towards my son as he was brought home.” “My wife and I and our family, I don’t think words can describe how grateful we are for all the kindness and support,” Bob continued. “Arlington [Heights] remembers; it’s a very patriotic community and it’s wonderful to know that your kid is not forgotten.”
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Army Maj. Paul R. Syverson III Joy Syverson, the mother of Army Maj. Paul R. Syverson, III remembers how much her son loved his hometown. “[Once] when he was in the military at Fort Stewart, he called and said mom, can you come down for Fourth of July … It’s nothing like Frontier Days, but you’ll have a good time.” Paul R. Syverson III was born on October 24, 1971, to Paul and Joy Syverson. Before he and his family moved to Lake Zurich, Illinois, they lived in Arlington Heights. He attended OliveMary Stitt Elementary School, Thomas Middle School and John Hersey High School, where he graduated in 1989. Growing up, he was interested in the military and history. “As a child, he was always into the military and world history,” Paul said. “When he was 11 or 12, he joined the [Illinois Wing] Civil Air Patrol, and in high school, he was a member of the [Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps].” Paul’s interests extended into athletics and the arts – he played on Hersey High School’s state championship football team in 1987 and was a gifted violinist. “He took violin from the first grade all through high school and then when he went to college, they didn’t have an orchestra, so he became the head of the Band Company at [the Virginia Military Institute],” Joy said. Paul graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1993 with a degree in international studies and learned to speak Arabic. After graduating, he joined the United States Army Special Forces and was assigned to the Army’s 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. After September 11, Paul was among the first soldiers to be deployed to Afghanistan and was one of the soldiers who responded to a prison uprising in Mazar-e Sharif, where he helped retrieve the body of a CIA officer, which led to media attention from national stations such as CNN. His time in Afghanistan was documented in the book Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan by Doug Stanton and the 2018 film 12 Strong, both available in the library’s collection. Paul also served three tours in Iraq. During his third tour, he was killed during a mortar attack in Balad, Iraq on June 16, 2004. He was 32 years old and survived by his wife Jackie, and his children Paul and Amy Elizabeth. Paul R. Syverson III received the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge and Special Forces Tab. “He was very patriotic,” Paul’s father said. “He loved his country.”
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“If you look at the portraits and look into the eyes of the service member, you see really their soul.” - Gov. Pat Quinn Portrait of a Soldier Exhibit September 11–30 / First Floor
Arlington Heights September 11th Remembrance Ceremony Saturday, September 11, 10:30 a.m. / First Presbyterian Church, 302 N. Dunton Ave.
20th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony honoring fallen heroes and the sacrifices of Gold Star Families including live music and a reading of the names of our fallen heroes. Registration required, and includes admission into opening day of Portrait of a Soldier exhibit following ceremony.
Portrait of a Soldier Exhibit Opening This exhibit will open to the public 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, September 11, the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and will remain on display daily at the library through September 30 on the library’s first floor. Portrait of a Soldier is an exhibit featuring hand-drawn portraits of more than 300 men and women killed in Iraq and Afghanistan and other countries around the globe since 9/11.
September 11th Anniversary Webinar Screening Sunday, September 12, 1-3 p.m. / Cardinal Room
Drop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to view the 2021 Anniversary in the Schools Webinar created by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Filmed at the museum, 9/11 anniversary webinars preserve the story of 9/11 through first-person accounts of the attacks and their aftermath. The webinar will repeat every 30 minutes beginning at 1 p.m.
Portrait of a Soldier Artists Panel Friday, September 24, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom
Learn the story behind the Portrait of a Soldier exhibit, as portrait artists Cameron Schilling and Kiana Jeremiah join us for a conversation about this moving exhibit, their art and their personal connections to the project, which features portraits of more than 300 fallen heroes. Audience questions welcome. The ceremony and Portrait of a Soldier exhibit are made possible by Governor Pat Quinn, SALUTE, INC., Arlington Heights Memorial Library, First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, Veterans Memorial Committee of Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208, John Hersey High School, St. Viator High School and American Airlines Veteran Military Employee Business Resource Group with support from Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce and Doubletree Hotel Arlington Heights.
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ADULTS
Experience and discover. Please note: Closed-captioning will be available for all virtual adult programs.
Writer’s Ink
Favorite Things: Fall Edition
Wednesday, September 8 7–9 p.m. / Zoom
Monday, September 20, 7-7:45 p.m. / Zoom
Join instructor Jacob Knabb for this facilitated meetup and critique. All skill levels and writing styles welcome.
Autumn is the perfect time to cozy up with a blanket, hot drink and a great new book. Join in on the discussion as library staff share which new releases they are most looking forward to this season.
Thursday, September 9, 7-9 p.m. / Zoom
Dann Gire, Daily Herald movie critic, and Raymond Benson, film historian and novelist, launch their 15th season with “Bullets & Bravado” as they take a look at gangsters on film. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
College Knowledge: How to Pay for College Without Going Broke Monday, September 13, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
See page 17 for more information.
French Conversation Group Tuesdays, September 14 and 28, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom
Interested in learning, improving or maintaining your spoken French? Join our resident native speaker to grow your language abilities. All levels welcome.
Hablemos Español (Let’s Speak Spanish)
Death Cafe Monday, September 20, 7–8:15 p.m. Zoom
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a thoughtful discussion about the end of life. Share your experiences, thoughts and fears about death from the comfort of your own home. This facilitated online discussion is not intended as a counseling group or a grief support, but to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives. Learn more at deathcafe.com.
Monday, September 20, 6–7 p.m. / Zoom
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 welcome.
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ADULTS
Experience and discover. Please note: Closed-captioning will be available for all virtual adult programs.
Watch the Art with Alayne Figs class on video
Art with Alayne Art with Alayne Artists’ Celebration Saturday, September 18, 1–2:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room
If you’ve participated in any of our virtual or in-person Art with Alayne classes, bring your favorite project to display and celebrate your work with Alayne and fellow students. Learn what Alayne has in store for upcoming projects and watch her demonstration of a new technique to try at home. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
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 all our video lessons and register for a meet up.
Art with Alayne Meet Ups
Tuesday, September 21, Friday, September 24 or Tuesday, September 28
Meet up registrants will be notified by email when they can pick up their Create Kits with supplies at the drive-up window. All September Meet Ups cover the same project. Register for only one. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
33 1/3: Douglas Wolk on James Brown’s ‘Live at the Apollo’ Thursday, September 23, 7–8:30 p.m. Zoom
Art 101: The Art of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Wednesday, September 22, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom
The sensational marriage of Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera fascinated their contemporaries in the United States and south of the border. In this captivating lecture, art historian Jeff Mishur looks at the paintings of both artists and discusses how key moments in their private life are brought to life in specific works. Bring your questions. This program is part of the Art 101 series presented by Jeff Mishur of Art Excursions.
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In this remarkable book, Douglas Wolk brings to life an October evening in 1962, at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem – an evening at the height of Cold War tensions. In great detail, Wolk pieces together what took place (and what was recorded) that night, and illustrates beautifully the enduring power of one of James Brown’s – and popular music’s – defining moments: “Live at the Apollo.” This program is part of the 33 1/3 Classic Albums series. Presented in partnership with Addison Public Library and Glenview Public Library.
SEPTEMBER 2021
Community Blood Drive Thursday, September 23, noon-5 p.m. Hendrickson Room
Donate blood to Versiti Blood Center and save a life. Bring a photo ID. Appointments are strongly recommended.
Guide to Retirement Planning Wednesday, September 29, 7–8:30 p.m. Zoom
No one plans to fail but many fail to plan. John Daly from Daly Investment Management will help you prepare for your retirement. Social Security, replacement ratios, proper asset allocation, budgeting and Medicare are some of the topics that will be covered to help you avoid the common pitfall associated with planning for retirement.
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.
Paige Gardner Tuesday, September 28, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom Get inspired with Paige Gardner, a costume builder with a penchant for using salvaged items, thrift store oddments and eccentric resources. Without the ability to sew, Paige creates beautiful and impressive costumes using her creativity, safety pins, key rings, wire, grommets, curtain clips, fabric glue and other shortcuts to build costuming. As a tightly-budgeted and largely skill-free costume builder, Paige is excited to discover and share every kind of hack, shortcut and work-around that allows folks like her to pursue big costuming goals!
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Read the book. Join the conversation.
One Book, One Village Programs Copies of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer are available for checkout at the library, at the Senior Center, on the bookmobile or online on cloudLibrary.
These documentary films have been curated as companion pieces to Braiding Sweetgrass and each highlights critical themes presented in the book. Films are also available on Kanopy to view at any time with your library card.
Gather Tuesday, September 14, 1–2:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room
An Indigenous chef embarks on an ambitious project to reclaim ancient food ways on the Apache reservation, a gifted Lakota high school student, raised on a buffalo ranch, is proving her Tribe’s native wisdom through her passion for science, and a group of young men of the Yurok Tribe are struggling to keep their culture alive and rehabilitate the habitat of their sacred salmon. These stories combine to show how the reclaiming and recovery of ancient food ways is a way forward to bring back health and vitality to Native people.
Growing Native Great Lakes: Turtle Island Tuesday, September 28, 1–2:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room
Host Stacey Thunder (Red Lake and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe) guides this journey by engaging Tribal voices while touring the Great Lakes region with those who devote their lives to caring for the land, including the Ojibwe and the Oneida.
Indians Like Us Tuesday, October 12, 1-2:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room
Every weekend, a small group of French citizens dress up in Native regalia and make appearances at various village fairs alongside their countrymen in France. To fulfill their dream, they travel to the United States and discover that the reality of contemporary Native Americans is different from their portrayed envisioning. Their visits to Pine Ridge, Wounded Knee and Little Big Horn capture surreal and enlightening encounters on both sides.
Wider Lens: Virtual OBOV Film Discussion Wednesday, October 27, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom
Watch one or all of the curated films and join us on Zoom for a facilitated discussion.
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How To: Flower Pressing and Drying Demonstration Saturday, September 25, 2-3:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room
No One Sees Indians: Native Americans in the Media Tuesday, September 21, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom
Enter the world of “grandmillenial” style with horticulturist Allison Zeeb of No Farm Needed as she demonstrates the art of flower pressing. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
“Are you watching closely?” Road Scholar and Arapaho filmmaker Ernest M. Whiteman IIl discusses the many representations of Native Americans in media and how these inform audiences’ perceptions of Native peoples and issues.
Natural Dyeing Workshop
Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA)], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations.
Learn how to dye a silk scarf using plants. Join artist Katie Vota for a hands-on hot-process natural dyeing workshop. Supplies will be provided. Both sessions are the same. Please only sign up for one.
Thursday, September 30 2–3:30 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave.
Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Sunday, September 26, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave.
Bring your extra produce to the Makerplace, and take home produce from someone else’s garden. For extra inspiration, include a note that describes what type of dish you use your produce in, or even a favorite recipe! If you are bringing multiple types of produce, please separate them before the swap.
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Read the book. Join the conversation.
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 and common wild foods around your own yard or neighborhood. Natalie will also demonstrate how to prepare your bounty.
Making Garden Teas with Indigenous Wisdom Thursday, October 7, 1:30-3 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave.
In this hands-on program, instructor Marcy LautanenRaleigh will focus on the plants of Midwestern Native groups such as the Anishinaabe (Ojibwa), Nishnabek (Potawatomi), Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), and others who have a tradition of planting and gathering in the upper Midwest. You will handle and smell plants, learn blending techniques, and try tea blends, while discussing spiritual and medicinal uses. Both sessions are the same. Please only register for one. AHML cardholders only.
Native American Storytelling Friday, October 15, 7-8 p.m. / Hendrickson Room Saturday, October 9, 2-4 p.m. Busse Woods Forest Preserve Shelter #2
A mindful, guided walk to open your senses to nature and the world around you. Arlington Heights cardholders. Rain date: Saturday, October 16, 2-4 p.m.
In Native American communities people tell stories to recount the history of their people through legends, folktales and fables. Storytelling helps explain the supernatural as well as the intricacies of connectedness between humans, animals and the environment. 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.
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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 from her home in New York to share the story behind Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants. 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. She lives on an old farm in upstate New York, tending gardens both cultivated and wild. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Interpereted in American Sign Language and closed-captioning will be available.
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BUSINESS & NONPROFIT Start something big.
SCORE Business Mentoring
Introduction to Finding Grants
Thursdays, September 2 and 23 Appointments available at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. / Appointment Room
Thursday, September 2, 6–7:30 p.m. / Zoom
Monday, September 13, Appointments available 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.
Learn what funders are looking for in grantseeking nonprofits and how to find potential funders. The 10 most important things participants need to know about finding grants are discussed, including who funds nonprofits and what motivates them; what funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding; and how to identify potential funders and make the first approach. Presented by Sam Ryder from Candid. Candid is an organization that provides data tools on nonprofits, foundations, and grants that are the most comprehensive in the world. AHML is a Foundation Information Network Partner with Candid in order to make these fundraising tools available to you through the library.
Starting Your Own Food Business Tuesday, September 21, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom
Interested in launching your own food business? This workshop will help you get started. Learn about local food industry regulations, working in a commercial kitchen, pricing your products, and building your brand. Explore options for structuring your new business venture as well as information about leasing commercial property. Presented by Kevin Echevarria, CEO of Dream EDU, an Elgin based food industry incubator, and attorney John O’Connor, participants will also receive information on using our new commercial kitchen in the library’s Makerplace.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE & LITERACY Practice and learn.
Inglés para Hispanohablantes
ESL Book Discussions:
Wednesday, September 1 1–2 p.m. / Zoom
Una clase conversacional para Hispanohablantes que buscan mejorar su Inglés.
Tea & Talk Wednesday, September 8 2–3 p.m. / Zoom
Improve your conversation skills at this monthly group. For ESL adults; children welcome.
English Learners Family Time Tuesdays, September 14 and 28 6:30–7 p.m. / Lindsey Room
Ages 0-6.
Threading My Prayer Rug by Sabeeha Rehman Tuesday, September 21 7-8 p.m. / Zoom
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Tuesday, September 28, 1-2 p.m. ESL/Literacy Office Tuesday, October 5, 7-8 p.m. Zoom
English Hour with Michael Tuesday, September 28, 10 –11 a.m. Hendrickson Room or Zoom
ESL Conversation Lab Saturdays, September 11 or 25, 10–11 a.m. Zoom
Join other adult English language learners to practice conversation in English around different topics/situations via interactive activities and work on improving speaking skills! Each week will focus on a different real-life scenario and will include speaking exercises to work on learners’ grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills.
Join other English language learners and our ESL volunteer Michael - at home OR in the library to explore the English language. This month, the topic is shades of meaning. This lesson has 14 sets of words or phrases that all have similar meanings. We will discuss the similarities in meaning and the subtle differences that makes each word or phrase different from the others in the group. Each slide has pictures and a written explanation that helps to illustrate the differences in meaning.
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CLASSES We are currently offering a variety of in-person and online classes. In-person classes will be in the Cardinal Room and online classes will be on Zoom.
Digitize It: VHS and Tape Films Thursday, September 9, 2–3 p.m. Cardinal Room
Learn how to digitize your VHS, Hi8, VHS-C and Mini DV tapes. We will cover how you can utilize the specialized equipment and software in our Studio space. You will also have the opportunity to schedule an appointment to bring in and convert your personal tapes at a future date.
D&D Character Creation
How to Start a Podcast Friday, September 17, 1:30–3 p.m. Zoom
Do you have an idea for a new podcast but don’t know where to begin? Learn how you can record, edit and publish your own podcast using the hardware and software available in the library’s Studio in this online class.
How to Use Your iPad Monday, September 20, 1:30–3 p.m. Cardinal Room
Learn to use your tablet’s settings, apps, web browser and much more. Bring your iPad if you have one.
Tuesday, September 14, 6–7:30 p.m. / Zoom
Learn how to make a Dungeons and Dragons character sheet from scratch online using the D&D Beyond website. Afterwards we will use the Heroes Forge website to learn how to design a 3D model of your character.
Excel: Basics Tuesday, September 21, 10–11:30 a.m. Cardinal Room
Learn about spreadsheets and how to move within them and the basics of Excel including rows, columns, tabs, and more. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.
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PowerPoint: Basics
Word: Basics
Thursday, September 23, 1:30–3 p.m. Cardinal Room
Tuesday, September 28, 1:30–3 p.m. Cardinal Room
This class covers the basics for developing an interesting presentation. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.
This class will introduce you to the essentials: all the tabs, especially the File and Home tabs, and how to change words on the page. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.
Digitize It: Reel to Reel Film Friday, September 24, 2–3 p.m. Cardinal Room
Learn how to digitize your 8mm, 16mm film reels. We will cover how you can utilize the specialized equipment and software in our Studio space. You will also have the opportunity to schedule an appointment to bring in and convert your personal film reels at a future date.
How to Use Screen Capture Software Wednesday, September 29, 6–7:30 p.m. Zoom
Learn about the various ways you can record and stream from your home computer in this online class.
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.
The Successful Federal Job Search Monday, September 27, 7–8:30 p.m. Zoom
The federal government hires employees in an array of fields, but the unique and rigorous application process for these jobs often leads applicants to wonder how they will fare in a large pool of candidates. Nancy Segal, a Master Federal Career Coach and author, will share her expertise in finding federal job opportunities, determining if your qualifications match federal openings, and completing the documents necessary to apply for a federal position.
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BOOK DISCUSSIONS Join the conversation.
We are currently offering a variety of in-person and virtual discussions. 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.
MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION: LOUISE PENNY CELEBRATION
All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny Monday, September 13, 6:30-8 p.m. / Hendrickson Room
Calling all Louise Penny fans! Join us for another Three Pines celebration as we first discuss book 15 in the series, All the Devils Are Here. Then stay to welcome the September release of Louise Penny’s latest book, The Madness of Crowds. There will be Three Pines bingo and more fun surprises.
NOVEL EXPERIENCE BOOK DISCUSSION
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Tuesday, September 14, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room
Join us in person for a discussion of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. This is a thought-provoking novel about twin sisters, inseparable as children, who ultimately choose to live in two very different worlds, one black and one white.
ESL BOOK DISCUSSION
Threading My Prayer Rug by Sabeeha Rehman Tuesday, September 21, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom
SCIENCE FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION
The Municipalists by Seth Fried Wednesday, September 29, 7-8 p.m. / Cardinal Room
Join us in person for a discussion about an unlikely pair of lonely outsiders—one human, one AI—on an adventure to save the great American city of Metropolis.
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Read the book. Join the conversation.
Book Discussions Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Sunday in the Park Sunday, September 19, 3-4 p.m. Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St.
Rain location: Discussion will be moved to the Arlington Room at the Historical Museum.
Books & Brews Wednesday, September 22, 7-8 p.m. / Eddie’s Restaurant, 10 E. Northwest Hwy.
Virtual Discussion Monday, September 27, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom
ESL Book Discussion Tuesday, September 28, 1-2 p.m. / ESL/Literacy Office Tuesday, October 5, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom
Senior Center Book Discussion Wednesday, September 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m. / Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Rd.
Bakester Book Discussion Wednesday, October 6, 7-8 p.m. / The Bakester, 13 1/2 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
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IN-PERSON SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS
All in-person programs require registration unless otherwise noted and will be held at the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines. The library’s Senior Center Reading Room branch is now fully open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Current Events Discussion Thursdays, 10–11 a.m. / Senior Center September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, and October 7, 14, 21 and 28
Register for all the September and October sessions by calling the Senior Center at 847-253-5532.
Computer Interest Group Wednesday, September 8, 1-2 p.m. Senior Center
Novice and experienced users can drop in and discuss current technology, exchange tips, and offer advice for solving problems on PCs, tablets and smartphones.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS Call Senior Services at 847-870-3712 to arrange to pick up a book at the library’s drive-up window.
Modern Classics Discussion Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Popular Books Discussion The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
Monday, September 27 10 a.m. / Senior Center
Wednesday, September 8 10 a.m. / Senior Center
One Book, One Village Book Discussion Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Wednesday, September 29, 1:30 p.m. / Senior Center
Join us for this special One Book discussion at the Senior Center, where the discussion will focus on three specific essays from Braiding Sweetgrass: Skywoman Falling, Witch Hazel and The Three Sisters. Copies of the book or audiobook are available for checkout in the Reading Room.
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Travelogues Fridays, September 3, 10, 17 and 24 10 a.m. / Senior Center Drop in and enjoy travel movies and documentaries.
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.
SENIOR CENTER
CLASSES Classes feature small class size and hands-on instruction. Classes are held at the Senior Center.
Android Phone Basics (two-day class) Get hands-on experience using an android-based phone with tips for texting and internet. Wednesdays, September 1 and 8, 2-4 p.m. or September 15 and 22, 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, September 23 and 30, 2-4 p.m.
iPad & iPhone Basics (two-day class) Get hands-on experience using an iPad or iPhone. Learn tips for texting and internet. Fridays, September 3 and 10, 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, September 7 and 14, 2-4 p.m. or September 21 and 28, 9-11 a.m.
iPad & iPhone Settings Use the Settings app to customize your iPad or iPhone Thursday, September 9, 9-11 a.m. or Wednesday, September 29, 2-4 p.m.
Windows Essentials (two-day class) Learn to customize your desktop and find, copy, download and organize files. Fridays, September 17 and 24, 2-4 p.m.
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FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Support the library.
Library Foundation The Foundation recognizes these generous donations received April 16 – June 30, 2021. *Indicates In-Kind donation
LEGACY ($1,000 - $4,999) Kyle and Stacy Sherlock
PLATINUM ($500 - $999) Friends for Jim Bertucci
The Dunn Family
SILVER ($50 -$99) Brad and Heather Haeberle Joe and Katie Marr Greg and Tracy Sadlon
Thomas and Janette Morley
Erin and Andy Wyatt
OTHER Anonymous (In Memory of Donald Hartung) Brian and Deborah Kubitz
Doug and Cindy Hiskes
Andrew and Denise Schmit Brian and Geralyn Walsh
COMMUNITY PARTNERS/IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS ($10,000+) Nicholas and Associates* Thanks to Fernando and Susan Egea for organizing a backyard art party auction with their neighbors, and donating all proceeds to the Foundation. Visit ahmlfoundation.org/donors for a complete listing of generous donors. The Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation is a non-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 or contact the Foundation at: AHML Foundation c/o Treasurer 500 N. Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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The Friends of the Library
The Friends raise funds to pay for community programs, library materials and equipment, and other events and items. The Friends sponsor book sales throughout the year and hold market sales in the underground parking lot during Farmers Market season. They also maintain the Friends Book Shop, located on the first floor, that offers used books, media, and other items for sale throughout the year.
Arlington Heights Memorial
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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: Sarah Galla 847-506-2681 • sgalla@ahml.info Andi Ruhl 847-506-2684 • aruhl@ahml.info
Saturday, September 25 Library’s underground parking lot 8 a.m.- noon: Regular Sale 1-2 p.m.: Children’s $8 Bag Sale
Shop early for the best selection of children’s fiction, nonfiction, CDs and DVDs. No teacher discounts at this sale. 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. You can support the Friends for free through Amazon Smile when you shop using this link: smile.amazon.com/ch/363123788. 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.
Debbie Smart 847-494-3707 • dsmart@ahml.info Amy Somary 847-506-2686 • asomary@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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Arlington Heights Memorial
POSTAL PATRON ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 North Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Palatine, IL Permit #591
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